New ZealandFarmers call for tougher forestry rules after Pōrangahau fireFire crews battled the Pōrangahau blaze for days before it was contained.31 Oct 12:50 AM
New ZealandNgātiwai protest at law change with banned landing at Poor Knights IslandsNgātiwai members sailed 22km offshore to land illegally on the protected islands.30 Oct 09:56 PM
PremiumOpinionNick Clark: The problems with our electoral system and what's needed to fix themOPINION: One proposal would expand Parliament to 170 MPs to improve representation.29 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumAirlinesAir NZ's new CEO Nikhil Ravishankar on 'existential threat' to airline, bouncing back from crisis29 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandMP's bill pulled from the biscuit tin - is NZ closer to a social media ban for kids?29 Oct 02:49 AM
Politics‘Made a mistake’: Greens co-leader sorry after late arrival leads to her own bill being thrown out22 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuProtesters begin burning copies of Marine and Coastal Area Bill on beachesDavid Seymour has likened the protest action to book-burning.21 Oct 05:58 AM
WorldInstagram tightens teen filters after California law on app health risksTeen users will now only see posts rated PG-13 or below on the app.15 Oct 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRob Fyfe: NZ is lagging disappointingly behind on modern slaveryNew Zealand imported nearly $8b of goods linked to forced or child labour.14 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Mixed messages add to freedom camping issuesOPINION: Responsible freedom camping relies on knowing and respecting the rules.14 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldCalifornia defies White House with first US law on AI chatbotsGovernor Gavin Newsom also approved tougher penalties for deepfake porn crimes.13 Oct 07:37 PM
CrimeBuiliding designer fined $10k for forging documents and working while unlicensedLucy Walsh used her employer’s licence and signature on documents submitted to council.12 Oct 10:14 PM
WorldFrance border checks to cause four-hour delays for UK travellersLong queues are expected as new EU biometric border checks begin.11 Oct 12:04 AM
PoliticsChanges recommended for Seymour's controversial bill, Opposition criticises 'egregious failure'The Act leader's proposed legislation has been contentious for a list of reasons.10 Oct 03:01 AM
New ZealandGovt pushes ahead with coastal law change despite protests in ParliamentAperahama Edwards was removed after interrupting the parliamentary debate.09 Oct 03:19 AM
BusinessASB reaches $135.6m settlement in class action dispute, ANZ fights onThe settlement concludes four years of court action against ASB.06 Oct 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDr Greg Severinsen: New Zealand asleep at wheel on environmental policyOPINION: It's time to change direction to catch up, and fast.06 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Common sense': Law change could see third of Bay’s quake-prone buildings deemed safeBuilding owners in townships like Wairoa and Dannevirke will benefit hugely.04 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldUS shutdown to drag into next week as Senate rejects Trump funding planAbout 750,000 federal workers face enforced leave as the shutdown drags on.03 Oct 11:16 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: The silent crisis – How NZ can lead the world on AI harmsOPINION: AI harms are hitting kids faster than parents and the Government can keep up.03 Oct 08:00 PM
PoliticsIs your property impacted? Earthquake-prone building system changes revealedThe decision follows a review of the ratings system.29 Sep 12:58 AM
OpinionOpinion: Should protesting near someone's home be criminalised? It's not as simple as it looksOPINION: Laws against disruptive or violent protest already exist, so what’s the point?28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuFour popular influencers caught up in $125,000 gambling ad crackdown The DIA may arrange for the influencers' accounts to be disabled if they don't comply.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandGoldsmith warns tikanga rulings could deter overseas investment in NZPaul Goldsmith voices concerns over New Zealand developing a 'bespoke' legal system.27 Sep 06:12 AM
Politics'He should know better': Luxon's comments about independent agency under scrutinyPM says the Electoral Commission should 'move heaven and earth' to count votes quickly.26 Sep 01:35 AM
WorldCritics slam British PM's new digital ID plan for workersCritics warn the scheme could expand into a wider ‘super-digital ID’ system.25 Sep 08:17 PM
New ZealandRents tumble in Wellington as vacant properties hit decade highVacant listings peaked at over 1700 in June, the highest in a decade.25 Sep 07:54 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOliver Hartwich: Eden Park concert limits show how rules block growthOPINION: Eden Park can host only 12 concerts a year under current restrictions.24 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailBusiness groups push back on Govt plan to ban payment surchargesThe signatories include chambers of commerce, industry and business associations.24 Sep 04:05 AM
