New ZealandGovernment cancels annual ETS charge for forestryForestry Minister Todd McClay made the announcement to industry leaders in Waikato.14 Jun 03:56 AM
New Zealand'Not if but when': Covid commission on future pandemic and bird flu threatCommission head says it's watching international bird flu cases carefully.14 Jun 02:58 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentFrench-owned HEB Construction profit leaps 62% from NZ operationsBusiness has road, rail, bridge, land, urban development and water projects throughout NZ.14 Jun 02:02 AM
PoliticsGovt pledges $90m to improve facilities of specialist schoolsThe coalition Government also announced 17 additional satellite classrooms.13 Jun 09:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHealth Ministry staff fire back at pay freeze; changes to Suicide Prevention Office revealedA lump-sum payment is instead being delivered, based on staff performance.13 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHealth New Zealand implements recruitment pause amid budget overspendChief executive Margie Apa said filling vacancies had caused an overspend.13 Jun 06:42 AM
WorldThe Conversation: Why NZ’s plan to revive offshore exploration doesn’t add upResumption of oil drilling flies in the face of projections.13 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandMinistry of Health confirms final job cut tallyThe Ministry of Health held an all-staff meeting on the plan this morning.13 Jun 04:03 AM
PoliticsDavid Seymour announces review into farming sector ‘red tape’'If we don’t remove barriers to productivity, we will fall behind our global competitors.'13 Jun 12:05 AM
PoliticsGovt seeking feedback on 120km/h speed limits as reductions reversedChanges will be made by next month.12 Jun 11:00 PM
LifestyleWhat is pseudoephedrine and is it okay to take it a lot?Do you know what's in the cold & flu medicines now available again without a prescription?12 Jun 09:15 PM
KahuCommunity unites to raise $150k for Mana College trip to EuropeMana College fundraises $150k for trip to Europe12 Jun 07:56 PM
KahuCasketeer Kaiora Tipene says Winz funeral grant process is archaic, lacks manaA funeral director says it’s time for a review of the system as it’s not fit for purpose.12 Jun 07:43 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: I'm nearly 80 – and ready to change for the planet's sakeOPINION: 'Our Government is intent on doing what we as a country have always done.'12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Vacant buildings, serious fall should ring alarm bells for WellingtonOPINION: It's pure luck nobody died on Monday night.12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe $2b social housing cliff no one is talking aboutThe social housing sector is blighted by a fiscal cliff that creates haves and have-nots.12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew Bayly: Why KiwiSaver is an untapped source of capitalOPINION: There is opportunity to leverage KiwiSaver for homegrown businesses.12 Jun 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumCapital markets reportCameron Bagrie: Major changes means it's time to slay dragonsOPINION: The scale of a monstrous problem has become clearer of late.12 Jun 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumCapital markets reportPlacing a bet on space industryNZ's space industry will be spotlighted during Christopher Luxon's visit to Japan.12 Jun 04:59 PM
Kahu'It's time for Māori bashing to end'The Crown comes under cross-examination over te reo Māori use.11 Jun 08:53 PM
OpinionOpinion: The legacy of two former MPs wiped out by Section 7aaOPINION: Helen Leahy outlines why Section 7aa is so important.11 Jun 07:07 PM
KahuJames Meager and Tamatha Paul discuss what it’s like being a Māori MP in 2024A National MP and a Green MP outline why it's tough being Māori in Parliament.11 Jun 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Cancer patients don't have time to wait; why I marched down Queen StOPINION: 'The Government would be wise to stop prioritising potholes.'11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnother 146 job losses at Ministry of Education take total past 700The ministry's digital division will cut about 146 positions.11 Jun 04:36 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Helping increase supply' - Luxon to Kiwi Property at build-to-rent Resido openingChanges will allow foreigners to buy build-to-rent land here.11 Jun 01:48 AM
PoliticsNew poll: National drops post-Budget, Hipkins pulls ahead of PMA new poll has shown no great affection for the Budget.11 Jun 12:28 AM
KahuMore protests to come after success of pro-Māori rally, organiser saysEru Kapa-Kingi helped activate the day Māori were called upon to protest10 Jun 08:00 PM
KahuOur language will survive because of us - Piripi HaamiHaami Piripi's warning: Do not to leave te reo Māori up to government.10 Jun 07:39 PM
KahuNgāi Tahu does not oppose principles of the Fast-track Approvals BillThe iwi 'does not want to be tied up in costly litigation'.10 Jun 06:53 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Te Pāti Māori's self-referral for a police investigation forces Government's handOPINION: When Te Pāti Māori referred itself to the police, it left no other options.10 Jun 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Gobsmacked': Nearly $1m spent on consultants to investigate long tunnelThe Minister of Transport says a further $550k could be needed to investigate the tunnel.10 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPM says low- and middle-income Kiwis get 'emphasis' of tax package, Treasury figures say the oppositeAbout 130,000 households receive nothing from the package and 8000 are slightly worse off.10 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Environmental protests won't pay the billsOPINION: 'If we mine the land, it will heal, just as it has in the past.'10 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'No one is demanding action': Petition calls on Govt, banks to refund scam victimsAbout $200m was stolen from Kiwi victims in 2023 alone, with half of households targeted.10 Jun 05:00 PM