PoliticsThe reeferendum: Preliminary results are out tomorrow - what happens next?The Electoral Commission is releasing the preliminary result at 2pm Friday.28 Oct 10:09 PM
New ZealandDeveloper fined $74k for over-charging at Scott Point 'affordable' homesLast year, a director said he believed 'affordable' only applied to the house itself.20 Oct 03:29 AM
New ZealandWhy you're not seeing any political news right nowYou may be wondering why you aren't reading myriad election articles today.16 Oct 10:05 PM
New ZealandA tale of two Heathers: Why two matriarchs have opposing views on euthanasiaTwo compassionate Kiwi women take opposite positions on the End of Life Choice referendum.12 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandComment: I'm 80. I've never touched cannabis. And I've changed my mind on legalisationIn 1967 I changed my mind on another referendum, about six o'clock closing.12 Oct 04:34 AM
New ZealandCannabis result hinges on youth turnout - researcherPollster had thought the yes vote was "a lost cause", but is now revising his opinion.10 Oct 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoss Bell: Why I believe Jacinda Ardern is a 'yes' voter on cannabisOpinion: The Prime Minister is resolutely coy on her cannabis vote. Here's what I think.07 Oct 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Smoke weed every day': What NZ Twitter says about cannabisResearchers have pored over 300,000 cannabis-related NZ tweets - with humorous results.06 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEx-cop's seen the worst of cannabis. He won't be backing legalising itThose who've seen how cannabis impacts young people won't back the bill, says ex-cop.02 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandLabour vows to dump RMA and make it easier for first-home buyers to get on ladderBoth major parties have promised to repeal and replace the RMA during the next term.01 Oct 10:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGrant Illingworth: The last seduction of David SeymourCOMMENT: End of Life Choice Act will enable first state-sanctioned killings since 1957.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCampaigners clash over End of Life Choice referendum in debateZB debate: Should a teen be able to choose to end life without telling parents?01 Oct 08:18 AM
OpinionEuthanasia debate: 'A compassionate piece of law''People ought to have some, some way of saying this is long enough.'01 Oct 12:41 AM
New ZealandNew poll: Kiwis back euthanasia, support for legalising cannabis going up in smokeIt's a far cry from poll results in March, when more Kiwis were in favour of the bill.30 Sep 07:13 AM
EntertainmentWatch: Jono and Ben - The Cannabis referendum explainedNot sure you understand the ins and outs of the referendum? Jono and Ben clear it all up!28 Sep 12:32 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCannabis referendum: Everything you need to know including why it has become politicalEverything you need to know about the referendum to legalise cannabis for personal use.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEuthanasia referendum: Meet the Australian doctor helping people to dieVictoria legalised euthanasia last year. What lessons does it have for New Zealand?25 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFarm land bill row: Minister hits backAn outline of what the Crown Pastoral Land Reform Bill actually does and doesn't do.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandElection 2020: Jacinda Ardern wants stronger hate-speech protectionsJacinda Ardern wants stronger protections against religious discrimination.24 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'East side eyesores' - the derelict properties of eastern ChristchurchResidents complained of squatters, rubbish, vermin, and, in some cases, faeces.22 Sep 09:33 PM
New ZealandSchool principals split on legalising cannabisPrincipals' leader stirs up a storm by advocating cannabis legalisation.22 Sep 05:27 AM
New ZealandAct leader David Seymour rejects bishops' euthanasia claimsAct urges religious leaders who object to legislation to respect others' choices.20 Sep 04:19 AM
PoliticsDebate: Will cannabis law be good or bad for young people?ZB debate: The 'no' campaign has been accused of using misinformation in its advertising.16 Sep 09:00 AM
New ZealandElection 2020: Act touts 'no-nonsense' climate change planAct would ditch new climate legislation and allow mining on 'low value' conservation land.14 Sep 07:30 AM
New ZealandWhy NZ may have seen the last of killer 'zombie' drugLinked to 64 deaths, there's now a 'complete absence' of zombie drug AMB-Fubinaca in NZ.09 Sep 01:22 AM
PoliticsElection 2020: Legalising weed could see $675m a year spent on health interventions - reportEffective health interventions would have positive social outcomes, Berl says.08 Sep 03:21 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia and marketingFaafoi considers approach to Aus v Facebook, Mowbray's partnership with US A-listersKris Faafoi says the Govt will take its own approach to engaging with Facebook and Google.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandEarthquake assessments delayed due to market uncertaintyNew guidelines issued after partial collapse of Statistics House have proven confusing.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTracking citizens: Police setting up $9m facial recognition systemThis would push New Zealand into new territory for tracking citizens.30 Aug 11:33 PM
New ZealandMasks mandatory from Monday: Everything you need to knowNot wearing a mask on public transport punishable by $300 infringement notice.27 Aug 01:19 AM
New Zealand'He lived how he died': Niece's paragliding journey to understand uncleAshley Williams' uncle with cancer took his life in 2010. Her film Going Home remembers.21 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleGone to the dogs? Gemany's controversial new lawNew law will come into effect next year to ensure Germany's 9.4 million dogs get exercise.20 Aug 04:06 AM
New ZealandCalls for stalking law as lockdown raises concerns for victimsIt's unacceptable that justice system provides no protection for victims, say advocates.19 Aug 06:07 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessKiwi medicinal cannabis companies team up in 'landmark' dealResearch and development firm Kāriki Pharma and grower Puro New Zealand join forces.17 Aug 05:52 AM
