PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe conversation employees can soon have with each other, without getting punished by their bossA new law will let employees take action against their bosses.21 Aug 05:41 AM
PoliticsInterpol seeking Pacific base as NZ police chief eyes boosting officers in regionLast month, America's FBI announced it would set up an office in New Zealand. 21 Aug 05:27 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCats & possums? Why Government says we need ‘precision kill weapon system’Defence Minister Judith Collins had a model to show off to her colleagues.21 Aug 05:15 AM
PoliticsLabour byelection candidate ‘mistaken’ to promise gang patch ban repeal – deputy leaderLabour leader Chris Hipkins has previously said he would not repeal the patch ban. 21 Aug 02:59 AM
PoliticsWatch: New planes, helicopters with Hellfire missiles, on investment listThe two new Airbus planes will be acquired on a lease-to-buy arrangement. 21 Aug 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBryce Wilkinson: Impressive evidence from Italy on the importance of clear lawsOPINION: New Zealand could save $20 billion a year with clearer laws.20 Aug 09:00 PM
PoliticsSpy agency warns Kiwis of need to step up to combat terror amid possibility of new attackThe latest SIS report deems China a 'particularly assertive and powerful actor'.20 Aug 07:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDon't go there: Former Defence Minister urges young fighters to avoid UkraineDozens of Kiwis have fought in Ukraine despite the risks and low pay, and some have died.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonGaza and the Government: How to 'grow a spine' – Simon WilsonOPINION: Even the horrors of war haven't stopped the Act tail wagging the Government dog.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDamning NZ maths and writing results reveal new detail about gender, ethnic and rich-poor gapsThe Year 8 maths divide: 81% of poorer students are more than a year behind.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Tāmaki Makaurau's by-election is a Labour vs Te Pāti Māori showdownPeeni Henare and Oriini Kaipara are key contenders.19 Aug 05:00 PM
Politics'Devastating for women around the world': Ex-PM on loss of Ardern from politicsHelen Clark said social media enables false allegations to be magnified like never before.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDebt fight: Willis accuses Hipkins and Swarbrick of fiscal vandalism Tempers flared in Parliament as a ratings agency turned up the temperature.19 Aug 06:17 AM
PoliticsSeymour, Peters distance themselves from Luxon's Netanyahu 'lost the plot' remarks'It's better just to keep your thoughts to yourself.'19 Aug 03:05 AM
Politics'Hugely disrespectful': MP says minister’s error over school teachers’ pay ‘harmful’It comes as teachers prepare to strike tomorrow. 19 Aug 01:22 AM
PoliticsGovt releases 'poor' literacy data for kids as ‘writing action plan’ launchedLess than a quarter of Year 8 students have a writing ability that meets the benchmark.19 Aug 01:04 AM
AnalysisJamie EnsorWillis swoops in for PM’s media spot, denies ‘power play’ as Luxon forced aside'I regret that I came and took his lectern.'19 Aug 12:32 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe three regions where numbers of serious youth offenders remain stubbornly highThe Government is very close to achieving its target for fewer serious young offenders.18 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon says Govt will ‘get to the bottom’ of Airways outage Airways will review the incident which CEO suggests was a system issue.18 Aug 07:16 AM
PoliticsMinister Judith Collins apologises for ‘mixing the message’ over secondary school teachers’ payUnion members are set to strike on Wednesday. 18 Aug 05:57 AM
Politics'It was 1am in the morning': Luxon skips Ukraine call due to bad time zoneThe PM, no stranger to long days, did not stay up for the call. 18 Aug 05:29 AM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon and Minister Chris Penk announce major building rules overhaulThe Government is set to make the biggest changes to the Building Act in two decades.18 Aug 03:26 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNational and Labour warned of 'weakening... culture of fiscal responsibility' as Govt keeps AA+ ratingThe major parties were given a polite warning by a ratings agency.18 Aug 02:55 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Do those who manage rugby want to see a crowd?OPINION: Decision-makers did do what they thought right at that time during Covid.17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: 6 ways Luxon can save his Prime MinistershipOPINION: With Labour rising, the PM risks a one-term premiership unless he adapts.16 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsPoll reveals Kiwis disagree with Ardern, Hipkins not fronting public Covid inquiry hearing'Accountability is mute when it’s behind closed doors.' 15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Just when you thought Covid was over, pandemic handling returns to headlinesOPINION: The Covid-19 pandemic leapt back into the spotlight this week. 15 Aug 05:00 PM
Politics'Intrusive behaviour': Govt outlawing disruptive protests outside people’s homesThe new law will take into consideration a range of factors, such as the time of the day.15 Aug 03:09 AM
Politics‘Huge amounts of land’: Minister gives update on letting foreign investors buy property in NZ It follows Winston Peters saying an announcement could be this year.15 Aug 12:06 AM
PoliticsKiwiRail settles with Hyundai for $144m over cancelled ferriesWinston Peters hit out at those who predicted a higher cost.14 Aug 11:42 PM
PoliticsSupreme Court issues new ruling on customary rights to riversNew Supreme Court ruling on customary rights to rivers released. 14 Aug 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Jacinda Ardern right not to front Covid-19 inquiryOPINION: Public appearance by the former Prime Minister would set a bad precedent. 14 Aug 07:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Self-centred Swarbrick makes Palestine debate all about herOPINION: Ironically, the Greens co-leader spent the weekend decrying 'outrage' politics.14 Aug 12:52 AM
Politics'Gutless and hypocritical': Minister lays into former PM for not fronting Covid hearingKey witnesses, including Jacinda Ardern, have refused to appear publicly. 13 Aug 08:19 PM
