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
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: How history warns against the Greens' fiscal ambitionsOPINION: The party has proposed a radical overhaul of New Zealand's tax system.24 Jun 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAir NZ tech boss tipped for top job, Amazon’s huge Auckland construction site silent, Chorus’ multi-billion rural grab, more DIA cuts - Tech InsiderCould Air NZ be following a previous path in finding its new CEO?24 Jun 10:22 PM
PoliticsNational infrastructure plan demands Govt must ‘lift its game’ Infrastructure planning is often short-term and reactive, the plan says.24 Jun 10:03 PM
New ZealandNumber of Kiwis in Iran triples as NZ embassy aids evacuationNZ embassy personnel are helping people flee the Iran border.24 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandThousands of over-65s earn more than $200k - should they get NZ Super?Retirement head questions whether they should also be able to claim the pension.24 Jun 08:51 PM
Politics'Stalemate': Te Whānau-ā-Apanui settlement now increasingly unlikely with this GovernmentIwi says minister called off meeting days before settlement was due to be signed. 24 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCould companies sue for compensation under Seymour's controversial bill?Labour's Willie Jackson says he doesn't trust Regulation Minister David Seymour.24 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier Port rejects union claim it is 'selectively suspending' workers'Disruptive' industrial action under way as higher pay sought for about 185 port workers.24 Jun 01:43 AM
PoliticsGovernment says Ngāpuhi negotiations cannot be open-ended: 'It can't be as long as forever'While NZ First's bill pushes one settlement, the Treaty Minister says all options remain.24 Jun 01:42 AM
LivePoliticsWatch: Winston Peters welcomes ‘positive signals’ of potential US-Iran ceasefireIt comes as the Finance Minister is watching how fuel prices here could be impacted.24 Jun 01:11 AM
PoliticsFinance Minister on potential impact of Israel/Iran war on NZ fuel pricesFinance Minister Nicola Willis says it's still not clear what disruption the war has inflicted on oil supply chains. Video / Mark MitchellWatch24 Jun 12:32 AM
Politics'Blatant violation': Govt's $200m gas plan under fireThe $200m fund breaches the ACCTS trade agreement, say legal experts.23 Jun 11:47 PM
New ZealandSeymour defends social media posts amid Cabinet Manual breach claimsDavid Seymour dismissed criticism of his social media posts as playful fun.23 Jun 09:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Why NZ is slow to loudly support US strikes on IranOPINION: Unlike NZ, Australia was under pressure domestically to support the US.23 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsNZ First drafting bill to require only one Ngāpuhi settlement Bill comes amid Govt refusing to agree to settlements that dispute Crown sovereignty. 23 Jun 03:46 AM
PoliticsUS attacks Iran: NZ not ‘sitting on the fence’ but won’t rush to judge US ‘self-defence’ attacks - Acting PMLabour and the Greens want the Govt to declare the attacks a breach of international law.23 Jun 03:22 AM
New Zealand'Not Kiwi, nor Christian': Police Minister condemns Destiny Church's 'vile rhetoric' at protestThe groups targeted say action is needed as unrest rises to levels seen before March 15.23 Jun 02:14 AM
PoliticsPM open to scrapping regional councils amid RMA reform The PM says he's looking into council rates caps as well.22 Jun 08:46 PM
LiveNew ZealandListen: Luxon, Peters to speak on US-Iran conflict as NZ deploys plane to Middle EastPM Chris Luxon hasn't yet stated his position on the US actions in Iran.22 Jun 07:36 PM
OpinionThe Conversation: Austerity politics and the real cost of 'savings' in schoolsOPINION: NZ's public expense rose from 25.9% of GDP in 1972 to 35.9% in 2022.22 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Scale of need': NZ commits $16m to Ukraine as conflict endures$8 million will go to Nato and UK-led funds for military assistance.22 Jun 05:56 PM
New ZealandNorthland retirement village residents rally for urgent law changesPublic consultation on the Retirement Villages Act review began in 2023.22 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareACC scrutinised over slow payouts after landmark court rulingAdvocates say sexual abuse victims could be missing out.22 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'More powerful than penalties': New ombudsman's vision for changeThe new Ombudsman has been in his role for just 12 weeks.22 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt reserves view on US’ Iran strikes as NZ deploys Hercules plane to Middle EastLabour wants the Govt to denounce the US attack as a breach of international law. 22 Jun 02:56 AM
