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
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
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
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
Politics'I panicked': Hipkins reveals location of proposal to new fiancéThe Labour leader told the world the news in an Instagram post this afternoon.17 Nov 04:47 AM
PoliticsFears of car prices jumping by thousands informed urgent law changeAn estimated $264 million in net charges could have been passed on, the Govt claims.17 Nov 02:57 AM
Politics'On notice': Green Party unveils mining policy ahead of 2026 general electionThe party takes aim at coal, seabed and gold mining.16 Nov 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: A mature conversation about asset sales and CGT? Yeah, rightOPINION: On the left and right, politicians need to lift the standard of debate.16 Nov 08:59 PM
New ZealandGovt performance rating hits record low in latest Ipsos surveyNearly half of respondents rated government performance between zero and three.16 Nov 06:53 PM
PoliticsNew poll reveals Kiwis split down middle on capital gains tax, but one major city set against itA poll shows a dead heat between supporters and opponents of a CGT.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandOpportunity Party names fifth leader in its decade existence to lead it to next electionNow The Opportunity Party, its election bid is being led by a businesswoman.15 Nov 11:30 PM
AucklandTaxpayers funding new charter school inspired by secretive Opus Dei groupThe 'Catholic ethos' school in Epsom will open near two existing Catholic primaries.15 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDavid FisherDavid Fisher: NZ's top 10 scandals of the century – and where McSkimming ranksFinance companies, Clint Rickards and Jevon McSkimming – among our biggest scandals.15 Nov 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: This Govt is too focused on the elite's fine diningThe Government is spending $6.3m to promote our top restaurants overseas.15 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Why police culture overhaul can’t wait any longerOPINION: Building back trust in the police is going to take a lot.14 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: To survive, Tamihere needs to do something he’s never doneOPINION: Te Pāti Māori is in a fight for its life, and its president needs to compromise.14 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsJevon McSkimming: Department of Internal Affairs says interference with Police Minister’s emails was inappropriate 'It is not appropriate for departments to withhold information from ministerial staff.'14 Nov 02:40 AM
New ZealandToll road 'frustration' as motorists endure 'years' of disruptionTauranga MP Sam Uffindell urges NZTA to reduce the toll to reflect road works impacts.13 Nov 11:03 PM
KiwiSaver12 steps to fix KiwiSaver and NZ SuperA new 'sidecar' savings account is proposed to cut hardship withdrawals.13 Nov 07:09 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Plain-talking IPCA report sets standard for other inquiriesOPINION: Paul Goldsmith’s crackdown orders the Navy and spies to target Pacific gangs.13 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: New drug-driving testing regime welcome newsOPINION: The regime will go a long way towards making our roads safer.13 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: We don’t need a Michelin guide to promote New ZealandOPINION: Readers also share their views on department stores, the All Blacks and aliens.13 Nov 04:00 PM
