PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Why doesn’t the mayor love the new transport funding programme?Local communities get their way in transport planning, but Wayne Brown seems conflicted.05 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettPolls reflect Labour's triple troubles and add Grinch to party's ChristmasBad poll for Labour but timing of Covid Inquiry takes it out of the election trouble spot.05 Dec 07:45 AM
PoliticsPoll: National candidate leads Hamilton West byelection raceHamilton West will decide its new MP on Saturday.05 Dec 06:56 AM
New ZealandChief Ombudsman launches investigation into OIA delaysThe Ombudsman is concerned about ministerial interference as the election nears.05 Dec 06:39 AM
PoliticsThree waters: Jacinda Ardern sticks by Nanaia Mahuta - for nowJacinda Ardern stuck by Nanaia Mahuta, but would not say if she will stay a minister.05 Dec 06:14 AM
PoliticsLatest poll: National and Act have clear majority; Luxon closes gap in preferred PM rankingsThe prime minister noted times have been challenging.05 Dec 04:56 AM
PoliticsWatch: Details revealed as PM announces Covid inquiry; top epidemiologist respondsRoyal Commission of Inquiry taking place with intention of preparing for future pandemics.05 Dec 03:46 AM
New Zealand'A mistake has been made': PM fronts on Three Waters backdownHipkins says the entrenchment clause was a mistake, PM adds details.04 Dec 07:34 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAudrey Young: Best of the bunch - the top 10 new MPsOPINION: Two MPs from the 2020 intake are head and shoulders above the rest.04 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsByelection a week away but Hamilton residents still unaware - LuxonAdvance voting for the byelection began on Monday, November 28.04 Dec 06:57 AM
Politics400 new or upgraded bus stops, 200km of cycleways in $350m nationwide transport packageCouncil representatives from across the country have welcomed the Government’s support.04 Dec 01:22 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Willie Jackson’s trainwreck interview raises key questionsIs Willie Jackson a suitable choice to be minister for the new media entity?04 Dec 01:11 AM
New Zealand‘Absolute chaos’: Luxon reacts to Three Waters backdownHipkins says the entrenchment clause was a mistake.03 Dec 11:35 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBeehive Diaries: What did John Key donate to National charity auctionJohn Key helped his former party raise funds for the next election.03 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBenefits outweigh $860m cost of new RMA reformThe Government's RMA reforms impose big costs on councils, and the possibility of new tax.03 Dec 05:14 AM
PoliticsKaipara mayor unrepentant over ban on karakiaThe mayor will not change his stance on banning karakia from council meetings.02 Dec 11:44 PM
New ZealandMulti-agency approach in bid to reduce youth crime at Dunedin bus hubPolice say the multi-agency response will steer troubled youths away from a life of crime.02 Dec 10:19 PM
New ZealandHamilton West byelection offers teaser for 2023Voting is slow in the byelection prompted by former Labour MP Gaurav Sharma’s resignation.02 Dec 10:11 PM
New ZealandAdvocates demand mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse'We’ve got to move away from tick-box exercises - it’s just not good enough.'02 Dec 07:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: The PM takes on the farmers, crime and the Sisyphean task of getting a good weekThe PM was never going to win over the farmers but is Hamilton West closer than expected?02 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsPolice investigating after reports more Te Urewera huts destroyedFires are believed to have occurred sometime between November 19 and 29.02 Dec 05:32 AM
Politics‘Undemocratic’: Law Society decries Three Waters entrenchment additionBarton's letter agreed with the academics who had previously aired their concerns.02 Dec 05:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBlack Ferns triumph shows the way to heal our social divisionsThe Black Ferns showed us how to be united again. Where else can we find common ground?01 Dec 10:30 PM
New ZealandNearly half of Wellington state homes still waiting for Healthy Homes assessmentOf the 1676 Kāinga Ora houses in Wellington City, only 48 per cent meet the standard.01 Dec 07:05 PM
PoliticsIs Simon Bridges poised to chair merged TVNZ-RNZ - and will PM veto it?Cabinet appointments committee set to consider Bridges' appointment soon01 Dec 01:46 AM
PoliticsWatch : National leader Christopher Luxon on 'crime wave' and Hamilton byelectionThere are 10 days until the Hamilton West byelection is decided.01 Dec 12:41 AM
New ZealandDamning review into Malachi Subecz murder finds agencies could have done moreThe Government agrees to some changes, but shies away from mandatory reporting of abuse.01 Dec 12:11 AM
Politics'Tougher consequences': New police powers to target fleeing drivers,The Police Commissioner announced police's policy on fleeing drivers would soon change.30 Nov 11:51 PM
OpinionAndrew Lensen and Marcin Betkier: Could AI play a role in the justice system?OPINION: Artificial intelligence could help create transparency in the legal system.30 Nov 11:21 PM
PoliticsGovt books in relatively good shape, but Robertson has warning for NZCrown accounts for the four months to the end of October were released by Treasury today.30 Nov 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: What’s at stake and what happens next in Three Waters constitutional spatOPINION: Labour is trying fix its mistake without admitting culpability.30 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsAuckland Light Rail company has few employees, but 54 contractors and consultantsThe Auckland Light Rail had zero employees - now it has at least one.30 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPoll reveals what Kiwis think about lowering the voting ageIt comes after the Supreme Court ruled in favour of Make It 16 group.30 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics‘Hateful crime’: Man with knife cuts down Ukraine flag from restaurantIt came amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine which has recently prompted torture allegations.30 Nov 03:10 AM
