PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment to make it easier to evict tenantsIt hopes to encourage more rentals. Officials are unsure if tenants will benefit.11 Apr 01:36 AM
New ZealandChief Ombudsman to stay, despite resigning over age rulePeter Boshier asked to continue in his role - despite the law saying he must resign at 72.11 Apr 12:23 AM
New ZealandTaranaki Maunga bill passes first readingThe bill proposes recognising the maunga as a legal person.10 Apr 11:36 PM
New ZealandMinistry for Culture and Heritage confirms job cutting proposalMore than 1300 jobs are facing the chop from government departments so far.10 Apr 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJason WallsJason Walls: Why MPs deserve a pay rise and why it shouldn't happen yetOPINION: A decision on if MPs should get a pay rise is imminent - it's a tricky question.10 Apr 05:00 PM
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
OpinionOpinion: Why are food rescues doing the $70m job of Government? - Angela CalverOPINION: Food rescues like KiwiHarvest offer a lifeline to communities.10 Apr 06:30 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
New ZealandPseudoephedrine can be sold in pharmacies after bill passes third readingThe legislation will allow cold and flu medicines to be available over the counter.09 Apr 10:06 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters: Eclipse united US; says Clark will regret Aukus commentsThe Foreign Minister spoke as his Europe-US tour drew to a close.09 Apr 09:59 PM
New ZealandGovt opening door for more foreign buyers to purchase NZ farmland: Labour'It’s a major concern, we’re a sovereign country we need to ensure we control our future.'09 Apr 09:00 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
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhy Government decision to scrap Labour rules could lessen competition and push up ECE feesOfficials don't know why ECE costs have soared.09 Apr 07:56 AM
PoliticsNicola Willis admits some agencies won’t hit savings targetNicola Willis says ministers are rejecting some savings proposals.09 Apr 03:06 AM
PoliticsGreens surge, Act down in poll; Chris Bishop more liked than PMThe Green Party has surged under its new leadership.09 Apr 02:00 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Labour takes aim at Luxon's targets... and missesOPINION: Voters don't have a problem with setting targets, so why does Labour?09 Apr 12:43 AM
PoliticsDavid Seymour and Christopher Luxon announce crackdown on truancyAssociate Education Minister David Seymour and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announce the Government’s plan to tackle truancy. Video / Mark MitchellWatch08 Apr 11:48 PM
PoliticsChris Hipkins critical of the Government's targetsLabour leader Chris Hipkins is critical of the Government's targets, especially truancy. Video / Mark MitchellWatch08 Apr 11:18 PM
PoliticsFines for Fiji trips during term? Seymour's tough talk as Govt reveals truancy planThe Government wants to lift regular school attendance from 46 per cent to 80 per cent.08 Apr 10:20 PM
PoliticsPublic service has responded 'fairly well' to new Govt - PMSurgery wait times, student achievement, crime and welfare are part of the plan.08 Apr 07:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKate MacNamaraPublic Purse: Planned cuts to public service won't even wind back last six months of expansionOPINION: Eight new agencies across the public service helped fuel record staffing levels.08 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'I want to see justice': Emails show concern at delay by PM's Office to strip James Wallace's knighthood'I would have expected this to have been stripped as he has preyed upon young artists.'08 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsMP shares moving cancer tale as Govt pushes on with public service cutsThe Government targeted areas where Labour is weak, but one MP made a personal warning.08 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters delivers hard-hitting speech at UN: ‘Gaza is an utter catastrophe’Winston Peters says civilians must not pay the price of defeating Hamas.08 Apr 03:15 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon outlines the Government's nine new public service targetsChristopher Luxon outlines the Government's nine new public service targets to be delivered by 2030. Video / Mark MitchellWatch08 Apr 05:39 AM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: Should politicians get a big rise? Or a 7.5 per cent pay cut?Many in Government are being hit with pay cuts or redundancies. Except Parliament.08 Apr 04:53 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon reveals nine Govt targets to be delivered by 2030The Government announces a suite of policy as Parliament returns for another sitting week.08 Apr 04:44 AM
New ZealandAround 30 jobs may be impacted by Callaghan Innovation restructureThe Lower Hutt-based Crown agency says it's a 'difficult time' for staff.08 Apr 03:48 AM
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
New ZealandMinister ‘not convinced’ Fire and Emergency NZ needs further levy boostInternal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden has asked Fenz to prove it needs the increase.07 Apr 07:34 AM
New ZealandImmigration changes to target ‘unsustainable’ migrationThe Government is bringing in immediate changes to the Accredited Employer Worker Visa.07 Apr 04:18 AM
New ZealandScientists, staff call on minister to intervene in Callaghan Innovation restructureStaff fear 'reset' to be announced Monday will mean big job cuts at Callaghan Innovation.07 Apr 12:54 AM
