New ZealandReport questions if harm from Covid-19 vaccine mandates outweighed benefitsGovernment will receive the inquiry's report today but its release date is unknown. 27 Nov 05:21 PM
New Zealand'Remove the gag clause': Doctors should be able to mention assisted dying - ministryGovernment says any changes will be left to a member's bill.26 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessGovt paves way for private sector to build more social housingMinister details how the Govt will help community housing providers secure finance.25 Nov 11:38 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The single biggest thing we could do to grow the economyOPINION: Grow the economy, eliminate poverty: it's possible if we do things differently.25 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We're surrounded by everything that's bad for us': Being obese in New ZealandReport calls for levies, limits on ads and fast-food shops, access to weight-loss drugs.24 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Is it time for NZ to ban social media for children under 16?OPINION: The disturbing content Kiwi kids are being exposed to has again made headlines.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Disastrous’: Fears NZ on track to fall well short of Smokefree 2025 goalSmoking rates failed to decrease from the year prior for the first time in a decade.23 Nov 11:17 PM
World'Suicide pact for the rest of the world': Outrage as climate talks reach new US$300b finance dealWealthy nations say it is politically unrealistic to expect more money.23 Nov 10:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Deeply worried’: Nomination of Robert F. Kennedy jnr to health role alarms NZ health expertsRFK's peripheral role in the Samoan measles epidemic has been raised by several experts. 22 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPuberty blockers to be prescribed more cautiously in New Zealand after reviewThe ministry says a more cautious approach will be taken to prescribing the drugs. 21 Nov 01:07 AM
OpinionDenis O'Reilly: Ironic the gang patch laws come days after PM's Abuse in Care apologyOPINION: A lifetime Black Power member on the new law, which takes effect tomorrow.19 Nov 04:05 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailRevealed: The NZ town with the most business break-insThe data show Rotorua has the highest proportion of burglaries in New Zealand.18 Nov 04:00 PM
Crime'Blatantly crossed a line': Judge rejects tomato juice protester's conviction appealOthers must be deterred from using physical attacks as a form of protest, the judge said.17 Nov 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlan McDonald: The quick fixes that could help solve NZ’s biggest problemOPINION: Other areas of the economy are recovering but productivity remains an issue.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Wellington braces for the unknown as protesters spend day preparingOPINION: Hīkoi mō te Tiriti has been peaceful, but the Parliament haka changed things.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJunk food fail: Just how unhealthy are NZ’s school tuck shops?Our intermediate and secondary schools have received a fail grade for healthy menus.17 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandSH1 blocked in both directions as hīkoi protest heads towards ParliamentUp to 30,000 protesters are expected to descend on Parliament on Tuesday.17 Nov 02:26 AM
OpinionOpinion: The proposed anti-stalking law is good news – but must be future-proofedOPINION: Emerging technologies will undoubtedly introduce new ways to cyber stalk.17 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandNumber of denied emergency housing applications risesRenters United says the figures make 'a mockery' of Govt's claims about emergency housing.17 Nov 12:38 AM
New ZealandAct calls for Auckland Transport to stop 'free rides' on buses due to violence riskAT introduced a de facto travel-free policy in 2020, says Act MP Parmjeet Parmar.16 Nov 11:21 PM
New ZealandNew low-cost rentals in Whangārei to tackle housing crisisTen new houses in Whangārei will be offered at 80% of the market rental.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat the foodbank does (and doesn't) need this year'We have a very generous community that is always willing to give whatever they have.'13 Nov 03:55 PM
New ZealandMan who died after interaction with police was at Auckland City Mission siteThe Independent Police Conduct Authority has been notified.10 Nov 08:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Ability to drive change': Why top cop Andrew Coster was appointed Social Investment bossThe outgoing Police Commissioner starts his five-year term in the new role on Monday.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWho is getting into medical school? New study sounds alarm over diversificationAffirmative action policies have had less success in lifting enrolments of poorer students07 Nov 04:00 PM
Talanoa$100k in 24 hours: Generous donors give last cents to replace spoiled frozen food"Sorry it's not much. But you deserve this," one donor wrote.07 Nov 12:10 AM
TalanoaCommunity rallies to help save Christmas for struggling familiesThe community has stepped up to help those in need.05 Nov 08:20 PM
New ZealandNew roadside drug tests: Will they hurt more than help?Govt says we will have roadside drug testing by the end of the year.03 Nov 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Will the Government's Social Investment Fund work?OPINION: We need a new approach.31 Oct 03:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKāinga Ora spent $300m on housing projects at risk of being cancelled: Can the money be saved?Two projects have alone cost $73m. If they are cancelled will the taxpayer funds be lost?28 Oct 10:41 PM
New ZealandGovernment spends $3.5m to fight historical abuse claimsOne lawyer says the taxpayer-funded bill is actually likely to be much higher.28 Oct 07:44 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: We must do more to help the 'missing middle' in mental healthOPINION: How much worse do things have to get before we address them?27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Everyone swarmed in' - Burnout driver attacked after car hit spectator at boy racer meetThe man said it's a select few who ruin boy racing events for everyone else.27 Oct 07:19 AM
New Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Boy racers hurl fireworks, rocks and bottles at police in group attackThe rear window of a police car was also smashed in.27 Oct 01:59 AM
