PoliticsAct triggers rarely used coalition clause amid row with National on firearms registryIt's only been invoked a small number of times.10 May 11:55 PM
PoliticsGovernment promises boy-racer crackdownMinisters Chris Bishop and Mark Mitchell announced new offences and penalties in Rotorua on Sunday, with Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell. Video / Kelly MakihaWatch10 May 10:28 PM
PoliticsSwift destruction of boy racer vehicles proposed, more powers for policeBoy racers currently get multiple warnings before their cars face being destroyed.10 May 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSocial media ban for under-16s: A good start, or ineffective, ‘half-baked’ populism?National MP Catherine Wedd has put forward a member’s bill to introduce an age ban.10 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Drug gangs and the Govt are both increasing funding, who will win? OPINION: New Zealand is a lucrative market for organised drug gangs.10 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Luxon's pay equity blunder shows he's taken his eye off the ballOPINION: Luxon's Government ended pay equity without consultation or a committee.10 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand$35m boost to help Customs fight against illegal drugs flooding NZ Last year Customs stopped, on average, 90kg of meth every week from entering NZ.10 May 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonLove this City: Simeon Brown opens a cycleway, Auckland Transport downgrades safety - Simon WilsonOPINION: Auckland Transport's new approach to safety, a developer's plea and cycling news.09 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: An ugly week for National MPsOPINION: Pay equity row leaves backbenchers caught between party loyalty and voter anger. 09 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We've had enough': Red Square protest opposes pay equity changesOpponents say the changes will make it harder to successfully bring pay equity claims.09 May 07:21 AM
Politics'Shame on you Brooke': Hundreds brave downpours to protest Govt’s pay equity changesPM Christopher Luxon maintains the changes will make the pay equity scheme more workable.09 May 06:16 AM
Politics'Gone off script': Govt announces Waitangi Tribunal review, Opposition attacks 'bad faith' moveDavid Seymour says the tribunal needs to be put 'in its place'.09 May 02:53 AM
BusinessNZ lagging behind most comparable countries on space spendingNZ has one operational spaceport at Mahia; UK is developing six.09 May 01:02 AM
PoliticsWatch: Govt invests $774m in improving state abuse redress scheme - but no new schemeBut it has resisted recommendations to set up an independent redress body. 09 May 12:32 AM
Business‘Rip-off’: App developer and Consumer say fees will stifle open bankingGovernment, banks respond.08 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandWhy National's pay equity overhaul caught MPs by surpriseThe reforms aim to save billions of dollars and address a budget shortfall.08 May 07:35 AM
Politics'Sense of injustice': Act minister, National MPs to face protests over pay equity changesProtests are planned across the country, including outside MPs' offices.08 May 06:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Fury as Hawke's Bay pay equity claims dropped'Money is more important to them than women.'08 May 04:31 AM
PoliticsNational leads Labour in latest poll - but Hipkins' party gets big boostBoth Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins have gained support.08 May 03:06 AM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon delivers pre-Budget speech amid scrutiny on pay equity changesPM speaks as backlash against changes to the pay equity regime grows. 08 May 01:17 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'Robbing Paula to pay Paul' – pay equity ambush will come back to bite NatsOPINION: The way to address an unfair situation is not usually to increase the unfairness.08 May 12:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBryce Wilkinson: Nicola Willis faces uphill Budget battle with fiscal deficitsOPINION: This year's Budget needs to cut ineffective spending and increase income.07 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandDo your bit for Northland Rescue Chopper AppealAfter almost 1000 missions in Northland last year rescue helicopter appeal starts.07 May 06:00 PM
PoliticsGovt spent $20k flying former Trump aide to speak in AucklandThe expat Kiwi was offered a business premium seat from New York.07 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKey reveals moves to 'sideline' two ministers to get CRL builtMayor Wayne Brown says he hasn't visited Wellington in 10 years and has no plans to.07 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsDecision on fate of Te Pāti Māori MPs closer after late-night meetingThe Privileges Committee met again to discuss the actions of three Te Pāti Māori MPs. 07 May 09:44 AM
New ZealandPay Equity Amendment Bill passes under urgencyOpponents argue it’ll hinder claims in female-dominated industries.07 May 09:04 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Contact-Manawa deal boosts NZ sharemarket New Zealand shares ended strongly after better jobs data and on takeover news. 07 May 06:34 AM
Politics'To Shane Jones ...': Parker bows out with a laugh and look back at 23-year careerLabour’s David Parker is leaving Parliament after 23 years.07 May 05:22 AM
PoliticsACC backtracks on Māori/Pasifika targets after Act and National stoushACC Minister Scott Simpson initially backed the tender but soon changed his mind.07 May 05:14 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismAirlines, airports welcome visa change for foreign language speakersAirline supply issues, bevy of charges could be dragging down tourism recovery, some say.07 May 05:00 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori admits social media post ‘mistake’, tells Collins ‘you’ve got us’ The party is reviewing how it happened.07 May 03:03 AM
PoliticsJust 0.3% of submitters support David Seymour's regulation law – why he's charging forward anywayThe Act leader believes social media campaigns led to 'totally off-topic' submissions.07 May 12:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Pope Francis, Trump and the Aussie election - the lessons for Luxon Opinion: Just because clowns are running America doesn't mean we need them here too.06 May 09:00 PM
