KahuWatch: Haka in Parliament, Māori Party MP kicked out"If we find this attitude acceptable, then I find this in disrepute," Rawiri Waititi said.12 May 03:06 AM
PoliticsGovt wants drug-checking services around the whole country - but no Govt funding yetGovt backs nationwide drug-checking service, but no plan for cheaper medicinal cannabis.12 May 02:13 AM
New Zealand388k Covid vaccines dished out; Hipkins' message to Kiwis abroad120,000 people have had their second doses of the Pfizer jab and are fully vaccinated.12 May 01:05 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: Is the Govt's health approach to drug-related harm delivering?Govt cornered by the referendum result, but still has ways to achieve health-based goals11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo changes to transtasman bubble after Melbourne Covid-19 case, public health risk lowThe public health risk has been identified as low.11 May 09:30 AM
BusinessMinistry 'audits' of wage subsidy questionedAuditor-General reports on the handling of massive wage subsidy scheme.11 May 05:38 AM
New ZealandGovt blinks first as unions claim a win in negotiations with HipkinsThe guidance for state sector employers 'will be reviewed next year', union boss says.11 May 03:48 AM
New ZealandPM warned right-wing extremists using Covid crisis to 'spread hate'PM was told: 'Right-wing extremists are using the crisis to spread hate and conspiracies.'11 May 02:47 AM
New ZealandArdern and top ministers emerge from 'constructive' pay freeze union meetingsPM says negotiations are still underway and more announcements are imminent.10 May 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDrug law impact revealed: Number of people charged per month dropping dramatically; less bias against MāoriTwo in 10 caught with drugs charged, one in 10 with cannabis, and half caught with meth.10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHorticulture, union welcome Govt's RSE announcementMeanwhile other industries are disappointed at missing out.10 May 05:44 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentWe pay 'far too much for building supplies': Robertson pledges probeToday's comments follow Labour's pledge last year to probe the sector.10 May 05:27 AM
New ZealandPM, Robertson forced on defensive over public sector pay freezeThe pair doubled down on the decision amid pressure from unions.10 May 03:13 AM
New ZealandArdern says pay freeze chance to address pay equityPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern has responded to backlash over the public sector pay freeze.09 May 07:24 PM
KahuGovt unveils 'monumental' new breast and cervical cancer prevention fundingSome $118m will be spent on a number of initiatives to fight breast and cervical cancer.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMoney or the jab? High-risk workers miss vaccine appointments - can't afford pay cutPort workers should get paid breaks to ensure they get the Covid-19 shot, union says.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMillions spent to bring home Kiwis stranded during pandemicThe Government has spent more than $6 million bringing stranded New Zealanders home.09 May 08:15 AM
New ZealandMajor DoC shake-up on cards? National raises questions after leak of documentsThe draft document has a number of major recommendations that would shake up DoC.09 May 01:52 AM
New ZealandNo new Covid cases in community, 2 in MIQ, NSW bubble to resume tonightThe two new cases in MIQ are from the Philippines and Pakistan.09 May 01:08 AM
EducationSome parents still have reservations about free school lunchesA majority of South Auckland schools have been getting free lunches for one term now.08 May 11:59 PM
PoliticsGovt commits $53m to roll out new HPV self check kitThe new HPV test is a simple and quick swab that women can choose to do themselves.08 May 10:40 PM
New Zealand300,000 more women eligible for free breast scans in $55 million IT upgradeAnother $10m will be spent on scans for those who missed them because of Covid-19.08 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: Will the US joining the Christchurch Call give it any teeth?The US signing up to the Christchurch Call could add heft to the voluntary framework.08 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsWatch: Parisian engineer only woman on Auckland's new tunnel boring machineTunnel borer machine will have a woman at the helm as it heads towards Mt Eden.08 May 04:03 AM
New ZealandNo new Covid-19 community cases, three in MIQThe three new cases in MIQ come from France, the Maldives and Guatemala.08 May 12:45 AM
New Zealand'In the lurch': South Auckland housing development in receivershipKiwiBuild development Ormiston Rise is in receivership, leaving owners worried, uncertain.07 May 10:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Labour serves itself a steaming pay freeze messGovernment has quickly lost the battle over the "pay freeze" for public sector workers.07 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHamish RutherfordHamish Rutherford: This week more about union than workersThe pay freeze will affect more than fair pay agreements. This week was about unions.07 May 05:48 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesFonterra's TAF model was doomed to fail: MinisterAgriculture Minister Damien O'Connor committed to helping Fonterra get fast change.07 May 05:40 AM
New ZealandContact of Sydney Covid case in Christchurch MIQ, bubble pause continuesDr Ashley Bloomfield has defended the snap bubble decision as "the right thing to do".07 May 04:56 AM
EmploymentFair pay agreement news staunchly divides factionsThe issues, perhaps not unexpectedly, have been a political hot potato.07 May 04:35 AM
New ZealandKiwis stranded in India: 'It's our duty to bring them back'Indian Cricket Board helps NZ cricketers fly home; NGO calls for our Govt to help others.07 May 04:23 AM
KahuPolice arrest man after death threats to National MPA man has been arrested and charged with threatening to kill National MP Simeon Brown.07 May 04:22 AM
New ZealandBiggest supplier of Govt emergency housing goes into liquidationSilverfern Property Services received $14.7 million from the Government.07 May 04:06 AM
