PoliticsNumber of threats against politicians nosedives in Govt’s first year - what’s changed?Threats and online hate escalated between 2020 and 2022 amid the Govt's Covid response.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt adds new sanctions to beneficiary traffic light schemeThe minister says consequences for job seekers are having a 'positive impact'.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAssisted dying: Patient’s wish to die in hospice denied by policy A business in Wellington offered a space for the 44-year-old patient to die. 01 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Gay blood ban’ to be removed next year, blood donor service says The blanket ban on donations by gay and bisexual men is being scrapped. 29 Jan 10:00 PM
Politics'Abhorrent': Te Pāti Māori MP says minister doesn't understand 'essence of being Māori', Seymour respondsThe Children's Minister faced sharp questions during a parliamentary select committee.29 Jan 01:58 AM
Politics‘Incompatible with freedom’: Seymour speaks on Treaty Principles BillMore than 300,000 online submissions on the bill were received, setting a new record.26 Jan 07:21 PM
New Zealand‘Reject this bill’: Denis O’Reilly’s call at Treaty Principles hearingSubmitters met at Waiohiki Marae for a karakia before heading to Wellington.26 Jan 04:55 PM
New ZealandYouth vaping: NZ study reveals worrying misconceptions among teensHealth researchers say vaping urgently needs to be 'denormalised' among NZ's teens.26 Jan 05:00 AM
LifestyleBill Gates: ‘I would be diagnosed with autism if I were a kid today’The tech billionaire says he was an obsessive and socially-awkward child.26 Jan 03:03 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsKaren Chhour steps back from abuse compensation decisions due to own potential payoutKaren Chhour says her work as a minister is part of her healing process.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora’s $1.2m Meadowbank apartments sit vacant for monthsKāinga Ora said its been waiting on final building approval from Auckland Council18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘A very different future’: Meet NZ's first Generation Beta babyObesity could end, and increased diversity may topple 'anti' politics in a Gen Beta world.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPatient had assisted death in farm paddock after rest home rejectionRest homes and other facilities may be required to allow assisted dying. 17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Latest research on Kiwi kids highlights a national shameOPINION: The research paints a grim picture of childhood in New Zealand.14 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAudrey Young: How a Prime Minister helped get me off a criminal convictionOpinion: Norman Kirk was deeply angered by Denis O'Reilly's comments.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandState landlord issues 553 warnings for unruly tenant behaviourComplaint wait times drop to 15 days as Kāinga Ora tackles disruptive tenant behaviour.09 Jan 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAI's next leap requires intimate access to your digital lifeA new generation of digital helpers – 'AI agents' – is expected to emerge this year.06 Jan 04:34 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Question of arming police on duty raised againOPINION: 'All police on duty should be armed for their safety.'05 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestylePersonal pain for public gain: The accidental advocates who become champions for change'There is power in sharing our stories.'01 Jan 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘It made me cry’: Former drug-dealing gang member on the words that changed his lifeKamonn Flavell-Downey helps 170 youth, proves change is possible.31 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessUK study warns of perils in AI-driven 'intention economy'University of Cambridge researchers have released a new paper.30 Dec 02:29 AM
LifestyleSeven traits of a dark empath – and why you should be wary of themThey're too nice but drain you emotionally and the drama never ends. Here's how to cope.25 Dec 08:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGreg BruceGreg Bruce: Let's talk about giving my 11-year-old a phoneOPINION: We all worry about what phone ownership does to kids. But what about parents?25 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandWaitangi trust chairman urges Luxon to appear at Treaty groundsWaitangi chairnan: PM's presence crucial for Treaty discourse and nationhood symbol.17 Dec 09:33 PM
New ZealandPregnant women forced to travel 87km for emergency C-sections due to maternity care shortageSome in the community were 'devastated' by the change, which will begin in mid-January.17 Dec 06:22 AM
WorldSchool stood by as bullies drove 12-year-old to attempt suicide, lawsuit allegesKelaia Turner's parents say school district did not do enough to stop students, teachers.07 Dec 09:31 PM
Entertainment'I am desperate': Young Marvel TV star says he's now homelessThe actor says social services refused to help him find accommodation.05 Dec 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Addiction holding NZ back; CCOs have proved themselvesOPINION: 'Alcohol and drug addiction is not a character flaw but a social disease.'02 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDementia danger: Where you live in NZ could be worsening your brain healthWhere we live in NZ can raise our risk of cognitive decline – with poorer areas worse off.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Living hell': Single mum triggered by 'nightmare' neighboursWith four girls, including a 4-year-old, Sarah said she doesn't feel safe.30 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsFormer top cop ready to shake-up spending on social servicesAndrew Coster sees his role as building a fence at the top of the cliff.27 Nov 08:50 PM
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
