New ZealandHealth Ministry proposes job cuts of 18 per centMinistry of Health proposes to slash 134 roles entirely to meet Govt savings directive.04 Apr 01:22 AM
CrimeThree Strikes: A law that targets the 'most predictable of the most predictable'Three Strikes laws are making a comeback. But should they?03 Apr 04:00 PM
OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: A country is not a company and a PM is not a CEOOPINION: We are living in the consequences of decisions made by human beings.02 Apr 04:00 PM
KahuSuper-sized snapper on Shane Jones' menuJones believes the new project could future-proof our aquaculture.01 Apr 09:21 PM
New ZealandDiary of an officer: Why police are moving to AustraliaPolice have rejected the Government’s pay offers. Here's why.29 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Government ropes in old mates for new jobsOPINION: Two more former National ministers were roped into jobs advising new Government.28 Mar 10:31 PM
OpinionSeymour and Peters should be ashamed denigrating Efeso Collins’ legacyOPINION: Comparing Māori and Pasifika uni space to KKK is out of line - even for Peters.27 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Nicola Willis' Budget preview a sobering reality checkOPINION: Delivery is always tough for the Government - even if the economy was stronger.27 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Ministerial roles a tangled forestOPINION: It's time to do some serious pruning.27 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Collins keeps her cool as spy revelations heat upOPINION: For the first time, hackers have targeted the heart of NZ's democracy.26 Mar 01:04 AM
PoliticsChinese hackers stole MPs' data, spies confirm; Govt says no sanctionsThe Chinese ambassador has been called in by Foreign Minister Winston Peters.25 Mar 10:24 PM
KahuNo patient-facing positions will be affected by these changes - Health NZMore than 500 staff, including Māori, will be made redundant under healthcare reforms.25 Mar 05:35 PM
Kahu'Called me a Māori-loving' c***': Finlayson on Treaty referendum divisionChris Finlayson addresses Pākehā angst against Māori and the Treaty.24 Mar 06:51 PM
New Zealand'Heartless and cruel' - Hipkins hits out at public sector job cutsLabour's Chris Hipkins has given his first major speech as Opposition leader.24 Mar 12:13 AM
New ZealandChumbawamba guitarist accuses Winston Peters of hijacking song'The right doesn’t have any good songs. That’s why they keep trying to nick ours.'23 Mar 07:54 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: A grave warning from legendary Arctic explorer, Winston PetersOPINION: The great Winston Peters warns of grave threats to democracy, ie Māori.23 Mar 04:00 AM
OpinionEditorial: Minor coalition leaders make the most of the limelightIf headlines were votes, Winston Peters would be in charge.22 Mar 04:05 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt doesn’t understand cuts impact, staff say, amid computer systems warningOfficials at the centre of this week's job losses say services will be impacted.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ First candidate loses $200k in scam, slams 'inept' banking regulationsKiwibank refused to divulge account details to the victim, suggesting he contact the SFO.22 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFears for NZ's biosecurity frontline as job axe falls at MPIFed Farmers understands the "economic reality" of cuts, but worries about vital services.22 Mar 04:18 AM
New Zealand'No good time': MoH staff to learn fate first day back from Easter breakThe window between Easter and school holidays was decided the best time to inform staff.22 Mar 12:56 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Willis blindsided by disability support controversyOPINION: The Finance Minister was not best pleased to start her week with a PR disaster.22 Mar 12:12 AM
New ZealandMBIE proposes more voluntary redundancies as public service cuts continueThe ministry had previously confirmed 111 voluntary redundancies were accepted.21 Mar 06:43 AM
OpinionChris Bishop and Tama Potaka can step away from the oppressive and alienating approachThe housing need is great, and so are the social needs of our whānau21 Mar 04:49 AM
PoliticsJacinda Ardern slams politics of fear and takes veiled swipe at Winston PetersThe former PM said Asian Invasion attacks made by politicians in the 1990s were horrific.21 Mar 02:40 AM
New ZealandMPI and health ministry to cut hundreds of jobs, union says it's an 'irresponsible gamble'Ministries are urged to find savings between 6.5 and 7.5 per cent on average.20 Mar 11:47 PM
KahuBrian Tamaki cancels drag queen event created by ex-Destiny Church memberTamaki's team will put pressure on Hastings and Gisborne libraries to follow Rotorua.20 Mar 10:35 PM
Banking and financeGDP: It's official - we're in recessionRecession as a second quarter of contraction recorded, per capita numbers are even worse.20 Mar 09:48 PM
New ZealandChumbawamba hit out at 'antagonistic' Winston PetersDeputy PM has doubled down on playing the song, despite being publicly asked not to.20 Mar 09:23 PM
PoliticsRevealed: What Act spent in bid to keep NZ First out of ParliamentExpense returns show how much Act laid out trying to stymie Winston Peters.20 Mar 06:03 AM
PoliticsWatch: Winston Peters plays Chumbawamba while walking through ParliamentPrime Minister Christopher Luxon has told political leaders to ‘grow up’.20 Mar 02:40 AM
New ZealandShane Jones wants oil refinery reopened, says being fossil fuel-free is fancifulMinister says being fossil fuel-free is 'the stuff of fairy tales'.20 Mar 02:35 AM
PoliticsDisposable vapes banned, sky-high fines for selling to kids by end of yearIt forms part of the balance the Associate Health Minister is trying to strike on vaping.19 Mar 11:02 PM
PoliticsPolice Association warns backroom hiring freeze will pull front-line cops off streetDespite recruiting restrictions, police remain committed to delivering 500 extra cops.19 Mar 04:00 PM