PoliticsTe Pāti Māori MP Takutai “Tarsh” Kemp moved to burial groundTakutai Moana Natasha "Tarsh" Kemp died, aged 50, after battling kidney disease.30 Jun 11:09 PM
New ZealandNew virtual health service launches with fees up to $99 per visitPatients under 14 or Community Services Card holders are eligible for subsidies. 30 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt targets 'coward punches' with life sentence penaltiesThe Government has announced changes to sentencing laws.30 Jun 03:51 AM
Auckland'Really good thing': PM backs 110km/h speed limit for Pūhoi motorwayMore than 7900 submissions supported the new speed limit, with 94% in favour.29 Jun 10:34 PM
PoliticsGovt adds 2 years to prison sentences for assaults on first responders, prison officersThe announcement comes as the Government's tougher sentencing rules come into effect.29 Jun 06:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Regulatory Standards Bill undermines democratic processOPINION: Some 88% of 22,821 submissions opposed the bill outright.29 Jun 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Luxon shines on global stage but has work to do at homeLuxon's international meetings included French President Macron and EU President von der Leyen.27 Jun 09:00 PM
PoliticsPolitical battle lines disappear: Sorrow falls on Parliament after MP’s deathTe Pāti Māori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp died early on Thursday morning, aged 50.26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Local government reform could mean reshaping, not ditching, regional councilsOPINION: Shane Jones argued there's no compelling case for regional councils. Is he right?26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Parliament in shock over MP's unexpected deathOPINION: Takutai Tarsh Kemp was at Parliament yesterday.26 Jun 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Distorting the market': Virtual GP service could cut patient fees, sparks sector backlashThe 24/7 service is expected to launch next month, with five providers confirmed so far. 25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandExplained: Inside the controversy over police recruitment processThe police aim to hire 500 extra officers by the end of November.25 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsTama Potaka seeks review of Māori roll ad featuring Tāme ItiAnother minister says Whānau Ora is 'tainted' by Te Pāti Māori connections.25 Jun 07:16 AM
PoliticsHealth NZ names next chief executive after Margie Apa resignationBramley has been the organisation’s interim chief executive since February 2025. 25 Jun 01:41 AM
New ZealandGovt instructs Auckland Council to allow 15 storeys-plus buildings near key train stationsThe Government says previous density requirements don't go far enough. 25 Jun 01:39 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: How history warns against the Greens' fiscal ambitionsOPINION: The party has proposed a radical overhaul of New Zealand's tax system.24 Jun 11:00 PM
Politics'Stalemate': Te Whānau-ā-Apanui settlement now increasingly unlikely with this GovernmentIwi says minister called off meeting days before settlement was due to be signed. 24 Jun 07:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment says Ngāpuhi negotiations cannot be open-ended: 'It can't be as long as forever'While NZ First's bill pushes one settlement, the Treaty Minister says all options remain.24 Jun 01:42 AM
New Zealand'Not Kiwi, nor Christian': Police Minister condemns Destiny Church's 'vile rhetoric' at protestThe groups targeted say action is needed as unrest rises to levels seen before March 15.23 Jun 02:14 AM
OpinionThe Conversation: Austerity politics and the real cost of 'savings' in schoolsOPINION: NZ's public expense rose from 25.9% of GDP in 1972 to 35.9% in 2022.22 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: Scrutiny stunts shouldn’t distract from warning voters are sendingOpinion: Escalating conflict in the Middle East could threaten NZ's economic recovery. 20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew claims on top cop's psychometric test exemptions for police recruitsThirty-six recruits re-sat psychometric tests without the six-month stand down.19 Jun 06:19 PM
PoliticsAs Middle East burns, Luxon meets President Xi Jinping in BeijingThe Prime Minister meets President Xi Jinping at an inflection point.19 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Unlucky Luxon’s popularity hits new lowOPINION: Even good GDP news suggests the economic recovery has already peaked.19 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Cooks crisis complicates Luxon's big China meetingOPINION: The timing of Winston Peters' announcement is curious.19 Jun 12:49 AM
PoliticsNational loses Kiwis’ confidence handling inflation to Labour - surveyInflation is the top issue for Kiwis and they think Labour is best to keep prices down.18 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWillis: Greens' claim of $700m KiwiSaver hole ‘wrong’, cost could be fraction of that'More like in the quantum of between $100 and $200 million,' says Willis.18 Jun 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTop cop allowed failed recruits into police collegeAssistant Commissioner Jill Rogers admitted letting two failed applicants into training.18 Jun 03:23 AM
PoliticsTakeover powers: Govt set to override councils under RMA shake-upCabinet will insert a new regulation power into the Resource Management Act.17 Jun 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: How Labour can revive its fortunes with fresh leadershipOPINION: Labour's current strategy lacks clear policies and relies on coalition issues.17 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment will not agree to Treaty settlements that dispute Crown's sovereigntyFormer minister Andrew Little says the Government's stance is unnecessary.17 Jun 02:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSecurity expert acknowledges theft risk at radioactive waste site The facility stores radioactive waste near NZDF assets in Manawatu.16 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRising scrutiny: Economists take key roles in next phase of Covid InquiryEconomists who found NZ overpaid for Covid health measures hired by Royal Commission.15 Jun 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury warns Health NZ cuts need to double; Minister disputes figuresThe figures hint at cuts of $1.2b this year; Health NZ needs $600 million in savings15 Jun 05:00 PM
