New ZealandTe reo Māori in public sector Waitangi Tribunal inquiry startsThe Tauranga-based iwi had been inundated with support since lodging its application.09 Jun 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve Maharey: Why the Government made its own problem with PharmacOPINION: The Pharmac model has done irreparable damage.09 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tension between environment and economic development loomsOPINION: 'We've got unavoidable trade-offs to make,' says Shane Jones.09 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOpinion: What threatens Act’s goal of 15 per cent in the next election?Act's polling suggests it could drastically improve its 2023 party vote.09 Jun 07:51 AM
PoliticsWatch: Act sets 15 per cent target for 2026 election at annual rally, Seymour fronts mediaThe sold-out rally was attended by more than 500 people, with Paul Henry as guest speaker.09 Jun 02:05 AM
New ZealandGovernment will reverse ban on oil and gas explorationOffshore petroleum exploration was originally banned in 2018.09 Jun 12:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Straw buyers’ bought 13 guns in three months allegedly for gang-linked relativesA 75-year-old and his daughter paid more than $21,000 on guns and ammunition.08 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFormer gun lobbyist now Cabinet Minister Nicole McKee on sidelining her personal viewsMcKee: 'I’m not going to keep everyone happy. I can see that already.'08 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsPM’s Fiji visit diary: Wife Amanda shows diplomatic chops; rugby revenge failsLuxon had a score to settle with Fiji after what happened to his beloved Crusaders.08 Jun 04:00 AM
New Zealand'March For Nature' protest in AucklandWell over a thousand demonstrators have packed into Auckland’s Aotea Square for the 'March For Nature' protest against the Government’s Fast Track Approvals Bill.Watch08 Jun 01:26 AM
New ZealandProtests against Government's 'general war on nature' to be held around NZPeople travelling near demonstrations are warned to allow extra time for their journey.07 Jun 10:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Understanding Australia’s deportation policyOPINION: Why Australia and NZ don't understand each other on the issue of deportations.07 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPM finds friends in the Pacific but true challenge loomsThis week's trip to the Pacific went smoothly but potholes appear on the road ahead.07 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori ask police to investigate marae data misuse claimsA host of government departments are now probing the allegations.07 Jun 04:03 AM
PoliticsKahukura: Funding stops for Mongrel Mob-led drug rehabilitation programmePolice Minister says gang-led rehab programmes will not get funding under the new Govt.07 Jun 04:01 AM
Politics'Not come as a surprise': National MP referred to police over donations returnsThe New Plymouth MP was the chairman of Parliament's environment committee.07 Jun 03:54 AM
PoliticsExplained: What’s the deal with sick leave changes?And why do part-time workers have the same number of days off, anyway?07 Jun 03:21 AM
PoliticsLuxon 'regrets' Australia's tougher stance on deporting 501sAustralia has hardened its policy just two years after easing it at NZ's request.07 Jun 02:53 AM
Politics'It could get quite messy': Tauranga prepares to elect new councilSparks may fly on the campaign trail with sacked councillors wanting their old jobs back.07 Jun 12:03 AM
PoliticsLuxon confirms NZ will make annual $1m UN paymentChristopher Luxon expressed a desire to see Fiji products on New Zealand shelves.06 Jun 10:53 PM
PoliticsManurewa Marae data misuse claims: Seymour wants urgent answers; Tamihere blasts ‘baseless innuendo’'Either serious wrongdoing has occurred, or a political party has been unfairly maligned.'06 Jun 06:50 AM
PoliticsFiji PM very supportive of New Zealand’s Aukus considerationNew Zealand says no decision has been made regarding Aukus yet.06 Jun 06:30 AM
New ZealandMinistry of Justice proposes over 150 job cutsThe Ministry of Justice is the latest to announce workforce cuts.06 Jun 04:16 AM
New Zealand$4b fund to fix 62,000 road potholes nationwideMore than $2 billion in funding will go towards fixing state highway potholes.06 Jun 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Te Pāti Māori allegations go to the heart of public trustOPINION: So far, there's a lot of fog and not much light around the claims.06 Jun 01:58 AM
PoliticsLuxon not ruling out public inquiry into Te Pāti Māori allegationsThe Prime Minister says the current investigation must first run its course.06 Jun 12:50 AM
PoliticsKiwis able to access free Covid-19 RATs until end of SeptemberToday’s announcement extends availability of the free Covid-19 tests.06 Jun 12:23 AM
PoliticsCameron Brewer reacts to Andy Foster's speechNZ First MP Andy Foster speaks during Urgency over the weekend while National MP Cameron Brewer sits behind him. Video / Parliament TVWatch06 Jun 12:03 AM
PoliticsGovt invests $30m to improve access to X-rays, CT scans and ultrasoundsThe Government is putting $30m towards free and timely access to radiology services.05 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandPM's Niue visit diary: Island paradise, manu challenges and greenkeeping dogsSee how the PM fared on the first leg of his Pacific trip.05 Jun 06:35 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNicola Willis wants tourists to pay more to keep national parks pristineCharging international visitors more when they come to NZ is currently being consulted on.05 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHow Niue is adapting to a more geopolitically competitive PacificAs tensions rise, how does a tiny island of 1500 people benefit?05 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon calls Te Pāti Māori claims 'pretty concerning', Stats NZ launches probeStats NZ is investigating allegations of misuse of Census data.05 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRatings agency unimpressed by ‘worse than expected’ performance in BudgetA ratings agency is unimpressed by NZ's deteriorating economy.05 Jun 08:01 AM