PoliticsCasey Costello apologises to Parliament for 'confusion' on smoking tax adviceAfter multiple denials, Casey Costello has rolled back her answers on smoking.20 Feb 01:57 AM
PoliticsGrant Robertson quits politics, moves to top uni jobRobertson will finish at Parliament in March.20 Feb 12:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The real jobseeker shocker everybody missedOPINION: Critics might want to check the fine print before they cry 'cruelty'.20 Feb 12:21 AM
PoliticsAlmost all parties to support bill reversing ‘ineffective’ pseudoephedrine banIt was expected the medicines would be available by next winter.19 Feb 10:10 PM
Politics'We expect sanctions to be applied': PM defends crackdown on beneficiariesThe Prime Minister is making good on his promise of tough love within the welfare system.19 Feb 07:01 PM
PoliticsGovt eyes public-private partnerships in future of Wellington portNicola Willis says she is keeping an open mind when it comes to the future of the port.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon's welfare 'tough love' move is part theatre and all politicsOpinion: Luxon promised tough love and he wants voters to see it in action19 Feb 06:06 AM
PoliticsPM defends beneficiary sanctions, Opposition labels welfare reset 'politics of cruelty'The Prime Minister is making good on his promise of tough love within the welfare system.19 Feb 05:35 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins takes big popularity hit in latest pollTwo polls released earlier this year show National gaining support.19 Feb 05:01 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRevealed: Transport officials' plans to quadruple speed cameras, triple traffic tickets - and save livesHigh-tech traffic cameras would use AI to check whether motorists broke the law.18 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLuxon's shots fired at Labour over transport cash - but did they land?Christopher Luxon's $200b hole claim doesn't quite pass the sniff test.18 Feb 05:08 AM
Politics'Tough love': Luxon paints 'rough' economic picture amid massive infrastructure deficitThe Prime Minister said he was willing to make some 'tough choices'.18 Feb 02:30 AM
Politics'Absolute nonsense': Hipkins slams Luxon's $200b hole claimChristopher Luxon delivered his first state of the nation address as Prime Minister.17 Feb 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSchool principals offered ‘wellbeing’ training at Fiji resortOverseas courses expand after $6000-a-year professional development fund begins.16 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon's hunt for mid 40s in the pollsHis Prime Manager routine has served him well in coalition handling, but has limits.16 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsMayors 'frustrated' by Three Waters repeal - warn of double figure rates increasesOne Mayor warns they are now facing 4 years of 14 percent rate rises16 Feb 04:23 AM
PoliticsMinister for Auckland job in doubt, thanks to funding running out in JuneWill we have a Minister for Auckland in July?16 Feb 03:54 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Flash utes fair game as Govt expands spending cutsOPINION: Optics are even more important when you're on a cost-cutting drive.15 Feb 11:43 PM
PoliticsNational extends lead in latest political poll, Chris Hipkins fallsNational is nearly ten points ahead of Labour, but Act is behind the Greens.15 Feb 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRevealed: New benefit rates reduce forecast incomes of disabled by $2300 by 2028Fresh modelling shows disabled people will lose out.15 Feb 07:37 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFormer top public servant and raconteur dies - but he leaves great work storiesThe man with rich stories about working with Sir Rob Muldoon and David Lange.15 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsNiwa defends $700k spend up on four 'luxury' utesThe weather agency says it needs the four utes for towing boats.15 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: What Labour must do to reclaim its core supportOPINION: It can't afford to sit back and let the Coalition implode.15 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt’s spending cuts could force NZDF to defer necessary maintenanceIt comes as attrition continues to "hollow out" the Defence Force.15 Feb 04:48 AM
PoliticsPolice Commissioner unable to rule out job losses amid Govt’s spending cutsTraining 500 new officers in two years is "ambitious" according to the Commissioner.15 Feb 03:15 AM
Politics'Catastrophic': NZ, Canada and Australia send warning to Israel over Rafah invasionChristopher Luxon has joined fellow leaders in condemning impending invasion.15 Feb 02:34 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTackling truancy: Why fines are looming for parentsSeymour and Luxon both favour greater use of fining parents to fix truancy.14 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment’s $3b landlord tax cut would be retrospective, trigger refundsThe IRD says the new Government's tax cuts could be applied retrospectively.14 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandFinance minister assures pay cuts not on the table for public servants'I can confirm for the member that we are not intending to reduce pay.'14 Feb 04:55 AM
PoliticsOfficials warn up to 13,000 children will be pushed into poverty as a result of benefit changesOfficials warned a Government change will increase poverty.14 Feb 02:33 AM
PoliticsHealth bosses seek solution as police look to change emergency response modelA drastic shift in how UK police respond to callouts has been raised by police here.14 Feb 12:28 AM
PoliticsLuxon cuts spending cap on ministers' taxpayer-funded carsThe Prime Minister was asked if his ministers have to cut costs.13 Feb 05:00 AM
PoliticsSon of British baron challenging Chlöe Swarbrick for Green's co-leadershipAlex Foulkes, the son of a British baron, is running to be the co-leader of the Greens.13 Feb 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreaty leapfrogs education to become one of top three issues for votersThe Treaty has become a top issue for voters.13 Feb 03:32 AM
