KahuMentor service provider ‘gutted’ money isn’t going to community orgsThe coalition Government has a target of reducing youth offending by 15%.17 Jul 11:21 PM
TalanoaCalls for more voting options to boost Pacific turnoutElectoral Reform Group to look at how to improve voter turnout.17 Jul 09:50 PM
New ZealandThe councils with the steepest rates rises, and whyCouncils say the rates hikes are due to the rising cost of the basics.17 Jul 08:53 PM
New ZealandExpelled students turned away and elopement on the rise | Focus Morning Bulletin July 18, 2024In today’s headlines with Chereè Kinnear high schools defy ministry orders, Darlene Tana’s future in Parliament and why more Kiwi couples are opting to elope.Watch17 Jul 07:34 PM
PoliticsDavid Seymour: 2025 budget savings planning 'very much underway'Budget Ministers have begun work on next year's Budget, and are considering further cuts.17 Jul 05:35 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori calls for David Seymour to resign as Associate Health MinisterComments come after release of Seymour's letter of expectation to Pharmac.17 Jul 04:47 AM
PoliticsActing PM hints at imminent change to Health NZ board after just two members remainTwo board members resigned and three chose not to seek another term.17 Jul 03:17 AM
New ZealandUse of restraint and force revealed in disability support reportPoor management of medication, health conditions, support plans also revealed.17 Jul 02:22 AM
AnalysisOpinion: NZ fruit and veg prices are going up way faster than processed foodOPINION: NZ’s price inflation remains more persistent than many other developed countries.16 Jul 11:17 PM
PoliticsDarleen Tana's 'extensive' involvement with troubled bike firm revealed in reportThe Greens have released a summary of the report into Darleen Tana.16 Jul 10:58 PM
PoliticsMinister tells Pharmac to ditch Treaty of Waitangi considerationPatient advocacy groups are welcoming calls for them to be more involved.16 Jul 06:32 PM
PoliticsGovernment plans tree-planting frenzy as report shows NZ no longer on track to hit climate targetThe Government is no longer on track to hit its third target.16 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsShane Jones to embark on regional tour, while taking heat from Labour for prior tripShane Jones is going on a regional road show.16 Jul 05:34 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHelen Clark and Don Brash warn Government dragging NZ into US-China conflictThe former leaders warn Christopher Luxon has no mandate to upend NZ foreign policy.16 Jul 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Why are we losing our minds over 15 free bicycles?OPINION: Spurious 'economic necessity' claims undermine environment and efficiency goals.15 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLarge majority of Kiwis want slower speeds, despite Govt policy to raise themA survey by NZTA has found that Kiwis like the lower speeds the Government is changing.15 Jul 05:00 PM
Politics‘No surprises’ - Government rolling out new speed camera signsThe Government is rolling out speed camera signs.15 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsEx-Green MP Darleen Tana accepts ‘easiest thing’ might be to leave ParliamentDarleen Tana has given her first extended interview since March.15 Jul 06:27 AM
PoliticsTwo surprise resignations as Health NZ board is now down to two membersTwo board members chose not to re-apply, while one was vague about his intentions.15 Jul 05:46 AM
PoliticsGovt wins long running police pay dispute following arbitrationPolice pay went to final offer arbitration in April after several rejected offers.15 Jul 02:13 AM
PoliticsGCSB admits need for improvement over foreign hacking threats against MPsThe spy agency reviewed its processes after MPs felt let down.15 Jul 01:59 AM
PoliticsHundreds of aged care beds to attract premium charge if Health NZ doesn’t spend moreThe association is critical of how Health NZ has acted during negotiations.14 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsNZ political leaders band together to condemn ‘political violence’ following Trump shootingLuxon, Seymour and Hipkins have all released similar statements, condemning the shooting.14 Jul 01:07 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora evictions to rise in crackdown on unruly tenantsThe Housing Minister expects the housing agency to evict an increasing number of people.14 Jul 12:12 AM
WorldPM Christopher Luxon meets California Governor Gavin NewsomPrime Minister Christopher Luxon has met with California Governor Gavin Newsom, one of the names in the mix as a candidate for President in the storm around Joe Biden’s future.Watch12 Jul 09:23 PM
PoliticsLuxon meets California Governor Gavin Newsom, tries his arm at baseballNewsom is one of the names in the mix to be a future presidential candidate.12 Jul 08:57 PM
PoliticsAre these NZ's worst teen crims? First boot camp participants selectedTeenagers from across the country will spend three months at a Palmerston North facility.12 Jul 04:56 AM
PoliticsGovt extends controversial deployment after saying troops would be home by AugustThe Government has extended a controversial deployment having said it would end in July12 Jul 04:04 AM
PoliticsWairoa floods: Former police commissioner Mike Bush to review regional council’s management of river barThe region was hit by severe weather and flooding in late June.12 Jul 01:42 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Hobbits topped agenda when Giorgia met ChristopherOPINION: The Italian PM is a Lord of the Rings superfan.12 Jul 01:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon suffers amid Biden scrutiny in Nato debutThe photo Luxon was dearly seeking turned out to be the biggest diplomatic blunder.11 Jul 11:36 PM
PoliticsNational, Luxon surge as Labour tumbles in new pollThe Government has been given a boost in the latest poll.11 Jul 10:56 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderExclusive: TVNZ faces new $29m loss - Govt to boost board, wants RNZ to move in; Best TV adsOfficials start work on possible NZ on Air-NZFC merger; TVNZ board to expand; New ZB boss.11 Jul 09:41 PM
Politics‘On top of his brief’: Luxon weighs in on President Biden’s mental stateBiden is facing increasing pressure regarding his physical and mental capacity.11 Jul 06:14 PM
