PoliticsGovt target to train 500 new police officers could miss deadline – policeThe target's timeline was a source of tension within the coalition at one point.05 Dec 02:11 AM
PoliticsThe minister who (might) save Christmas (parades)The Regulation Ministry's tipline has received a complaint about Santa's seat belt.05 Dec 01:44 AM
PoliticsMcClay: Blame me if no India trade deal this term – not LuxonLuxon made the promise of an agreement last year.05 Dec 12:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Put up or apologise – Verrall walks a fine line with Levy slurOPINION: Prosecuting your case is very different to attacking someone personally.04 Dec 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSpending cuts will help growth; tax system unfair on workers – TreasuryThe new Treasury Secretary noted New Zealand's lack of a tax on capital gains was unusual.04 Dec 04:13 AM
PoliticsMSD ‘concerned’ one-in-four beneficiaries getting paid wrongThe minister admitted it was 'challenging'.04 Dec 12:55 AM
New ZealandHealth Commissioner accused of ‘cooking the books’ in heated meetingThe claims came after Health NZ was forced to change its estimated deficit. 03 Dec 11:59 PM
Politics‘We got that wrong’: Electoral Commission accepts failure over Manurewa Marae voting base selectionThe commission admits its mitigation plan was not sufficient.03 Dec 04:13 AM
PoliticsChina ‘changed the game’: Defence plan impacted as ‘things got worse in world’, Collins saysThe plan has been repeatedly delayed.03 Dec 04:02 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBoris Johnson on NZ joining Aukus, the ‘wonderful’ haka, Jacinda Ardern and CovidThe ex-UK PM opens up on the sub deal and the controversial haka ahead of his NZ visit. 02 Dec 09:08 PM
OpinionPublic servants brace for tough paper on Māori health overhaul - OpinionMinister's plan for Māori health faces scrutiny as report drafted.02 Dec 09:03 PM
PoliticsPM says economy is 'turning a corner' but unemployment a 'particular concern'Jobseeker numbers have swelled to 65,000 above Christopher Luxon's target.02 Dec 05:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: There's a job for Luxon if they make Kiwi version of The OfficeOPINION: The Government celebrates getting things done but is that really what it's doing?02 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessACC privacy breaches: Bosses grilled in scrutiny week at ParliamentDaily meetings and ability to unsend emails used in bid to stop breaches, ACC chief says.02 Dec 07:43 AM
PoliticsPharmac minister, chair refuse to express confidence in CEO Sarah FittThe revelation came amid a scrappy start to Parliament's second scrutiny week.02 Dec 05:20 AM
PoliticsWhat happened to investigations on alleged misuse of data at Manurewa Marae?Nicola Willis says the findings may face 'public challenge'.02 Dec 05:02 AM
PoliticsThe long-term Govt targets now 'at risk'; more job seeker support announcedJobseeker benefit numbers threaten to derail Government’s long-term target.02 Dec 03:50 AM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferencePM Christopher Luxon gives an update on the Government’s nine public service targets and more job seeker support announced. Video / Mark MitchellWatch02 Dec 02:08 AM
KahuMāori sovereignty debate: Waitangi Tribunal invites critical dialogueLady Tureiti Moxon: 'Māori iwi never ceded sovereignty; the Crown acts ultra vires.'01 Dec 05:45 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHow does your school rate? Latest NCEA, University Entrance results at every college rankedWhere does your school rank? Which ones stand out, and why?01 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsHipkins says ‘yes’ to Dunedin Hospital and ‘no’ to AukusThe party is closer to campaigning on a wealth or capital gains tax at the next election.01 Dec 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Kiwis lost faith in us': Hipkins tells Labour it needs to change – can it?Everyone in Labour agrees change is necessary – but agreeing on change is hard.30 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsLabour inches closer to wealth or capital gains taxLabour members have passed a remit on a wealth tax or capital gains tax.30 Nov 06:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: National tried to celebrate alone, Act and NZ First were not impressedAct's David Seymour was dealing with a more fearsome group than gangs: menopausal women.29 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHipkins hints at MP retirements as Labour gets ready for 2026At least one MP has hinted they may retire before the next election.29 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsHealth Minister lauds ‘impressive’ Healthy Homes impact but can’t commit to funding boostThe programme had led to a more than 18% decrease in hospitalisations.29 Nov 04:55 AM
Politics'A behind-the-scenes operator': Nick Smith on Wellington's Crown observerThe former Cabinet minister successfully recommended Lindsay McKenzie for the job.29 Nov 04:00 AM
Politics'Old dog's got game': Sir John Key gets a second hole-in-oneMax Key says dad's second ace shows "the old dog's still got a bit of game in him."29 Nov 02:21 AM
PoliticsWatch: PM Luxon says he hasn't read Covid-19 report, responds to Māori Health Authority criticismReport released on Thursday found some vaccine rules were 'in place for too long'.29 Nov 12:50 AM
PoliticsWaitangi Tribunal calls on Govt to reconsider Māori health authority after Treaty ‘breaches’Alternative plans for Māori health are said to be announced next month.28 Nov 11:00 PM
PoliticsCovid-19 Royal Commission: Hipkins admits Govt ‘lost the room’ amid lockdownsVaccine mandates caused huge pain to a “substantial minority”.28 Nov 03:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Winston Peters dings PM on coalition anniversaryOPINION: It's a fraught business when political leaders talk about each other.28 Nov 12:00 AM
OpinionOpinion: Minister's promise of better Māori health outcomes faces reality checkOPINION: Shane Reti's promise falters amid ongoing staff cuts.27 Nov 07:18 PM
PoliticsBoris Johnson on the relationship between New Zealand and the United KingdomFormer British Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks about the relationship between New Zealand and the UK ahead of his New Zealand travels. Video / NZ HeraldWatch27 Nov 07:18 PM
