New Zealand'Critical' doctor shortage at Starship HospitalStarship patients are being put at risk due to a shortage of staff, the union representing doctors says.12 Sep 07:02 AM
Opinion<i>Deborah Coddington</i>: MP insults us while failing to grasp our bond with land11 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldJulia Gillard unveils new cabinetAustralian PM Julia Gillard says her new ministry delivers on a promise to establish a portfolio dedicated to regional Australia.11 Sep 04:21 AM
Opinion<i>John Armstrong</i>: Sorry, Your Majesty, my country needs meCabinet ministers know they have to work miracles in the limited window they have before those affected by the quake tire of their plight and the Government becomes the target of blame for things not being fixed10 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandSuper City election - police called in after enrolment 'irregularities'Police are investigating a possible attempt to influence the Super City election in which nearly 90 voters have been enrolled as living in two houses.10 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandMayoral taunts on drinking, lyingJohn Banks and Andrew Williams nearly came to blows at a fiery Super City candidates meeting in a North Shore church hall.09 Sep 07:43 PM
New ZealandMidnight subsidy for quake-hit businesses The first round of quake-affected businesses signed up to the Government's wage assistance package will see money in the bank tomorrow.09 Sep 07:27 AM
New ZealandHead scientist quits over CV claimsStephen Wilce, head of the Defence Technology Agency and NZ's chief defence scientist, has quit over allegations he falsified his CV.09 Sep 02:50 AM
BusinessGovt moves to tighten up new company rulesCompanies will be required to have an NZ-resident director or local agent to prevent locally registered companies being involved in international criminal activity, says Commerce Minister Simon Power.08 Sep 11:15 PM
New ZealandChristchurch water declared safe after earthquakeWater restrictions have been lifted for Christchurch and Banks Peninsula but some Waimakariri residents must still boil their water and their river is contaminated.08 Sep 10:58 PM
Opinion<i>Chris Barton</i>: Copper and fibre bandwidth gulf is gargantuanThe battle to win $1.8b of government money now features in TV advertisements - although I imagine many watching them will be left scratching their heads.08 Sep 09:30 PM
New ZealandAftershocks rock Christchurch residentsWhen the tremors return, residents at one Christchurch rest home band together with cups of tea and company.08 Sep 05:30 PM
AgribusinessChristchurch earthquake: Problems for farmers could be lurking underground08 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandTop Defence official faces probe over CV claimsOne of NZ's top Defence officials is under investigation after it was alleged he told "massive porkies" - including that he was an Olympian - and embellished his CV.08 Sep 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Bevan Rapson:</i> Mayoral contenders inject heat into an otherwise tepid campaign08 Sep 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Peter Wood:</i> Use quake lessons to build disaster resiliencePeter Wood writes on the importance of resuming commerce after an emergency.08 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandEarthquake: Kaiapoi ‘will never be the same’At least 22 commercial properties and 50 homes in the small quake-damaged North Canterbury town of Kaiapoi have been deemed unsafe, with its mayor admitting the town is changed forever.08 Sep 07:08 AM
New ZealandCanterbury earthquake: Schools to stay shutMost schools in the quake-devastated Canterbury region are not likely to open until Monday, the Education Minister says.08 Sep 06:15 AM
