PoliticsLabour reserves judgment on Govt’s caps to sentencing discountsJudges will soon only be able to discount sentences by up to 40%.26 Mar 04:27 AM
New ZealandDrug-driving testing legislation passes despite concernsBill passes with support of National, Act, NZ First and Labour.26 Mar 02:48 AM
PoliticsGreen MP under fire for ‘nonsense’ police commentsThe MP says she's had 'nothing but complaints' about police beat patrols.25 Mar 08:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The real reasons for Winston Peters' war on wokenessOPINION: The war on wokeness is one of Donald Trump's special gifts to this country.25 Mar 08:00 PM
PoliticsReal Life: MP Paul Goldsmith talks Treaty tensions, education and familyWhile the Treaty debate is 'fraught', there has to be a balance, he says.23 Mar 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Govt prepping for a bonfire of the vanity projectsOPINION: It’s not a filleting knife in Nicola Willis' hand but a meat cleaver.22 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Another callous, cruel Govt decision that hurts Māori, Pasifika mostOPINION: I am tired of burying my people before their time.22 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Govt comes out on top this week but choppy waters aheadThe Government has fared best of late – but it is unprepared for a brutal winter.21 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandNew low: Kiwis score Govt 4/10 in performance survey Labour is closing in on National on inflation, the economy and crime.20 Mar 10:13 PM
Politics‘Embarrassing’, ‘hypocrites’: Feud over working groups re-erupts between Labour, NationalThe two political parties had strong words.20 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Veteran vs newbie – Luxon and Peters take very different styles to world stageOPINION: The PM gets an A for enthusiasm, but he may have his high trade hopes dashed. 19 Mar 11:38 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why ‘woke’ debate misses the mark on justice and equality'Woke' originated with African Americans urging awareness of injustice.17 Mar 05:00 PM
PoliticsFirst official talks between NZ, US trade representatives as Trump rolls out tariffsTodd McClay's meeting with US trade representative Jamieson Greer lasted 45 minutes.16 Mar 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Can the economy recover in time to save Luxon?OPINION: Economists say the recovery is under way but the public aren't feeling it yet.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Polls point to white-knuckle year for National MPs and LuxonLuxon's insurance policies are his coalition partners' and National's love of power.14 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsLaw firm says ruling over permit to kill wildlife causing ‘big headaches’ for developersRecent High Court decision finds permit issued to NZTA was unlawful.14 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisThomas CoughlanGovt’s summit a success, despite Labour winning contest over having most kidsThe Government pulled off a successful infrastructure summit in Auckland.14 Mar 06:28 AM
PoliticsGovt reject advice to lower cancer screening age further for Māori, PasifikaThe Government is focused on 'need, not race'. 14 Mar 02:15 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Bayly’s 2-week holiday becomes 3; school lunches flown in from OzOPINION: Taking a break is understandable. Blurring the facts is not.12 Mar 11:48 PM
PoliticsPeeni Henare apologises but stands by his haka in ParliamentHenare was one of four MPs referred to the powerful privileges committee.12 Mar 05:32 AM
Politics‘Fantastic’: Stanford, Seymour met as school lunch debacle continuesMeeting followed liquidation of a key lunch provider, child receiving second-degree burns.12 Mar 03:13 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Polls show Christopher Luxon’s leadership challengeOPINION: Luxon slips behind Hipkins as voters signal doubts about National's leader.11 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Bayly’s holiday a slap in the face for hard-working KiwisOPINION: Also in today's letters – investment summit; Greens on growth; DoC 'kill' permit11 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: National MPs’ faces tell story of gloomy pollsNational MPs' faces told the story of the party's fading faith in its leader.11 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsCollins warns against ‘putting labels’ on people, assuming they’re appointed for DEIIt comes as Winston Peters wants to rid the public service of diversity regulations.10 Mar 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Labour looks refreshed amid rise in pollsChris Hipkins appears more comfortable as leader amid government missteps.10 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Chlöe Swarbrick v Chris Bishop and the Investment SummitOPINION: Will growth solve the nation's ills or does it depend on the kind of growth?10 Mar 04:00 PM
Politics‘A string of slogans rather than solutions’: Hipkins encouraged as he pips Luxon in latest pollThe centre-left bloc continues its upward trend in the latest Taxpayers Union-Curia poll.10 Mar 06:05 AM
PoliticsUnion wants apology from Nicola Willis over Treasury banCouncil of Trade Unions says Willis' characterisation of Craig Renney's error is false.10 Mar 04:34 AM
PoliticsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon is questioned on recent poll resultsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon is questioned on recent poll results. Video / Mark MitchellWatch10 Mar 04:19 AM
New ZealandFormer minister takes leave to trek Mt Everest after controversyAndrew Bayly stepped down after grabbing a staffer's arm in an 'animated' discussion.10 Mar 03:51 AM
PoliticsWatch: PM dismisses bad poll, grilled on Andrew Bayly going to Mt EverestLabour has overtaken National in the latest poll.10 Mar 03:51 AM
New ZealandPharmac’s relationship with patients critiqued during meetingsPharmac CEO Sarah Fitt resigned last month as two reviews were being completed. 09 Mar 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCharity tax crackdown: Who’s affected and is it a good idea?The Government is reviewing tax exemptions for charities and non-profits.09 Mar 04:00 PM
