PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier building projects begin, 400 homes expectedA block of 24 apartments will be built on the site of the former Napier barracks.19 Aug 04:58 AM
New ZealandSeabed miner says case closed despite official criticismTrans-Tasman Resources says it has provided enough proof to get the green light.18 Aug 12:04 AM
Kahu'Stay in your lane': Seymour weighs in as 100 church leaders back Māori wards100 churches plan workshops to prepare communities for the Māori wards vote.17 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: The bright young legal minds rewriting the rules17 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandHobson's Pledge founder wants ratepayer activist seat at New Plymouth council10 Aug 05:49 AM
New Zealand'Act of racism': Education Ministry cans children's school book for too many Māori words08 Aug 02:52 AM
PoliticsEducation Minister Erica Stanford defends ‘hasty’ six-week consultation period for NCEA upheaval04 Aug 11:50 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Forget housing or health – let's fix the passport coverNo one’s suggesting "Aotearoa" should replace "New Zealand". 29 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Your hearts need to be in it': Councillors share candid advice for candidatesJust five days remain to put your hand up for the council elections. 28 Jul 12:30 AM
New ZealandWaitangi Tribunal calls taihoa on seabed mining claimThe tribunal has left the door open if the process turns out to be unfair.21 Jul 09:29 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCoalition cracks? Leaders dismiss claims Govt in disarray over UN letterBut they appeared on different pages about the Government's formal response.15 Jul 05:30 AM
OpinionOpinion: NZ’s new AI strategy is big on 'economic opportunity' but short on managing ethical and social riskOPINION: The National AI Strategy aims to invite AI use with a 'light touch' approach.14 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandTeen's 900km ride for Māori wards ends with cheers at ParliamentHe delivered a support letter to Parliament, and was greeted by Chris Hipkins.14 Jul 12:34 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Affront to NZ’s sovereignty’: David Seymour v the United Nations The Deputy Prime Minister sent a terse letter to the UN over indigenous rights.12 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRevealed: The four people charged with reviewing every Treaty clauseFour-person panel, led by an ex-Waitangi Tribunal member, will review every Treaty clause.10 Jul 05:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBryce Wilkinson: A response to sincerely held concerns about the Regulatory Standards BillOPINION: Parliament hears submissions this week on the bill.09 Jul 09:00 PM
PoliticsWatch – 'I have a PhD': Labour's Russell fires up at former judge over contentious billThe 'academic jousting' happened during a select committee hearing.08 Jul 12:27 AM
KahuCouncil reviewing court ruling on Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei dominance at WesthavenThe court affirmed Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei's dominance at Westhaven over 18 other iwi.07 Jul 11:22 PM
PropertyNgāti Whātua Ōrākei wins Environment Court appeal for recognitionIwi's relationship with the land, water around Westhaven has been recognised by the court.07 Jul 05:00 AM
PoliticsGroup of prominent Kiwis – including former PM – issue letter against Act billDavid Seymour says debate has been 'marred by misinformation and alarmist language'.03 Jul 04:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: How Fiji's path to equality could guide NZ reformsOPINION: Fiji's 2013 Constitution ended the race-based electoral system.02 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Utter garbage, lies’: Hobson’s Pledge and National’s 'wokest' minister clash over Treaty in schools The minister says the claim is "based on complete and utter rubbish".30 Jun 05:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Regulatory Standards Bill undermines democratic processOPINION: Some 88% of 22,821 submissions opposed the bill outright.29 Jun 03:00 AM
PoliticsPolitical battle lines disappear: Sorrow falls on Parliament after MP’s deathTe Pāti Māori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp died early on Thursday morning, aged 50.26 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsTakutai Tarsh Kemp fought for Māori ‘until the final hours’ - John TamihereKemp died at home, aged 50, after battling aggressive kidney disease.26 Jun 10:23 AM
Politics'Stalemate': Te Whānau-ā-Apanui settlement now increasingly unlikely with this GovernmentIwi says minister called off meeting days before settlement was due to be signed. 24 Jun 07:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment says Ngāpuhi negotiations cannot be open-ended: 'It can't be as long as forever'While NZ First's bill pushes one settlement, the Treaty Minister says all options remain.24 Jun 01:42 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Ongoing consequences of Trump's actions awaited with dreadOPINION: A reader worries what might happen after the US joined Israel in its Iran attack.23 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsNZ First drafting bill to require only one Ngāpuhi settlement Bill comes amid Govt refusing to agree to settlements that dispute Crown sovereignty. 23 Jun 03:46 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Māori are long-term investors' - learning from success and failure working with iwiDevelopments with tangata whenua: what spells success - or not?20 Jun 12:00 AM
