New Zealand 'You're being annoying': Ryan Bridge and Winston Peters clash during tense interviewRyan Bridge spoke to Peters about the plan for rehoming greyhounds after the ban.22 Jul 04:35 AM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon mouths off at ‘frickin’ Hipkins over cost of living policy stoush'They put us in this mess," the PM said, bristling at the Labour leader's criticism.22 Jul 12:05 AM
PoliticsMitchell reflects on new accord to be signed by NZ Muslim, Jewish leaders to fight hateParties to the new NZ Harmony Accord are meeting in Auckland today.21 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandWaitangi Tribunal calls taihoa on seabed mining claimThe tribunal has left the door open if the process turns out to be unfair.21 Jul 09:29 PM
New ZealandTAB could be asked to compensate greyhound trainers amid plans to ban the sportA single entity will co-ordinate national efforts to adopt out greyhounds.21 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsReserve Bank chair denies conflict of interest amid Waikato medical school dealThe Government has agreed to spend more than $82m to help build the school.21 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsJust 153 families receiving maximum FamilyBoost childcare tax creditThe Government has recently widened the eligibility criteria for FamilyBoost.21 Jul 05:00 PM
Politics'Major milestone': New Waikato medical school approved with $80m+ Govt fundingCoalition's past grumbles about the new med school have been overcome.21 Jul 03:48 AM
New ZealandThe council with just one candidate as deadline for nominations loomsNominations for the election closes in 11 days.21 Jul 02:56 AM
New Zealand'PR stunt': Opposition slams Govt's $6b infrastructure announcementChristopher Luxon defends mega construction plan amid Opposition backlash.20 Jul 08:50 PM
New ZealandMP who oversaw Treaty Principles select committee wants fresh look at public submissions processJames Meager oversaw the Justice Select Committee as the bill went through Parliament.20 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsFinancial mentors warn of $300m debt risk in family payment changesNearly $300 million is owed in Working for Families debt nationwide.20 Jul 06:29 AM
Politics$6b of Govt-funded building projects to start before Xmas – this is where they areChris Bishop claims the projects could create about 27,000 jobs.19 Jul 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Inflation is back – and that’s a problem for the Prime Minister OPINION: Regardless of who is to blame, rising food prices will be a political hot potato.19 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDamning NCEA briefing raises alarm as Govt mulls future of national qualificationThe credibility of New Zealand's secondary school qualification is being debated.19 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Rural economy is buoying Māori economy as much as it aids other sectorsOPINION: The Government cut $88 million from direct Māori funding in the last Budget.19 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle10 years with Tūhoe: The story behind Nelson photographer Tatsiana Chypsanava’s global award'It became a journey of self-discovery for me.'19 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandCash debate: Bill aims to protect physical payments in NZPolicy focuses on essentials, with exceptions for online retailers and land purchases.18 Jul 11:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Why a new slave labour commissioner won't change anythingOPINION: Labour's anti-slavery bill misses the mark.18 Jul 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPrepare for war: Defence Minister tells Army recruits to be ready for combat'People don't join the Army to sit at home and fight over the remote control.'18 Jul 09:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Government ponders radical power reforms as prices riseOpinion: The Govt is considering an overhaul of how the electricity market operates. 18 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeASB says no to $300m legal settlement; Winston Peters weighs inANZ declined similar settlement proposal earlier in the week.18 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsStanford announces two new Akl school locations, $120m for classrooms at 24 campusesTwo new schools are to be built, in Pōkeno and Chapel Downs. 18 Jul 12:21 AM
New ZealandCanada agrees to $157m dairy deal after NZ trade disputeCanada will allow NZ dairy access after a lengthy trade dispute.17 Jul 10:51 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury announces second restructure, 35 roles to go, but new roles created Treasury will lose managerial and policy roles. 17 Jul 10:29 PM
PoliticsExtra $7m for Lake Alice torture redress pool after more people eligible than expectedThe total from the Government available for redress payments is now $26.56m.17 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Labour’s chance to distance itself from Te Pāti MāoriOPINION: Labour doesn’t only need to win Tāmaki Makaurau but must be brutal in doing so.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNational joins Labour to back bill protecting workers talking about payCamilla Belich's bill aims to end enforceable pay secrecy clauses in New Zealand.17 Jul 05:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Bishop puts boot into councils as rates table reveals biggest hikesOPINION: It's been the week for bashing local government – although not without cause.17 Jul 12:42 AM
Politics'It’s inevitable': David Letele teases move into politicsThe community advocate says a party leader told him 'we’d love to have you'. 16 Jul 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesMore than half of Crown Regional Holdings' loan book flagged as 'at risk'Three companies which received Government loans have gone into liquidation.16 Jul 08:54 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: I managed four MIQ hotels during Covid, it was a shamblesMIQ operations faced leadership and communication challenges, causing confusion.16 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOranga Tamariki won’t publicise scale of reoffending during future bootcamps More bootcamp programmes will be run as soon as next year. 16 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Cost-of-living crisis hits harder in winter OPINION: About one in 10 children lack a safe, warm bed in New Zealand.16 Jul 05:00 PM
