AgribusinessA hand up or corporate welfare? Questions around Govt's provincial growth fundTaxpayer loan to West Coast dairy company has secret terms.02 Dec 02:00 AM
PoliticsMoney will extend air training; help iwi initiativesFunding announced includes $400,000 toward possible aviation hub in Whanganui15 Nov 04:00 PM
Economy$300k homes, beaches, sun: Auckland firm shifts staff to GisborneGrant Straker's staff couldn't afford Auckland houses — so he opened a Gisborne office.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandOfficials vs Govt over cost of permit banA bill to give effect to the controversial ban on now offshore exploration is now ready.24 Sep 05:16 AM
New ZealandShane Jones wants criminals, unemployed to plant treesThe forestry industry and KiwiRail are winners in the Provincial Growth Fund.29 Aug 07:03 PM
New ZealandJones highlights job benefits in BoP with tree programmeNZ First MP Shane Jones says the One Billion Trees programme will boost the region.28 Aug 11:28 PM
New ZealandWatch live: $240m more for Govt's One Billion Trees programmeGovernment announces two new initiatives aimed at getting more trees in the ground.13 Aug 04:00 AM
OpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The politics behind the personality disputes on Auckland CouncilThere's politics to blame for some of the meltdown on council - and some personal dislikes21 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessGovernment likely to help Mt Ruapehu ski gondolaGovernment to help financially with gondola project at Mt Ruapehu14 Jun 01:26 AM
New ZealandPM announces $46m development package for NorthlandThe PM in Northland today to announce $46 million for regional development.31 May 10:30 PM
PoliticsNicola Patrick: The dinosaurs are gone ... and soon their fossils will be, tooThe PM said: 'It's not where the future lies." I didn't know the future was so close.15 Apr 02:03 AM
PoliticsJones spot on about our so-called 'national carrier'Air NZ has turned its back on the regions and taxpayers are right to be upset22 Mar 12:32 AM
New ZealandShane Jones blasts Air NZ: 'Used car salesmen treat provinces better'Minister Shane Jones says Air NZ has put company profit head of serving the regions.20 Mar 02:05 AM
BusinessMinistry accused of hiding contractor spendingSuper-ministry accused of misleading parliament over surge in contractor spending.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAmerica's Cup submissions close tomorrowSubmissions on the America's Cup resource consents close tomorrow.13 Mar 04:33 AM
New ZealandSimon Bridges' first blunder: Attack on Govt reboundsBridges attacks payment as 'incompetent' but National paid the same company.28 Feb 07:12 AM
PoliticsLocal Focus: Gisborne mayor off the rails?Gisborne mayor Meng Foon faces criticism. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Feb 11:52 AM
Freight and logistics$6 million for Whanganui's port and rail linksWhanganui gets first share of Provincial Growth Fund.23 Feb 09:35 PM
New ZealandMoney starts to flow from 'risky' regions fundThe NZ First 'One Billion Trees' programme is expected to cost $180 million over 10 years23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandArchitects favour land-based option for America's Cup baseLeading architects say extending wharf to create America's Cup base is a bad idea12 Dec 04:50 AM
America's CupTeam NZ handout has stringsThe government is seeking to have input in design and shape of the 36th America's Cup.02 Sep 07:17 PM
New ZealandBridges rebuffs secret mining plan allegationsSimon Bridges has rebuffed claims of secret development plans for conservation land.12 Jul 02:14 AM
BusinessMP risks politician's curse in BermudaLabour MP Trevor Mallard is the only MP to head to Bermuda for the America's Cup.23 Jun 05:15 AM
New Zealand'Secret plan' to mine conservation landMining in the Denniston Plateau is being discussed, says Minister Simon Bridges.01 May 08:40 AM
BusinessNo aid for Edgecumbe businesses, yetBut Minister Simon Bridges says it is on the way. Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Apr 06:14 AM
BusinessMinister warned about billionaire dealMinistry warned in 2014 that deal with American Peter Thiel would blow up in their face.24 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDAirlinesAir NZ re-signs Govt flight dealAir New Zealand has joined the panel of carriers providing air services in the government's cross-agency contract designed to get 22 Feb 03:13 AM
EconomyNZ lagging with R&D spend - OECDNew Zealand is lagging behind other developed countries when it comes to spending on research and development.07 Feb 09:16 PM
New ZealandNational backbenchers get promotionFive National MPs have been given new roles by Prime Minister Bill English.26 Jan 03:12 AM
New ZealandBusiness quake support package extendedQuake-affected businesses in Wellington and Hurunui have been given a boost with the announcement that support subsidies will be extended.23 Dec 05:00 AM
CompaniesSupport package for Kaikoura announcedBusinesses in quake-hit areas will be paid to keep on staff for at least eight weeks, the Govt says.17 Nov 12:08 AM
EmploymentGovt to announce relief for KaikouraAs Govt announces its relief package, Kaikoura businesses spell out what they need to survive.16 Nov 05:23 PM
BoxingRatepayers may fund Parker title fightAuckland ratepayers could throw hundreds of thousands of dollars towards Joseph Parker's heavyweight title fight.03 Nov 04:00 PM
