Politics‘An agreement worth supporting’ Labour may rescue India FTA after NZ First says it will vote against it The Government has agreed an FTA with India, although there are limited dairy concessions.22 Dec 05:36 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Unnecessary human cruelty': What Nicola Willis won't do to get the books back in orderThe Ruth Richardson debate was cancelled, but Willis defends her fiscal approach.19 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsForeign buyers ban change passed at night under urgency – so what could be the impact on house prices? Officials' analysis of the policy has been revealed.15 Dec 03:16 AM
BusinessUber driver takes on Uber, launching his own rideshare serviceDaniel Lowe has signed up 1500 drivers before aRide’s launch this Wednesday.14 Dec 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Stuck' visas: INZ system fault holds up workers, travellers and employersVisa lawyer Elly Fleming says migrants, employers and families are in limbo.11 Dec 05:53 PM
TravelWeak dollar and 'Everyone Must Go' help push tourism near pre-Covid peakAustralian arrivals hit 1.5 million in the year to October, up 153,000.10 Dec 10:17 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessIs the worst of the brain drain over? Why NZ may have turned tide on talent lossAnnual net migration ticked up in October but remains low by historic standards.10 Dec 12:38 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Why fixed mortgage rates are headed up already after Reserve Bank cuts ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.09 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland family violence refuge full as demand surges before ChristmasGrenville Hendricks links rising domestic violence to cost-of-living strain.07 Dec 07:23 AM
New ZealandFraudulent licence truck drivers offered chance to resit tests under NZTA rethinkNZTA has suspended the licences of 459 commercial drivers after uncovering licence fraud.04 Dec 12:06 AM
New ZealandFalse records, 14-hour days: How a Paeroa employer exploited migrant staffDirectors Chetna and Hitesh Dave used fake rosters and payslips to mislead INZ.02 Dec 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: How to qualify for NZ Super if you plan to return to NZ for retirementKiwis born after July 1, 1977, must live 20 years here to qualify for NZ Super.29 Nov 07:57 PM
New ZealandMan raped his wife soon after their arranged marriage, now he will be deportedThe man claimed he did not know that he needed his wife to consent to have sex.29 Nov 06:00 AM
KahuPain into purpose: Mother launches petition after son's shooting deathEru was 29 with a partner, two children, and four brothers - including a twin.28 Nov 12:47 AM
New ZealandHow drug-driving tests could hit legal cannabis patientsReturning two positive saliva tests can lead to a 12-hour driving ban.27 Nov 02:34 AM
New ZealandWarning over looming driver shortages following commercial licence revocationsNZTA revoked 440 commercial licences after finding false conversion papers.21 Nov 06:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionVivian Valbuena: How to protect your money from fraudOPINION: Around one in five New Zealanders reported being scammed in 2024.20 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandNew measles case linked to Auckland Airport confirmedHealth NZ has revised the national total to 19 after one case was removed.19 Nov 01:05 AM
OpinionJoseph Boden: Roadside drug testing rollout set to begin despite scientific doubtsOPINION: Police will start random saliva tests in Wellington from December.17 Nov 05:00 PM
OpinionPaul Spoonley: Growing, going, gone: latest numbers show NZ now at risk of population stagnationOPINION: New Zealand recorded population growth of only 0.7% this year.16 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDavid FisherDavid Fisher: NZ's top 10 scandals of the century – and where McSkimming ranksFinance companies, Clint Rickards and Jevon McSkimming – among our biggest scandals.15 Nov 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMichael Johnston: How to solve New Zealand's population problemOPINION: New Zealand's fertility rate has fallen to 1.6, well below replacement level.12 Nov 08:00 PM
New Zealand'For two months she did not believe she could escape': Woman exploited, raped by her bossParminder Singh has now been jailed for manipulating and violating two foreign workers.11 Nov 02:49 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Government needs a new plan for jobsOPINION: Economist Craig Renney warns rising youth unemployment risks 'economic scarring'.08 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentImmigration NZ apologises after top DJ denied boarding in ChileThe Argentine DJ was denied boarding in Santiago for his Auckland show.30 Oct 04:37 AM
New ZealandMigrant forced to leave NZ after immigration adviser gives 'atrociously poor advice' He had to leave a good job and sell his assets before relocating overseas.26 Oct 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Diminishing choices': Report blasts NZ's response to climate displacementThe Amnesty International report calls for humanitarian visas and a stay on deportations.21 Oct 04:00 PM
Crime'Modern-day slavery' trial begins for man accused of exploiting immigrants, rapeThe Crown say Moeaia Tuai kept $78k in wages from one woman, made her take out a $7k loan.20 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandParent visa draws nearly 200 applications in first two weeksSuccessful applicants can stay in New Zealand for up to five years.18 Oct 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGehan Gunasekara: Chill on free speech extends across the entire worldA New Zealand academic says a US travel advisory warned of device searches.15 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds of Bay mums face long trips to give birthOne in three Whakatāne women giving birth in Tauranga were emergency cases.13 Oct 07:18 PM
KahuPermission denied: Brian Tamaki forced to change Labour weekend protest plansTamaki claimed he postponed the bridge protest – but permission was actually denied.13 Oct 03:58 AM
BusinessMigration slump deepens as record numbers of Kiwis head overseasAnnual net migration has fallen again as fewer migrants arrived in the year to August.13 Oct 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: Does renting make more financial sense?OPINION: Selling up and renting can free cash but means giving up home security. 11 Oct 04:00 PM