New ZealandSmokefree amendment bill passes third reading in ParliamentIt is another step towards the Government's goal for Aotearoa to be smokefree by 2025.13 Dec 07:44 AM
OpinionJohn MacDonaldJohn MacDonald: Three Waters is still a dog's breakfastOPINION: Nothing is going to stop the Government's water reforms.08 Dec 11:48 PM
WorldLandmark Bill protecting same-sex, interracial marriage passes US HouseThe vote now sends the legislation to President Joe Biden for sign-off.08 Dec 05:17 PM
Politics‘What were you thinking?’: Govt scolded for ‘grovelling backdown’ on Three WatersGovernment scolded by MPs as it fixed its 'mistake'.06 Dec 05:50 AM
New ZealandNearly half of Wellington state homes still waiting for Healthy Homes assessmentOf the 1676 Kāinga Ora houses in Wellington City, only 48 per cent meet the standard.01 Dec 07:05 PM
WorldLandmark US same-sex marriage bill wins Senate passageIt’s an extraordinary sign of shifting national politics on the issue.30 Nov 05:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMataroria Lyndon: Putting the evil genie back in the bottleOPINION: The Government has committed to a great start in reducing alcohol harms.30 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Misuse of power to entrench Three Waters legislationThe Government is showing its desperation with the new Three Waters rule.27 Nov 08:43 PM
Politics‘Dangerous precedent’: Lawyers’ concern over entrenched Three Waters provisionAmendment is to protect against privatisation, but many are concerned about the process.27 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$2b raid: How emergency Covid funds were redirected to bolster Budget '22Former Treasury adviser says it was an “accounting trick”.25 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Why Labour capitulated on hate speech lawsOPINION: The Government had previously been keen to go much further.24 Nov 11:36 PM
WorldWriter who accused Trump of 1990s rape files new lawsuitE Jean Carroll’s lawyer filed the legal papers after law change extended time limits.24 Nov 07:14 PM
WorldRussian parliament gives LGBTQ ‘propaganda’ bill final approvalIt is another step in a crackdown on the country’s LGBTQ community.24 Nov 05:00 PM
OpinionDebbie Ngarewa-Packer: Why we will oppose reforms to the RMAOPINION: Proposed changes will weaken environmental protections and undermine Māori.22 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsAnalysis: Parliament now has to justify keeping the voting age at 18Supreme Court has found the current voting age limit discriminates against young people.22 Nov 05:19 AM
New ZealandHuman Rights Act: Petition calls for women, queer and disabled people to be protectedThis comes after the Government announced religious groups will be covered.22 Nov 12:56 AM
PoliticsEarly signs suggest Labour keen on lower voting ageA poll of Labour MPs suggests most are keen on lowering the voting age21 Nov 10:27 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWill hate speech laws turn us into another Iran?OPINION: There are freedoms that cannot be given in isolation.21 Nov 04:00 PM
Infrastructure reportInfrastructure: Breaking down barriers to sustainable successOur approach to infrastructure is not working, so what do we need to do differently?21 Nov 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumInfrastructure reportThree Waters 'the right thing to do’ - Grant RobertsonGovernment will press ahead with plans for co-governance in Three Waters reforms.21 Nov 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumInfrastructure reportRoss Copland: Everyone has a role to play in infrastructureOPINION: Our infrastructure challenges require sustained effort from the Government.21 Nov 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris Bishop: Results of underinvested infrastructure in plain sightCOMMENT: We need new tools to better use what we have already.21 Nov 03:59 PM
New ZealandBlack Widow murder a case of clues picked up by coronerProposed changes to Coroners Act could mean some causes of death missed, say pathologists.16 Nov 11:42 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestment'It’s about time': Experts respond to RMA reform, speeding up consents process'It’s about time. We’ve been waiting years for this.' - lawyer Kate Storer.15 Nov 04:24 AM
New ZealandLabour and National agree on Māori electoral law changeThe changes come into effect on March 31 next year.15 Nov 12:51 AM
PoliticsThe end of the Resource Management Act: Here's what happens nextThe Government finally releases its RMA replacement today.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFewer ram raids despite slow rollout of police security assessmentsPolice have not delivered on their promise to radically speed up protecting shops.13 Nov 08:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShane Reti: Public won't like it if Three Waters legislation is rushed throughMP Shane Reti has concerns over the haste of the Three Waters legislation.13 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuTe Pāti Māori hits out after Waititi member's bill failsCo-leader's reform voted down by Labour and Nats.10 Nov 08:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJoanne Harrison fraud could lead to shake-up of 300-year-old Parliament rulesThe Joanne Harrison fraud could lead to changes to parliamentary rules.09 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuCall for drug policy to include by Māori for Māori approach after report's revelationsNew drug report says Māori are three times more likely to OD than non-Māori.04 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovernment's alcohol plan a big win for Green MPANALYSIS: Swarbrick appears to have pressured the Government into a law change.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I promise': Justice Minister Kiri Allan vows new hate speech law by next electionShe has also taken a swing at name suppression, suggesting it favours the rich and famous.30 Oct 03:46 AM
New ZealandSupermarkets and bottle stores could face stricter limits on alcohol sales after Govt announces reformsCouncils may soon have more success in introducing their own rules for drinking.30 Oct 02:37 AM
