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
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
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
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
PremiumPremiumConstructionMinister questions Govt paying $2.34b for 364,000 people's rent, mortgagesLouise Upston says there's 'merit' in considering current settings for the supplements.08 Apr 12:00 AM
KahuIwi chairs reps walk out over coalition Government's 'anti-Māori agenda'Walk out doesn't mean shut out as iwi prepared to come back to the table.07 Apr 07:09 PM
PoliticsPM’s pay pickle: MPs’ pay rises loom amid public sector cutsThe independent Remuneration Authority will soon decide if MPs should get a pay rise.07 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Māori wards set to become next race relations flashpointOPINION: Both National and Labour have played a part in the growing controversy.05 Apr 12:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLeaked docs reveal Health Ministry chose to cut 134 staff rather than trim executive payThe ministry is proposing job cuts to meet its savings targets.04 Apr 04:51 AM
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
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
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
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
