New ZealandFormer sex worker becomes a dameA dameship for a sex worker shows how far NZ has come, Catherine Healy says.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBarry Soper: Cigarettes in parliamentOverall 14 percent of Kiwis are still addicted to the habit.31 May 05:00 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 ZealandTeen civil unions to require judges' consentA law change which aims to prevent forced marriages in New Zealand has been expanded.30 May 09:26 PM
New ZealandArdern miles ahead as preferred PMLabour's fuel tax plan flops in the polls.28 May 06:22 AM
OpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: A National embarrassmentCOMMENT: "Stupid little girl" is offensive and sexist.26 May 05:00 PM
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 ZealandMPI defends decision not to prosecute fishing companiesFisheries Minister Stuart Nash says overfishing of hoki is "totally unacceptable".24 May 04:40 AM
KahuBan cigarettes by 2025, Parliament toldGovt has also been told to put more money into promoting vaping and e-cigarettes.22 May 11:02 PM
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 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
New ZealandGovt spends $1000 more per head than NationalBy 2021, Govt will be spending $277 more per head on welfare than under National.17 May 10:14 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 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
New ZealandBudget: $200m for pop-up prison cellsHundreds of new pop-up jail cells will be built with $200m of new funding in Budget 2018.17 May 02:07 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
New ZealandBudget 2018: Christchurch gets insurance tribunalA tribunal will be set up in Christchurch to deal with outstanding insurance claims.17 May 02:00 AM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Seven Māori seats are obsoleteCOMMENT: Māori are, or should be, better catered for then ever before.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandShane Jones: Orator or attention-seeker?Shane Jones fancies himself as an orator. We asked a linguistic expert to judge.04 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandHouses, land wanted for homeless - GovtGot a rental or some spare land? The Government wants to hear about it.03 May 11:47 PM
New ZealandFitzsimons 'distressed' at waka-jumping supportA former Green co-leader says she is distressed by her party's position on waka-jumping.02 May 11:20 PM
RoyalsPrince Louis sung a waiata in ParliamentKiwi MPs paid homage to the latest royal baby in the House this afternoon.01 May 04:26 AM
New ZealandNZ First won't stand in NorthcoteNZ First wants no part in a byelection so soon after the election, Winston Peters says.01 May 01:12 AM
New ZealandMPs given lessons in using medical cannabisHearings on medical cannabis laws have included instructions on how to use it.30 Apr 04:04 AM
New ZealandLive: PM Jacinda Ardern's weekly press conferenceJacinda Ardern answered questions from 4pm.30 Apr 01:44 AM
New ZealandWrongfully convicted man gets personal apologyThe process for overturning wrongful convictions is too long and complicated, lawyer says.25 Apr 02:50 AM
New ZealandGovt help for veterans with post-traumatic stressThe funding for the RSA and the No Duff Charitable Trust will be locked in for four years.24 Apr 02:51 AM
PoliticsGenter ready to tackle gender pay gap head-onJulie Anne Genter feels time is right for women to have more power.23 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandShould the Greens stand in Northcote?The Greens will decide tomorrow whether they stand in the Northcote byelection.23 Apr 04:02 AM
New ZealandColumnist apologises to Steven JoyceColumnist Matthew Hooton apologises for suggesting Steven Joyce was corrupt.23 Apr 01:20 AM
New ZealandPeters' talk of N Korea deal 'insane' - NationalNZ's talk of trade deals with Russia does not go unnoticed, Paula Bennett says.22 Apr 10:07 PM
New ZealandImmunity can't be used to skip rent - Canadian courtA NZ scandal involving a diplomat and a landlord has already played out - in Canada.22 Apr 05:00 PM