PremiumPremiumPoliticsCook Islands crisis: Mark Brown writes to Christopher LuxonThe Cook Islands Prime Minister has made contact with Christopher Luxon.26 Feb 01:32 AM
PoliticsWatch: ‘Not necessarily a headlock’ – Goldsmith details new citizens' arrest powersThe announcement comes amid a rise in retail crime.26 Feb 12:52 AM
PoliticsChildren 'getting the bash' from Oranga Tamariki staff as abuse in care risesExamples included young people getting punched and hit in the head.26 Feb 12:04 AM
PoliticsWatch live: Greens deliver alternative budget, Swarbrick takes battle to ‘right-wing’The Greens held their State of the Planet event on Wednesday.25 Feb 11:15 PM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill: Dame Anne Salmond, Annette Sykes condemn billDame Anne Salmond and Annette Skyes present their submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill to the Justice select committee. Video / NZ ParliamentWatch25 Feb 10:50 PM
Politics‘Absolutely deplorable’: Lawyer Annette Sykes says Treaty Principles Bill attempting to ‘erase the treaty from the soul of our nation’.Act leader David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill is before the Justice Select Committee.25 Feb 10:25 PM
PoliticsLuxon poised to meet Vietnam’s ‘Big Four’; plays down China tensionsThe looming spector of China in the Pacific will be top of Luxon's mind in capital Hanoi.25 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsNew citizen’s arrest powers to be announced amid rise in retail theftThe Government is expected to announce the new powers later today.25 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsMinistry stops sending workers to minister’s office amid complaintsMultiple complaints have been made.25 Feb 05:14 AM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill: Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau warns of local government impactDozens of submitters gave their view today, including the current Wellington mayor.25 Feb 02:36 AM
New Zealand‘Unusual’ presence: Chinese Navy exercise disrupts transtasman flightsThe Chinese Navy ships are now 218 nautical miles east of Tasmania.25 Feb 12:47 AM
New ZealandHelen Clark urges Peters to restate Cook Islands ties in China talksHelen Clark urges Winston Peters to clarify NZ's ties with the Cook Islands.24 Feb 11:09 PM
OpinionOpinion: Daman Kumar case shows it’s time to reconsider immigration lawOPINION: We need to protect the vulnerable, innocent and voiceless children.24 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Chris Bishop is ‘proud to be an urbanist’ and I’m thrilled to hear itOPINION: Transport Minister Chris Bishop dreams of a denser Auckland built around transit.24 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics‘I couldn’t afford the pain relief’: New report shines light on true cost of dental careNancy pulled her rotten tooth at home due to high dental costs.24 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt mulls extending repeat prescriptions, doctors warn it may lead to ‘catastrophic’ GP shortagesPatients may be able to go longer without seeing a doctor for a repeat prescription.24 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsWatch live: PM speaks to Hosking before Vietnam trip amid domestic pressure over MP’s exitAs Luxon prepares to fly to Vietnam one of his ministers has resigned.24 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt to decide on retail crime group advising stronger citizen’s arrest and use of force powersThe group's chairman wants retailers to be able to defend their property.24 Feb 06:29 AM
PoliticsGovt seeks feedback on taxing charity-owned businessesIRD consultation document reveals 11,700 charities reported business income in 2024.24 Feb 05:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Why Andrew Bayly didn’t stand a chance of staying as a ministerResign or be sacked were the only options for Andrew Bayly.24 Feb 04:51 AM
PoliticsPoll reveals if voters support tax cuts, privatisation to grow economyPoll asked voters if they would support or oppose policies to grow the economy.24 Feb 04:35 AM
Politics‘It is his decision’ - PM on Bayly’s resignation after staff touching incidentLuxon first learned about the incident involving Bayly late last week.24 Feb 02:49 AM
PoliticsEmotional Bayly stands down after ‘inappropriate’ staff incidentBayly released a statement shortly before midday.24 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandDefence Minister reveals new location of Chinese warships in Tasman SeaJudith Collins criticised China for not warning airlines about the live-fire drills.23 Feb 07:43 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Treat China as a valued friend, despite war gamesOPINION: 'We need a reset of our relationship with China.'23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceHome owners face $400 hike as disaster insurance levy set to riseTreasury consults on how much the Natural Hazards Insurance Levy needs to rise by.23 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics‘Not good enough’: Police slammed for non-emergency call delaysThe average wait time is now six minutes and 36 seconds.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsWatch live: David Seymour unveils overseas investment reforms amid foreign home buyers debateCabinet is currently discussing the prospect of foreign investors buying homes in NZ.22 Feb 10:57 PM
New ZealandChina’s military moves in Pacific pose growing threat, expert warnsLive firing exercises by China have forced aircraft to divert flight paths.22 Feb 08:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Luxon's Cabinet congestion - time to cut ministers' workloadsOPINION: Ministers can be responsible for everything and nothing all at the same time.22 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStudent flat shockers: Property managers want rental industry ‘cowboys’ goneA Tenancy Services taskforce is due to inspect some of Dunedin's grotty flats this year. 22 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: CEO Luxon needs to get his business in orderOPINION: Tens of thousands of young Kiwis are joining the record brain-drain.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlower growers have thorn in their side over proposed import changesFlower growers worry the change could introduce new pests.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandChina begins second military exercise in Tasman SeaChina notified NZ Defence of the live firing via radio channels on Saturday.22 Feb 06:30 AM
