New Zealand'I'm gonna blow': Police swoop on man who called Parliament threatening murderHe said he planned to harm children because his family was being taken advantage of.05 Dec 07:22 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt floats new deficit measure, Labour says it is ‘shifting the goalposts’A surplus might be easier to hit without Crown entity deficits weighing on government.05 Dec 04:56 AM
PoliticsNZTA says new revenue needed and is discussing structure of debtsThe transport agency will have a $6b annual deficit by the end of the decade.05 Dec 04:10 AM
PoliticsGovt target to train 500 new police officers could miss deadline – policeThe target's timeline was a source of tension within the coalition at one point.05 Dec 02:11 AM
PoliticsThe minister who (might) save Christmas (parades)The Regulation Ministry's tipline has received a complaint about Santa's seat belt.05 Dec 01:44 AM
PoliticsMcClay: Blame me if no India trade deal this term – not LuxonLuxon made the promise of an agreement last year.05 Dec 12:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Put up or apologise – Verrall walks a fine line with Levy slurOPINION: Prosecuting your case is very different to attacking someone personally.04 Dec 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSpending cuts will help growth; tax system unfair on workers – TreasuryThe new Treasury Secretary noted New Zealand's lack of a tax on capital gains was unusual.04 Dec 04:13 AM
PoliticsMSD ‘concerned’ one-in-four beneficiaries getting paid wrongThe minister admitted it was 'challenging'.04 Dec 12:55 AM
New ZealandHealth Commissioner accused of ‘cooking the books’ in heated meetingThe claims came after Health NZ was forced to change its estimated deficit. 03 Dec 11:59 PM
Politics‘We got that wrong’: Electoral Commission accepts failure over Manurewa Marae voting base selectionThe commission admits its mitigation plan was not sufficient.03 Dec 04:13 AM
PoliticsChina ‘changed the game’: Defence plan impacted as ‘things got worse in world’, Collins saysThe plan has been repeatedly delayed.03 Dec 04:02 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBoris Johnson on NZ joining Aukus, the ‘wonderful’ haka, Jacinda Ardern and CovidThe ex-UK PM opens up on the sub deal and the controversial haka ahead of his NZ visit. 02 Dec 09:08 PM
OpinionPublic servants brace for tough paper on Māori health overhaul - OpinionMinister's plan for Māori health faces scrutiny as report drafted.02 Dec 09:03 PM
PoliticsPM says economy is 'turning a corner' but unemployment a 'particular concern'Jobseeker numbers have swelled to 65,000 above Christopher Luxon's target.02 Dec 05:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: There's a job for Luxon if they make Kiwi version of The OfficeOPINION: The Government celebrates getting things done but is that really what it's doing?02 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessACC privacy breaches: Bosses grilled in scrutiny week at ParliamentDaily meetings and ability to unsend emails used in bid to stop breaches, ACC chief says.02 Dec 07:43 AM
PoliticsPharmac minister, chair refuse to express confidence in CEO Sarah FittThe revelation came amid a scrappy start to Parliament's second scrutiny week.02 Dec 05:20 AM
PoliticsWhat happened to investigations on alleged misuse of data at Manurewa Marae?Nicola Willis says the findings may face 'public challenge'.02 Dec 05:02 AM
PoliticsThe long-term Govt targets now 'at risk'; more job seeker support announcedJobseeker benefit numbers threaten to derail Government’s long-term target.02 Dec 03:50 AM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferencePM Christopher Luxon gives an update on the Government’s nine public service targets and more job seeker support announced. Video / Mark MitchellWatch02 Dec 02:08 AM
KahuMāori sovereignty debate: Waitangi Tribunal invites critical dialogueLady Tureiti Moxon: 'Māori iwi never ceded sovereignty; the Crown acts ultra vires.'01 Dec 05:45 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHow does your school rate? Latest NCEA, University Entrance results at every college rankedWhere does your school rank? Which ones stand out, and why?01 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsHipkins says ‘yes’ to Dunedin Hospital and ‘no’ to AukusThe party is closer to campaigning on a wealth or capital gains tax at the next election.01 Dec 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Kiwis lost faith in us': Hipkins tells Labour it needs to change – can it?Everyone in Labour agrees change is necessary – but agreeing on change is hard.30 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsLabour inches closer to wealth or capital gains taxLabour members have passed a remit on a wealth tax or capital gains tax.30 Nov 06:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: National tried to celebrate alone, Act and NZ First were not impressedAct's David Seymour was dealing with a more fearsome group than gangs: menopausal women.29 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHipkins hints at MP retirements as Labour gets ready for 2026At least one MP has hinted they may retire before the next election.29 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsHealth Minister lauds ‘impressive’ Healthy Homes impact but can’t commit to funding boostThe programme had led to a more than 18% decrease in hospitalisations.29 Nov 04:55 AM
Politics'A behind-the-scenes operator': Nick Smith on Wellington's Crown observerThe former Cabinet minister successfully recommended Lindsay McKenzie for the job.29 Nov 04:00 AM
Politics'Old dog's got game': Sir John Key gets a second hole-in-oneMax Key says dad's second ace shows "the old dog's still got a bit of game in him."29 Nov 02:21 AM
PoliticsWatch: PM Luxon says he hasn't read Covid-19 report, responds to Māori Health Authority criticismReport released on Thursday found some vaccine rules were 'in place for too long'.29 Nov 12:50 AM
PoliticsWaitangi Tribunal calls on Govt to reconsider Māori health authority after Treaty ‘breaches’Alternative plans for Māori health are said to be announced next month.28 Nov 11:00 PM
PoliticsCovid-19 Royal Commission: Hipkins admits Govt ‘lost the room’ amid lockdownsVaccine mandates caused huge pain to a “substantial minority”.28 Nov 03:13 AM