PremiumPremiumPoliticsNo OT social workers assigned to more than 1000 at-risk childrenAs at March 31, 2025, there were 1319 children overdue for allocation to a social worker.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCuts to ICU beds at new Dunedin Hospital 'latest broken promise'The new facility will open with 20 ICU beds, down from the planned 30.29 Apr 09:09 AM
New Zealand'Still a contest': Little not taking Wellington mayoralty for grantedWhanau says she's giving Little a clear run, but he says the election isn't a done deal.29 Apr 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'No interference': Minister on defensive after police announce audit over fitness test breachesAn audit will review applications over six months for further breaches.27 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment plans FamilyBoost changes after low uptake revealedUptake figures as of April 9 show 249 households have received the full payment. 24 Apr 10:16 AM
Politics Govt overestimated flagship policy: Minister admits IRD got it wrongThe coalition said 21,000 households would be eligible for full amount. 23 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsMPs visit Taiwan, meet President despite NZ not recognising it as country'Taiwan and New Zealand share the universal values of democracy.'21 Apr 01:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: How Labour walked away from Tory Whanau and backed Andrew LittleOPINION: In 2022, Labour quietly backed Tory Whanau. Now they want her gone.18 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldUK teachers union seeks clarity on trans rules for single-sex schoolsA recent Supreme Court ruling resulted in a grey area on student admissions.18 Apr 12:43 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceLabour finally shoots down Te Pāti Māori’s policy for Māori to receive Super at 55Te Pāti Māori's policy could cost nearly $4 billion a year.17 Apr 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Both Luxon and Peters to blame for messy trade tiffOPINION: Despite the PM's denials, the rift is real. 17 Apr 12:57 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceLabour tight-lipped as Te Pāti Māori wants Māori to receive Super at 55-58Te Pāti Māori's policy could cost nearly $4 billion. 16 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'I can win': Andrew Little confirms bid for Wellington mayoraltyHe aims to invest in parks, pools and libraries and support small businesses.15 Apr 07:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: How not to fix the social housing crisis OPINION: There's good and an awful lot of bad in the Government's social housing plans.15 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsSenior MP Willie Jackson says Labour Govt should've taken GST off meatLabour proposed removing GST from fruit and vegetables ahead of the 2023 election.13 Apr 04:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou: Who will fill David Parker’s big shoes for Labour?OPINION: Labour needs new stars who have ideas for where the centre left needs to go.12 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Never say never': Former Labour MP Stuart Nash on NZ First candidacy rumours'I have an immense amount of respect for Winston Peters.'11 Apr 05:15 AM
Politics'Bizarre binary cult': David Seymour wishes he was born 20 years earlier to tackle TreatyThe Act leader's Treaty Principles Bill was 'annihilated' yesterday.10 Apr 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: The Treaty Principles Bill is buried – for nowOPINION: Parliament was pushed to breaking point by the Treaty Principles Bill.10 Apr 06:43 AM
Politics'It hasn’t failed': Seymour defiant as Treaty bill voted down, hints at referendum'What it has done is put an uneasy conversation on the table' - Act leader 10 Apr 05:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon's big opportunity amid tariff chaosOPINION: If the PM wants to prove he's a true leader, now's the time to do it. 10 Apr 12:42 AM
LivePoliticsSeymour to face demise of Treaty Principles Bill without PM or deputyThe second reading of Act's Treaty Principles Bill is this afternoon.09 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsGreen MP Tamatha Paul fires back at LabourPaul was responding to critical comments towards her from Labour leader Chris Hipkins.09 Apr 02:07 AM
New Zealand'Full support': Hipkins backs Andrew Little for potential run at Wellington mayorThe Labour leader says Little is a "top bloke" and would do well as Wellington mayor.08 Apr 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Why David Parker will be missedOPINION: David Parker has brought a moderate voice to the table on Treaty issues.08 Apr 07:00 PM
PoliticsAndrew Little ‘actively considering’ Wellington mayoralty bidThe former Labour leader says the city needs a change.08 Apr 02:32 AM
PoliticsNew poll shows coalition Govt trumping Opposition amid high NZ First supportTwo recent polls have pointed to growing support for the Government parties.07 Apr 06:20 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisDerek ChengGovernment says enough is enough of ‘lenient’ sentences. It has the previous National Government to thank for them.Greater use of community sentences was enabled by law changes in 2016, under National 06 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsCoalition back on track after months behind LabourLabour has been squeezed in a new poll, while the minor parties have gained support.04 Apr 12:14 AM
Politics‘Outrageous haste’: Labour criticises Treaty bill processLabour: “This is an appalling lack of process on a hugely consequential bill."03 Apr 07:33 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: ‘Offensive and damaging’ – Swarbrick feels the heatOPINION: Criticism is coming from all sides over the Benjamin Doyle controversy.02 Apr 11:31 PM
New ZealandPoll: 61.5% say parents should provide school lunchesMost voters say parents should provide school lunches, not the Government.01 Apr 05:09 AM
New ZealandPoll shows coalition holds slim lead as Labour gains groundNational, Act, and NZ First would secure 62 seats, giving them a slim majority.31 Mar 06:22 PM
PoliticsLabour-Green rift over policing prompts Hipkins to reflect on rhetoricThe Labour leader has made amends with the Greens.31 Mar 05:28 AM
