PremiumPremiumPolitics'Rotten to the core': Govt banks $151m by ending 'double-dipping', wiping $100 a week for struggling householdsThe Government decided on the changes in 2024, but used urgency to pass the law in 2025.26 Aug 05:00 PM
Politics‘Gravely concerned’: Winston Peters reacts after attacks in Australia blamed on IranMinistry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to let Iranian ambassador know of Peters' concerns.26 Aug 06:49 AM
Politics'Great news for construction sector': $30b increase to infrastructure pipelineAnnouncement follows concerns from the industry about its future workload.26 Aug 02:59 AM
PoliticsPeters: ‘Running commentary’ on Israel/Gaza crisis ‘unhelpful, counterproductive’ currentlyThe Prime Minister has been vocal with his concern.26 Aug 01:25 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Outrageous’: Agencies may need to make more cuts to fund massive board fee risesThere's concerns pay bumps may come at the expense of services. 25 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGrade inflation? Report reveals surge in uni A-grades despite students 'performing worse' Half of all Auckland University grades in 2020 were As.25 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: Christopher Luxon says he does not direct Reserve Bank on rate cutsThe Prime Minister earlier said he gives his 'reckons' to the Governor.25 Aug 01:59 AM
PoliticsDoes it breach the rules? PM reveals he gives 'reckons' on cash rate to Reserve Bank'Not appropriate behaviour, the PM needs to stick to his knitting' - Labour24 Aug 10:07 PM
Politics Luxon hits out at Israel over Gaza famine, will not hasten Palestinian statehood decision The Government is set to decide next month whether to recognise a Palestinian state. 24 Aug 05:12 AM
PoliticsWork begins on removing Auckland level crossings, easing pain for commuters The Government and Auckland Council are funding an effort to remove level crossings. 24 Aug 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: The economy isn't riding to the Government's rescueOPINION: What the reshuffling of an RNZ panel says about today's political dynamic. 22 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsMinister confirms NZ’s concerns over US tariffs fall on deaf earsThe two countries did promise to address pain being felt by dairy exporters.22 Aug 02:54 AM
Politics‘Shameful’: Netanyahu hits out at NZ amid criticism of Western leadersThe Israeli leader says Western leaders are buckling.22 Aug 01:07 AM
New Zealand'Bonkers': Wellington City Council candidate suggests moving election dateLocal elections follow a fixed schedule as laid out in the Local Electoral Act 2001.21 Aug 07:46 AM
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
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
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
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
