Politics'Plain wrong': Health Minister accuses Shane Reti of misleading on nurse exodusAyesha Verrall said Reti had deliberately ignored caveats in the numbers he had used.30 Apr 02:43 AM
PoliticsNational Party to pay nurses' student loans - if they stick aroundIt is one of a range of measures National has released today to address worker shortages.29 Apr 11:30 PM
PoliticsWill Luxon’s campaign millions be enough to beat Hipkins?The worlds of politics and money often intertwine.29 Apr 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou: Access to reliable local news under serious threatEfforts to secure public broadcasting and public interest journalism need backing.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLabour is cooking up a 'secret' capital gains tax - Nats' deputy leaderThe National Party deputy came out swinging at the Party’s Northern Region Conference.28 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Why some Nats are backing Winston PetersOPINION: With Luxon failing to fire, NZ First may be key to a National election victory.28 Apr 03:45 AM
PoliticsNational will reinstate no-cause evictions if electedThe party also wants to scrap a range of regulations it says hurts landlords.27 Apr 05:38 AM
PoliticsParker hoses down tax speculation; Willis blames Covid response for unfair taxationParker confirmed discussions with colleagues on Labour’s election tax policy had begun.26 Apr 07:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why Luxon is one of Labour's biggest assetsOPINION: MPs who come from business usually take six years to adjust to politics.26 Apr 05:10 AM
New ZealandSome Interislander sailings cancelled due to sickness, uptick in crew shortagesInterislander says illness and recruitment issues both affect crew availability.25 Apr 02:52 AM
OpinionShaneel LalShaneel Lal: 'I don’t feel Luxon has my back'His actions haven't been supportive of women, Māori or queer people.22 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpecial investigation: Why getting cataract surgery depends on where you liveVision-saving surgery depends on your address - check how your region compares.21 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionEnvironment Minister allows Auckland Council reprieve on Government intensification push after floods, cyclone'Extension to enable staff to investigate flooding impacts and its implications': Parker21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandForeign buyers and cyclone recovery hot topics during Luxon’s Tukituki visitChristopher Luxon came to Tukituki fresh with a raft of farming policy announcements.20 Apr 06:23 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Managed retreat, emissions pricing could slip as election approachesThe Government is running out of time to fulfil some of its promises.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNational candidate Stephen Jack resigns after poem comparing Ardern to HitlerIt comes after Stephen Jack made other inappropriate and sexist comments.19 Apr 09:03 AM
Politics'Uninspiring': Govt hits back at National's farming policyChris Luxon's policy overhauls many of Labour's rules on the environment and immigration.19 Apr 04:38 AM
PoliticsFirst National MP in 20 years to run in a Māori electorateHarete Hipango has been picked to run in Te Tai Hauāuru.18 Apr 08:19 AM
New ZealandNational candidate under fire for posting sexual jokeNational candidate for Taieri Stephen Jack under fire over joke posted on social media.17 Apr 09:13 PM
New Zealand'Bloated bureaucracy’: Communications staff increase by 50 per cent since Labour took overCommunications staff working in the core public service have tipped over the 500 mark.16 Apr 10:57 PM
New Zealand'Totally devastated': National MP’s sister dies in quad bike accident'My youngest sister, Katrina Houghton, was fatally injured in a farm accident.15 Apr 04:08 AM
PoliticsLatest poll: Labour and National in dead heatTe Pāti Māori once again hold the balance of power.14 Apr 02:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandImmigration changes announced for beleaguered ferry servicesFour out of five key occupations now have a work-to-residence pathway.11 Apr 06:08 AM
New ZealandNew poll: Māori Party holds balance of power, Labour and National both riseNew poll results show neither major party could lead NZ alone and the Māori Party is key.08 Apr 02:06 AM
PoliticsNational Party aware candidate compared civil unions to polygamy and incestNational Party delegates were aware of the comments.04 Apr 03:19 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSimon Wilson: National, Labour and their magical thinking about climate changeNational's renewable energy plan and Labour's new harbour crossings are both delusional.03 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionShane RetiLet's teach the basics brilliantly, says Whangārei MPWhangārei MP questions why our tamariki aren't attending school,02 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Luxon’s education policy shows politicians learn at different speedsOpinion: Why is it okay for politicians to prescribe the lives of teachers and students?02 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionThe Outsider Insider: Election looks set to be closely fought contestHistory will rate Jacinda as one of our best leaders.30 Mar 11:19 PM
PoliticsNational launches policy to 'electrify New Zealand'Luxon: No sense driving EVs if the power comes from burning coal.30 Mar 07:22 PM
Politics'Luxon smiles to your face but stabs you in the back' - Nash swings at NatsNash earlier posted a response to his dismissal on Facebook.29 Mar 07:50 AM
New ZealandNational's Napier candidate says Stuart Nash's antics 'really disappointing for the region'Katie Nimon says public trust in Stuart Nash is gone.29 Mar 01:04 AM
New Zealand'Where there's smoke there's fire': National calls for Nash to leave ParliamentStuart Nash won’t stand down as Napier MP after sacking.28 Mar 07:43 PM
New ZealandJust 3pc of $500m ‘drawn down’ to improve or build mental health facilitiesOnly $15m has been approved so far.28 Mar 01:00 AM
