PoliticsKiri Allan confirms break-up, returns to Parliament after mental health break'I’ve never had any allegations put to me that I’ve had to deal with on a staffing front'.28 Jun 09:40 PM
PoliticsChris Hipkins heads to Shanghai after securing extra flights to NZChris Hipkins heads to China for the last day of his trip.28 Jun 05:00 PM
Politics‘Ridiculous’: $80m spent on Dome Valley safety project with none on resilienceIt comes as another slip closes the busy section of State Highway 1 north of Auckland.28 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsPM, Kiri Allan respond as ‘concerns’ emerge over work relationsHipkins said Allan had been under a lot of strain, but not formal complaints made.28 Jun 07:10 AM
PoliticsKiri Allan on mental health leave after 'hitting the wall'; PM faces questions, admits 'issues raised'The report refers to matters from over a year ago.28 Jun 06:18 AM
PoliticsGovt moves to strip Sir James Wallace of knighthood, artworks to remain on display'The Acting Prime Minister has initiated the process for honours forfeiture.'28 Jun 04:41 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins speaks to media after meeting Chinese PremierChris Hipkins will address media after a morning in the Great Hall of the People.28 Jun 04:18 AM
PoliticsCabinet Secretary apologises to PM Chris Hipkins for letting him down over Michael WoodShe apologised for not keeping the PM informed of Wood's conflicts of interests.28 Jun 12:47 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Xi meeting shows Hipkins knows where his bread is butteredOPINION: Human rights concerns took a back seat to trade.28 Jun 12:07 AM
PoliticsXi Jinping appears to raise Chris Hipkins’ refusal to call him a dictator in meetingPrime Minister suggested the Chinese side raised Joe Biden's 'dictator' slur.27 Jun 06:00 PM
Politics‘Great importance’: Chinese leader hails NZ relationship at meeting with HipkinsHipkins faces his greatest diplomatic test this evening.27 Jun 10:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon v Sepuloni - one of them failedOPINION: National MPs were clearly buoyed by their party conference.27 Jun 05:21 AM
PoliticsUse of 'pigeon English' on National poster 'inappropriate'A National Party poster on issues of concern to voters had 'pigeon English' added to it.27 Jun 01:55 AM
Politics‘Very robust’: Mahuta's response to report of being harangued in meeting with ChinaNanaia Mahuta says the meeting hasn't damaged our 'mature' relationship with China.27 Jun 12:39 AM
PoliticsGovt pumps extra $128m into cash-strapped universitiesSector welcomes funding but no word yet on if it will save threatened jobs.27 Jun 12:30 AM
PoliticsLuxon won’t use ‘ancient’ Defence Force planes, will fly commercial insteadThe 30-year-old planes aren't due to be replaced until 2028 to 2030.27 Jun 12:16 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Can NZ sustain a 'values-based' relationship with a dictatorship like China?OPINION: Hipkins sits down with Chinese President Xi Jinping later today.26 Jun 06:03 PM
PoliticsRevealed: The 'insulting' number of accepted claims for permanent surgical mesh injuriesOfficials are investigating pausing the use of surgical mesh for a common birth injury.26 Jun 05:28 PM
PoliticsPM Chris Hipkins’ China visit: President Xi meeting today in BeijingPrime Minister Chris Hipkins will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping today.26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Titanic sub disaster has lessons for NZOPINION: Letters on Chlöe Swarbrick, the Titanic sub, China, crime, and Christopher Luxon.26 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsUnused Covid tests worth almost $160m could be wastedThe Health Minister says Te Whatu Ora needs to 'get on with' finding a solution.26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: It’s time for a National Party ‘man ban’OPINION: National going backwards with its women MPs, and on crime, for similar reasons.26 Jun 07:39 AM
PoliticsGovernment poised to bailout struggling universitiesIt comes as hundreds of jobs are on the line.26 Jun 06:49 AM
PoliticsPM fronts media after touching down in Beijing for make-or-break tripHipkins landed in Beijing ahead of a busy week of diplomacy.26 Jun 04:59 AM
Politics$6m boost to food bank providers; Deputy PM on backup planePM Chris Hipkins has arrived in China today ahead of a much anticipated week-long visit.26 Jun 04:18 AM
PoliticsGovt forks out $5m to save this year's Ruapehu ski seasonThe operator of the two skifields went into liquidation last week.26 Jun 04:05 AM
PoliticsNew Zealand setting a good example to Australia - Chinese state mediaChinese state media reckon New Zealand is setting a good example to other countries.26 Jun 02:05 AM
PoliticsRevealed: Why Chris Hipkins has a back-up plane for his China tripThe NZ Defence Force planes regularly breakdown but aren't to be replaced until 2028.26 Jun 01:39 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins touches down in Beijing for make or break tripHipkins landed in Beijing ahead of a busy week of diplomacy.25 Jun 05:17 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Hipkins gets a break as Nats focus on bread and butterWhile Hipkins is away in China, National will have more of the domestic spotlight.25 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: Is this the most divisive election year?OPINION: New Zealanders are hating each other more and more in Parliament.25 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: Why police don't interrupt gang processions at funeralsOPINION: The only outcomes they are looking for are votes.25 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsNats' plan for harsher sentences welcomed by victims advocateLabour says it will see more people imprisoned for longer, costing millions.25 Jun 05:00 PM
EnergyHow 350,000 households and businesses can claim trust dividends worth hundreds of dollarsThe trust is also pushing for law changes so beneficiaries aren't taxed so much.25 Jun 05:00 PM
