PoliticsGovernment releases Employment Action Plan in bid to reach ambitious employment targetsThe 12-point plant covers social welfare, education & regional infrastructure.27 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: Christopher Luxon is gaslighting the countryOPINION: The energy crisis is driven by relentless corporate profiteering.27 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris Bishop: A 30-year plan for turning around infrastructureOPINION: Our infrastructure sector is underperforming.27 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Harman: Government left praying for rain as it tries to solve energy crisisOPINION: There is nothing the Beehive can do to generate one extra watt of electricity.27 Aug 04:59 PM
PoliticsGoldsmith does things at pace, official tells Waitangi Tribunal hearing into foreshore and seabed decisionIwi complain about 'injustice' of three-week consultation on law change.27 Aug 08:44 AM
PoliticsMinister defends 5% of coastline commentMinister's 5% marine title claim not based on analysis, just 'free-flowing discussion'.27 Aug 03:43 AM
PoliticsBeneficiaries first in queue: New targets for $1.1 billion employment supportGovt believes much of the funding for schemes should be reserved for beneficiaries.26 Aug 07:30 PM
KahuChris Hipkins claims 'Māori did not cede sovereignty’Labour leader: 'That doesn’t mean that the Crown doesn’t have sovereignty now.'26 Aug 06:22 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: A traffic light system could apply to others' behavioursOPINION: What if Kiwis scored political parties with a green, orange, red barometer?26 Aug 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Govt's fast-track backdown delivers a nod to critics but not a bucklingCOMMENT: Ministers lose the power to decide fast-track projects, but still have influence.25 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Luxon's stark message for councils to rein in spending comes at the right timeOPINION: The PM didn't mince his words when telling councils to watch their spending.25 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsMinisters lose sign-off powers in backdown on Fast-track Approvals BillChris Bishop, Shane Jones and Simeon Brown will no longer have final approval powers.25 Aug 01:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Tax cut victory for Nicola Willis and reminder NZ is still a wealthy placeOPINION: A ratings agency endorses NZ's fiscal management and highlights household debt.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTransport Minister dispels 'weird rumours' he doesn't have driver's licenceSimeon Brown posts video of himself driving to 'clear up any confusion'.24 Aug 05:54 AM
New ZealandMayors felt 'like naughty kids' during PM's speech'I think he was throwing a blanket over all of local government.'23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry apologises after telling sick beneficiary to supply CV'I actually really stressed about this' - The beneficiary received the letter by accident.23 Aug 04:23 AM
KahuThames-Coromandel reaffirms Māori wards support'Supporting the establishment of a Māori ward or wards takes nothing away from Pākehā.'23 Aug 03:55 AM
Politics‘Cheap and petty politics’: Hipkins takes aim at PM over local govt commentsLocal leaders gathered in Wellington for the Local Government New Zealand conference.23 Aug 02:43 AM
KahuDavid Seymour happy to debate Treaty Principles Bill – anyone, anywhere, anytimeAct leader says the bill is being driven by his constituency and not an anti-Māori agenda.22 Aug 08:36 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Foreshore and seabed bill close to being finalised – what you need to knowThe facts behind the latest moves to change the legislation.22 Aug 05:00 PM
Letters to the EditorGisborne letters: Catch up with more green energyOPINION: Our readers write on green energy, energy security, GE and ballooning rates.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: If Seymour can't stop dissing the boss, he shouldn't be Deputy PMOPINION: Act's leader is pushing his luck over the Treaty principles bill.21 Aug 11:09 PM
KahuKoroneihana: 'We need to focus on getting in the waka and working together'King Tūheitia uses his coronation celebrations to call New Zealanders as one.21 Aug 06:39 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Tuku Morgan blaming the wrong people for tense race relationsOPINION: Also in today's letters – the PM's shaky Aussie trip; how to tackle boy racers.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNicola Willis shares experiences of gendered online abuseFinance Minister Nicola Willis speaks after an event for women in local politics in Wellington. Video / Laura SmithWatch21 Aug 02:37 AM
New ZealandSeymour's new ministry paying staff average salary of $150k – despite recent job cutsMore than 90 staff are being paid an average of $150,000.21 Aug 01:30 AM
OpinionOpinion: Act's Treaty Principles Bill is like Trump's Mexican wallOPINION: The proposed bill is set to divide and ultimately keep some people out.20 Aug 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The Tainui one-two - Tuku Morgan and Rahui Papa - is a Māori knockout comboOPINION: Christopher Luxon entered the marae knowing what the reception would be.20 Aug 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: A spreadsheet Govt with little humanity; bring back traffic copsOPINION: 'That is the only way this Government is going to lower the crime rate.'20 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionNo shortage of relief after OCR cut: Labour MP Arena WilliamsOPINION: For all of National's rhetoric, it has never had a coherent economic plan.20 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsWatch live: Question Time as Seymour fires back over Treaty Principles BillAct leader said it would be 'democratic and respectful' to hear public opinion first.20 Aug 01:56 AM
New ZealandNational Facebook page posts deleted after criticising MāoriNational apologises for comments made on Māngere page, say they don't reflect its views.19 Aug 08:04 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon's numbers fumble as PM conflates maths and reading ratesLuxon was answering questions from reporters during his recent trip to Australia.19 Aug 06:56 AM
Kahu'Red neck': Government cops Māori censure at Tūrangawaewae'Get rid of the Māori-bashing bills', Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters were told.19 Aug 06:34 AM
