PoliticsWhānau Ora reset: Minister calls for transparency as ‘electioneering’ review progressesPM Luxon says the allegations at the centre of the review are "incredibly serious".30 Jun 03:50 AM
New ZealandGovt proposes electronic monitoring for security-risk asylum seekersThe Government plans to electronically monitor some asylum seekers and migrants.30 Jun 02:42 AM
PoliticsUS Proud Boys no longer terrorists in NZ as designation lapsesMembers were pardoned by Donald Trump for their part in the Capitol riot in 2021. 29 Jun 10:49 PM
Auckland'Really good thing': PM backs 110km/h speed limit for Pūhoi motorwayMore than 7900 submissions supported the new speed limit, with 94% in favour.29 Jun 10:34 PM
New ZealandHealth Ministry manager 'way too friendly' with alcohol lobbyAlcohol lobbyists gave input on FASD plans, with some submissions fully redacted.29 Jun 08:24 PM
New ZealandHow potential Powerball changes could affect your chances of winningCurrent Powerball odds are one in 38 million, potentially changing to one in 57.5 million.29 Jun 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceBig Reserve Bank scheme to protect Kiwis' savings launchingWill scheme change the way people manage their money?29 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt adds 2 years to prison sentences for assaults on first responders, prison officersThe announcement comes as the Government's tougher sentencing rules come into effect.29 Jun 06:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Regulatory Standards Bill undermines democratic processOPINION: Some 88% of 22,821 submissions opposed the bill outright.29 Jun 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia Robinson: Australia leads on age tech – now it's New Zealand's turnOPINION: Age estimation can be off by 18 months, posing some challenges.28 Jun 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou Shane Te Pou: We don't need to be pulled into a 19th-century arms raceOPINION: China remains NZ's largest trade partner despite tensions. 28 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Never mind the swear words, our politicians need to raise the quality of debateOPINION: Blaming the Government for high butter prices makes no sense.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Culture of excuses': Govt's new hard-line sentencing laws take effectThe sentencing reforms cap discounts for mitigating factors at 40%.28 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyMoana Pasifika’s owners 'strongly reject' misuse of public funding claims amid probeAn independent review will look at 'serious' allegations of misusing taxpayer funds. 28 Jun 04:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThe Greens’ most radical plan yet - and how Labour inspired it - Thomas CoughlanOPINION: The Greens' fiscal plan throws out 40 years of how Governments think about money.27 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: 'Families are facing bankruptcy' - oyster farmer's desperate plea to councilOPINION: Aquafarmers have been sounding the alarm for years. Now they're on the brink.27 Jun 05:00 PM
KiwiSaver'It's security': Push for KiwiSaver access to aid young farmersFederated Farmers launched a petition to change KiwiSaver rules urgently.27 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsMinister ditches agency's Māori name, forming new group instead of ‘Māori-only one’ She wants the group to represent more than just Māori.27 Jun 12:56 AM
Politics'Deepest desire to serve mankind': NZ First MP Tanya Unkovich resigns as MPThe decision came this morning via a statement.26 Jun 10:37 PM
PoliticsTrevor Mallard sued by child over use of ‘bad music’, sprinklers during protestPolice leaders advised former Speaker not to play music or use sprinklers on protesters.26 Jun 07:37 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanOpinion: MPs mourn Takutai Tarsh Kemp – what happens next and who might take her seatOPINION: There’s a lot on the line for Te Pāti Māori.26 Jun 06:00 PM
PoliticsPolitical battle lines disappear: Sorrow falls on Parliament after MP’s deathTe Pāti Māori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp died early on Thursday morning, aged 50.26 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsTakutai Tarsh Kemp fought for Māori ‘until the final hours’ - John TamihereKemp died at home, aged 50, after battling aggressive kidney disease.26 Jun 10:23 AM
PoliticsWatch: ‘Heartbroken’ MPs pay tribute to Takutai Moana Natasha KempKemp died aged 50 following a battle with kidney disease. 26 Jun 01:57 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Parliament in shock over MP's unexpected deathOPINION: Takutai Tarsh Kemp was at Parliament yesterday.26 Jun 12:19 AM
New Zealand'Just isn't good enough': Willis warns of tougher penalties for supermarketsMisleading promotional practices and common pricing errors have to stop, minister says.25 Jun 08:21 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury forced to release warning briefing over $10.8b health funding gapTreasury has been forced to release a paper showing cuts required to hit spending goals. 25 Jun 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Distorting the market': Virtual GP service could cut patient fees, sparks sector backlashThe 24/7 service is expected to launch next month, with five providers confirmed so far. 25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandExplained: Inside the controversy over police recruitment processThe police aim to hire 500 extra officers by the end of November.25 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsTama Potaka seeks review of Māori roll ad featuring Tāme ItiAnother minister says Whānau Ora is 'tainted' by Te Pāti Māori connections.25 Jun 07:16 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters apologises for calling MP 'dickhead' in ParliamentPeters questions whether the word is offensive and the Speaker is reviewing the incident.25 Jun 05:49 AM
Politics'Vanity-belief community': NZ abandons global alliance, concerns reputation at riskOne group said it was an 'international embarrassment'.25 Jun 05:19 AM
PoliticsHealth NZ names next chief executive after Margie Apa resignationBramley has been the organisation’s interim chief executive since February 2025. 25 Jun 01:41 AM
New ZealandGovt instructs Auckland Council to allow 15 storeys-plus buildings near key train stationsThe Government says previous density requirements don't go far enough. 25 Jun 01:39 AM
