PoliticsAlcohol law proposals: Moves to make it easier for bars to open during big sporting eventsThe reform would simplify the process of allowing bars to open for major sporting events. 28 Aug 12:15 AM
WorldFunding battle to influence US politicians and voters over AILeading the Future is pushing to make Congress more AI-friendly.27 Aug 01:14 AM
World'Some of the biggest dangers': MP urges action on climate risks, resilienceBill proposes climate risk assessments every five years and national adaptation plan.25 Aug 12:06 AM
PremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: Why my 13yo got Sharesies instead of social media for his birthday22 Aug 11:00 PM
Politics'Intrusive behaviour': Govt outlawing disruptive protests outside people’s homes15 Aug 03:09 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyCourt of Appeal overturns $3m negligence ruling against law firmAuckland Council and Multiplex paid $20.1m to the owners of the building.13 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Number of council probes into small builds after Govt cuts red tapeNew rules will ease restrictions on buildings such as garden sheds, sleepouts, garages. 13 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Sidelining iwi voices': Proposed health system changes spark concernThe proposed changes threaten to 'remove iwi’s meaningful participation' for Māori hauora.13 Aug 04:37 AM
New ZealandKiwiSaver home buyers at risk from altered sale agreements, warns Law AssociationAgents altering agreements could risk buyers' title rights.13 Aug 12:45 AM
WorldFirst mechanised removal of 'wet wipe island' begins in ThamesVolunteers collected over 140,000 wipes in eight years.12 Aug 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Target the property cowboys not the systemPre-purchase inspections are unregulated, leading to buyer beware situations.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Really tragic outcomes': Doctor's push to ban U16s from social mediaDr Aimee Kettoola urges social media action because of the harm caused to youngsters.11 Aug 12:56 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFarming or forestry: Who's right and who's wrong as Govt ban loomsFarmer groups argue forestry is taking over productive sheep farming land.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayor demands water plan U-turnRuapehu's mayor says the two-council model would cause 'extreme unaffordability'.07 Aug 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: NZ's economic woes should take priority over race debatesOPINION: Whose interests are served by voters arguing about race rather than economics?07 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisKate MacNamaraGovt allocates $25m for potential referendum on four-year termsFinance Minister Nicola Willis reduced the original budget from $33.057m to $25m.06 Aug 12:00 AM
RoyalsParliament could strip Prince Andrew of titles, expert suggestsThe duke's popularity has plummeted to just 9%, according to recent polls.05 Aug 08:53 PM
New ZealandGovt eases consent rules for small sheds, garages, sleepoutsStructures under 10 square metres no longer need to meet boundary setbacks.05 Aug 03:58 AM
New ZealandCalls made for fast-tracking of 'coward punch' laws after rugby supporter's deathDaniel Nganeko died after he was allegedly punched outside a rugby clubroom. 04 Aug 04:27 AM
New ZealandCouncil defers water agreement with iwi until after electionsThe trust board says the decision shows a double standard on consultation.03 Aug 06:18 AM
WorldUkraine parliament chaos as MPs brawl over anti-corruption billTelegraph: Two MPs brawled in parliament before the vote in Kyiv.31 Jul 09:59 PM
New ZealandRepeal of 2018 oil and gas exploration ban passes final readingThe Government's bill passed 68 votes to 54, with all coalition parties in support.31 Jul 06:19 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Wellington idealists are acting like a bully over Auckland's housingChris Bishop's housing targets for Auckland are seen as overly aggressive.30 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'No agreement': Tenants win dispute after tiny home tips in stormThe home lacked building consent and there was no written agreement with the tenants.30 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandPM defends voting law change despite disenfranchisement concernsThe Government has scrapped same-day enrolment for elections.27 Jul 10:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSam Egger: Youth vaping is a problem, let's look at the evidenceOPINION: Vaping rates rose from 9.7% in 2023 to 11.1% in 2024.27 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhat teens think about banning social media for under-16sWould it stop the erosion of attention spans, or just shelter them from the real world?27 Jul 12:04 AM
New ZealandSend in the drones: Call for aerial crackdown on dirt bikersSpate of vandalism by dirt bikes inspires innovative solution - but is it feasible?25 Jul 11:03 PM
