PoliticsLuxon announces $164m for new 24/7 urgent care servicesThe Prime Minister made the pre-Budget health announcement in Botany this afternoon.18 May 01:22 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: A delusional alternative Budget from Greens is what we've come to expectOPINION: The Greens derive much of their support from the wealthiest electorates in NZ.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPM’s office keeping info on speech that irritated Peters secretThe office wants to protect 'free and frank' opinions.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: I hereby request a pay equity claim for NZ v AusOPINION: Greens' budget fails to address NZ-Australia wage gap.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDellwyn Stuart: Pay equity move erodes democracy in NZThe Government used urgency to change pay equity rules last week.17 May 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisThomas CoughlanAn average registered nurse's pay will fall under Greens' tax plan Plans come at an unfortunate time, with the Opposition protesting pay equity changes.17 May 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven JoyceSteven Joyce: Why it's time to scrutinise Fonterra's role in rising food pricesOPINION: Dairy prices are rising; butter now costs $3 more than last year.16 May 11:00 PM
New Zealand'I literally had nothing': Solo mum's struggle highlights legal aid needLegal aid repayments rose to $32.1m, offsetting some costs for taxpayers.16 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandLegal aid: What is it and who’s entitled to itForecast spending for 2025 is $297.3 million, a 54.6% rise from 2020.16 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Willis’ film industry backing shows Budget's focus on economic growth OPINION: Balancing growth and fiscal prudence will be a tough task for the Govt, though. 16 May 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanOpinion: 54th Parliament’s worst week – Thomas CoughlanA look back at our angry, sweary Parliament. 16 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Budget lever the Govt could pull to lift NZ out of economic doldrumsOPINION: NZ has long aspired to have an energy-resilient economy. This is a way to do it.16 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsTribunal calls for Govt to immediately halt Regulatory Standards BillThe coalition had effectively 'dismissed' the views of Māori, Waitangi Tribunal said. 16 May 05:18 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ confirms roles cut, despite ongoing legal challengeLegal action by PSA means some changes are currently on hold.16 May 04:15 AM
PoliticsNicola Willis announces $577m film investment at Peter Jackson’s film studioThe extra money brings rebate total to $1.09 billion over four years. 15 May 09:55 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMultiple exchanges between Willis and Orr in weeks before his shock exitNicola Willis says Orr didn't raise his intention to resign.15 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Te Pāti Māori should leave Parliament voluntarilyOPINION: If Parliament isn’t legitimate, why do Ngarewa-Packer and Waititi show up?15 May 05:00 PM
Business'Removes unnecessary red tape': NZX on new IPO rulesNZX says new market rules will free up the capital raising process.15 May 03:59 AM
Politics'Unacceptable': Another blistering report blasts Oranga Tamariki practices'The effects of decisions on children and their families are still not known.'15 May 02:35 AM
Politics'Big distraction': Hipkins admits question that led to c-bomb was 'mistake''I’ll own that,' the Labour leader said.15 May 02:26 AM
PoliticsUnion accuses minister of ‘passing the buck’ on pay equity changesThe reform has prompted protests up and down the country.15 May 01:39 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: C-bomb brings explosive end to appalling fortnight in politicsOPINION: Who won't be seething with disgust after the past few days in Parliament? 15 May 12:47 AM
PoliticsNicola Willis announces $190m for Social Investment Fund'We can do much much better here.'14 May 09:46 PM
PoliticsPrivileges committee recommends suspension for Te Pāti Māori MPsTe Pāti Māori has been advised of the committee's decision.14 May 07:03 PM
Politics'Slanting the playing field': Treaty concerns over new Act-backed legislationMore than 18,000 people have registered support for the Waitangi Tribunal claim. 14 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: We've reached the point where KiwiSaver changes must occur OPINION: By 2028 there will be a million Kiwis aged 65 or older.14 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsLabour doesn’t rule out taxes from Greens’ $89b plan, coalition attacks 'Marxist' budgetNational says Labour "on the train to the clown show".14 May 06:01 AM
New ZealandPolice watchdog reveals its role in Jevon McSkimming investigationNow ex Deputy Commissioner resigned amid a four-month investigation by IPCA and police.14 May 05:39 AM
PoliticsGovt appoints leaders for new research institutes in major overhaulBarry Harris will lead the Bioeconomy Science Institute after the merger.14 May 04:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike King: Banning social media won’t fix our kids’ mental healthCatherine Wedd proposed a ban on social media for under 16s.14 May 03:00 AM
PoliticsThe Green party releases its alternative BudgetGreens promise $88b taxes including 33% inheritance tax for massive social safety net expansion. Video / Mark MitchellWatch14 May 01:46 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKiwis need to learn to trust charitiesOPINION: Charities should be free to think big and act boldly, not face unfair scrutiny.13 May 11:37 PM
PoliticsGreens promise $88b from new taxes spanning inheritance to private jetsThe Greens want a wealth tax, inheritance tax and some income tax increases.13 May 11:11 PM
BusinessNZ’s biggest bank at bottom of customer satisfaction rankingsThe country's biggest bank scored 57% in Consumer NZ’s latest satisfaction ratings.13 May 09:04 PM
