PoliticsNew citizen’s arrest powers to be announced amid rise in retail theftThe Government is expected to announce the new powers later today.25 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon poised to meet Vietnam’s ‘Big Four’; plays down China tensionsThe looming spector of China in the Pacific will be top of Luxon's mind in capital Hanoi.25 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt considers bespoke regional tax and concessions to spur growthCould the Government adopt different tax rules for different regions?25 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsMinistry stops sending workers to minister’s office amid complaintsMultiple complaints have been made.25 Feb 05:14 AM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill: Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau warns of local government impactDozens of submitters gave their view today, including the current Wellington mayor.25 Feb 02:36 AM
PoliticsWatch live: PM speaks to Hosking before Vietnam trip amid domestic pressure over MP’s exitAs Luxon prepares to fly to Vietnam one of his ministers has resigned.24 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt mulls extending repeat prescriptions, doctors warn it may lead to ‘catastrophic’ GP shortagesPatients may be able to go longer without seeing a doctor for a repeat prescription.24 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics‘I couldn’t afford the pain relief’: New report shines light on true cost of dental careNancy pulled her rotten tooth at home due to high dental costs.24 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Chris Bishop is ‘proud to be an urbanist’ and I’m thrilled to hear itOPINION: Transport Minister Chris Bishop dreams of a denser Auckland built around transit.24 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: What will become of Andrew Bayly’s ambitious reform agenda?OPINION: Will Nicola Willis pick up more of the mantle of commerce change?24 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt to decide on retail crime group advising stronger citizen’s arrest and use of force powersThe group's chairman wants retailers to be able to defend their property.24 Feb 06:29 AM
PoliticsGovt seeks feedback on taxing charity-owned businessesIRD consultation document reveals 11,700 charities reported business income in 2024.24 Feb 05:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Why Andrew Bayly didn’t stand a chance of staying as a ministerResign or be sacked were the only options for Andrew Bayly.24 Feb 04:51 AM
PoliticsPoll reveals if voters support tax cuts, privatisation to grow economyPoll asked voters if they would support or oppose policies to grow the economy.24 Feb 04:35 AM
Politics‘It is his decision’ - PM on Bayly’s resignation after staff touching incidentLuxon first learned about the incident involving Bayly late last week.24 Feb 02:49 AM
PoliticsEmotional Bayly stands down after ‘inappropriate’ staff incidentBayly released a statement shortly before midday.24 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Golriz case serves warning Big Brother is hereHow a $40 tote bag incident exposes privacy oversights.23 Feb 02:00 AM
PoliticsWatch live: David Seymour unveils overseas investment reforms amid foreign home buyers debateCabinet is currently discussing the prospect of foreign investors buying homes in NZ.22 Feb 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Luxon's Cabinet congestion - time to cut ministers' workloadsOPINION: Ministers can be responsible for everything and nothing all at the same time.22 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow a midwife escaped an African prison, crossed deserts and seas to find refuge in NZHe was accused of helping a female prisoner escape hospital moments after she gave birth.22 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Sorry’: Foodstuffs admits staff leaked photo of ex-MP as new breach emergesGuard sacked over leak as new case emerges of political privacy breach at the checkout.21 Feb 05:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: National’s funny calculations show economy isn’t as good as it thinksOPINION: Calculations from National show households aren't as better off as party thinks.21 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsPM says Govt is considering whether to build a new oil refineryThe Marsden Point refinery in Northland was shut down in 2022.20 Feb 10:33 PM
Politics‘Significant’: Judith Collins says Chinese war ships in Tasman Sea a ‘wake-up call’New Zealand was given no warning of the ships.20 Feb 09:13 PM
Politics‘Loathed’ rail crossings slated for removal to reap benefits of CRLGovt to spend $200m on new bridges to help speed up Auckland journey times.20 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNZ First ‘woke’ bank bill drawn from ballot, but not backed by National and Act – yetParties consider whether to crack down on de-banking.20 Feb 05:09 AM
Politics500 extra police: Minister ‘even more confident’ in hitting target despite fewer officersThere's only nine months left and officer numbers have dropped.20 Feb 04:09 AM
PoliticsWatch: Judith Collins grilled over Police Minister’s ‘perimenopausal woman’ commentCollins was answering questions on behalf of Minister for Women Nicola Grigg.20 Feb 03:50 AM
Politics‘Enormous strike power’: Collins slates Chinese Govt as Beijing launches warshipsNew Zealand was given no warning of the ships.20 Feb 03:13 AM
PoliticsJudith Collins responds to Police Minister's "Peri-menopausal" commentsLabour's Jan Tinetti questions National's Judith Collins on Police Minister's "Peri-menopausal" comments.Watch20 Feb 02:36 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Health hunger games – is Lester Levy next?OPINION: The commissioner's turnaround plan is under review and speculation is mounting.20 Feb 12:34 AM
PoliticsArdern’s three-year child poverty reduction targets not metThe Government says it's an ongoing challenge. 19 Feb 10:53 PM
PoliticsWatch - Treaty Principles Bill: Dame Jenny Shipley; haka in the committee room; call for referendumBill proposes replacing Treaty principles with three new ones created by Parliament.19 Feb 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungWinston Peters - A to Z in foreign affairs - Audrey YoungWinston Peters' schedule in five countries includes a boxing bout and a big horse race. 19 Feb 09:00 PM
