PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOn The Up: 'A hard thing to pull off' – the argument that made three teens national champsHawke's Bay won the secondary school debating champs for the first time in 37 years.03 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBe profitable: Brown's warnings to Govt-owned companiesAct's David Seymour says the time for hard questions is approaching.03 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment open to further changes to crack down on AI deepfake porn The Govt's agenda is quite full but Ministers are open to talks on closing the loophole.03 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMillions in taxpayer cash on the line as Govt pushes for Wellington Avatar premiereDisney stands to gain tens of millions of dollars if one of the films premieres in NZ.03 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsBudget fallout: Labour, National take political hit in latest pollNZ First, Greens gain as National and Labour fall in latest poll.03 Jun 06:12 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNicola Willis sets aside money for election costings unitAn old proposal to establish a unit to cost election policies has funding.03 Jun 05:36 AM
New ZealandPetition to ban private fireworks to be presented to ParliamentTara Nowacki has shared how the use of fireworks affects her rescue dog, Zeus. Video / SuppliedWatch02 Jun 07:00 PM
PoliticsWorkSafe shake-up starts with hotline for ‘overzealous’ road cone useRoad cone hotline for public to report excessive cone use launches today.02 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Kids left to their own devices prefer social-media's blue lightOPINION: Hugh Grant's social-media lashing a timely tirade. 02 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Bad faith’: Govt pulls funding for rollout of ‘desperately needed’ justice programme before review finishesGovernment ditches waiting for a review of Te Ao Mārama, banking $32m in savings instead.02 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleJacinda Ardern’s memoir and the untold stories from her time as Prime MinisterA Different Kind of Power tells the personal challenges behind her public, political face.01 Jun 07:43 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Utterly astounding’: Govt pays DoC $20m from higher tourist tax, keeps bigger sliceIt's taken eight months to hear how the Govt will use extra IVL money to increase funding01 Jun 05:00 PM
Politics‘You absolutely cannot say that': Ardern gets personal in much anticipated memoir'A Different Kind of Power' takes readers behind-the-scenes of Dame Jacinda's life. 01 Jun 06:36 AM
New ZealandWatch: Act remains Labour's 'worst nightmare' – new Deputy PM's messageDavid Seymour held a celebration brunch after being sworn in yesterday.31 May 11:21 PM
New ZealandBabies for sale: Kiwis illegally paying Thai women to be surrogatesBut they aren't spending enough time finding out if they can legally bring the baby home.31 May 09:46 PM
New ZealandHome-schooled athletes denied medals to cycle 800km seeking rule changeSchool Sport NZ says its events are reserved for students enrolled fulltime in a school. 31 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Political wizard Peters casts spell around HipkinsOPINION: Hipkins hasn't ruled out Winston, hoping he might change his mind. 31 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanTe Pāti Māori tries to heal rift with Labour, is it too late? - Thomas CoughlanTe Pāti Māori is trying to repair a strained relationship with Labour. 30 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsWorst results for Budget in nearly 30 years, says pollsterNicola Willis says the Budget will help economic recovery.30 May 07:23 AM
Politics‘Will not accept repeat of last winter’: Major move unveiled to boost country’s energy The changes to hydro generation are expected to power around 6000 more homes.30 May 05:21 AM
PoliticsAct MP: Why I held up ‘my’ nude photo in Parliament Laura McClure held up an AI deep fake of herself in Parliament.30 May 04:59 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Major concern’: CommComm head looking at changes after business fear about power companies Small has called reports of business concerns a "big red flag".30 May 04:45 AM
PoliticsDavid Seymour condemns ‘immature’ charity fight challenge from Te Pāti Māori MP's sonEru Kapa-Kingi, son of MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, is a prominent pro-Te Tiriti activist.30 May 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDouble deputies: Peters, Seymour discuss Luxon, swapping House seats and advantages in 2026If Seymour is expecting a handover gift, he needn’t worry. 29 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLandlord looks to sell Govt offices worth $48.5m, touts one as potential hotelThe company acknowledged there was 'a lot of gossip' around one of the buildings.29 May 05:00 PM
Politics'Almost certainly': Seymour warns of prosecutions as Govt cracks down on school truancyBut he says families facing hardship will not be penalised. 29 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsAussie diplomat's partner escapes conviction after spitting in woman's faceThe man was granted name suppression to protect his wife's career.29 May 05:04 AM
New Zealand$383k road safety project paused to consider fresh optionsThe project would have closed the town's main road for 30 days.29 May 03:56 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Anxiety rises ahead of David Seymour's stint as Deputy PMOPINION: The Act leader's only guardrails will be the ones he sets himself.29 May 12:40 AM
PoliticsBiggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'28 May 11:58 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBusinesses scared to speak about energy costs, fear retaliation from power companies, leader says 'It points to serious issues with the way market power is being exercised.'28 May 05:00 PM
Politics‘Could have expressed it better’: Luxon weighs in on minister’s Indian ‘spam’ commentsComments were made in the House in response to questions from Labour's Willow-Jean Prime. 28 May 04:40 AM
PoliticsPM Luxon open to ‘Anzac’ visit to Ukraine amid Russian warLuxon says he'd ideally tee up other meetings in Europe to pair with a potential visit. 28 May 03:59 AM
New Zealand‘Focus on your chaotic coalition’: Whanau slams Luxon for bagging WellingtonIt's not the first time Wellington's mayor and the PM have traded barbs.28 May 01:46 AM
