PoliticsLabour likely to kill Green attempt to cap donationsA bill to cap donations to political parties looks set to die in Parliament.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBig companies oppose smoking bill's limit of tobacco retailersUnder the bill, a maximum number of retailers would be approved to sell tobacco products.31 Aug 06:30 AM
New ZealandMāori Party, Greens pressure Labour over seabed mining ban'Put your money where your mouth is,' Te Pāti Māori says to PM over seabed mining.04 Aug 03:28 AM
New ZealandGovt to push through firearms law as politics heats upLaw order looks set to become more of a political issue ahead of next year's election.02 Aug 04:15 AM
New ZealandGovt to close donations 'loophole' used by NZ First FoundationGovt will move to close NZ First Foundation donations loophole by election year01 Aug 05:58 AM
New ZealandNat, Act criticise Labour for 'ramming through' donation lawsGreen Party want donations bill to close a 'loophole' exposed by NZ First Foundation case.28 Jul 05:01 AM
New ZealandNew state broadcasting entity passes first hurdle in ParliamentThe bill that combines RNZ and TVNZ into a new media entity has passed its first reading.26 Jul 06:36 AM
New Zealand'Barely any lung left': Minister's impassioned speech on 'smokefree generation' billAbout 14 people a day die due to smoking tobacco, disproportionately affecting Māori.26 Jul 06:09 AM
PoliticsArdern to councils: Govt is listening, but no change to Three WatersJacinda Ardern had a message for councils: the Government is not budging on Three Waters.20 Jul 05:06 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailSupermarket land wars: No more anti-competitive caveats'Duopoly was allowed to silently wage anti-competitive land wars on one another.' - Clark.18 Jul 05:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: Law loophole as Govt announces gang crackdownNew intimidation offence among gang laws announced today after shootings expose legal gap.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAct demands Covid response inquiry, would scrap Three Waters if in powerThe Act leader has released the party's first 100 days plan.10 Jul 01:00 AM
WorldFinland boosts security at Russia border with amended lawThe move came just two days after the country's Nato membership bid was approved.07 Jul 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWillie Jackson: Broadcasting challenges given NZ's changing faceOPINION: Our news media must reflect our communities and be well represented.04 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Tinkering with donation laws leaves money buying politicsOPINION: Reaction to Labour's announced changes has been mixed.01 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandJacinda Ardern meets with Boris Johnson: Extension to UK holiday visa scheme on cardsArdern will meet UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson at Downing Street.01 Jul 04:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplainer: End of DHBs - what you need to know about new systemThe focus has been on the top end of the planned changes - what about the local level?30 Jun 06:18 PM
New Zealand'Stars are aligning': Alcohol harm minimisation bill leaps out of biscuit tinThe days of alcohol-sponsored sports events could be numbered.30 Jun 05:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinion'Fair and simple' way to Smokefree 2025OPINION: Chair of ASH outlines how to assist residual smokers out of the habit.26 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentSpartacus actor apologises to unborn daughter after Roe v Wade overturned"I feel a need to apologise to her and she hasn't even been born."26 Jun 12:23 AM
New ZealandNew poll shows most NZers support change in drug lawsMost Kiwis favour drug law changes that remove criminal penalties, focus on health.25 Jun 09:34 PM
WorldExplainer: How individual states in US will treat abortion law rulingThe end of Roe v Wade may lead to abortion bans in half the states.25 Jun 06:19 AM
World'Incredibly upsetting': Ardern condemns US abortion ruling; world reactsMillions of women in the US will lose the legal right to have an abortion.25 Jun 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldRoe's death will change American democracyNew York Times: The Supreme Court has become yet another partisan institution.25 Jun 12:00 AM
WorldUS Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade, ending 50 years of abortion rightsThe decision is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states.24 Jun 11:00 PM
World'This is not over': Biden vows abortion fight after Supreme Court rulingThe US president said the ruling marked "a sad day for the court and the country".24 Jun 08:30 PM
World'We've done our part': End of Roe v Wade brings answer to prayerPro-life supporter Tanya Britton, 70, has devoted decades to her cause.24 Jun 08:17 PM
New ZealandLaw passed to allow fourth dose of Pfizer vaccineAbout 850,000 of the country's most high-risk people will be eligible.21 Jun 06:04 AM
New Zealand'65 cents a week': Victims of crime owed more than $35m in unpaid reparations over three yearsVictims re-traumatised by reparations payments drip-fed over years.18 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandChildren's commissioner slams MPs considering billWithout the power to investigate, the commissioner would have no teeth says the incumbent.14 Jun 04:55 AM
PoliticsDrive-by shootings trigger Nats' gang banning order policyDrive-bys are planned, so stop gangsters from meeting up, Mark Mitchell says.11 Jun 10:37 PM
OpinionJohn MacDonaldJohn MacDonald: Ngāi Tahu Ecan Bill is unnecessary and wrongOPINION: Ecan already has a formal partnership with Ngāi Tahu, John MacDonald writes.10 Jun 01:41 AM
New ZealandWhy police don't 'shoot to injure'Calls for police to "shoot to injure" ignore reality of "fast-moving, complex" situation.09 Jun 09:27 PM
New ZealandFirst Three Waters reform bill passes first reading in ParliamentThe first reading passed with 77 votes in favour, and 42 votes opposed.09 Jun 06:20 AM
