PremiumPremiumPolitics'Dastardly deed in dead of night': Ex-Nats president slams Govt on pay equity Sue Wood says she feels disconnected from the current party's direction.11 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Trevor Mallard's moa comments prove weirdly prescientOPINION: The former Speaker was widely mocked in 2014. Who's laughing now?10 Jul 08:56 PM
New Zealand'I wasn't prepared to wait': Youngest Govt MP on seizing his big opportunity'I thought, I'm 26 years old, but I'm going to give this a crack – this is my home.'09 Jul 12:26 AM
PoliticsRevealed: The Govt departments that pushed back on minister's diversity requirements cullThe Government plans to remove diversity requirements from the Public Service Act.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Anti-expert rhetoric needs to stopOPINION: Would you take the advice of a master plumber or your husband for a leaky pipe?06 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsMandatory sentences could replace judge discretion – GoldsmithThat would be an alternative to the normal 'maximum' sentence regime.05 Jul 11:35 PM
New Zealand'Game-changer': $56.4m irrigation funding unveiled“It strengthens water resilience and unlocks new economic opportunities."03 Jul 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSpecial tax change for fossil fuel companies was proposed ahead of BudgetMinisters opted to instead set money aside for stakes in new gas fields instead.03 Jul 04:50 AM
PoliticsGroup of prominent Kiwis – including former PM – issue letter against Act billDavid Seymour says debate has been 'marred by misinformation and alarmist language'.03 Jul 04:24 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider‘Needs to grow ... a bigger set of balls': BSA rejects complaint about Ryan Bridge's PM commentA listener said the phrase was vulgar and disrespectful to the Prime Minister's office.01 Jul 01:28 AM
PoliticsGovt targets 'coward punches' with life sentence penaltiesThe Government has announced changes to sentencing laws.30 Jun 03:51 AM
Auckland'Really good thing': PM backs 110km/h speed limit for Pūhoi motorwayMore than 7900 submissions supported the new speed limit, with 94% in favour.29 Jun 10:34 PM
PoliticsGovt adds 2 years to prison sentences for assaults on first responders, prison officersThe announcement comes as the Government's tougher sentencing rules come into effect.29 Jun 06:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Regulatory Standards Bill undermines democratic processOPINION: Some 88% of 22,821 submissions opposed the bill outright.29 Jun 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Local government reform could mean reshaping, not ditching, regional councilsOPINION: Shane Jones argued there's no compelling case for regional councils. Is he right?26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisIsaac DavisonEnding healthcare’s postcode lottery remains a distant dream - Isaac DavisonA new report shows why patients are waiting longer for hip, knee and joint surgeries. 26 Jun 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Parliament in shock over MP's unexpected deathOPINION: Takutai Tarsh Kemp was at Parliament yesterday.26 Jun 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Distorting the market': Virtual GP service could cut patient fees, sparks sector backlashThe 24/7 service is expected to launch next month, with five providers confirmed so far. 25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandExplained: Inside the controversy over police recruitment processThe police aim to hire 500 extra officers by the end of November.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt instructs Auckland Council to allow 15 storeys-plus buildings near key train stationsThe Government says previous density requirements don't go far enough. 25 Jun 01:39 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: How history warns against the Greens' fiscal ambitionsOPINION: The party has proposed a radical overhaul of New Zealand's tax system.24 Jun 11:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment says Ngāpuhi negotiations cannot be open-ended: 'It can't be as long as forever'While NZ First's bill pushes one settlement, the Treaty Minister says all options remain.24 Jun 01:42 AM
New Zealand'Not Kiwi, nor Christian': Police Minister condemns Destiny Church's 'vile rhetoric' at protestThe groups targeted say action is needed as unrest rises to levels seen before March 15.23 Jun 02:14 AM
PoliticsAs Middle East burns, Luxon meets President Xi Jinping in BeijingThe Prime Minister meets President Xi Jinping at an inflection point.19 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAn end to doctor fee hikes? What GPs say as funding wrangle endsGeneral practice representatives are in the final stages of negotiations with Health NZ. 17 Jun 11:05 PM
PoliticsTakeover powers: Govt set to override councils under RMA shake-upCabinet will insert a new regulation power into the Resource Management Act.17 Jun 09:07 PM
PoliticsGovernment will not agree to Treaty settlements that dispute Crown's sovereigntyFormer minister Andrew Little says the Government's stance is unnecessary.17 Jun 02:57 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRising scrutiny: Economists take key roles in next phase of Covid InquiryEconomists who found NZ overpaid for Covid health measures hired by Royal Commission.15 Jun 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury warns Health NZ cuts need to double; Minister disputes figuresThe figures hint at cuts of $1.2b this year; Health NZ needs $600 million in savings15 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: This Government is showing us what it valuesOPINION: Why WorkSafe changes are leaving workers vulnerable.14 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon’s China and Nato scheduling dilemmaOPINION: PM faces a choice between democratic friends and “awful foursome".12 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsReserve Bank admits 'regret' over handling of Orr's resignation after Willis criticismThe bank's chair has apparently acknowledged it could have done better.12 Jun 12:45 AM
PoliticsWool carpets to be rolled out in state homesThe Government has overriden fears the taxpayer would be fleeced. 11 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment compromises with Auckland on housing, U-turns on 'sausage flat' promiseAuckland will opt out of the 'sausage flat' law but other councils will be forced to stay.11 Jun 01:54 AM
