New ZealandMust do better - NZ students among worst behaved kids in OECD: reportThe report found that behaviour issues are 'particularly severe' in larger schools.27 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Willis lines up Old Mother Hubbard Budget - but dog will get a boneWillis has backed away from many traditions set by former finance ministers.27 Mar 02:08 AM
TaxWillis concedes Govt books won't be back in shape quicklyFinance Minister avoids unveiling likely size of Budget 2024.27 Mar 01:10 AM
Politics‘Intolerably imprecise’: Watchdog blasts spy agency for use of class warrants for highly intrusive surveillanceNZSIS warrants 'did not meet the legal tests for necessity and proportionality'26 Mar 11:41 PM
New ZealandAuckland mayor issues half-billion-dollar payment demand to govt, end of 'free ride'Brown says Auckland is getting 'shortchanged' and Wellington needs to pay its fair share.26 Mar 07:43 PM
OpinionOpinion: National is choosing reckless tax cuts for landlords over everyday KiwisOPINION: Supermarkets and banks make absurd profits - consumers are the butt of the joke.26 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsSpies and Govt waited for other countries before revealing China’s Parliament hackChina rejects the accusations but NZ's top spies are confident.26 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsCabinet goes into damage control over disability allowancesChris Hipkins says move is a "massive vote of no confidence" in minister Penny Simmonds.26 Mar 05:09 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAudrey Young: Luxon executes delicate diplomatic dance over China hacking caseOPINION: The situation demanded some delicate diplomacy from Christopher Luxon.26 Mar 05:05 AM
PoliticsWatch live: NZ spy agency bosses grilled after China-backed espionage revelationsThey represented a 'major national security risk' training those with different values26 Mar 04:11 AM
Politics‘Very low’: Former security minister on the risk of MPs’ personal information being stolen in China-sponsored cyberattackLittle responds: Paul Buchanan says NZ considered Achilles heel of the Five Eyes network.26 Mar 01:57 AM
PoliticsWatch live: PM faces Question Time amid Chinese spying claims, Budget lead-upLuxon will face questions from the Greens' Chloe Swarbrick and Labour's Chris Hipkins.26 Mar 01:22 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Collins keeps her cool as spy revelations heat upOPINION: For the first time, hackers have targeted the heart of NZ's democracy.26 Mar 01:04 AM
PoliticsChinese hackers stole MPs' data, spies confirm; Govt says no sanctionsThe Chinese ambassador has been called in by Foreign Minister Winston Peters.25 Mar 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Gridlock is coming - Why Auckland's transport network is close to collapseEleven reasons why Auckland transport plans will cause the thing they're supposed to cure.25 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt boosts early childhood rebate by up to $75 a week, 100,000 families eligibleUp to $75 a week is there for eligible households as National keeps an election promise.25 Mar 05:58 AM
PoliticsPM bemoans ‘red tape’ after dolphins scupper SailGP racingLuxon's coalition partners have already expressed their frustrations.25 Mar 05:30 AM
PoliticsWatch: Willis announces early childhood boost of up to $75 a week for parentsAll families earning up to $180,000 with childcare costs are eligible.25 Mar 03:11 AM
PoliticsTVNZ reveals new political editorThe veteran reporter says she will bring a unique perspective to the role.24 Mar 08:34 PM
Kahu'Called me a Māori-loving' c***': Finlayson on Treaty referendum divisionChris Finlayson addresses Pākehā angst against Māori and the Treaty.24 Mar 06:51 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The emperor of all maladies, cancerOPINION: The Princess of Wales has reassured the world 'I am going to be okay'.24 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Disability funding 'pause' causes confusion, trauma, and disbeliefNever before have I seen outpouring of grief and bewilderment at a ministry announcement.24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Hipkins' bid to control division over taxOPINION: Hipkins cannot take the support of Labour members for granted.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Heartless and cruel' - Hipkins hits out at public sector job cutsLabour's Chris Hipkins has given his first major speech as Opposition leader.24 Mar 12:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: A grave warning from legendary Arctic explorer, Winston PetersOPINION: The great Winston Peters warns of grave threats to democracy, ie Māori.23 Mar 04:00 AM
KahuPolyfest 2024: ‘Don’t ban the free school lunches please’Rangatahi spoke their minds and sent some strong messages to the coalition Government.23 Mar 02:39 AM
New ZealandDisabled mother says disability cuts are ‘devastating’The mum of two children with severe ADHD says parenting as a disabled person was not easy.22 Mar 11:29 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Luxon needs to take long view and revisit tax cuts planOPINION: Govt books need knocking into shape before they dish out inflationary tax cuts.22 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt doesn’t understand cuts impact, staff say, amid computer systems warningOfficials at the centre of this week's job losses say services will be impacted.22 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: The rolling maul of cuts begins but how much will it hurt?Opinion: Hard sales jobs lie ahead as National tries to find savings to pay for tax cuts.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThousands of Auckland roads affected by Minister’s speed limit reduction reversalAT says on roads with lower speeds, fewer people have died or been injured.22 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: David Seymour's big plans for PharmacSeymour wants investigation of possible cost-sharing between Pharmac and patients.22 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsPolice Minister accused of passing the buck over challenging policy behind 500 new cop recruitsAssociate Police Minister Casey Costello has not commented publicly on the policy.22 Mar 04:44 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFears for NZ's biosecurity frontline as job axe falls at MPIFed Farmers understands the "economic reality" of cuts, but worries about vital services.22 Mar 04:18 AM
