OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: Deny basic facts and hope for the best? Our children deserve betterOPINION: In order to have a rational debate, everyone needs to agree on basic facts.06 Aug 05:00 PM
Politics'Not too bothered': Mitchell insists police recruitment goal achievable as Western Australia misses targetThe Australian state couldn't recruit half of its desired number by the deadline.06 Aug 06:46 AM
New Zealand'Smash a highway through it': Northland residents want voices heard on Brynderwyns bypassNorthlanders fear NZTA routes bypassing the Brynderwyns will cut through their community.06 Aug 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisDerek ChengGovt’s pre-Budget lack of action on cancer drugs, scramble after backlash revealedNational had promised to fund 13 cancer drugs but there was no sign of it in Budget 202406 Aug 03:06 AM
OpinionOpinion: Four reasons why selling part of Kiwibank could do more harm than goodOPINION: Any plans to part-privatise Kiwibank deserve close scrutiny.06 Aug 02:00 AM
PoliticsSpeaker urges MPs to use complaint process amid concerns about Parliament behaviourIt comes as the PM reiterates his call for MPs to tone down divisive language.06 Aug 01:59 AM
PoliticsEdmonds says Willis should resign as union warns ferry costs could hit $1bEdmonds says Willis would need to go if ferry cancellation costs spike.06 Aug 12:27 AM
PoliticsMore and more students leaving school before turning 17School-leaver data is considered more robust – has the slide in education continued?05 Aug 11:32 PM
PoliticsLuxon says schools can defer arts, music as teaching comes under microscopeThe Government wants to lift maths achievement levels for students.05 Aug 08:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Nats conference hugs and kisses, silly statements and plan for better mathsOPINION: It was happy days for National over the weekend but is the party subtly changing?05 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment looks at limiting public access to forest after safety concerns from iwiThe Government is open to limiting public access to a Nelson forest.05 Aug 06:40 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSocial investment to be at heart of GovernmentThe Government wants departments to share more data.05 Aug 06:35 AM
PoliticsSchools under the microscope: Doubts emerge over whether students are getting worseExperts say achievement has not fallen as the Government has claimed.05 Aug 05:58 AM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon announces overhaul of Education Review Office to lift achievementMore than 200 people also gathered on Parliament's lawns today to protest s7AA repeal.05 Aug 04:48 AM
EducationPM Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford on new 'Make it Count' PolicyOn Sunday, National Ministers announced a policy dubbed “Make it Count” to boost maths education.Watch05 Aug 04:38 AM
PoliticsThe 'shocking' data that pushed forward new maths curriculumLuxon's conference maths announcement was pulled together in a few days.04 Aug 07:49 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Waste and recycling sector is not a cash cowOPINION: Our country will generate more waste, recycle less, and emit more.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why do we accept the unacceptable?OPINION: A reader writes that people in power need to make changes.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Kiwibank expansion plan deserves wide supportOPINION: Willis’ proposal honours Jim Anderton and Trevor Mallard’s vision.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPM's maths fix makes the perfect conference announcement – Claire TrevettOPINION: It won't have hurt that Luxon's rush job on maths shows him as an Action Man.04 Aug 06:21 AM
PoliticsWatch: 'Total system failure' - Luxon addresses media after maths action plan announcementPM announces moves to bring forward change to the way maths is taught04 Aug 12:52 AM
New Zealand'Frustrated': Council to decide if public votes on Māori wardIf they don't agree to hold a referendum, the ward must be abolished.04 Aug 12:06 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve Maharey: No amount of harassment, punishment will conjure up a jobOPINION: Compulsory seminars are seldom helpful — they serve mainly to humiliate.03 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettNational ignores coalition partners at conference: Act and NZ First left outAct, NZ First and "coalition" were dirty words on the first day of the National Conference03 Aug 05:00 PM
Politics'Take the temperature down': John Key on debate around Māori issuesSir John Key says governments need to tread carefully on race relations03 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsNational Party conference opens with Nicola Willis nudging at Kiwibank saleFinance Minister talks spending cuts, Chris Bishop suggests council spending reviews.02 Aug 11:30 PM
PoliticsNational Party president Sylvia Wood sets goal of mid-40s in the pollsNational Party gets to work on new policy and selection processes02 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsGrowing fears of rail network ‘safety risks’ as regulation underfundedNZTA officials say some areas of the network are 'not maintained at all'.02 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettPM Christopher Luxon challenged to lift polls to Key-era levelsOPINION: National has too often been overshadowed by coalition partners.02 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Cabinet report card - the ministers thriving and those just survivingOPINION: This minister wasn’t ready when a crisis struck - and scores just 3 out of 10.02 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsGreens vs Tana, Act vs Te Pāti Māori – inside Parliament's latest dramaOne party is still fighting one of its MPs, while two parties are fighting each other.02 Aug 06:38 AM
PoliticsNgarewa-Packer cites Govt’s threat to Māori in defence of mocking tearful ministerAct this week accused the Speaker of enabling racial harassment within Parliament.02 Aug 05:39 AM
New ZealandCost of living crisis making bad family violence situations worseAgencies are providing domestic violence victims with more food parcels.01 Aug 09:52 PM
New ZealandNZDF joins US military exercises deploying AI for ‘kill chains’The Pentagon has been pushing for allies to get on board to counter China.01 Aug 09:39 PM
