PremiumPremiumPoliticsLuxon visits a great wall in China – and it has a message for him The Prime Minister got a rundown on what Chinese tourists want on day one of his visit.18 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCocaine use surges 229% in NZ amid rising illicit drug trendThe NZ Drug Foundation warns that harm reduction efforts are underfunded.18 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsBootcamps: Minister admits teen death derailed pilot participantsThe participant's death was unrelated to the pilot, according to Oranga Tamariki.18 Jun 05:48 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWillis: Greens' claim of $700m KiwiSaver hole ‘wrong’, cost could be fraction of that'More like in the quantum of between $100 and $200 million,' says Willis.18 Jun 04:00 AM
PoliticsIwi leader rules out settlement under this Govt after minister’s sovereignty comments '[We are] just as staunch and ferocious in saying we hold sovereignty over our own.'18 Jun 03:28 AM
New ZealandMelatonin to be sold over counter at NZ pharmacies, 'magic mushroom' rules relaxedThe Government has also approved the use of psilosybin, known as magic mushrooms.18 Jun 02:12 AM
PoliticsMeat and skincare on the agenda for PM's first day in ChinaChristopher Luxon's first day in China includes a surprising win for cosmetics exporters.17 Jun 11:36 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Chlöe Swarbrick and the lost lessons of Monopoly Opinion: Why do we find it so hard to take Green economic planning seriously?17 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: How Labour can revive its fortunes with fresh leadershipOPINION: Labour's current strategy lacks clear policies and relies on coalition issues.17 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Don’t expect explosion’: Stanford on whether visa change could lead to migrant influxThere's no cap on the new visa, with up to 10,000 applications expected per year.17 Jun 03:59 AM
PoliticsPM’s deep dive into Michael Forbes scandal to release findings in August Parliament staffers are currently having their clearances checked.17 Jun 03:04 AM
PoliticsGovernment will not agree to Treaty settlements that dispute Crown's sovereigntyFormer minister Andrew Little says the Government's stance is unnecessary.17 Jun 02:57 AM
New ZealandLabour MPs apologise for swearing at acting PM David SeymourRegulation Minister David Seymour responds after Labour MP Deborah Russell apologised for swearing at him to kick off a tetchy select committee. Video / Mark MitchellWatch16 Jun 10:59 PM
Politics‘They’re swearing already’: Labour MPs bristle at Seymour in select committeeDeborah Russell used colourful language during a hearing and subsequently apologised. 16 Jun 10:00 PM
PoliticsNew suicide prevention action plan released amid ‘stubbornly high’ ratesAbout 600 Kiwis die every year from a suspected suicide.16 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ directed to offer 10-year contracts for elective surgeriesAlmost 10,000 surgeries were outsourced, nearing the June target of 10,579.16 Jun 07:49 PM
New Zealand'Staggering shift': More Kiwis see China as a threat, US trust at all-time low in new pollOnly 21% of Kiwis view China as a friend – but say the country is important for our future16 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Reckless and illegal': Professor criticises Israel's surprise attackNZ urges Kiwis to leave Israel amid escalating conflict with Iran.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy disposable vapes will vanish from stores this weekRetailers can’t display vape products in stores or online.16 Jun 01:38 AM
PoliticsLuxon tops list of world leaders for handling foreign affairsThe Prime Minister is ahead of other big international names.16 Jun 12:57 AM
PoliticsPeters 'never seen' such uncertainty in lifetime as Israel/Iran conflict escalatesNew Zealanders in Israel are being advised to leave by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.16 Jun 12:19 AM
PoliticsPM hints Govt will cut sick leave for part-time workersSick leave entitlements are about to change, according to the PM. 15 Jun 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRising scrutiny: Economists take key roles in next phase of Covid InquiryEconomists who found NZ overpaid for Covid health measures hired by Royal Commission.15 Jun 09:00 PM
PoliticsExclusive: Luxon on trade with China, getting on President Xi's Christmas card listThe PM isn't sure whether he's on President Xi's Christmas card list, like Sir John Key.15 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury warns Health NZ cuts need to double; Minister disputes figuresThe figures hint at cuts of $1.2b this year; Health NZ needs $600 million in savings15 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyWhy energy is set to be a hot topic in next year's electionMeridian’s new CEO shares his thoughts on sector scrutiny amid electricity challenges.15 Jun 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: This Government is showing us what it valuesOPINION: Why WorkSafe changes are leaving workers vulnerable.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinister announces law changes to focus health system on resultsGovt set to introduce legislation for 'improving health outcomes' in the coming weeks.14 Jun 01:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew solar rules to cope with four-seasons-in-a-day weatherThe Government has announced new rules to make rooftop solar panels more appealing.13 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Auckland housing, Wayne Brown’s big plan and the silliness of the new speed rulesOpinion: Density is coming whether you like it or not and Wayne Brown has a bold new plan.13 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: What if Dame Jacinda Ardern were just an ordinary leader? OPINION: She's not as saintly nor as demonic as people who are obsessed with her claim.13 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'Pretty positive': Fieldays vendors thrive as farmers investFarmers flocked to Fieldays, boosted by high milk and red meat prices.13 Jun 05:15 AM
Politics‘Free-for-all’: Concerns Govt oil/gas ban reversal will open up mining all over NZResources Minister Shane Jones is offering up "all acreage" across New Zealand.13 Jun 04:18 AM
PoliticsGender equality: New Zealand drops in global ranking for the first time in four years - here’s why The Government says New Zealand's position in the index is still strong. 13 Jun 01:48 AM
