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
New ZealandGovt urged by unions to approve mega-prisonA 600-bed boost to prisons will not solve overcrowding, unions say.18 May 04:45 AM
New ZealandBarry Soper: Labour's first Budget keeps on giving ...... To Winston Peters.17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt has 'pulled anchor' on economy - NationalThe Govt spent, taxed and borrowed more in the Budget for little gain, National says.17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandEducation: some relief, but promises unmetBudget keeps up with inflation for schools and preschools but tertiary spending cut.17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandGreens happy with smaller share of cashGreens counted around $610m in Budget wins, compared to $2.8b for NZ First.17 May 05:55 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungRobertson has given himself more optionsCOMMENT: Robertson resisted calls to blow the windfall in this Budget.17 May 03:07 AM
New ZealandBudget 2018: $100m green investment fund establishedFund intended to spur private sector investment into low-carbon initiatives, says Minister17 May 02:00 AM
EditorialEditorial: Money alone is no solutionThe Budget has room for more spending but it needs to be justified.16 May 05:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettTrevett: The Budget of hand-me-downsThe pre-Budget guessing and bickering finally ends today.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRobertson: Kiwis don't want a spend-upThe Finance Minister's big choice on Thursday will be about ties, not pies.15 May 05:10 AM
BusinessNeed a mortgage? First-home buyers may co-own with GovtThe Government is considering a shared equity scheme for first-home buyers.15 May 03:04 AM
OpinionSimon WilsonDead rats, a mystery MBA, and bottom lines: Lunch with Labour's Northcote candidateSIMON WILSON: Labour's candidate Shanan Halbert is the local boy who loves to help out.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLabour launches Northcote byelection campaignLabour's Shanan Halbert has launched his by-election campaign in Northcote today.13 May 09:20 AM
New ZealandBudget 2018: Teachers' pay hikes threaten education pledgesExpect higher funding for qualified preschool teachers, careers advisers, driving lessons.13 May 06:13 AM
OpinionJosie Pagani: Some kids may go hungry under BudgetCOMMENT: Labour has not very much to spend in next week's Budget.10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFast track: Auckland rail lines could be ready in 2024National is threatening to scupper two new rail lines if it's in power after 2020.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFarmers doing a 'great job' - ShawJames Shaw says this Govt's approach to climate change is not just about farming.08 May 04:48 AM
New ZealandNZ First abandons teacher title billOpposition welcomes withdrawal of a "fundamentally flawed" bill.07 May 04:50 AM
New ZealandWatch live: PM talks about Hillary Clinton meetingPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern will be answering media questions from 4pm.07 May 03:55 AM
New ZealandNat MPs skip meeting in protest over MallardSpeaker Trevor Mallard has been accused of mistreating senior National MPs.07 May 03:24 AM
