PoliticsMinister ‘bending over backwards’ for pork industry with reform timeframe – GreensThe minister says a 10-year span for changing mating practices is realistic for farmers. 21 Nov 02:13 AM
New Zealand‘Chatterati' only ones calling for Luxon's head with no caucus talk of rolling PM, says ministerRecent polls have shown the PM ‘languishing well below National’s support’.20 Nov 08:44 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Asset recycling - a good call, but no cash cowA closer look at what the Government actually owns. 20 Nov 08:00 PM
PoliticsPolice Minister’s electorate staff replied to McSkimming accuser’s emails Mitchell says he wasn't aware of the allegations until months after his office's response.20 Nov 06:48 PM
Politics'Enough of this hostility': Lady Tureiti Moxon takes issues with Government to UNProminent advocate says Māori people are standing up to say 'enough'.20 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Why Luxon may be the one minister in the wrong roleOPINION: Voters have lost confidence in National’s ability to handle almost anything.20 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Very warm’: Chinese leader praises NZ ties during visit to ParliamentSecurity barriers and fencing separated supporters and protesters in the capital.20 Nov 07:55 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOfficials warn of higher petrol costs from emissions standard change Officials ultimately supported the changes. 20 Nov 04:25 AM
New ZealandPower shift in classrooms: What the new education bill would changeSchools would be unable to opt out of international maths and reading tests.20 Nov 02:07 AM
Politics500 extra police: Why minister Costello wouldn’t change her failed recruitment target Costello says she prefers setting an ambitious timeframe rather than losing momentum. 20 Nov 01:45 AM
Politics'Getting ready to go with Labour again': Seymour reacts to Peters' bombshellWinston Peters has promised to repeal the two-day-old Regulatory Standards Act.20 Nov 01:37 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters dodges question on how he rates coalition boss Christopher Luxon Peters said he would give an update on the 'state of play' next year. 19 Nov 11:20 PM
PoliticsWarning to politicians after National MP ‘genuinely distressed’ by comments about his childrenBut the National MP's complaint was initially dismissed and he was told to sit down.19 Nov 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Why there's a target on Chris Bishop's backOPINION: A C-grade scandalette over a footbridge signals something's up. 19 Nov 10:58 PM
Politics‘Vicious, sinister, deadly’: Stalking law passes with five-year jail termMinister Paul Goldsmith: 'Today is a victory for a wide range of New Zealanders.'19 Nov 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMost of us feel great, despite getting fatter and more distressedHazardous drinking among young people also shot up last year, bucking recent trends.19 Nov 09:00 PM
PoliticsRevealed: The cost to become a NZ citizen is about to increase substantiallyOne fee will jump by nearly $100.19 Nov 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Absolutely huge': The pay hikes Crown bosses got after recent changesThe Government is defending it, but Labour's not impressed.19 Nov 06:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment pausing prescription of puberty blockersThe change applies to patients seeking treatment for gender dysphoria or incongruence.19 Nov 05:02 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Hard choices lie ahead" – Bishop warns of 'challenges' with $56b roading package Chris Bishop hinted at delays in the programme. 19 Nov 12:40 AM
New ZealandNZ slips to 44th in global climate index after policy backslidesNew Zealand has dropped three spots to 44th in a global climate ranking.18 Nov 09:05 PM
New Zealand'A total lack of judgment': Former top cop visited Jevon McSkimming after charges laid Richard Chambers said the meeting ‘fell well short’ of his expectations.18 Nov 05:52 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRevealed: Serious youth crime is dropping nationwide, but is up 56% in one districtBurglary is falling in terms of the most common offences, with robbery and assault rising.18 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Climate Derangement syndrome and COP While delegates drown in misery at COP30, New Zealand guts more climate-action policies.18 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMajority of emergency housing applications in urban Auckland being declinedTama Potaka: 'I'm not going to put up with the motel generation.'18 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsNewly independent MPs Kapa-Kingi and Ferris correct votes to back Seymour’s medicines billThe pair's original votes against the new laws had to be reversed.18 Nov 06:51 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPolice Commissioner apologises to staff affected by McSkimming emails protocolRichard Chambers said the minister should have been told, not just Coster.18 Nov 05:00 AM
Politics'Pretty rude': Labour MP deletes post complaining Govt didn’t invite her to event, despite organiser inviteShe initially justified her post, but then removed it.18 Nov 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhat officials told Govt about 'move-on' orders for homelessTen ministers were told public disorder offences were at a 10-year low.17 Nov 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Already on that waka': Numerous Hawke's Bay schools vow to keep Te Tiriti in classrooms'Our schools are already on that waka and paddling the right way.'17 Nov 09:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Still fighting the last war, National risks losing the next one OPINION: It's struggling to gain traction in polls – its MPs are traumatised by the past.17 Nov 07:58 PM
OpinionJoseph Boden: Roadside drug testing rollout set to begin despite scientific doubtsOPINION: Police will start random saliva tests in Wellington from December.17 Nov 05:00 PM
Kahu'I was not part of any inner circle': Former Deputy Commissioner claims surprise over McSkimming 'cover-up' Wally Haumaha was beleaguered ex-Police Commissioner Andrew Coster's deputy until 2024.17 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics'As long as I have a voice': ED doctor Gary Payinda steps into politicsLabour's Whangārei candidate wants to protect healthcare, education and workers' rights.17 Nov 05:00 AM
