New ZealandHow will NZ's law targeting sanctions against Russia work – and what are the risks?ANALYSIS: The Russia Sanctions Bill will allow additional sanctions against Russia.07 Mar 03:06 AM
New ZealandPM beefs up Russia sanctions; 100 banned from NZ travel; moves to block superyachtsMore than 1.5 million people have been forced to flee Ukraine since Russia's invasion.07 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThree Waters, the $4m PR campaign and zero transparencyThe adman's Three Waters strategy that the Government won't put a price on.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree waters working group stymied by government bottom lines3 waters feedback going to the minister on Monday seems unlikely to sway the government.04 Mar 09:40 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBlunt warning: Govt told new lending rules would hurt first-home buyersBanks sent blunt warning that new lending laws would make banks more conservative.02 Mar 04:20 AM
PoliticsArdern hints at Russian Sanctions Bill comingThe Government looks set to pass a law specifically targeting Russia over its invasion.01 Mar 05:39 PM
New ZealandChild sex abuse claimants need more support in court - expertsDr Kim McGregor: "If adults need support, children and young people need that even more."28 Feb 07:25 PM
New ZealandWhat are the rights of children at the Parliament protest – and who protects them?ANALYSIS: The situation is legally and logistically complex.28 Feb 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSasha Borissenko: The many laws Parliament protesters are breakingOPINION: Surprising there have not been more fines or consequences given all the breaches.20 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandConversion therapy ban: Activist shrugs off death threats'I told myself that I can and I will ban conversion therapy. And last night, we did.'16 Feb 06:15 AM
New ZealandKiri Allan says no 'ill will' despite having to 'pray gay away'"My 'illness' and 'weakness' to temptation was etched as sin into my skin," Allan said.16 Feb 02:50 AM
New ZealandGay conversion therapy bill passes third readingThe bill passed with 112 voting in favour and eight National MPs opposed.15 Feb 07:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'So, this is my story. This is how I die': Mall victim's survival, her hero - and why she feels terror attack has been forgottenShe looked into the eyes of Ahamed Samsudeen as he stabbed her, and saw nothing.11 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOpinion | Govt's unemployment insurance a decent scheme at a bad timeOPINION: Grant Robertson forging ahead with a massive expansion of the social safety net.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNational changes tack on conversion therapy billNational was initially the only party to oppose the bill.02 Feb 03:16 AM
New ZealandGun law changes recommended after mosque attacks kick in today"Gangs and other violent criminals cannot continue to threaten, intimidate, and exploit."31 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTaxCompanies dodge $400m tax by paying owners $9.4b earningsShareholders avoided as much as $400m in tax by getting $9.4 billion in dividends in 2021.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAdoption law overhaul long overdue as death highlightsFight for mother's name on birth certificate now a private bill before Parliament.27 Jan 12:24 AM
TravelA ticket to space may get even more expensiveNew Mexico taxpayers have invested millions, now they want space tourists to pay.26 Jan 07:07 PM
PoliticsSpotlight on spending, mortgages: Banks raised alarm with Govt 3 years agoMinister orders inquiry into whether banks have overreacted to the new lending rules.17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSalary show and tell: Why MPs want to see your pay dataA select committee wants big business to lift the lid on its pay gaps.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFestival drug testing: 'Dramatic drop' in bath salts being sold as MDMAIt comes as festival-goers spend their first summer under a law change.07 Jan 03:25 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessReview of succession law: Rights to a person's property on deathThe current succession law is outdated.21 Dec 04:37 AM
New Zealand'Lip service' gun law sneaks inNew bill aimed at serious offenders is the real deal, Police Minister says.15 Dec 05:22 AM
PoliticsMayors' coalition wants fresh talks on Three Waters'We don't all have green slime, and frogs coming out of our taps.'15 Dec 02:22 AM
New Zealand'Justice is lost': Baby dropped on floor, little boy dies after doctor misses blindnessStories of grieving families who feel powerless and stripped of having a voice.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandResource Management Act amendment passes final readingChanges allow up to three homes, three storeys high on most sites without resource consent14 Dec 08:13 AM
WorldRastafari want more legal marijuana for freedom of worshipFor Rastafari, the ritualistic smoking of marijuana brings them closer to the divine.11 Dec 04:44 AM
New ZealandThree Waters: Govt agreed to mandated strategy before four entities announcedA strategy to pursue a "legislated all-in" approach was agreed to in June, papers show.10 Dec 03:17 AM
New Zealand'Defining moment for nature': Govt to overhaul conservation laws"More than 4000 native species are threatened or at risk of extinction.''10 Dec 12:13 AM
New Zealand'Trans misogyny is still misogyny': 'Self-ID Bill' passes third reading'As a cis woman I am proud to stand alongside my sisters,' Minister for Women says.09 Dec 01:54 AM
New Zealand'It's urgent': Calls for protections for 'deepfake porn' victims"We've got an opportunity to denormalise it before it becomes a problem."07 Dec 04:18 AM
New ZealandHousing bill to be watered downLabour and National's landmark townhouse bill will be watered down.06 Dec 03:49 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNetsafe works with social media firms on new safety code, user-advocates wince at first draftPLUS: Long-serving Netsafe boss exits stage left.03 Dec 04:32 AM
