PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: NZ 'far down the queue' for bankruptcy, Willis resignation questionOPINION: NZ's debt sits at 39% of GDP, far less than Japan, Britain and the United States.19 Sep 02:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: The economy has crashed completely off the track The Government can’t blame Covid or Donald Trump for yesterday’s shocking GDP numbers.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe deadly fuel hiding in your homeUp to 80% of New Zealand homes contain this unregulated accelerant.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Not up to the job': Douglas and economist urge Willis to quit as Finance MinisterNicola Willis insists the books will return to surplus in 2028/29.18 Sep 08:14 AM
New ZealandHealth Minister Simeon Brown blames doctors’ union for failed pay talksA 48-hour strike by 5500 senior hospital doctors will go ahead next week.18 Sep 06:20 AM
PoliticsWatch: Doyle exits ‘the colonisers’ house’, it’s toxic ‘if you’re not cis straight white man’ Departing Green MP labels Parliament 'hostile and toxic.'18 Sep 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Inside Nicola Willis' toughest dayOPINION: The Finance Minister was on the mat but the Opposition failed to strike.18 Sep 05:23 AM
New Zealand'The ministry got it wrong': Govt's switch on ag in school changesBackdown on agriculture, horticulture and agribusiness has been welcomed in the sector.18 Sep 03:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Peters complains to PM about Seymour as Palestine tensions riseOPINION: Seymour is straining coalition ties by mouthing off about NZ's position on Gaza.18 Sep 12:57 AM
PoliticsEducation entrepreneur considered standing for National, challenging in Act-held seatJamie Beaton now says he has 'no intention' of entering politics.18 Sep 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBryce Wilkinson: Alarming US public debt means NZ Government should be more prudentOPINION: Net interest charges reached US$934b in 11 months, more than defence.17 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Funding switch': Where the $100 foreign tourist levy is really goingEnvironmental groups say more of the IVL revenue should go towards protecting nature.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I found it so hard': The part of Ardern's book she 'hated' writingThe former PM tells Petra Bagust podcast why she had to leave her Mormon faith behind.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPeters rebukes Seymour over Palestine recognition commentsThe Foreign Affairs Minister will set out NZ’s position at the United Nations next week.17 Sep 06:43 AM
Politics'Issue for all': Hipkins not interested in automatic citizenship just for overseas MāoriHe's also distanced himself from more comments from Te Pāti Māori MP Takuta Ferris.17 Sep 05:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionYou may hate the chained-up priests – but Gaza is our generation’s Springbok Tour momentRev Scottie Reeve says the protest may seem over-dramatic but it was the only option left.17 Sep 12:47 AM
Politics‘It’s biblical’: Shane Jones on his ascension to NZ First deputy leaderMany assumed the experienced MP was the party's deputy leader already.17 Sep 12:14 AM
PoliticsThe 'good thing' Waititi says has come out of Ferris' explosive race commentsHe also addressed the sudden removal of an MP as the party's whip.16 Sep 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ venues, schools, businesses warned on extremist violence in crowded spaces'The most plausible domestic violent extremist attack scenario remains a lone actor'.16 Sep 10:30 PM
New ZealandCostello breached rules over mystery tobacco policy documentThe tobacco notes pushed for heated tobacco tax cuts and downplayed risks.16 Sep 07:38 PM
New ZealandLuxon, Hipkins slump to lowest approval ratings in new pollVoters also gave their views on whether a new leader would make a difference. 16 Sep 06:43 PM
New ZealandPrimary teachers plan October walkoutThe rejected offer included pay rises of 2.7% to 4.6%.16 Sep 05:59 PM
New ZealandMayoral hopeful Rodney Joyce wants Ōmokoroa school in regional dealHe says finding a new chief executive will be the new council’s first key task.16 Sep 05:09 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLatest crime data show chances of prison sentence at all-time high; 'staggering' rise in drug-use chargesThe number of charges for drug use has risen to where it was before a key 2019 law change.16 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFrom psychosis to stillbirth and suicide: How mental health services are failing new mumsWhat three parents' experience reveal on the state of maternal mental health.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I moved because I wanted life': Cancer patient on why she left NZAbout 400 New Zealanders are diagnosed with myeloma each year.16 Sep 08:13 AM
PoliticsLabour MP accuses TPM of starting to create ‘exclusive bunch of Māori’ "This week is about celebrating where everyone’s at on their journey."16 Sep 06:31 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergy'The market is not broken': Contact pushes back on reform callsContact chairman Rob McDonald says lower prices depend on building new power capacity.16 Sep 05:00 AM
PoliticsHow coalition MPs plan to vote on their Māori wardsHow do some coalition MPs plan to vote on the Māori ward referendum? 16 Sep 04:59 AM
PoliticsTom Phillips injunction: Justice Minister open to law change to address suppression breachesThe interim injunction was extended last week in the High Court. 16 Sep 04:46 AM
PoliticsLuxon pressed to correct fuel tax claim in ParliamentThe Prime Minister is under pressure to correct an answer he gave in the House. 16 Sep 03:40 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesBusiness giants worth $215b push for modern slavery lawNational and Labour each have Bills but government support remains stalled.16 Sep 01:31 AM
PoliticsGovt scrambles to change law allowing convicted abusers to adopt internationallyMPs will debate the changes under urgency in the House today.16 Sep 01:00 AM
PoliticsPM says Act MP's 'terro dress up' comments on Palestine rally 'unhelpful'Act's Simon Court made the remark on social media.15 Sep 11:42 PM