PoliticsMining sector body decries 'hysteria' in debate on fast-track billIt comes just days after thousands marched in Auckland against the bill.10 Jun 04:07 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOpinion: What threatens Act’s goal of 15 per cent in the next election?Act's polling suggests it could drastically improve its 2023 party vote.09 Jun 07:51 AM
PoliticsWatch: Act sets 15 per cent target for 2026 election at annual rally, Seymour fronts mediaThe sold-out rally was attended by more than 500 people, with Paul Henry as guest speaker.09 Jun 02:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Public inquiry needed over Te Pāti Māori allegationsOPINION: All those involved in the allegations should want a proper inquiry.08 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFormer gun lobbyist now Cabinet Minister Nicole McKee on sidelining her personal viewsMcKee: 'I’m not going to keep everyone happy. I can see that already.'08 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsPM’s Fiji visit diary: Wife Amanda shows diplomatic chops; rugby revenge failsLuxon had a score to settle with Fiji after what happened to his beloved Crusaders.08 Jun 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Understanding Australia’s deportation policyOPINION: Why Australia and NZ don't understand each other on the issue of deportations.07 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPM finds friends in the Pacific but true challenge loomsThis week's trip to the Pacific went smoothly but potholes appear on the road ahead.07 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori ask police to investigate marae data misuse claimsA host of government departments are now probing the allegations.07 Jun 04:03 AM
PoliticsKahukura: Funding stops for Mongrel Mob-led drug rehabilitation programmePolice Minister says gang-led rehab programmes will not get funding under the new Govt.07 Jun 04:01 AM
Politics'Not come as a surprise': National MP referred to police over donations returnsThe New Plymouth MP was the chairman of Parliament's environment committee.07 Jun 03:54 AM
PoliticsExplained: What’s the deal with sick leave changes?And why do part-time workers have the same number of days off, anyway?07 Jun 03:21 AM
PoliticsLuxon 'regrets' Australia's tougher stance on deporting 501sAustralia has hardened its policy just two years after easing it at NZ's request.07 Jun 02:53 AM
Politics'It could get quite messy': Tauranga prepares to elect new councilSparks may fly on the campaign trail with sacked councillors wanting their old jobs back.07 Jun 12:03 AM
PoliticsLuxon confirms NZ will make annual $1m UN paymentChristopher Luxon expressed a desire to see Fiji products on New Zealand shelves.06 Jun 10:53 PM
PoliticsManurewa Marae data misuse claims: Seymour wants urgent answers; Tamihere blasts ‘baseless innuendo’'Either serious wrongdoing has occurred, or a political party has been unfairly maligned.'06 Jun 06:50 AM
PoliticsFiji PM very supportive of New Zealand’s Aukus considerationNew Zealand says no decision has been made regarding Aukus yet.06 Jun 06:30 AM
New ZealandMinistry of Justice proposes over 150 job cutsThe Ministry of Justice is the latest to announce workforce cuts.06 Jun 04:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Te Pāti Māori allegations go to the heart of public trustOPINION: So far, there's a lot of fog and not much light around the claims.06 Jun 01:58 AM
PoliticsLuxon not ruling out public inquiry into Te Pāti Māori allegationsThe Prime Minister says the current investigation must first run its course.06 Jun 12:50 AM
PoliticsKiwis able to access free Covid-19 RATs until end of SeptemberToday’s announcement extends availability of the free Covid-19 tests.06 Jun 12:23 AM
PoliticsGovt invests $30m to improve access to X-rays, CT scans and ultrasoundsThe Government is putting $30m towards free and timely access to radiology services.05 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandPM's Niue visit diary: Island paradise, manu challenges and greenkeeping dogsSee how the PM fared on the first leg of his Pacific trip.05 Jun 06:35 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNicola Willis wants tourists to pay more to keep national parks pristineCharging international visitors more when they come to NZ is currently being consulted on.05 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHow Niue is adapting to a more geopolitically competitive PacificAs tensions rise, how does a tiny island of 1500 people benefit?05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDebate intensifies over Māori rights and Treaty Principles Bill amid call for a separate ParliamentThere has been outrage over the Treaty Principles Bill and cuts to services for Māori.05 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon calls Te Pāti Māori claims 'pretty concerning', Stats NZ launches probeStats NZ is investigating allegations of misuse of Census data.05 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRatings agency unimpressed by ‘worse than expected’ performance in BudgetA ratings agency is unimpressed by NZ's deteriorating economy.05 Jun 08:01 AM
New ZealandMinistry for the Environment to cut 303 jobsThe environment ministry's workforce is proposed to be slashed by one third.05 Jun 03:52 AM
Politics'Serious' - Luxon responds to Te Pāti Māori allegations from NiueLuxon said the allegations "deserve to be investigated".05 Jun 01:38 AM
PoliticsEducation: Terms of reference released for review in early childhood regulationA funding review is also planned for the sector.05 Jun 12:15 AM
PoliticsBig spike in serious repeat young offenders revealedLatest statistics show a 26 per cent spike last year in serious repeat young offenders.04 Jun 08:22 PM
PoliticsNicola Willis defends public sector, housing cuts as broken promise dogs GovtThe Finance Minister is defending the Government's approach to the cancer drugs issue.04 Jun 05:00 PM
Politics'Discriminatory': Councils voice opposition to Māori wards bill at select committeeThe bill was part of National's coalition agreements with Act and NZ First.04 Jun 07:34 AM
