PremiumPremiumPoliticsSeymour on the 'dystopian' ads and what 'crashed' Act's supportYou might think Act's 2023 election campaign was a success. Its leader isn't so sure.13 Sep 03:32 AM
Politics‘Need rather than race’: Govt formally makes expectations clear to public servicesA coalition agreement says that “need” should be prioritised over "race".13 Sep 12:31 AM
PoliticsWaitangi Tribunal report condemns ministers’ meeting with seafood repsIf law change proceeds, it would 'significantly endanger the Māori-Crown relationship'.12 Sep 11:59 PM
PoliticsPM says Treaty Principles Bill not the 'number one' issue for New ZealandersLuxon believes a referendum on the Treaty principles would be incredibly divisive.12 Sep 11:57 PM
PoliticsLabour MP diagnosed with breast cancerThe Māngere MP will undergo surgery and then remain on leave to recover.12 Sep 09:21 PM
New ZealandSchool lunches have ‘profound' impact on learners' wellbeingAchievement improved at some schools participating in the Ka Ora, Ka Ako scheme.12 Sep 09:06 PM
PoliticsFar North Mayor's message for Simeon Brown on Māori ward referendums: 'You pay for it'Councils around the country have raised concerns about the cost of holding the polls.12 Sep 06:02 PM
New Zealand'We are not against Māori wards': PM emphasises principle of local democracy in debatePM speaks on Māori wards, healthcare, forestry while visiting Gisborne.12 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsBehind the scenes of Winston Peters’ fight to make minimal cuts to ministryWillis said Peters' proposals "fall short" of expectations. But he got his way.12 Sep 06:04 AM
PoliticsCalls to investigate intelligence agencies over potential co-operation with Israel’s invasion of GazaThree activists have warned the agencies could be a party to the invasion of Gaza.12 Sep 05:00 AM
PoliticsBudget docs: Treasury recommended less health funding, lower tax cutsThree months later, Budget papers have been released.12 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandDarleen Tana says Greens broke own constitution by asking her to resignLawyers for Tana making their case that she was unlawfully ejected from the party.12 Sep 01:44 AM
PoliticsPolitician of the Year: Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke of Te Pāti Māori wins major international awardMaipi-Clarke travelling to Canada to accept the award.12 Sep 12:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: David Seymour's Treaty bill is already a disasterOPINION: No, we don't yet have a draft. But we have at least one unworkable principle.12 Sep 12:16 AM
PoliticsHealth Minister to reveal more about health targets amid fears of manipulationTargets for ED wait times have been gamed in the past.11 Sep 09:45 PM
New ZealandGP practices lay complaint with Commerce Commision over ‘unfair’ and ‘illegal’ contractsThe General Practice Owners Association says underfunding primary care is bad for all New Zealanders.Watch11 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt to pay for abuse in care survivors to attend national apology after 'lessons learned’Some survivors missed witnessing the tabling of the Royal Commission of Inquiry report.11 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsTake your time to use gift cards: Parliament backs minimum period of three years before they expireAll but one party supported the legislation.11 Sep 06:17 AM
PoliticsWatch: Act MP's emotional speech to Parliament - 'I buried my boy and he is gone'The MP described himself as 'a shadow of the man that boy would have become'.11 Sep 06:11 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Comfort food for the Labour Party’ - National teases Labour up over tax divisionsChris Hipkins and David Parker are not on the same page - and National finds it funny.11 Sep 06:05 AM
PoliticsOpening digital front door: Technology Minister supports expansion of Ukraine-inspired AI tool across governmentThe tool has been developed for businesses but could be expanded across the Government.11 Sep 05:50 AM
PoliticsMethanex proposes idling one plant indefinitely, job cutsThe nation's biggest gas user will go down to one plant.11 Sep 04:43 AM
PoliticsBuy now, pay later fees to go unregulated thanks to David SeymourBuy now, pay later fees to go unregulated thanks to David Seymour’s new Ministry for Regulation. Video / Mark MitchellWatch11 Sep 12:27 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'What other f***ing signs do you need?' Shane Jones fumes over mill closuresThe Regional Development Minister says foreign investors were warned.10 Sep 11:51 PM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill: The three principles of the bill agreed on by CabinetThe bill being spearheaded by David Seymour is currently being drafted.10 Sep 11:22 PM
New ZealandCouncillor braces for more anti-Māori rhetoricToni Boynton believes rhetoric will increase as Māori ward referendum approaches.10 Sep 10:38 PM
New ZealandWairoa flood review hits at 'surprising' decision-making, lack of warning for residentsThe review did not go as far as stating an earlier opening of the bar would have worked.10 Sep 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Rich-listers call for tax reform - why are political parties afraid of the debate?OPINION: Bruce Plested this week said he would support a wealth tax - with a catch.10 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Is Wellington dying or just feeling sorry for itself?ANALYSIS: The capital appears to be doing much better than the rest of the country.10 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Can MPs ever agree on infrastructure - or do we need a dictatorship to get things done?OPINION: There’s one simple way to fix all our problems overnight: Let’s ditch democracy.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandJoin the Pass Wide and Slow campaign for safer roads for horse riders and cyclists'Pass Wide and Slow' promotes safer driver behaviour towards horse riders on the road.10 Sep 05:00 PM
Politics‘You believed in me’: Te Pāti Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke gives moving speech as politicians pay tribute to Kīngi TūheitiaKīngi Tūheitia passed away in late August.10 Sep 09:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Trade-offs obvious as Seymour and Luxon wrestle over Treaty Principles Bill timingOPINION: Neither PM nor Seymour got it all their own way on the timing of Treaty bill.10 Sep 06:21 AM