PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: NZ risks following a dangerous path on euthanasia and taking 'choice' too farOPINION: A new euthanasia bill could expand eligibility far beyond the terminally ill.11 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRevealed: Mitchell says 36 emails about McSkimming weren’t shared with him at Coster’s orderUsual process was 'deliberately circumvented', Mitchell said.11 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Coster doesn’t strike you as a bad person, yet a good man can do bad thingsOPINION: It took years to rebuild trust in police, and one case to destroy it.11 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsEx-Police Commissioner Coster on leave from new job after damning reportCoster goes on leave from his role as CEO of the Social Investment Agency.11 Nov 04:51 AM
PoliticsThe four drugs NZ drivers will soon be tested for 'Drug-impaired drivers are a menace on New Zealand roads'.11 Nov 12:06 AM
Politics'Take them out': Labour unconcerned if Te Pāti Māori destroyed at electionChris Hipkins couldn't say what value the party brought to Parliament.10 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew gun laws revealed: Act fails to find coalition support for wider access to military-style semi-automaticsAct MP Nicole McKee fails to find coalition support for greater access for MSSAs.10 Nov 10:40 PM
New ZealandTe Pāti Māori MPs' expulsions questioned by former party leaderFormer co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell says the expulsions lacked consensus.10 Nov 07:37 PM
Politics Luxon wants a ‘bigger, bolder, braver conversation’ on asset sales Christopher Luxon will speak at 4pm.10 Nov 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTwo Te Pāti Māori MPs ousted as party scrambles to reset waka ahead of 2026 general electionMariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris have been expelled from the party.10 Nov 02:11 AM
PoliticsMariameno Kapa-Kingi says she will 'challenge and appeal' expulsion from Te Pāti MāoriTPM has endured months of turbulence effectively splitting the party in two.09 Nov 09:23 PM
Politics'Scourge on our society': Government unveils major meth action planSecurity agencies will band together to find drugs, fight cartels – and heal communities.09 Nov 01:19 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Teachers are leaving': Why maths curriculum changes have triggered an outcryCritics fear second reset won't improve learning but may demoralise students and teachers.07 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Prepare for a choose your poison electionOPINION: Both major parties seem destined to run on an unpopular policy. 07 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsMajor provider not included in next round of Seymour's school lunch scheme New suppliers have been announced for David Seymour's primary school lunch programme. 07 Nov 12:31 AM
PoliticsFinal verdict on Govt’s controversial military-style bootcamp pilot: Was it a success?The majority of the nine pilot participants reoffended after returning to the community.06 Nov 10:50 PM
PoliticsGovt plans to ban homelessness? Separating fact from fiction as rumours swirlA move-on order may still make it to Cabinet but likely as part of a wider package. 06 Nov 12:33 AM
PoliticsLabour plans free cervical screening for all women aged 25-69Ayesha Verrall says the scheme will cost $21.6m and be paid for out of health baselines.06 Nov 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Just answer the question, Prime MinisterOPINION: Luxon's deflection in the House forced his colleagues into clean-up mode.05 Nov 11:13 PM
PoliticsFormer MP comes out of retirement to be new Green Party chief of staff The party has been without a permanent chief of staff since September.05 Nov 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe potential cost of Govt’s board fee increases – and how much members could getThe Government increased the fee ranges for some boards by 80%.05 Nov 04:02 AM
PoliticsPM skips Parliament to meet Indian trade minister, denies talks in troubleLuxon chose to skip his usual appearance in the House for Question Time on Wednesday.05 Nov 03:06 AM
PoliticsParliamentary inquiry recommends review of the rules, clears MP of wrongdoingThe saga exposed a loophole in Parliament’s rules - and recommended it be addressed.05 Nov 02:43 AM
PoliticsWatch: PM claims India FTA negotiations progressing well before meeting with Indian trade ministerPrime Minister Christopher Luxon is dismissing any suggestion his depature from Parliament suggests negotiations with India aren't going well. Video / Mark MitchellWatch05 Nov 01:42 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGreens accuse Government of late-night gutting of Zero Carbon ActLast night the Government quietly stripped the Climate Change Commission of a job.05 Nov 01:00 AM
PoliticsGovt invests $61m for mental health crisis response after damning reports on ‘fragmented’, slow serviceFunding will boost crisis assessment staff numbers. 04 Nov 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Trump Godzilla v Zohran Mamdani – The lessons for Hipkins and his tax plansOPINION: If you're going to take on Godzilla, you need the electorate on your side. 04 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt to propose more concerts at Eden Park after review warns Auckland risks missing out on $432mA review has recommended increasing the limit on concerts at stadium.04 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDeveloper swoops on 171 Kāinga Ora properties after ministerial sign-offKāinga Ora plans to sell about 900 homes before the end of 2026.04 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsMeasles outbreak could go on for 40 weeks if contact tracing fails – Ayesha VerrallLabour’s health spokeswoman says NZ is in the critical phase of containing the disease.04 Nov 04:53 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori not ruling out triggering twin byelections as it considers expelling ‘rogue MPs’Co-leader Rawiri Waititi said he was awaiting decisions from the party's national council.04 Nov 02:50 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Incredibly weak period': No end forecast to falling rentsNational rents have dropped 1.1% annually – one of the first falls since 2009.04 Nov 02:00 AM
PoliticsRawiri Waititi blames ‘two rogue MPs’ for Te Pāti Māori rifts, confirms expulsion being considered One of the MPs has responded with a brief but blunt statement. 03 Nov 09:46 PM
Politics'A victory for Hobson's Pledge': Hipkins critical of Govt removing school board Treaty clause'It's a step backwards for our education system.'03 Nov 08:22 PM
