OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Government on collision course with Waitangi TribunalOPINION: An already tense relationship just got a whole lot worse.16 Apr 12:52 AM
New ZealandFour-lane Hawke’s Bay Expressway project will begin this term: NimonThe plans include potentially building new bridges for northbound traffic.15 Apr 10:32 PM
New ZealandPublic service cuts: $6.3m in payouts at one ministry so farThe total cost of redundancies across the entire public service is not yet known.15 Apr 08:40 PM
KahuMoana Maniapoto puts the minister to the testTama Potaka says he is a 'results and outcome-driven person'.15 Apr 06:35 PM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon would consider Singapore drone testing in NZ airspaceThe Prime Minister begins his Southeast Asia trip, including Thailand and the Philippines.15 Apr 04:52 AM
New ZealandGovt investigating mega tunnel underneath WellingtonThe tunnel would completely bypass the inner city from The Terrace to Kilbirnie.14 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWinston Peters' inner circle - the people he depends on'The person you see in the public arena is not the person you see behind closed doors.'12 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire Trevett: Tough-love Seymour makes the most of the limelightOPINION: It is lucky the PM doesn't seem to mind sharing limelight as Seymour grabs it.12 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon can't talk down seismic foreign policy shiftOPINION: Today's NZ-US statement virtually signs us up to Aukus II.12 Apr 12:51 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM Chris Luxon speaks to mediaPM Chris Luxon speaks to mediaWatch11 Apr 08:25 PM
New ZealandTertiary Education Commission and Crown Law to slash rolesThe PSA is concerned women are bearing the brunt of cuts at the commission.11 Apr 03:39 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyDo we need to borrow more to pay for tax cuts?An economist says new spending is debt-funded while we're in deficit.11 Apr 02:51 AM
OpinionEnvironment protection: Time for the people to resistThe bill that James Shaw wanted shepherded through parliament gets canned11 Apr 02:01 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment to make it easier to evict tenantsIt hopes to encourage more rentals. Officials are unsure if tenants will benefit.11 Apr 01:36 AM
New ZealandMinistry for Culture and Heritage confirms job cutting proposalMore than 1300 jobs are facing the chop from government departments so far.10 Apr 11:15 PM
New Zealand'Boot camps won't work': Advisers claim softer approach betterAdvisers claim hardcore boot camps for troubled teens won't work.10 Apr 09:35 PM
KahuAustralia will welcome any axed Govt Māori and Pasifika staff 'with open arms'PSA kaihautu Janice Panoho says NZ will lose valuable people.10 Apr 06:14 PM
New ZealandParliament shock: Act, NZ First side with opposition as Nats vote against billAct and NZ First have helped the Green Party bill get to select committee.10 Apr 06:34 AM
OpinionOpinion: Why are food rescues doing the $70m job of Government? - Angela CalverOPINION: Food rescues like KiwiHarvest offer a lifeline to communities.10 Apr 06:30 AM
New ZealandMore than 1300 public sector jobs to go: Full list of where axe is falling as more cuts loomA number of job reductions have been due to stop-work notices.10 Apr 06:22 AM
New ZealandExclusive poll: Who Aucklanders want to run citySimon Bridges is not ruling out a political comeback.10 Apr 04:06 AM
KahuOpinion: Vulnerable, disabled, marginalised targeted - Debbie Ngarewa-PackerOPINION: True leaders stand up for the rights and dignity of all individuals.10 Apr 03:27 AM
New ZealandPublic sector cuts: 130 net roles face chop at Department of ConservationIt's the latest agency to target jobs as a way to meet govt's directed cost savings.10 Apr 02:13 AM
KahuGisborne District Council will formally support Māori wardsLocal body elections in 2025 will have binding referendums on the matter.09 Apr 06:54 PM
KahuMike King is all for getting rid of Suicide Prevention OfficeThe mental health advocate says: 'It’s just another bureaucracy'.09 Apr 06:28 PM
New Zealand'Pretty remarkable': 600 native frogs rehomed during Brynderwyns roading projectThere are strict protocols for construction in the environmentally sensitive Brynderwyns.09 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettThe power of Act and NZ First: who holds the most power - and how they use itIt's become clear which small party ministers have the most influence.09 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why not govern the country like it is a company?OPINION: Business leaders are more trusted than politicians.09 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsNicola Willis admits some agencies won’t hit savings targetNicola Willis says ministers are rejecting some savings proposals.09 Apr 03:06 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Labour takes aim at Luxon's targets... and missesOPINION: Voters don't have a problem with setting targets, so why does Labour?09 Apr 12:43 AM
PoliticsDavid Seymour and Christopher Luxon announce crackdown on truancyAssociate Education Minister David Seymour and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announce the Government’s plan to tackle truancy. Video / Mark MitchellWatch08 Apr 11:48 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM Chris Luxon, David Seymour to announce truancy planPM Christopher Luxon, David Seymour to announce truancy plan.Watch08 Apr 08:13 PM
PoliticsPublic service has responded 'fairly well' to new Govt - PMSurgery wait times, student achievement, crime and welfare are part of the plan.08 Apr 07:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: $18m funding boost for travel to healthcare no silver bulletOPINION: The Government's announcement won't deal with long-running problems.08 Apr 05:00 PM
