PoliticsNew Police Minister pushing for faster removal of cigarettes from dairiesThe number of retailers that can sell tobacco in New Zealand will be reduced to 600.02 Feb 04:03 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentAre trusts still a good idea?How trusts have changed since a major legal overhaul.22 Jan 02:00 AM
OpinionPolitical Roundup: The triumph and tragedy of Jacinda ArdernOPINION: Jacinda Ardern was a political superstar heading towards an election defeat.20 Jan 08:48 PM
World6yo who shot teacher in US has ‘acute disability’; teacher's status revealedOne of boy's parents usually accompanied him in class but didn't the week of the shooting.20 Jan 06:09 PM
New ZealandThe 56 people out of 1.5 million granted special burials outside cemeteries in NZOnly 0.004 per cent of people who died in the last six decades had special burials.14 Jan 04:00 PM
Banking and financeWhat’s stopping tiny houses from helping solve housing crisis?Three major complications appear when people try to make their dream a reality.05 Jan 08:23 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeUS economy can still pull off ‘soft landing’Financial Times: Biden administration sees large-scale investments blunting downturn.30 Dec 12:00 AM
WorldAfter US Capitol riot, Congress born of chaos ends in achievementA look back at a monumental two-year session for the US Congress.24 Dec 08:17 PM
WorldUS Congress approves new election rules in Capitol riot responseIt's the strongest effort yet to avoid repeat of Trump’s attempt at overturning result.23 Dec 10:06 PM
PoliticsJudge orders police to remove 501 from its systemsJudge says conditions on deportee were an additional 'punishment'.20 Dec 07:51 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialAlanah EriksenEditorial: Time for a well-earned breakEDITORIAL: We all need to rest and recharge - if possible.17 Dec 04:59 PM
CrimeConspiracy theorists Billy TK, Vinny Eastwood guilty of organising protest on first day of lockdownToday's decision comes four months after the pair's trial began in Auckland.15 Dec 09:42 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: National failing to inspire votersWhat did Hamilton West by-election result say about the state of the National Party?15 Dec 09:34 PM
TechnologyMusk’s Twitter tweaks foreshadow EU showdownEU likely to be leader in cracking down on Musk’s reimagined platform, harmful content.15 Dec 06:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPeter Boshier: Public sector must be OIA's stewardOPINION: Chief Ombudsman on 40th anniversary of our essential disclosure law.15 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt changing information law over fears councils may threaten national security, defenceThe Government is worried the law forces councils to hand over sensitive information.14 Dec 04:00 PM
World'Our families are validated': Biden signs gay marriage bill into law'This law and the love it defends strike a blow against hate in all its forms.'13 Dec 11:19 PM
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
