New ZealandCall for ministers to stop 'derogatory' rhetoric against councilsNorthland Regional Council chairman Pita Tipene challenged Cabinet ministers at a forum.26 Feb 04:38 AM
PremiumOpinionNick Clark: The RMA reform we were promised is not the reform we gotRMA reform bills risk repeating 30 years of failure.26 Feb 01:57 AM
New ZealandVolunteer firefighters renew calls for ACC mental health coverA 2025 petition with 36,549 signatures to extend cover was rejected.26 Feb 12:50 AM
PoliticsSeymour slams ‘degenerate’ owners of attacking dogs as he warns councils of knee-jerk regulation25 Feb 10:54 PM
PremiumPoliticsGovt hails falling social housing demand – but officials say data's unreliable25 Feb 06:45 PM
New ZealandCity Kickboxing coach demands tough coward punch sentences after friend’s death25 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPoliticsRevealed: Police handbook covers dealing with 'sovereign citizens' – including if they invoke the Magna Carta 25 Feb 03:30 AM
PoliticsIran blasts NZ for 'misinformation', says Govt has no 'moral standing’ on human rights25 Feb 01:24 AM
PoliticsGovernment quietly ditches quarterly actions plans that committed it to 'raise energy', 'take decisions'24 Feb 11:59 PM
PoliticsChildren riding bikes on footpaths, motorists giving way to buses: Govt proposes new road rulesThe Government is seeking feedback on the proposed rule changes. 24 Feb 10:43 PM
PoliticsGovt celebrates as an electricity price falls - is it because of the new LNG terminal? The Government is celebrating key electricity prices coming down. 24 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics'Sounding the alarm': Urgent calls for action on youth mental health following report'It's vitally important that we close this gap and it is becoming more urgent.'24 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPolice fail to release McSkimming information, can’t say when they will Police said a response would come by last Friday. Nothing showed up.24 Feb 04:15 AM
PoliticsWatch: Seymour announces skin cancer drug expansion proposal It's expected the drugs proposed would save about 1000 infusion hours annually. 24 Feb 12:52 AM
PoliticsCalls for political parties to make repealing pay equity changes a ‘bottom line’The just-released report’s fierce criticism is based on submissions from the public. 24 Feb 12:44 AM
PoliticsLuxon says NZ would support removing ex-Prince Andrew from line-of-successionThe former Prince is eighth in line to the throne.23 Feb 11:27 PM
PoliticsWatch: Govt reveals new writing, maths, science kits coming to schools to 'spark discovery'The Government wants students to have an early introduction to science.23 Feb 11:00 PM
ConstructionProperty boss eyes 2027 sharemarket float and possible tilt at ParliamentWilliams Corp's managing director builds a polarising online brand as IPO looms.23 Feb 02:02 AM
PoliticsHipkins fires up at Govt policies, Willis asks where Labour's are?Hipkins continued to impress upon voters the need to make realistic promises. 22 Feb 10:38 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Shouting doesn't help': How Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong aims to make historyThe party is already hitting 3% in one poll – can it make 5% and enter Parliament?20 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe McSkimming docs: Emails, texts show how the Beehive responded to ‘grim’ reportHundreds of pages of documents have been released.20 Feb 05:54 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: A policy that could win the election, and keep thousands of Kiwis in NZ OPINION: There's an easy way to give graduates $3000 to stay in New Zealand. 20 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsEx-Prince Andrew arrest: What law change New Zealand would make if the line of succession changedThe former prince is eighth in line to the throne.20 Feb 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘It wasn’t a quiet week’: British minister in NZ just after his PM nearly rolledDouglas Alexander is “absolutely” sure Starmer will still be in the job when he returns.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsTūhoe to open charter school in Te Urewera forest The school will open next term in Ruatāhuna. 19 Feb 03:30 PM
Politics‘Could have expressed himself better’: Peters reins in Jones after ‘New Delhi’ remarksThe comments by NZ First's deputy leader have been called 'racist'.19 Feb 04:10 AM
PoliticsLabour MP booted from the House over Speaker's handling of Winston Peters' 'racist' remarkPeters' comment yesterday was directed at Green MP Teanau Tuiono. 19 Feb 03:45 AM
PoliticsGovt law change to hit debt payments for 40,000 peopleThe coalition has introduced legislation that reverses a High Court ruling. 19 Feb 12:25 AM
Politics'More coherent': Seymour reveals first ministries he would axeThe Act leader maintains the portfolios belonging to his MPs wouldn't be exempt.18 Feb 11:49 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'Outright race-baiting' – Winston Peters shocks chamberOPINION: Peters' response to another MP's question sparked an outcry in the House.18 Feb 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘She’s not a trained lawyer’: Peters hits out at India’s top diplomat in NZ over FTA commentsThe Indian High Commissioner's comments are significant in the current domestic debate.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandChris Hipkins accuses Winston Peters of ‘pure racism’ in ParliamentGerry Brownlee ruled the NZ First leader's personalised question was unacceptable.18 Feb 06:58 AM
