New ZealandNew Year Honour recognises the '17yo farm boy from Marua' who became a table tennis greatJames Morris, 71, has been made an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandVolunteering work earns Carla Donson honourDonson first started volunteering when she was 14.29 Dec 04:00 PM
EducationDr Cherie Chu-Fuluifaga recognised for work in education“Never in my lifetime I thought I would be getting this type of honour.”29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGranddaughter of late Sir James Hēnare says serving Māori community 'a privilege'Rowena Tana, 63, has received a QSM for services to the Māori community.29 Dec 04:00 PM
EducationJulie King's service to education recognisedJulie King has spent 40 years in special needs education in England and New Zealand.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDental professional honoured in New Year listBarbara Dewson began her career as a school dental nurse in Ohakune.29 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuBonnie Sue’s dedication to health sector honouredShe has advocated for the health of communities in the Whanganui region for 25 years.29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksMy most memorable interviews: Phil Gifford on 50 years as a sports journoThe New Year Honours recipient on famous people he has met, and sport’s biggest issues.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Making a difference': Rosemary Cathcart made an officer of the NZ Order of MeritCathcart has spent 40 years working towards better education outcomes for gifted children.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Some people at my age would put their slippers on', New Year honour's recipient saysAnthony Gray, 71, has been recognised for service to accounting and Māori business.29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: The bar is embarrassingly low for NationalOPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Heather du-Plessis Allan.29 Dec 01:00 AM
PoliticsSir John Key on why he wants to see more ambition in NZKey opened up on his son's comments that he 'hated' him while he was PM.28 Dec 11:00 PM
PoliticsPolitical Roundup: NZ’s 'most powerful' lawyersThe annual list of New Zealand’s most powerful law figures has just been released.28 Dec 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWealthier students benefiting from tertiary fees-freeThose from decile 1 schools make up an ever-shrinking share of fees-free students.28 Dec 06:40 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDrug prosecutions creeping up againThe law change was hailed as effective decriminalisation of drug use. Has that happened?28 Dec 06:23 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPower list: The top consultants and contractors who made the most money from the public sectorThe top 10 consultants and contractors to core the then-Government agencies.28 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionTommy WilsonOpinion: We're in dire straits if we can't get everyone paddling in the right directionOPINION: We all have the potential to play a part on this waka ride.28 Dec 03:00 PM
Politics‘I may never be the Todd Muller I was four years ago': Former National leader on rebuilding, moving onTodd Muller describes rebuilding himself after 2020 - and deciding to leave.27 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuNicola Willis says Te Matatini will get the financial commitment it needsWillis affirmed that the new Government will honour its kapa haka commitment.26 Dec 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhat drives Christopher Luxon? The full story of the man who wanted to be PMMany voters said they didn't know much about him. We went looking for more.26 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Let’s talk about longevity of governanceOpinion: "An area that the debate has so far overlooked is governance."26 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy almost everything we know about road safety has changedRoad safety in New Zealand is among the worst in the developed world. Is that okay?25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTe Pāti Māori reword Twelve Days of Christmas to address National Government's policiesThe Twelve Days of Christmas has had another rendition - but this time from Te Pāti Māori.24 Dec 03:52 AM
OpinionGovernment tampering with the rights of employees with 90-day trialsOPINION: 90-day trials hand employers more ability to exploit workers.23 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane te Pou: Politics and the hostile environment created for MāoriOPINION: National Party under Christopher Luxon has abandoned the path of consensus.23 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaula BennettPaula Bennett: Twas the night before Xmas and Parliament was leakingOPINION: Former Deputy PM pens a Christmas Eve poem.23 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Will 2024 be stormy and bitter? Or cathartic?Opinion: A government making decisions that can be delivered will make a change.22 Dec 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: The Secret Diary of ChristmasOPINION: A Christmas message looking back on a year that was.22 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionACT’s reform attempt has failed three times already – what’s different now?OPINION: To succeed this time, they need to reflect on the historical context.22 Dec 06:00 AM
PoliticsJournalist’s 'insane' journey in search for fiscal holes in 1800 page budgetLabour finance spokesman Grant Robertson also launched a research mission.22 Dec 05:16 AM
PoliticsGovt to set up expert advisory group after Cook Strait ferry budget blowoutThe group will provide independent assurance on how to proceed with the ferry service.22 Dec 03:24 AM
PoliticsActivist in Santa disguise defaces Israel embassy in WellingtonIt's not the first time paint has been used to protest Israel's actions in Gaza.22 Dec 02:56 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'Vibe' budget leaves key questions hangingOPINION: We wanted details about tax cuts. We did not get them.21 Dec 11:32 PM
OpinionPolitical Roundup: Dark political clouds before ChristmasOPINION: Commentators are still evaluating Nicola Willis’ mini-budget.21 Dec 10:44 PM