PoliticsBenefit traffic light system: What you need to knowGovernment announced new traffic light scheme, additional system changes.13 Aug 06:28 AM
PoliticsTe Arawhiti, the Office for Māori Crown Relations pared back as Govt 'clarifies' functionsTe Arawhiti, the Office for Māori Crown relations, was set up in 2018.13 Aug 03:48 AM
Politics'Significant downside': Greens maintain decades-long opposition to GE cropsThe two parties are still cautious on the issue of genetic engineering.13 Aug 03:38 AM
KahuMinister's message to gang members after bikes ticketed: 'Leave'The Police Minister says green-ticketing illegal bikes is just the beginning.12 Aug 09:46 PM
PoliticsGovt opponents slam benefit sanction traffic light systemPM says there'll be “no more excuses” for beneficiaries not knowing their obligations.12 Aug 07:33 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsKiwi road maintenance crisis as resurfacing costs increase 50% in six yearsSimeon Brown blames the previous Government.12 Aug 05:47 AM
Politics'No more excuses' – Govt announces beneficiary traffic light systemThe PM outlined the harsh new penalties under a traffic light system in Auckland today.12 Aug 03:59 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAndrew Little backs Government decision to explore Aukus pillar 2, distancing himself from Labour positionAndrew Little supported the Government's decision to explore the deal.12 Aug 02:35 AM
Politics'Time-of-use' charges for road users to reduce congestionThe Transport Minister describes congestion as 'a tax on time and productivity'.11 Aug 09:22 PM
PoliticsKāinga Ora sold $80 million of state housing in five yearsTwo Remuera properties were sold by the Govt housing agency for $2.3 million.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsPolice Association pens open letter to PM over consultation processes for gun law changesGroup says it is most concerned about the upcoming Firearms Registry review.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment: Households living in emergency housing down 32% over six months'Auckland has experienced one of the biggest improvements.'11 Aug 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I’m on my way out': Suffering patients say right-to-die law still doesn't help themThe family of a woman who was declined for assisted dying say the law is 'ridiculous'.10 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'A cruel hoax': How a minister, a property mogul, a ‘good bloke’, and the pandemic combined to resolve a 170-year injusticeSome of a Wānaka forest with popular trails can now become 150 homes on prime real estate10 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Government risks being overwhelmed by raceOpinion: Parts of coalition obsessed with race, often hurting broader agenda.09 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori ‘will no longer engage’ with NZ Herald after Hobson’s Pledge adThe party has also demanded an apology.09 Aug 08:14 AM
New ZealandAre you smarter than a 12yo? The questions Year 8 maths pupils are expected to answer correctlyChristopher Luxon claims four out of five Year 8 students were behind in their learning.09 Aug 05:37 AM
PoliticsPeters discusses ‘paramount concern’ ahead of landmark Pacific tourPM Christopher Luxon and other Pacific leaders will hold talks at the end of the month.09 Aug 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe big questions that hang over Three WatersWill the Government's Three Waters fix be enough?08 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsNo safety concerns as boot camp pilot welcomed as a ‘success’The 10 teens in the pilot have requested more physical activity.08 Aug 05:51 AM
PoliticsAustralia's PM responds to Luxon’s ‘simple’ sledgeLuxon's Aussie counterpart has responded in kind.08 Aug 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Hipkins' political radar way off with petty, outdated questionsOPINION: Kiwi voters are worried about many things. Lapel pins are not one of them.07 Aug 10:44 PM
PoliticsNew council water companies to access cheap borrowingSimeon Brown has announced the next steps for replacing three waters.07 Aug 09:22 PM
Politics'Misled the public': No military personnel on front line of Govt’s youth offender boot campsChildren's Minister: No NZDF staff are working with youth offenders on the pilot.07 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMany departments will get no extra money in 2025 but Māori language bonuses can stay: Nicola WillisDepartments will need to manage cost increases within budgets.07 Aug 04:54 AM
PoliticsOranga Tamariki scraps 337 service contracts, recovers $22m in funding, citing ‘under-delivery’The minister claims there are no cuts to frontline roles.07 Aug 03:08 AM
PoliticsPolice Minister Mark Mitchell blocks Labour MP from visiting Auckland stationIn Opposition, the now-minister said such a move was petulant and vindictive.07 Aug 01:47 AM
PoliticsFormer Elizabeth Kerekere staffer working for Darleen TanaThe ex-Green turned independent MP is rumoured to be aiding Tana in fight with Greens.06 Aug 11:57 PM
OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: Deny basic facts and hope for the best? Our children deserve betterOPINION: In order to have a rational debate, everyone needs to agree on basic facts.06 Aug 05:00 PM
Politics'Not too bothered': Mitchell insists police recruitment goal achievable as Western Australia misses targetThe Australian state couldn't recruit half of its desired number by the deadline.06 Aug 06:46 AM
PoliticsAct MP Karen Chhour's response to Speaker Gerry Brownlee addressing bullying concernsAct MP Karen Chhour speaks after Speaker Gerry Brownlee addresses concerns about personal attacks and bullying of her and other MPs. Video / Claire TrevettWatch06 Aug 05:39 AM
New ZealandStarship Hospital leaders say Treaty repeal law will make their job harderThe 7AA repeal would have direct impact on the hospital floor, Starship directors say.06 Aug 05:25 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisDerek ChengGovt’s pre-Budget lack of action on cancer drugs, scramble after backlash revealedNational had promised to fund 13 cancer drugs but there was no sign of it in Budget 202406 Aug 03:06 AM
PoliticsSpeaker urges MPs to use complaint process amid concerns about Parliament behaviourIt comes as the PM reiterates his call for MPs to tone down divisive language.06 Aug 01:59 AM
