Politics'Strange bedfellows': Politicians trade last barbs in final Parliamentary debateMPs from across the House have made their last speeches before rising for Christmas.21 Dec 04:56 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRob Campbell: Self-serving managers and scared civil servants need an overhaulOPINION: The left is often wrongly too defensive of poor performance - and I'm a leftist.21 Dec 01:03 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Round-up: The mini-sausage budget & Luxon considers joining AukusOPINION: Nicola Willis didn’t have any better names.20 Dec 11:44 PM
PoliticsA day after criticising fiscal cliffs, the new Government announced one of its own$50m in time-limited health funding for Māori immunisation has been announced.20 Dec 11:39 PM
BusinessGovernment births, deaths and marriages IT project haltedThe DIA systems deal with sensitive, personal information.20 Dec 11:07 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: First two homeowners accept buyout offersAcross Napier and Hastings, 147 properties were too unsafe to live in.20 Dec 10:22 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Grim outlook no surprise but political hyperbole unhelpfulOPINION: National must be cautious not to let gloomy rhetoric undercut confidence.20 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsNZ and Aus increase defence co-operation to combat Pacific militarisationThe leaders of the two countries have met for the first time since Luxon became NZ PM.20 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy Seymour, Peters are right about scrapping Royal Commission into CovidOPINION: The terms of reference presuppose the public health response was justified.20 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWillis still forecasts tax cuts despite gloomy economic outlookThe new Government says it is committed to its tax cut plan despite the worsening economy.20 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Provide incentives to upskill - but only when it's appropriateOPINION: Provide incentives to upskill staff, but only when it's necessary.20 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsChris Bishop admits he dislikes Henry VIII clause despite putting one in new RMA lawThe Minister got a ticking off for a wide-ranging clause in the new RMA law.20 Dec 05:34 AM
PoliticsSpeaker's apology to Chris Hipkins over Luxon TeslaApology followed exchange over Telsa owned by Luxon's wife.20 Dec 02:32 AM
PoliticsWillis unveils $7.4 billion in cuts as gloomy economy weighs on GovernmentA gloomy economic outlook - with a silver lining on inflation.20 Dec 02:21 AM
PoliticsLuxon says NZ will ‘explore’ joining pillar of Aukus security pactAustralia has done New Zealand a 'real solid' on deportation, according to Luxon.20 Dec 01:16 AM
PoliticsResource management laws scrapped under UrgencyBishop says the old RMA is not ideal, new laws not likely until 2026.20 Dec 12:26 AM
New Zealand$200 billion deficit: Why our 'Number 8 wire' philosophy is costing NZThis country has a habit of failing to invest in infrastructure.19 Dec 08:00 PM
PoliticsMoment of truth for Nicola Willis as she faces first Budget testNicola Willis says the country has had six years of economic mismanagement.19 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsJacinda Ardern's legacy: Barry Soper, Audrey Young on how former PM will be rememberedArdern quit politics in January in a surprise move pre-election.19 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Foreign Minister Mark III - Peters surrounded by old work familyOPINION: Foreign policy is definitely under new management.19 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Clever workarounds': Labour reveals list of 155 ‘fiscal cliffs’ left by NationalThe battle over irresponsible budgeting heats up as we close in on Mini-Budget day.19 Dec 05:14 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyKāinga Ora review won't slow public housing build - for now at leastChris Bishop commits to continuing to grow the number of public houses.19 Dec 05:10 AM
PoliticsGovt reveals when phones will be banned in schoolsThe Education Minister says the policy will apply from term two.19 Dec 12:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Brownlee off to a solid start as SpeakerOPINION: It's a tricky job, but so far the political veteran is making it look easy.18 Dec 11:59 PM
PoliticsSpeaker warns MPs after PM’s wife raised in debate over discounted TeslaBrownlee forbids further questions on topic; Luxon to fly to Australia tomorrow.18 Dec 11:05 PM
New ZealandGovt ban on sex ed a move back to the 'dark ages', educator saysThere are concerns about teaching variability, age appropriateness and parental consent.18 Dec 11:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The Toyota Corolla principle of planningOPINION: After the ferry cancellation, how will we plan better infrastructure?18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHealth rollbacks creating 'a level of nervousness'"All of those contracts will transfer back to Te Whatu Ora, and what does that look like?”18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Days numbered for clean car discountOPINION: Is there a more equitable way to lower vehicle emissions?18 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon defends taxpayer funding for his te reo lessons after hypocrisy claimsLuxon says learning te reo will make him better at his job.18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettBoeing, Boeing, haere rā: The flexi-promises of Christopher LuxonThe words of Opposition came back to slap Luxon in the face in threes.18 Dec 05:33 AM
PoliticsSir Bill English to lead Kāinga Ora review, Luxon says te reo lessons make him better PMHousing Minister has received “worrying advice" about financial situation of Kāinga Ora.18 Dec 05:21 AM
Politics‘Embarrassing’: PM’s trip to Aus in doubt as he backtracks on using Boeing 757 relicsIt's far from the first time these planes have experienced issues.18 Dec 05:03 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyJenée Tibshraeny: Mini-Budget to be a scene-setter, not a Christmas treatTreasury's forecasts are likely to be rosier than reality.18 Dec 01:43 AM
