OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: All eyes on Budget borrowing; brickbat for a nasty adOPINION: There's one line Nicola Willis really doesn't want to cross with her tax cuts.28 May 12:37 AM
Politics'Absolute tragedy': Govt commits $1.5m for Papua New Guinea after deadly landslideThere are varying estimates of how many people have perished.28 May 12:36 AM
New ZealandAuckland city crime - businesses fear for survivalCriminals are stealing and intimidating customers, city centre business owners say.27 May 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPharmac minister David Seymour met new Act MP’s former drug company employerTodd Stephenson has links with two of the three companies Seymour met.27 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsPublic service cuts becoming clear as Nicola Willis forecasts ‘frontline’ BudgetAlmost 4000 roles would be cut as part of the Government's aim to reduce spending.27 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsACC boss flies business class for $32k Europe work trip amid 390 proposed job cutsThe chief executive concedes the trip coinciding with the cuts proposal is not ideal.27 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsForeign Minister did not seek advice on impact of coal policy on NZ’s climate agreementsForeign Minister didn't seek advice on impact of coal policy on global commitments.27 May 05:00 PM
OpinionDr Russel Norman: The fast-track bill puts Aotearoa up for saleOPINION: About 60 per cent of our conservation land could be up for grabs.27 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateMore Govt debt likely from BudgetMarket expectations are for a $10-15b increase in the NZ bond tender programme.27 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Conflicts of interest invite corruption, so why do politicians pretend they don't?OPINION: Political conflicts of interest are dragging the Government down. Does it care?27 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhere are the billions of dollars for tax cuts coming from? What we know so farThe Government needs to find and generate billions of dollars to fund its tax cuts.27 May 05:00 PM
Politics'Financially sustainable': Kāinga Ora pushes back on Sir Bill English reportSome of the draft findings were inaccurate and incorrect: agency.27 May 08:01 AM
PoliticsNicola Willis speaks about the upcoming BudgetFinance Minister Nicola Willis speaks to media a few days before the coalition Government’s first Budget. Video / Mark MitchellWatch27 May 05:10 AM
PoliticsLuxon and Willis speak ahead of their 'careful' Budget, 240-plus savings initiativesThe Finance Minister is promising the tax cuts won't be inflationary.27 May 05:03 AM
OpinionOpinion: NZ is changing faster than the Census can keep up – four big trends to watchOPINION: The NZ population has changed significantly from where we were in March 2023.27 May 03:32 AM
Politics'Unsupported by evidence': Auckland Council opposes fast-track billIt comes after hundreds marched on Parliament to protest the bill.27 May 03:13 AM
PoliticsRevealed: The Government ghost offices costing taxpayers $300kThe now-disestablished Productivity Commission's lease doesn't expire until next year.26 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's astonishing': Road safety advocates welcome long-awaited roadside drug testingThe Government has moved on getting roadside drug testing by the end of the year.26 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesWhat’s New Zealand worth? Govt plans include option for $100 levy on touristsCountry out of pocket by $250m to support international visitors.26 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside a $2 billion pay-equity debacleThe union says many care and support workers are back to square one.26 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It needs to be banned': Unclear future for greyhound racing in Whanganui'Whether or not it’s banned or reformed, I don’t know at this point.'26 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Te Pāti Māori's ridiculous behaviour towards Karen ChhourOPINION: There's a deeply troubling idea at the heart of TPM's comments.25 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Never mind the numbers, what's the Budget vibe going to be?OPINION: A Budget preview that ignores the numbers and looks at the vibe of the thing.25 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'If you're unwell, give up your licence' – Gun law change may have unintended consequences'People are avoiding going to the doctor' – is that the right outcome for public safety?25 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Will the Budget give young people a reason to stay in NZ?OPINION: More than 1000 Kiwis a week are packing their bags. Who can blame them?25 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Commerce Commission job cuts should cause concernBetween banks, supermarkets and petrol, more oversight is needed not less.24 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Budget tax cuts are a sugar hit, Nicola Willis wants something moreOPINION: The Budget sales job is to get voters to reward the medicine over the sugar hit.24 May 03:00 PM
PoliticsParliament to launch aged care inquiry to satisfy coalition agreementHealth NZ is conducting its own review into aged care's funding and service models.24 May 05:04 AM
PoliticsEx-All Black among new Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission board membersEx-All and former Silver Fern named for new Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission24 May 03:52 AM
New ZealandWellington Water admits overlooking $51m budget errorUpper Hutt mayor said he was 'not surprised' by the latest debacle.24 May 01:29 AM
New ZealandTauranga election: Who's running and what you need to know about votingIt's the first election since 2019 when councillors were replaced by commissioners.24 May 01:14 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters cancels planned Mfat cuts, saving ministry $20m a yearThe ministry's budget will be trimmed by half as much as forecast.24 May 12:27 AM
PoliticsWhy some MPs take a pass on KiwiSaverSome MPs cite schemes that no longer exist. What's going on?24 May 12:22 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'Targeted extermination' - tensions high over controversial billOPINION: Te Pāti Māori didn't hold back in the House - neither did Act's Karen Chhour.23 May 11:23 PM
