PoliticsWatch: ‘We have to honour our agreements’: PM questioned on Treaty Principles BillThe PM recently returned from visits to Malaysia and South Korea.09 Sep 04:25 AM
PoliticsTwo new cancer drugs to be funded this yearIt's expected about 2300 people will have the new drugs funded in the next five years.09 Sep 03:11 AM
New ZealandPost-Cabinet press conferencePost-Cabinet press conference. Video / Mark MitchellWatch09 Sep 03:08 AM
PoliticsSeymour’s Treaty Principles Bill to be discussed by Cabinet; Jackson says 'it can be stopped today'Four hundred church leaders sign an open letter calling for MPs to vote the bill down.08 Sep 11:09 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why supermarkets need a regulatory kick up the backsideOPINION: Unfortunately, a level playing field is not much use if nobody turns up to play.08 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoUnder the spotlight: Criticising judiciary and democracy – Sasha BorissenkoOPINION: Have New Zealand's checks and balances been eroded?08 Sep 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisDerek Cheng‘Jobs for the boys’: Which former Nats MPs have been chosen for key government positions?When governments hire ex-MPs, there is a risk of trust in politicians being eroded.07 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsPublic Service Commissioner: Top job still vacant a year onIt's been a year since the head of the public service announced he would retire.07 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Silencing of Shane Jones an easy first test of coalition discipline stepsShane Jones has been quietened - but a few in National quietly agree with his views.06 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPromise to begin new tunnel this term in doubtGovt has delayed second Mt Vic tunnel while it investigates a bigger one.06 Sep 05:07 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Time to break up the supermarket duopolyOPINION: New Zealanders have some of the most expensive groceries in the world.06 Sep 04:39 AM
PoliticsPassport wait times back to normal after system upgrade caused 10-week backlogMinister says 90% of passports are now being issued within two weeks.06 Sep 02:44 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour saved $500m, the coalition spent itDebate reignites as to whether the Government is borrowing for tax cuts.06 Sep 12:20 AM
PoliticsKīngi Tūheitia tangi in photos: Māori monarch laid to rest as Nga wai hono i te po steps forwardTūheitia was laid to rest at Taupiri Maunga on Thursday afternoon.05 Sep 06:19 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsVerrall says Reti's false chart makes PM Luxon 'look like an idiot' over Health NZ claimsShane Reti's office has admitted a chart referred to in press conference does not exist.05 Sep 05:42 AM
PoliticsWatch: Kīngi Tūheitia laid to rest on Taupiri MaungaThousands of people have gathered at the marae over the past six days to mourn the King.05 Sep 03:50 AM
OpinionOpinion: This Govt's war on nature is an attack on who we are as KiwisOPINION: This great leap backwards is completely unnecessary, won’t speed up development.05 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandTaste of democracy revealed: Hawke’s Bay big winner in new Parliament wine contractFour of the seven chosen wines come from Hawke's Bay.05 Sep 01:33 AM
PoliticsNew Zealand and China navigate trade ties amid concerns of foreign influenceThe Chinese Embassy denied it was a competitor or threat to New Zealand.05 Sep 12:09 AM
PoliticsMourners prepare to farewell Tūheitia, a monarch remembered for his ability to unite peopleToday is te rā nehu – burial day – for Kīngi Tūheitia.04 Sep 06:14 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment considers powerful tools to release more land under housing policyHousing Minister Bishop warns implementation will be complex but is committed to progress.04 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Delays seeing a doctor; an Auckland Māori attraction for touristsOPINION: 'We are stuck with a waka that goes in circles.'04 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsGinny Andersen concedes police foot patrols are up after claiming they were downPolice Minister Mark Mitchell accused Labour of 'deliberately misleading the public'.04 Sep 01:03 AM
Politics‘Outstanding job’: Politicians pay their respects at Kīngi Tūheitia’s tangiThousands of mourners have gathered at Tūrangawaewae Marae over the past five days.03 Sep 10:32 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisDerek ChengHow bad is the education 'crisis' behind a rushed new curriculum?What PM didn't mention when he outlined the dire state of maths performance in schools.03 Sep 05:00 PM
Politics'Not going to be viable': Police raised concerns over new gang law timeframeThe new powers, including the gang patch ban, are set to come into force in November.03 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt has a hospital-sized hole in its transport planWhere will the billions for the National Land Transport Programme come from?03 Sep 07:34 AM
Politics'Should not have been said': Peters sides with Collins over Jones' 'communist' judge remarkWinston Peters has made his thoughts clear.03 Sep 03:24 AM
PoliticsForeign intelligence units targeting NZ, tried to secretly recruit Kiwis, spies warnA number of threats to New Zealand's security have been outlined in a new report.02 Sep 11:29 PM
PoliticsTourist levy to enter New Zealand to be hiked by nearly 200%The money helps maintain the public services and experiences tourists utilise.02 Sep 09:49 PM
PoliticsGovernment’s transport shake-up: New roads in, cycleways outThe Government's new transport plan shows a dramatic shift in approach.02 Sep 06:40 AM
PoliticsWatch: Auckland the big winner as Govt unveils $32.9b transport planThe plan sets out how NZTA will spend its funding to improve and maintain the network.02 Sep 03:41 AM
Politics‘Sought to school me’: Jones gets ‘clear message’ from Collins to change approach after judge comments"The principle of comity really requires someone like me to put a stone on my tongue."02 Sep 03:33 AM
PoliticsMother pleads for MPs to support roadside drug testing, but concerns raised about technologyThere are concerns the devices might not be a fair way of testing drivers.02 Sep 01:20 AM