New Zealand'It's astonishing': Road safety advocates welcome long-awaited roadside drug testingThe Government has moved on getting roadside drug testing by the end of the year.26 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesWhat’s New Zealand worth? Govt plans include option for $100 levy on touristsCountry out of pocket by $250m to support international visitors.26 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside a $2 billion pay-equity debacleThe union says many care and support workers are back to square one.26 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It needs to be banned': Unclear future for greyhound racing in Whanganui'Whether or not it’s banned or reformed, I don’t know at this point.'26 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Te Pāti Māori's ridiculous behaviour towards Karen ChhourOPINION: There's a deeply troubling idea at the heart of TPM's comments.25 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'If you're unwell, give up your licence' – Gun law change may have unintended consequences'People are avoiding going to the doctor' – is that the right outcome for public safety?25 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Will the Budget give young people a reason to stay in NZ?OPINION: More than 1000 Kiwis a week are packing their bags. Who can blame them?25 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Never mind the numbers, what's the Budget vibe going to be?OPINION: A Budget preview that ignores the numbers and looks at the vibe of the thing.25 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Commerce Commission job cuts should cause concernBetween banks, supermarkets and petrol, more oversight is needed not less.24 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Budget tax cuts are a sugar hit, Nicola Willis wants something moreOPINION: The Budget sales job is to get voters to reward the medicine over the sugar hit.24 May 03:00 PM
PoliticsParliament to launch aged care inquiry to satisfy coalition agreementHealth NZ is conducting its own review into aged care's funding and service models.24 May 05:04 AM
PoliticsEx-All Black among new Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission board membersEx-All and former Silver Fern named for new Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission24 May 03:52 AM
New ZealandWellington Water admits overlooking $51m budget errorUpper Hutt mayor said he was 'not surprised' by the latest debacle.24 May 01:29 AM
New ZealandTauranga election: Who's running and what you need to know about votingIt's the first election since 2019 when councillors were replaced by commissioners.24 May 01:14 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters cancels planned Mfat cuts, saving ministry $20m a yearThe ministry's budget will be trimmed by half as much as forecast.24 May 12:27 AM
PoliticsWhy some MPs take a pass on KiwiSaverSome MPs cite schemes that no longer exist. What's going on?24 May 12:22 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'Targeted extermination' - tensions high over controversial billOPINION: Te Pāti Māori didn't hold back in the House - neither did Act's Karen Chhour.23 May 11:23 PM
New ZealandChildren using updated Reading Recovery make double normal progress - reportThe Government is canning the successful long-standing programme.23 May 08:02 PM
New ZealandFocus: Chris Bishop and Tama Potaka announce social housing fundingHousing ministers Chris Bishop and Tama Potaka have announced new social housing funding in Kilbirnie this morning. Video / Mark MitchellWatch23 May 07:59 PM
OpinionKaren Chhour: I am not a puppet or a sellout to MāoriOPINION: Section 7AA has had unintended consequences for our tamariki.23 May 06:15 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe Luxon-Willis interview: 'Surprises and bold moves'What Luxon and Willis think of each other in the most important relationship in politics.23 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt confirms further cuts to come as MSD proposes 700 headcount reductionFinance Minister Nicola Willis said there would be continued savings.23 May 05:00 PM
Politics'The time is now': NZ’s second ever Filipino MP makes maiden speech'We are here in the halls of power writing the laws,' he says amid tribute to migrants.23 May 07:42 AM
PoliticsWhich MPs have the heftiest credit card and travel expenses in 2024?Collins says she makes no excuses for the amount of travel she's done this year.23 May 06:08 AM
PoliticsLabour alleges Budget leak forced Govt to quickly axe first home grantLabour alleges the Government scrambled to kill the scheme after a Budget leak.23 May 03:41 AM
Politics'We’re frustrated ourselves': Winston Peters on New Caledonia mercy flight permit delay“We just have to be patient and wait."23 May 03:12 AM
New ZealandMore Kiwis arrive home from riot-torn New Caledonia as French President visitsNew Zealand is ready to undertake further flights once approval is granted.23 May 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSir Ian Taylor's letter to Shane Jones: Are you ready for a 'Coalition of the Willing'?OPINION: Matua – let’s start speaking the same language.23 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMP advising minister on Pharmac has investments in pharmaceutical companiesAct MP Todd Stephenson's long links with pharma industry - and plans to shake up Pharmac.22 May 11:48 PM
PoliticsBudget 2024: Can Govt deliver its tax cut promise without borrowing?The coalition Government’s first Budget is out on May 30.22 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsVoters back spending cuts to fund tax planVoters from across the political spectrum want spending cuts to fund tax plans.22 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour Party members debate ruling out the rule-outLabour members are discussing the level of control to give the leadership.22 May 05:50 AM
PoliticsGovt scraps home grants, boosts social housing - no new funding for Kāinga OraThe Government is axing a subsidy for first-home buyers.22 May 01:33 AM
New ZealandHave First Home Grants really been helping buyers?They look like they're on the way out, but how much difference were they making?22 May 12:29 AM
