New ZealandVictims' families back three strikes lawOpen letter from families of victims of violence is to be presented to Justice Minister.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNational Standards: Review group quietly appointedMinistry quietly opens parents' survey on replacing National Standards, closing June 28.10 Jun 07:22 AM
OpinionThree strikes - how blindly following failed US prison policy is madnessCOMMENT: Labour are currently considering a repeal of three strikes laws.10 Jun 03:16 AM
New ZealandDan Bidois: The complicated life of NZ's newest MPDan Bidois says he was like the Fonzie of his school, popular for the wrong reasons.10 Jun 01:41 AM
New ZealandNorthcote byelection: 'Tonight Dan - you are the man'Northcote has a new MP - the National Party's Dan Bidois.09 Jun 09:19 AM
New ZealandBridges makes last-ditch push in NorthcoteNational leader Simon Bridges made a last bid for votes in Northcote this afternoon.08 Jun 04:44 AM
New ZealandLabour accused of hypocrisy over fundraiserNational says it learned its lesson on so-called "Cabinet Clubs".08 Jun 04:31 AM
New ZealandSimon Bridges: We are not playing to loseEight candidates are contesting the first byelection this term.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDementia monitoring 'will shine a light'Grey Power now want better monitoring of all rest home and aged-care facilities.06 Jun 06:10 AM
New ZealandMedical cannabis for son big financial toll on familyA family finally has access to legal, medical cannabis. But the costs are crippling.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandInteractive: Labour's first Budget vs campaign planDoes it match up? Nats say comparison vindicates claims Labour's books were too tight.05 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandNational says old strike offences will still countThe National leader also says he would build more prisons before he softened bail laws.31 May 09:12 PM
New ZealandCompo possibility for tenants evicted over methHousing NZ's response to the meth contamination scare will be reviewed.31 May 08:53 PM
OpinionHosking: Does Simon Bridges have a nightmare on his hands?COMMENT: Next Saturday's result is more interesting than we might have imagined.31 May 08:20 PM
New ZealandNational promises to reinstate three strikesNational says it will reverse any criminal justice.changes made by the Govt.31 May 03:14 AM
New ZealandFamily's rest-home horror: Maggots found in woundsHow does a rest home resident end up with maggots in his wounds?30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandArdern miles ahead as preferred PMLabour's fuel tax plan flops in the polls.28 May 06:22 AM
New ZealandSimon Wilson: A bridge from Northcote to Pt Chev?In the Northcote byelection Labour has closed the gap, and Act has some very bold plans.28 May 05:41 AM
New ZealandTwyford's bad week: Told off twice by ArdernGovt can't afford for one of its key ministers to get a reputation for arrogance.24 May 10:28 PM
New ZealandForced adoption 'unimaginably horrific'Pamela Duckworth says pressure to agree to give up babies was intense.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandGrounded: Twyford stripped of role after phone call on planeTwyford has lost responsibility for the Civil Aviation Authority after the incident.24 May 05:39 AM
New ZealandDouble whammy: Cannabis and euthanasia votes possible before 2020Two major social issues, legalising marijuana and euthanasia, could be voted on next year.23 May 05:09 AM
New ZealandSchool-decile funding survives for nowMinister says risk-based funding would have cost at least $100m extra a year.23 May 01:58 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Where in the world are Kiwi soldiers based?Government requests details of commitments worldwide.23 May 12:59 AM
New ZealandPrison crisis: Govt wants to bail offenders to state housesThe Government will introduce its plans for cutting prisoner numbers in September.22 May 12:08 AM
New ZealandSeymour's mental health warning 'appalling' - TwyfordHousing Minister says Act leader is "fuelling people's worst prejudices".21 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandM. Bovis costs likely to rise beyond $85mGovernment won't reveal how much of the M. bovis costs farmers will cover.21 May 06:24 AM
New ZealandWatch live: PM to talk M.Bovis crisisPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern will be answering media questions from 4.15pm.21 May 04:10 AM
New ZealandGovt sticks with M. Bovis eradication, for nowThe Govt has not yet given up hope of eradicating M. Bovis from farms.21 May 02:02 AM
New ZealandGovt scraps plans for mega-prisonPlans to expand Waikeria Prison in the Waikato have been scrapped.20 May 09:29 PM
New ZealandDeadline for euthanasia bill pushed backMore than 35,000 people have made a submission on a voluntary euthanasia law change.20 May 05:00 PM
BusinessBig earners won't be barred from buying KiwiBuild homesGovt will not prevent high-income earners from buying its 100,000 affordable homes.20 May 06:23 AM
New ZealandGovt considers fund for biosecurity threatsFarmers could be asked to contribute to a new fund for biosecurity threats.20 May 12:13 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Manifesto promises are promises no moreCOMMENT: National will have a field day on the Budget before Ardern heads off on leave.18 May 05:00 PM
