New ZealandEducation Minister Erica Stanford promises update on social media ban in JuneChristopher Luxon still wants legislation introduced before the election.15 May 11:58 PM
New ZealandStronger plant rights to back export growthAround 80% of the country’s kiwifruit crop is grown in the Bay of Plenty.15 May 06:42 AM
PoliticsNgāi Tahu preparing to renegotiate parts of Treaty settlement amid major conservation law reformsMinister Potaka's reforms are the most significant in nearly four decades. 15 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandTenancy Tribunal issues first 'pet' ruling, backing Labrador puppy in upstairs flat15 May 12:37 AM
BusinessBill banning under-16s from social media put on hold, Stanford looks at wider law change15 May 12:21 AM
New ZealandOpposition warns reforms open up conservation estate to sale as Government pushes on12 May 06:55 PM
PremiumBusiness‘So far in excess’: Charity probe slams Tamihere's Waipareira payments, political funding12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBlack mould, ripped walls: Auckland boarding house inspections uncover widespread breaches 12 May 12:48 AM
PremiumOpinionDavid Harvey: How the Sentencing Act quietly shaped every jail term since 200210 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandBay mayors race the clock after Govt's reform ultimatum One welcomes the urgency, another is unsure if there will be time for community input.07 May 01:47 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: When doing ‘something’ means doing ‘anything’, everything just gets worse OPINION: Politicians need to understand the issues before trying to provide answers. 06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal govt shake-up: Mayors welcome deadline to design simpler council model'It’s absurd and childish to have so many councils.'06 May 03:39 AM
New Zealand'Extremely tight timeframe': Mayor reacts to reform ultimatumGovernment gives local councils three months to decide who stays and who goes.06 May 03:30 AM
New ZealandNew test covering ‘responsibilities and privileges’ of NZ citizenship announced for migrantsApplicants must score at least 75% in an in-person multi-choice quiz.06 May 02:38 AM
New Zealand'No body, no parole': Killers who hide victims' bodies could be denied parole under new billSimon McGrath, brother of murdered builder Michael McGrath, backs the bill.04 May 10:28 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'People don’t like a strong woman': Collins bows out after 24 years in politicsShe says Christopher Luxon has been her best boss in all her years in Parliament.03 May 05:00 PM
WorldIllegal party at French military site draws up to 40,000 raversThe rave is unfolding on a 10,000ha firing range riddled with old ordnance.03 May 01:51 AM
WorldComey charges on threat to Trump may be dismissed over 2015 Supreme Court rulingThe ruling makes a pointed distinction between a genuine threat and mere speech.30 Apr 07:47 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: The Government cannot love thy neighbour for youOPINION: Everyday Kiwis must provide the raw materials for a caring society29 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldAustralia targets Meta, Google with new media pay lawsAnthony Albanese says the plan targets a loophole in current bargaining rules.28 Apr 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHingatu Thompson: Māori health being steamrolled by political agenda OPINION: 'This is not partnership. It is colonisation by another name.'25 Apr 04:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘The gall’: Govt advertises for U16 social media sheriff before bill hits ParliamentPLUS: Most Australian under-16s are still on social media, regulator says.23 Apr 08:00 PM
WorldUK agrees ban on cigarette sales for people born after 2008Smoking causes about 75,000 deaths a year in England and one quarter of cancers.23 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Good first step': The soldiers who now have right to fall in with mates on Anzac DayAnzac Day services were designed, by law, to commemorate those who served up to 1966.23 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesMining makeover: Fast-track bid adds heat to Reefton gold rushRua Gold seeks fast-track permission, wants application lodged before November election.21 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandCalls to revisit fishing limits as Northland community touts kaimoana boomSome locals want tuatua limits at Tauroa eased, citing abundance due to good management.21 Apr 01:00 AM
BusinessKiwi start-up linking AI giants to real help for people in crisisGoogle, ChatGPT maker OpenAI and Claude maker Anthropic are among those on board.17 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceRelationship property: Why an outdated law helped fuel a $6m legal bill Incoming Law Commission president Judith Collins will inherit a backlog of law reform. 16 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandHousing hold-up: More delays feared for Te Tumu developmentThe 740ha Pāpāmoa East site could deliver thousands of homes.13 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandExtreme weather scientists warn of impending funding droughtOnly $67m of $463m in Endeavour climate funding targets extreme weather.13 Apr 01:25 AM
World'The biggest one of all': Trump files plans for 75m triumphal arch in capitalThe golden arch, topped by a winged Lady Liberty, is planned for near Arlington Cemetery. 11 Apr 12:56 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeReserve Bank appears to walk back dramatic ATM proposalLaw change may be needed for it to crack down on banks providing inadequate cash services.10 Apr 05:38 AM
