New ZealandRevealed: Senior ex US military officers land NZ government jobsThe GCSB hire in 2020 was of an ex US Air Force lieutenant colonel for up to $165k a year.27 Apr 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Razor close': Labour v National - who's in the box seat six months out from election?Six months out from the election, how are National and Labour planning to win?27 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHerald's poll of polls puts Te Pāti Māori in kingmaker positionA new poll of polls tries to forecast the election outcome.27 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsElizabeth Kerekere supporters fail to delay party vote in late night meetingSupporters wanted to delay voting until an investigation was complete.27 Apr 09:14 AM
PoliticsNational will reinstate no-cause evictions if electedThe party also wants to scrap a range of regulations it says hurts landlords.27 Apr 05:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay farmers, growers call for more help as Govt rules out cyclone recovery taxPM Chris Hipkins rules out special tax to help cover ballooning cyclone recovery costs.27 Apr 05:02 AM
PoliticsProving the wealthiest pay low tax rates is a good start – now comes the hard partOpinion: The richest 1 per cent own about a quarter of the country’s financial assets.27 Apr 03:21 AM
PoliticsPM Chris Hipkins rules out taxes to pay for $14b cyclone rebuildChris Hipkins confirms there are no new taxes in the Budget.27 Apr 12:43 AM
New ZealandTe Whatu Ora spent $26,000 on lawyer fees over baby blood donor caseBaby W made international headlines because his parents did not want him to have surgery.26 Apr 10:20 PM
PoliticsRich-lister supports capital gains tax as new research opens fresh tax debateNew Zealand's ultra-rich pay tax at less than half the rate of the average person.26 Apr 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Here's the guts of it': Is Kieran McAnulty Labour's secret weapon?OPINION: The hard-case minister who is infuriating National and Act.26 Apr 05:00 PM
Politics‘We’ll be fighting it’: Red-stickered residents dig in as cyclone decisions delayedSome cyclone-impacted residents have no intention to leave their land.26 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsParker hoses down tax speculation; Willis blames Covid response for unfair taxationParker confirmed discussions with colleagues on Labour’s election tax policy had begun.26 Apr 07:07 AM
New ZealandClimate targets rely too much on forestry, Govt watchdog saysClimate Change Commission says more needs to be done to meet emissions targets.26 Apr 06:31 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBanks tentative about teaming up with Govt to invest in SMEsBusiness Growth Fund a step closer to being set up, but banks are yet to commit.26 Apr 05:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: How often police improperly use number plate tracking systemsSurveillance audit identifies officers carrying out real-time tracking on cars they own.26 Apr 04:42 AM
PoliticsCouple upping mortgage after cyclone-damaged property ineligible for Govt fundThe pair fear other lifestyle block owners will be in a similar predicament.26 Apr 03:44 AM
PoliticsWealthy pay half tax rate of average Kiwis, report showsTax free capital gains are to blame.26 Apr 12:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: New tax not coming today - but don’t rule out tomorrowWealthy people aren't paying much tax - and the Government isn't changing that.25 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsIRD opens the books: How much tax do NZ’s wealthiest pay?The Government will today reveal how much tax the rich pay compared to ordinary Kiwis.25 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSome Interislander sailings cancelled due to sickness, uptick in crew shortagesInterislander says illness and recruitment issues both affect crew availability.25 Apr 02:52 AM
New ZealandWoman living with terminal lung cancer continues fight over proposed changes to medicine lawLast Friday, Theresa Zame set up a petition to amend the Therapeutic Products Bill.25 Apr 02:47 AM
PoliticsTreasury pauses project reporting for nearly three yearsIn 2019, Treasury was told to report on 'significant' projects - the first arrived in 202224 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsAuckland Transport 'error': Agency admits Govt hasn't cut busway fundingAT says funding has been cut - in fact, it hasn't been applied for.24 Apr 06:23 AM
Politics‘Boiling over’: Nurses plead for more staff as violence and abuse surge in hospitalsCallouts for harassment and threatening behaviour have nearly doubled in four years.23 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAnalysis: NZ, Aus PMs bond over sausage diplomacy but tough questions remainAfter the big citizenship announcement, some key questions remain unanswered.23 Apr 05:44 AM
PoliticsWatch: 'Common sense approach' - Hipkins and Albanese on historic citizenship announcementChris Hipkins arrived in Brisbane on Saturday as historic citizenship policy was unveiled.23 Apr 02:40 AM
PoliticsWhat's the Government's post-merger media plan?What is the plan for state-owned TVNZ?22 Apr 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBeehive Diaries: Hipkins wins a bet and Luxon gets a lesson in exploding uddersNats leader got up early to post, with predictable results.22 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAnalysis: Citizenship pathway signals new chapter in transtasman 'family'The policy brings countries closer, with indigenous rights perhaps next up.22 Apr 08:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I should sue you': Leo Molloy hits out after US company wrongly suspects him of involvement in child sex assault caseOutspoken Auckland businessman Leo Molloy was one of three Kiwis wrongly approached.22 Apr 08:01 AM
Politics'A long time coming': Kiwis in Australia react to big citizenship changeThe removal of hurdles to citizenship for Kiwis in Australia is being celebrated.22 Apr 04:40 AM
PoliticsBrain drain: Fears of exodus of Kiwis after Aussie citizenship changePM Chris Hipkins says he is not expecting a mass exodus of Kiwis chasing higher wages.22 Apr 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChamber boss: Businesses are frustrated with infrastructure progressBusinesses will be keen to see how parties respond ahead of the upcoming general election.21 Apr 11:00 PM
