PoliticsSchool truancy: Act wants on-the-spot fines for parentsTruancy continues to rise after Covid-19 saw attendance plummet.27 Nov 03:26 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSasha Borissenko: Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote?The Supreme Court puts the issue in play.27 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOfficials recommended no exclusion over Māori electoral switchingThey also say there is a 'lack of evidence' around tactical vote switching claim.27 Nov 01:00 AM
OpinionThe calculations already influencing next year’s electionOpinion: The 2023 election is already shaping up as an MMP classic.26 Nov 08:15 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBeehive Diaries: Which MP was compared to Colonel Sanders?One MP was compared to the KFC founder for their impressive goatee.26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRebuilding Better: Political parties on the five ideas to improve New ZealandPolitical parties set out their key ideas on how they would like to improve New Zealand.25 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Recession and mortgage rate hikes sets stage for next electionsOPINION: Adrian Orr's commandments deliver hell for voters - and for Labour.25 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsJacinda Ardern makes first Chatham Islands visitPM hears how cost of living is impacting island residents.25 Nov 04:59 AM
PoliticsGovt not honouring treaty in watered-down hate speech reform - Human Rights CommissionThe commission has released its full statement on proposed hate speech laws.25 Nov 01:47 AM
PoliticsDairy stabbing: PM will visit grieving Sandringham community, rejects Act’s criticismJacinda Ardern is heading to the Chatham Islands today.25 Nov 12:25 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Why Labour capitulated on hate speech lawsOPINION: The Government had previously been keen to go much further.24 Nov 11:36 PM
PoliticsSix weeks on the job - time for a change in strategy from mayor Wayne Brown?On the Tiles discuses the local politician that has got everyone talking.24 Nov 07:29 PM
PoliticsSlain shop worker was newly married; manhunt for killer amid 'sense of lawlessness'Business leader says the Govt "owes answers" to the dead worker's family.24 Nov 06:02 PM
PoliticsNurse pay parity announcement imminent after Cabinet deliberationThe health sector faces a nursing workforce crisis with roughly 5000 vacancies.24 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsArdern urged by MPs for stronger action on Iran, label Revolutionary Guards terroristsNational, Greens, Act and Te Pāti Māori have called for the action.24 Nov 05:04 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Changing the voting age a worthy idea - but MPs should be carefulBut MPs need to be careful.24 Nov 04:27 AM
PoliticsPolice release photos of man wanted in connection with dairy worker’s murder'To the family who today mourns their lost loved one - I am so sorry this has happened.'24 Nov 04:20 AM
PoliticsDairy death: Police Minister requests ‘please explain’ over fog cannons being declinedA 35-year-old man was stabbed to death at the Auckland dairy last night.24 Nov 02:55 AM
Politics'He was like my brother': Sandringham dairy killing victim a ‘polite, friendly’ man'To the family who today mourns their lost loved one - I am so sorry this has happened.'24 Nov 01:54 AM
Politics'Devastating' but don't arm yourselves - PM on Auckland dairy killing'I am so sorry for this family for what has happened'.23 Nov 11:32 PM
PoliticsPolice plea for public to help after Sandringham homicide and robbery'To the family who today mourns their lost loved one - I am so sorry this has happened.'23 Nov 10:44 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Politicians being blamed for an escalating economic crisisOPINION: Is the Reserve Bank making things worse?23 Nov 10:30 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori, Greens denounce Healthy Homes extension for Kāinga Ora and landlordsThe extension would be given to both Kāinga Ora and private landlords.23 Nov 10:02 PM
PoliticsOrr admits Reserve Bank engineering recession, warns cutting wage demands neededReserve Bank says trimming pay demands one of the only ways out of recession.23 Nov 08:35 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Labour’s chances of winning in 2023 have taken a beatingLabour's chances of winning the election narrowed today.23 Nov 05:14 PM
PoliticsShaw to look at 1.5C ‘obligation’ in climate lawActivist group says need to check if Zero Carbon Act is 'is fit for purpose'.23 Nov 05:09 AM
PoliticsFirst 6 of 150 refugees arrive from Australian detention centreRefugee advocate hails progress but calls on both governments to move faster.23 Nov 03:20 AM
Politics‘Reckless and irresponsible’: Govt urgently pushing through 24 billsMore than 20 bills were set to be rushed through Parliament under urgency.23 Nov 03:17 AM
PoliticsGovernment must help bank fight inflation - LuxonNational leader says the Government needs to step up in the inflation fight22 Nov 10:52 PM
PoliticsLabour changes to car standards - this time with National supportNational still opposes car standards after Labour introduces bill to delay them22 Nov 05:44 AM
PoliticsDisinformation should be regulated, but not outlawed - Human Rights CommissionThe Human Rights Commissioner had discussed the matter with the Prime Minister.22 Nov 05:22 AM
PoliticsLocal election voting age looks set to change after poll of MPs reveals strong supportVoting age looks set to change based on poll of MPs22 Nov 04:57 AM
PoliticsEarly signs suggest Labour keen on lower voting ageA poll of Labour MPs suggests most are keen on lowering the voting age21 Nov 10:27 PM
PoliticsKāinga Ora and private landlords given 12-month extension to meet Healthy Homes standardsGovt also announced work on meth testing and regulations for property managers.21 Nov 08:01 PM