OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Our future as oil sheikhs of PacificIf Govt projections over our petroleum sector bear fruit, NZ could be the oil sheikhs of the Pacific, writes Fran O'Sullivan.23 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil reveals Super City's hidden tax billRatepayers face a tax bill of tens of millions of dollars because of Govt plans to have much of the Super City run by commercial bodies, the Auckland City Council says.23 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandWelfare reforms to add pressure to unwilling workersLong-term unemployed, sickness beneficiaries and single mothers on the DPB with children over six are about to come under extra scrutiny under new Govt reforms.23 Mar 05:01 AM
New ZealandGreat Barrier locals at odds over mining planSome Great Barrier locals say mining will destroy the island's "fragile" environment, while others say the jobs created will be a blessing.23 Mar 04:22 AM
New ZealandPolice back rise in drinking agePolice have said today they support proposals to increase the minimum drinking age and close bars earlier.22 Mar 09:06 PM
EnergyMining resources could grow economy - Business NZBusiness leaders have urged Kiwis to take a rational approach to the debate over the Government's proposed plans to open conservation land up to mining.22 Mar 04:29 AM
EnergyGovt plans to open 7000h of conservation land to miningThe Government is proposing to open up more than 7000 hectares of conservation land for mining on Coromandel, and Paparoa National Park on the West Coast.22 Mar 02:14 AM
New Zealand'Crush drink drivers' cars'The oldest son of a mother-of-five killed by a woman fleeing a police check point says it's time to crush drink-drivers' cars. 20 Mar 03:00 PM
WorldUS lawmakers poised for historic healthcare voteThe US House of Representatives is poised for a historic vote that could bring into law the biggest changes to the country's healthcare system in half a century.19 Mar 09:50 PM
New ZealandSteven Joyce becomes Govt's 'everywhere man'Joyce is easily the third most powerful man in Cabinet - a remarkable achievement after just 16 months, writes Audrey Young.19 Mar 03:00 PM
