PoliticsMinisters' meeting with seafood industry slammed by lawyer in tribunalPM Luxon defends the decision to revert to the former threshold for customary title.26 Aug 07:34 AM
PoliticsWatch: Govt to fast-track consent for new liquefied natural gas terminal amid energy crisisThe PM made the announcement at the post-Cabinet press conference.26 Aug 03:46 AM
PoliticsForeign Minister meets with New Caledonia president after taking aim at French ambassadorThe situation in New Caledonia is one of the primary issues at the forum.26 Aug 03:43 AM
PoliticsTaxpayers’ Union behind ‘civic pulse’ survey of councillorsA councillor is frustrated the organisation did not declare its involvement.26 Aug 02:14 AM
PoliticsNZ-funded Tonga weather radar to provide early warningsNew Zealand spent $4 million in developing the facility.26 Aug 12:00 AM
PoliticsUnited Nations head says NZ Govt’s oil and gas licences ‘signing away our future’Winston Peters was NZ’s representative at the opening of the Pacific Islands Forum.25 Aug 10:51 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Govt's fast-track backdown delivers a nod to critics but not a bucklingCOMMENT: Ministers lose the power to decide fast-track projects, but still have influence.25 Aug 06:00 PM
PoliticsNZ Super Fund owns $150m in firms connected to illegal Israeli settlementsLabour says the Super Fund should sell positions in the firms.25 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsTonga diary: Roasted pig, octopus and media redemption at the Pacific Islands ForumThe Foreign Minister rejoiced over how journalists might achieve some redemption.25 Aug 05:20 AM
PoliticsPacific forum head disappointed by failed New Caledonia mission but vows to try againForum secretary-general Baron Waqa said its failure was due to 'some misunderstanding'.25 Aug 03:18 AM
PoliticsMinisters lose sign-off powers in backdown on Fast-track Approvals BillChris Bishop, Shane Jones and Simeon Brown will no longer have final approval powers.25 Aug 01:42 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFrom rural marae to New York to Cabinet: Tama Potaka’s path to politicsTama Potaka on where he stands on certain issues.24 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsNZ’s oil and gas exploration doesn’t feature amid UN Secretary-General’s demands to polluting countriesLegislation enabling exploration is expected to enter Parliament by the end of the year.24 Aug 09:03 AM
Politics'Enough of the corruption': Kim Dotcom teases a return to politicsFacing extradition to the US, the entrepreneur promises 'direct democracy'.24 Aug 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon's message to councils and banks was merciless, but great politicsOPINION: Luxon did not bother to sugarcoat it.23 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsContentious New Caledonia mission delay to hang over PM's first Pacific leaders forumA leaders' retreat without officials will test Luxon's political nous.23 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuThames-Coromandel reaffirms Māori wards support'Supporting the establishment of a Māori ward or wards takes nothing away from Pākehā.'23 Aug 03:55 AM
Politics‘Cheap and petty politics’: Hipkins takes aim at PM over local govt commentsLocal leaders gathered in Wellington for the Local Government New Zealand conference.23 Aug 02:43 AM
PoliticsPM, Foreign Minister set priorities for Pacific Island ForumThe Foreign Minister leaves for Tonga tomorrow.23 Aug 02:23 AM
KahuDavid Seymour happy to debate Treaty Principles Bill – anyone, anywhere, anytimeAct leader says the bill is being driven by his constituency and not an anti-Māori agenda.22 Aug 08:36 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Foreshore and seabed bill close to being finalised – what you need to knowThe facts behind the latest moves to change the legislation.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsExclusive poll: Who do Kiwis prefer out of Kamala Harris and Donald TrumpKamala Harris will speak at the DNC later today: Do Kiwis back her over Trump?22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ can’t cut $1.4b without eating into front line, analysis showsResearchers say underfunding - not just mismanagement - is to blame for Health NZ's woes.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment to help councils move faster in emergenciesThe Government wants to help councils make changes fast in an emergency.22 Aug 05:49 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: If Seymour can't stop dissing the boss, he shouldn't be Deputy PMOPINION: Act's leader is pushing his luck over the Treaty principles bill.21 Aug 11:09 PM
PoliticsChistopher Luxon had a message for councils. Tory Whanau had a message for Christopher LuxonThe Prime Minister clashed with councillors at LGNZ's annual conference.21 Aug 05:43 AM
PoliticsMinister warns Electricity Authority will be ‘roadkill’ if energy prices not addressedShane Jones says it must use its powers to rein in energy generation companies' profits.21 Aug 04:19 AM
PoliticsLuxon tells councils he wants ratepayers’ funding used appropriatelyAs councils hike rates ever higher, the PM has told them to tighten their belts.21 Aug 03:46 AM
New ZealandMajor police investigation finds being Māori increases chance of prosecutionThe finding comes after a three-year investigation into trust and bias in policing.21 Aug 02:00 AM
PoliticsAlmost 250 police jobs cut, Commissioner promises no impact to front lineThe cuts were expected to free up about $53 million over four years.20 Aug 11:21 PM
OpinionOpinion: Act's Treaty Principles Bill is like Trump's Mexican wallOPINION: The proposed bill is set to divide and ultimately keep some people out.20 Aug 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The Tainui one-two - Tuku Morgan and Rahui Papa - is a Māori knockout comboOPINION: Christopher Luxon entered the marae knowing what the reception would be.20 Aug 05:05 PM
PoliticsLuxon to ask councils to cut their own cloth before asking Govt for handoutsAs councils hike rates ever higher, the PM will tell them to tighten their belts.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinister steps in after revelations police not enforcing vaping lawPolice haven't issued a single fine since the law came into force in 2021.20 Aug 05:00 PM
