PoliticsChina's Premier Li Qiang to visit NZ this week, PM announces probe into Te Pāti Māori allegationsChristopher Luxon will also travel to Tokyo to meet Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio.10 Jun 04:50 AM
PoliticsMining sector body decries 'hysteria' in debate on fast-track billIt comes just days after thousands marched in Auckland against the bill.10 Jun 04:07 AM
EmploymentNew stats show which industries lost and gained the most public sector jobsThe data shows 2.3 million jobs were filled in the March quarter.09 Jun 11:49 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay flood projects get faster consenting processStreamlined consenting would only be available to applications lodged by councils.09 Jun 09:36 PM
New ZealandTe reo Māori in public sector Waitangi Tribunal inquiry startsThe Tauranga-based iwi had been inundated with support since lodging its application.09 Jun 08:00 PM
Kahu‘Dreaming’: Greenpeace labels Govt plans to reverse oil and gas exploration ban a ‘pipe dream’Legislation to undo the 2018 ban will be introduced to Parliament later this year.09 Jun 06:48 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve Maharey: Why the Government made its own problem with PharmacOPINION: The Pharmac model has done irreparable damage.09 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIncreasing prison beds will not reduce crime, say experts'Using prisons to deter crime or reoffending doesn’t work.'09 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's insane': Patient advocate criticises tax cuts as people fundraise for surgeries, cancer treatmentsBudget 2024 did not deliver the much-promised funding for 13 new cancer drugs.09 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tension between environment and economic development loomsOPINION: 'We've got unavoidable trade-offs to make,' says Shane Jones.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment will reverse ban on oil and gas explorationOffshore petroleum exploration was originally banned in 2018.09 Jun 12:27 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFormer gun lobbyist now Cabinet Minister Nicole McKee on sidelining her personal viewsMcKee: 'I’m not going to keep everyone happy. I can see that already.'08 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'They have betrayed us': massive Auckland protest against contentious fast-track billOpponents fear environmental impact of Government's proposed law change.08 Jun 05:05 AM
New ZealandProtests against Government's 'general war on nature' to be held around NZPeople travelling near demonstrations are warned to allow extra time for their journey.07 Jun 10:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Outrageous’ difference in fees charged to cancer patients by private clinicsSome patients regularly travel long distances to access cheaper private care.07 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsKahukura: Funding stops for Mongrel Mob-led drug rehabilitation programmePolice Minister says gang-led rehab programmes will not get funding under the new Govt.07 Jun 04:01 AM
KahuRacist ideology driving Māori seat roll back - law expertCarwyn Jones decries government referendum on Māori wards.06 Jun 06:53 PM
New ZealandMinistry of Justice proposes over 150 job cutsThe Ministry of Justice is the latest to announce workforce cuts.06 Jun 04:16 AM
New Zealand$4b fund to fix 62,000 road potholes nationwideMore than $2 billion in funding will go towards fixing state highway potholes.06 Jun 02:31 AM
PoliticsCameron Brewer reacts to Andy Foster's speechNZ First MP Andy Foster speaks during Urgency over the weekend while National MP Cameron Brewer sits behind him. Video / Parliament TVWatch06 Jun 12:03 AM
PoliticsGovt invests $30m to improve access to X-rays, CT scans and ultrasoundsThe Government is putting $30m towards free and timely access to radiology services.05 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandExclusive: Blood cancer doctors urge Government: Don’t break promise to our patientsAn alliance of haematologists and health groups have today sent an open letter to the PM.05 Jun 07:43 PM
New ZealandDebate intensifies over Māori rights and Treaty Principles Bill amid call for a separate ParliamentThere has been outrage over the Treaty Principles Bill and cuts to services for Māori.05 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Another family caught up in ridiculous red tapeOPINION: Immigration NZ delivers 'a brilliant gem of bureaucratic lunacy'.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry for the Environment to cut 303 jobsThe environment ministry's workforce is proposed to be slashed by one third.05 Jun 03:52 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: PM's integrity on line over cancer drugs U-turnOPINION: 'Cancer patients need action now, not lame excuses.'04 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsNicola Willis defends public sector, housing cuts as broken promise dogs GovtThe Finance Minister is defending the Government's approach to the cancer drugs issue.04 Jun 05:00 PM
Politics'Discriminatory': Councils voice opposition to Māori wards bill at select committeeThe bill was part of National's coalition agreements with Act and NZ First.04 Jun 07:34 AM
New ZealandCancer patients dubious Govt will deliver on promise to fund new drugsThe promise of 'soon' is 'not good enough for people who are dying', a patient says.04 Jun 06:20 AM
New ZealandUnion files legal action against Ministry of Education over job cutsA total of 755 roles are proposed to be slashed.04 Jun 05:29 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: National’s broken promise and backflip on cancer drugsOPINION: A new Govt announcement on cancer drugs is suddenly imminent.04 Jun 04:50 AM
PoliticsWatch: Nicola Willis defends cancer drug u-turn, says Govt will honour promiseThe Finance Minister is defending the Government's approach to the cancer drugs issue.04 Jun 02:19 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Shaping Auckland stadium debate; junking the PM's junketOPINION: 'Putting a roof on Eden Park won’t solve the inherent problem of its shape.'03 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The Budget promises that are destroying usOPINION: Sugar hits for floating voters are holding back almost all meaningful progress.03 Jun 05:00 PM
