PoliticsHatchet buried over China deal? Not yet, say Cook Islands and New Zealand A deal last year sparked controversy and concern over China's presence in the Pacific. 20 Mar 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSpend less, tax more, sell assets – Treasury strategist's tough prescription The official warned that New Zealand was on its own.19 Mar 04:09 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAnalysis: Willis hints at who'll get targeted fuel support – and who'll miss outANALYSIS: Nicola Willis has made her focus for support clear.19 Mar 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhat could the Government's targeted support be amid fuel price increases?Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to journalists on Thursday. Video / Mark MitchellWatch19 Mar 02:53 AM
PoliticsPM and Finance Minister provide update on fuel supply amid Middle East conflictChristopher Luxon and Nicola Willis said they were preparing for the “worst-case scenario”. Video / Mark MitchellWatch19 Mar 02:15 AM
PoliticsGovt preparing NZ for 'worst-case scenario' amid war, fuel prices to rise furtherChristopher Luxon said things could get worse before they get better.19 Mar 01:20 AM
New ZealandGovt calls for bids to restore and run historic Chateau Tongariro'The Chateau is a landmark many New Zealanders have visited.'19 Mar 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsShould we be alarmed? Latest survey data shows cheaper MDMA, rising ketamine in party drug sceneLatest data reveals the rise of ketamine in an increasingly 'pick and choose' drug market18 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNZ had proposed US critical minerals deal for months despite Luxon claiming talks 'very preliminary'Officials had negotiated amendments before a Cabinet meeting.18 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Combine our military forces’: Collins reveals vision for defence after Australia meetingA plan for an "increasingly integrated, combat capable Anzac force" has been unveiled.18 Mar 01:20 AM
PoliticsNumber of days NZ is covered for fuel stock dips below last week's levelsThe Government is not suggesting that rationing fuel is needed at this stage.18 Mar 12:23 AM
PoliticsNZ police chief wants Kiwi cop in Colombia; marine surveillance tech for Samoa and TongaRichard Chambers wants NZ police officer in South America within the year. 17 Mar 11:39 PM
PoliticsLatest poll sees National far higher than in early March, but not all good news for LuxonNational suffered a disastrous Taxpayers’ Union-Curia Poll weeks ago.17 Mar 11:27 PM
PoliticsFuel supply chain resilience endorsed at energy summit as Govt prepares latest updateThe latest update on the country's fuel stocks is expected this afternoon. 17 Mar 10:39 PM
PoliticsRedress scheme for abuse in state care victims to expand after ‘Charlotte’s Change’Cabinet made the change after a minister was approached by a survivor. 17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSamoa's PM says he asked All Blacks legend to calm Christopher Luxon's nerves over matai ceremonyThe ceremony to bestow Luxon with a chiefly title has dogged the PM's Samoa visit.17 Mar 05:36 AM
Politics'I reject the allegations': Emotional Hipkins chokes up denying ex-wife's claims'A public forum like this is not the way to litigate these,' he said.17 Mar 04:46 AM
PoliticsLuxon refuses to address report claiming he tried to call off Samoa chiefly title ceremonyThe Prime Minister is touring Samoa and Tonga this week. 16 Mar 09:54 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Inappropriate, ineffective': Govt shuns plea to exempt rough sleeping from 'move-on' plansGovernment departments said the proposals risked further harming our most vulnerable.16 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsSamoa’s PM tells Luxon to ignore negativity on social media over matai titleThe two PMs attended a state dinner in Apia. 16 Mar 07:31 AM
Politics‘Today I have had enough’: Hipkins’ ex-wife Jade Paul on decision to post allegations to FacebookChris Hipkins' ex-wife has defended her decision to make the allegations. 16 Mar 07:25 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFuel disruption levels: What could prompt move to Level 2, when may that happenFinance Minister Nicola Willis has discussed what could happen in the coming weeks.16 Mar 03:19 AM
PoliticsInflation could hit 3.7% under Treasury’s ‘worst-case’ inflation scenarioNicola Willis warns our fuel supply chain could be disrupted.16 Mar 03:18 AM
PoliticsFinance Minister delivers Iran economic response updateNicola Willis discusses "worst case scenario" inflation forecasts from Treasury. Video / Mark MitchellWatch16 Mar 02:36 AM
Politics'Superhighway for drugs': NZ, Samoa bolster crackdown amid 'Pacific tsunami' of crimeCrime was a key agenda topic for the PMs' Cabinet meeting. 16 Mar 02:27 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins rejects social media allegations from his ex-wifeLabour leader's ex-wife said Hipkins' actions contradicted the party's electioneering. 16 Mar 01:29 AM
PoliticsWhy Luxon has explaining to do as he visits Samoa, Tonga for first official engagementsThe PM and a delegation of high-profile New Zealanders will visit Samoa and Tonga. 15 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon's office rejects claims he sought matai title ahead of Samoa tripChristopher Luxon and a delegation of high-profile Kiwis are visiting Samoa this week.15 Mar 05:11 AM
New ZealandParliament report warns young people harmed by rough sex may be sexual assault victimsMPs heard teens arrived with rough sex injuries yet didn't realise they'd been assaulted.15 Mar 03:41 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Seymour prepares to take reins as Iran crisis drags into third weekOPINION: Politicians are positioning themselves for a crisis election. 13 Mar 04:05 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsConsumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson on toddlers being killed by blindsScott Simpson has asked MBIE officials to report back to him on what happens overseas. Video / Mark MitchellWatch13 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFuel emergency level system: What happens at each stage, where are we now, are car bans included? There are four levels, similarly to the Covid alert system.13 Mar 03:04 AM
PoliticsPurchase limits, stations opening on alternate days – Govt gets advice on emergency fuel measuresMinisters are seeking advice on how low supplies can go before it needs to intervene.12 Mar 03:58 AM
PoliticsGreen MPs suffer drops in draft list, Paul ranked high as party hypes Māori candidates Many existing members are in spots that would put their return to Parliament at risk.12 Mar 03:00 AM
