PoliticsGovernment agrees to progress deals with three regions, reveals what's on the tableCouncils were last year invited to submit regional deal proposals.02 Jul 12:39 AM
New ZealandNoble false widow spider establishes itself in New ZealandOne of the world’s most invasive arachnids is thriving in urban areas in Aotearoa.01 Jul 11:39 PM
New Zealand‘Jury of strangers’: Advocates push for judge-alone sexual violence trialsRuth Money calls for expert decisions in sensitive trials, not juries.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Long-term implications': Alarm over doubling of KiwiSaver withdrawalsNorthlanders' KiwiSaver withdrawals for hardship rose 109% from 2022 to 2024.01 Jul 05:00 PM
Politics'Until we meet again': Hundreds gather in Taihape to mourn 'peaceful leader' 'She was bold, beautiful and she was ours.'01 Jul 08:00 AM
PoliticsNew Reserve Bank board member revealed – and he's a familiar faceHe also previously criticised the bank's actions during Covid.01 Jul 04:07 AM
PoliticsGovt announces new fines, longer prison sentences for shopliftersIt follows the Government's adoption of citzen's arrest powers. 01 Jul 01:59 AM
PoliticsYouth MPs told to remove criticisms of Government from speechesLabour says this move discourages young voices at Youth Parliament.01 Jul 12:01 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori MP Takutai “Tarsh” Kemp moved to burial groundTakutai Moana Natasha "Tarsh" Kemp died, aged 50, after battling kidney disease.30 Jun 11:09 PM
Herald NOWMega merger being considered for three Government departments2degrees Business with BusinessDesk's Garth Bray talks to Ryan Bridge about a mega merger being considered for multiple ministries.Watch30 Jun 07:45 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Balancing US alliance and global peaceOPINION: America celebrates its 249th birthday this week.30 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPeters opens door to part-privatisation of ferries, but doesn't want to walk through itCabinet has agreed to explore part-privatisation once the ferries arrive. 30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew virtual health service launches with fees up to $99 per visitPatients under 14 or Community Services Card holders are eligible for subsidies. 30 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment tops up $75 a week flagship tax promise, now reaches ‘thousands’ more Willis said thousands more will get hundreds of dollars from the scheme.30 Jun 08:06 AM
BusinessTech Insider: Consumer NZ wants 3G phone refund; Council on Amazon site pausePlus: Government names AI advisory panel. AWS NZ exec flips to opposition.30 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Carefully consider risks': NZDF criticised for accepting 2500 giftsThe Auditor-General warns that gifts risk public and Parliament confidence in the NZDF.30 Jun 06:17 AM
Politics‘Disappointed’: Māori advisory group says there was a 'breach' in relationship with MinisterIt's put staff in an "invidious position", says the group.30 Jun 05:45 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Utter garbage, lies’: Hobson’s Pledge and National’s 'wokest' minister clash over Treaty in schools The minister says the claim is "based on complete and utter rubbish".30 Jun 05:23 AM
PoliticsTeen kicked out of Govt’s bootcamp pilot for alleged offendingThere are now eight participants in the Government's controversial pilot. 30 Jun 04:27 AM
PoliticsGovt targets 'coward punches' with life sentence penaltiesThe Government has announced changes to sentencing laws.30 Jun 03:51 AM
PoliticsWhānau Ora reset: Minister calls for transparency as ‘electioneering’ review progressesPM Luxon says the allegations at the centre of the review are "incredibly serious".30 Jun 03:50 AM
New ZealandGovt proposes electronic monitoring for security-risk asylum seekersThe Government plans to electronically monitor some asylum seekers and migrants.30 Jun 02:42 AM
PoliticsUS Proud Boys no longer terrorists in NZ as designation lapsesMembers were pardoned by Donald Trump for their part in the Capitol riot in 2021. 29 Jun 10:49 PM
Auckland'Really good thing': PM backs 110km/h speed limit for Pūhoi motorwayMore than 7900 submissions supported the new speed limit, with 94% in favour.29 Jun 10:34 PM
New ZealandHealth Ministry manager 'way too friendly' with alcohol lobbyAlcohol lobbyists gave input on FASD plans, with some submissions fully redacted.29 Jun 08:24 PM
New ZealandHow potential Powerball changes could affect your chances of winningCurrent Powerball odds are one in 38 million, potentially changing to one in 57.5 million.29 Jun 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceBig Reserve Bank scheme to protect Kiwis' savings launchingWill scheme change the way people manage their money?29 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt adds 2 years to prison sentences for assaults on first responders, prison officersThe announcement comes as the Government's tougher sentencing rules come into effect.29 Jun 06:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Regulatory Standards Bill undermines democratic processOPINION: Some 88% of 22,821 submissions opposed the bill outright.29 Jun 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia Robinson: Australia leads on age tech – now it's New Zealand's turnOPINION: Age estimation can be off by 18 months, posing some challenges.28 Jun 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Never mind the swear words, our politicians need to raise the quality of debateOPINION: Blaming the Government for high butter prices makes no sense.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Culture of excuses': Govt's new hard-line sentencing laws take effectThe sentencing reforms cap discounts for mitigating factors at 40%.28 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou Shane Te Pou: We don't need to be pulled into a 19th-century arms raceOPINION: China remains NZ's largest trade partner despite tensions. 28 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyMoana Pasifika’s owners 'strongly reject' misuse of public funding claims amid probeAn independent review will look at 'serious' allegations of misusing taxpayer funds. 28 Jun 04:55 AM
