PoliticsFirearms Prohibition Orders too broad, give police too much power – select committeeThe orders as originally proposed would capture people who are no threat to public safety.29 Jul 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Reti: 'Precarious position' - why sacking Health NZ board had to happenOPINION: I am taking these steps to secure a better future for health in NZ.28 Jul 05:00 PM
Politics‘Godspeed’: Cost of PM's latest NZDF plane breakdown revealedA breakdown in PNG, and an 11th-hour rescue mission from Air NZ: The final bill revealed28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Ferries safe to sail another five years, but should they?OPINION: It seems the current fleet will need to see us through until 2029.28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Why the Green Party is dragging out the process to evict Darleen TanaOPINION: Darleen Tana's demise looks inevitable, but the Greens are taking their time.28 Jul 04:22 AM
PoliticsGreens begin process to remove Darleen Tana; meeting to address 'waka-jumping' ruleGreens co-leader Chloe Swarbrick held a press conference in Christchurch this morning.27 Jul 10:38 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Govt's gang conundrum - which victims should get abuse in care compo?OPINION: Either the Government pays compensation to everyone abused, or to no one.27 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsTana drama could end in a month, after Green conferenceThe party wants to eclipse Labour, but is itself eclipsed by one of its former MPs.27 Jul 08:34 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRevealed: The 1992 police inquiry into prominent alleged paedophilesRoyal Commission's suspicions echo those raised in 1990s.27 Jul 04:41 AM
PoliticsSwarbrick calls for evolution Green Party to become largest left movementThe Green co-leader set out a vision to eclipse Labour, but must deal with rogue MP first.27 Jul 03:45 AM
Politics‘Enough is enough’: Hipkins blasts Government over Māori policiesThe Labour Party says the coalition Government is unfairly targeting Māori.27 Jul 02:19 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: G-Day as Greens to debate booting Darleen Tana from ParliamentOPINION: The Greens are holding their annual meeting in Christchurch this weekend.26 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics36 cameras, helicopters, and nearly half a million dollars: Inside the operation to kill a single stoatThe stoat left its droppings all over trap boxes as if taunting the DoC trappers.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We need to leave right now': Bodyguard rushes Luxon out of law and order press conferencePrime Minister said Auckland's streets feel safer, moments later he was whisked away.26 Jul 06:00 AM
PoliticsPoll: How worried are NZ'ers about a second Trump presidency?A Talbot Mills poll asked about a second Trump presidency and political division.26 Jul 04:43 AM
PoliticsIwi backlash after Govt moves to overturn court's foreshore and seabed decisionThe coalition's conduct is 'not how we do things as New Zealanders', Ngāi Tahu says.26 Jul 04:05 AM
PoliticsPM repeats calls for people to come forward if they have info on alleged 80s paedophile ringLuxon says the report included no evidence to support allegations.26 Jul 01:00 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins on campaign review, Michael Wood, Labour’s tax policy, and why Te Pāti Māori needs to turn it downChris Hipkins discusses findings of Labour's campaign review and rebuilding the party.25 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHot, crowded and slow: Why lower North Island needs 18 new trainsOne time, the air conditioning broke and passengers were handed ice blocks to keep cool.25 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: We were there and we looked away – lessons from the Abuse in Care reportOPINION: We're all implicated in the Abuse in Care inquiry report. So what will we do now?25 Jul 06:00 AM
CrimeAcquitted after 11 years and three trialsHendrix Kahia and a relative perform a haka for his two counsel at Hamilton High Court, celebrating his acquittal of Wiremu Birch's murder after 11 years and three trials.Watch25 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandGovernment legislating to overturn Court of Appeal decisionTreaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith on the Government's plans to legislate to overturn the Court of Appeal decision on the Marine and Coastal Area Act.Watch25 Jul 04:14 AM
PoliticsGovernment moves to overturn Court of Appeal decision over Māori customary marine rightsThe Government disagrees with a recent ruling.25 Jul 04:07 AM
New ZealandForced adoptions, starvation, beatings: Landmark report reveals horrors for unwed mumsThis is what happened to girls and women sent to unmarried mothers' homes.25 Jul 01:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Caring words for abuse survivors are easy. Actions won't beOPINION: Many of the royal commission's recommendations run contrary to the Govt's agenda.25 Jul 12:55 AM
New ZealandBillions likely for abuse survivors and a blow for SMEs | Focus Morning Bulletin July 25, 2024In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, compensation could run into the billions for abuse in care survivors and small businesses in biggest sales decline since Covid.Watch24 Jul 07:54 PM
New ZealandGovernment announces $800m investment to improve lower North Island rail travelThe investment aims to fund 18 new trains which will run from 2028.24 Jul 07:00 PM
PoliticsAbuse in Care Inquiry: Politicians respond to ‘harrowing’ Royal Commission reportThe Prime Minister will deliver a formal apology on November 12.24 Jul 05:02 PM
OpinionAndrew Little: Health reform shouldn’t be this bad. Or this hardOPINION: The appointment of a Health NZ commissioner doesn't fix issues of funding.24 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness reportHow NZ is building an economic bridge to IndiaIndia and New Zealand are seeing good opportunities to work together.24 Jul 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness reportAgribusiness and Trade: Luxon dubbed NZ’s ‘salesman in chief’Business people accompanying Luxon in Tokyo called him 'chief marketing officer'.24 Jul 04:59 PM
New ZealandCommissioners of Abuse in Care Royal Commission reflect on the landmark inquiryCommissioners of Abuse in Care Royal Commission reflect on the landmark inquiry.Watch24 Jul 06:40 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWill Luxon shelve abuse in care recommendations his Government doesn't like?Many recommendations are based on some gang members having special treatment24 Jul 06:00 AM
Politics'Nothing short of horrific': PM acknowledges abuse at Lake Alice was tortureHe will deliver a formal apology to all Abuse in Care survivors later this year.24 Jul 04:00 AM
