PoliticsBeehive assumes close control of Health NZ, Labour blames Budget underfundingLabour has blamed underfunding for the crisis that landed Health NZ with commissioner.22 Jul 07:30 AM
PoliticsWatch: Govt sacks Health NZ board, replaces with commissionerLuxon has just returned to New Zealand after his first political visit to the US.22 Jul 04:51 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDavid Lange: You cannot speak of NZ now without my involvement in what it has becomeREPRISED: A one-on-one interview with the incomparable David Lange.21 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTikTok justice? Why the Govt has hit the brakes on sentencing changesThose at the coalface say the programme is working, but the Govt has frozen the funding20 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Seymour makes the most of his big week as Acting PMHis stint coincided with data drops on benefit numbers and inflation.19 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters questions legitimacy of Noumea referendumThe NZ Foreign Minister says there has been 'democratic injury' on both sides.19 Jul 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAudrey Young: Trump shooting and Treaty fights – the political heat is onOPINION: As Donald Trump's lead extends, NZ has some big foreign policy calls to make.18 Jul 05:15 PM
PoliticsEmpty tubthumping? Peters yet to receive legal letters after threatsChumbawumba and Bob Carr haven't progressed legal action.18 Jul 06:16 AM
New ZealandAssassination attempt: Could a Trump-style shooting happen here?Explainer: What kind of protection do Kiwi politicians get?18 Jul 04:52 AM
PoliticsJune-quarter beneficiary numbers break Covid recordMore than one in 10 adult New Zealanders is on a benefit.18 Jul 03:12 AM
PoliticsSchool attendance: New data shows slight uptick in number of students attending classes regularlyIncrease in numbers of students attending school regularly.18 Jul 01:52 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionSome new houses so energy efficient, they must be cooled in winter, Minister saysOver-insulated? Penk says some people are taking extreme steps.17 Jul 09:34 PM
PoliticsDavid Seymour: 2025 budget savings planning 'very much underway'Budget Ministers have begun work on next year's Budget, and are considering further cuts.17 Jul 05:35 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori calls for David Seymour to resign as Associate Health MinisterComments come after release of Seymour's letter of expectation to Pharmac.17 Jul 04:47 AM
PoliticsActing PM hints at imminent change to Health NZ board after just two members remainTwo board members resigned and three chose not to seek another term.17 Jul 03:17 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionSo much, so fast, all at once: Govt moves at breathtaking pace on housing marketMassive reforms are under way: what do people think, what's the reaction, what effect?16 Jul 11:57 PM
PoliticsDarleen Tana's 'extensive' involvement with troubled bike firm revealed in reportThe Greens have released a summary of the report into Darleen Tana.16 Jul 10:58 PM
PoliticsMinister tells Pharmac to ditch Treaty of Waitangi considerationPatient advocacy groups are welcoming calls for them to be more involved.16 Jul 06:32 PM
PoliticsGovernment plans tree-planting frenzy as report shows NZ no longer on track to hit climate targetThe Government is no longer on track to hit its third target.16 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsShane Jones to embark on regional tour, while taking heat from Labour for prior tripShane Jones is going on a regional road show.16 Jul 05:34 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHelen Clark and Don Brash warn Government dragging NZ into US-China conflictThe former leaders warn Christopher Luxon has no mandate to upend NZ foreign policy.16 Jul 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Why are we losing our minds over 15 free bicycles?OPINION: Spurious 'economic necessity' claims undermine environment and efficiency goals.15 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLarge majority of Kiwis want slower speeds, despite Govt policy to raise themA survey by NZTA has found that Kiwis like the lower speeds the Government is changing.15 Jul 05:00 PM
Politics‘No surprises’ - Government rolling out new speed camera signsThe Government is rolling out speed camera signs.15 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsEx-Green MP Darleen Tana accepts ‘easiest thing’ might be to leave ParliamentDarleen Tana has given her first extended interview since March.15 Jul 06:27 AM
PoliticsTwo surprise resignations as Health NZ board is now down to two membersTwo board members chose not to re-apply, while one was vague about his intentions.15 Jul 05:46 AM
PoliticsGovt wins long running police pay dispute following arbitrationPolice pay went to final offer arbitration in April after several rejected offers.15 Jul 02:13 AM
PoliticsGCSB admits need for improvement over foreign hacking threats against MPsThe spy agency reviewed its processes after MPs felt let down.15 Jul 01:59 AM
PoliticsHundreds of aged care beds to attract premium charge if Health NZ doesn’t spend moreThe association is critical of how Health NZ has acted during negotiations.14 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsNZ political leaders band together to condemn ‘political violence’ following Trump shootingLuxon, Seymour and Hipkins have all released similar statements, condemning the shooting.14 Jul 01:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: An inconvenient truth - Tana could linger like a bad smellOPINION: Darleen Tana is just another badly behaved MP we could do without.13 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon meets California Governor Gavin Newsom, tries his arm at baseballNewsom is one of the names in the mix to be a future presidential candidate.12 Jul 08:57 PM
PoliticsAre these NZ's worst teen crims? First boot camp participants selectedTeenagers from across the country will spend three months at a Palmerston North facility.12 Jul 04:56 AM
PoliticsGovt extends controversial deployment after saying troops would be home by AugustThe Government has extended a controversial deployment having said it would end in July12 Jul 04:04 AM