New ZealandPM Chris Hipkins to meet with China’s President Xi JinpingPM's office has confirmed he will meet with Xi during his trip to China next week.19 Jun 05:29 AM
Politics‘I can’t be sure, sure’: Meng Foon tweaks claim PM’s office leaked his planned resignationFoon's role is in the spotlight amid a conflict of interest issue.19 Jun 03:42 AM
PoliticsNational pushes for tougher sentences for gangs after Ōpōtiki tangi processionLabour's police spokesperson claims it is a lazy rehash of old National policy.18 Jun 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBeehive Diaries: Secret liaisons of Luxon and Seymour, a meet-up for Peters and HipkinsThe meet-cutes of David Seymour and Chris Luxon, Winston distances himself from Hipkins.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘I can’t stand by’: Sister of slain teen’s mission to have all murderers jailed for lifeMurdered teen's sister opens up on pain of loss and hunt for gang-linked killers.17 Jun 03:56 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire Trevett: Luxon looks for the mojo - so does HipkinsOPINION Luxon's attempt to channel John Key's optimism came a bit asunder.16 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsStuart Nash saga: Conflict of interest unearthed during probe into sacked ministerStuart Nash's emails with donors ultimately led to his sacking as a minister.15 Jun 09:26 PM
PoliticsWill a recession lose Labour the election? Chris Hipkins respondsTwo quarters of economic contraction are widely considered a technical recession.15 Jun 07:12 PM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge fire tragedy: 'We are all responsible'Hundreds gathered in Wellington's Cathedral of St Paul to remember the victims.15 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsEmissions deal ‘very much alive’, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins saysThe Government is upbeat on He Waka Eke Noa after meeting agriculture leaders today.15 Jun 07:33 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentHighest-paid public sector bosses: Top earner's 30% bump to $1.4mAfter years of pay restraint, state sector pay is on the up again.15 Jun 05:40 AM
PoliticsNational Party removes TikTok videos over potential copyright breachNational Party staff are yet to say why the videos were taken down.15 Jun 03:31 AM
PoliticsFieldays: Act Party differing from National’s ‘flip-flopping’ in hunt for rural voteThere aren't many new policies but the party argues that will be appreciated by farmers.15 Jun 12:00 AM
PoliticsMegaupload executives appear for sentencing 11 years after arrestThe pair's new Mega business is an example of remorse and rehabilitation, the court hears.14 Jun 09:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Why Luxon should spend more time in WellingtonOPINION: National leader should spend time in NZ's not wet, not whiny capital.14 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori coalition a drag on Labour - pollThe prospect of a coalition with Te Pāti Māori is a slight drag on Labour's polling14 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsYouth mental health wait times in Wellington more than doubleYoung people in the region wait an average of 70 days for mental health treatment.14 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsGreens co-leader on ending poverty, Ian Taylor criticism and ‘dangerous’ Act PartyThe Greens have given voters a clear point of difference between the left and right.14 Jun 09:29 AM
New ZealandPM says ‘gangs contribute nothing to society', gunshots reported in WhakatāneMongrel Mob Barbarians president Steven Taiatini was killed on Friday in Ōpōtiki.14 Jun 06:12 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDavid Fisher: The momentous milestone in marathon Megaupload caseThe Megaupload marathon reaches a milestone with sentencing of two coders in a plea deal.14 Jun 04:47 AM
PoliticsSouth Korean diplomat may face charges after alleged Wellington embassy sexual assaultSouth Korea’s prosecutors’ office has now taken up the complaint.14 Jun 04:01 AM
PoliticsGovernment must stay in its lane for NZ to plug infrastructure gap - reportA new report warns against an over-reliance on public borrowing to build infrastructure.14 Jun 03:53 AM
New ZealandOtago University Vice-Chancellor steps downDavid Murdoch quits less than 18 months after being appointed.14 Jun 03:09 AM
Politics'I haven’t met anyone who’s wet or whiny': Hipkins reacts to Luxon comments at FieldaysThe PM was all too pleased to stick the boot into National's Christopher Luxon as well.13 Jun 11:13 PM
PoliticsGovernment finally delivering on 2020 forestry promiseRules around permanent pine forests come in three years after first being touted.13 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionBrooke van Velden: Kids deserve fair shot at educationThe curriculum should require real knowledge to be taught, in detail, to all.13 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAukus may heighten great power tensions - French ambassadorFrance's regional ambassador says country is keen to partner with Pacific nations.13 Jun 05:00 PM
Politics'Disappointed and unexpected': Iwi reject Kermadec sanctuary proposalEnvironment Minister David Parker says iwi vote was unexpected and disappointing.13 Jun 06:50 AM
PoliticsLuxon ordered, then cancelled, taxpayer-funded Tesla, while criticising Tesla subsidiesColleagues talked him into cancelling the order.13 Jun 04:06 AM
KahuAnchoring ban, rāhui now in place on caulerpa-infested areas in BOIMana whenua and the Government move to fight invasive seaweed.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'No one's happy about this': Secondary teachers begin new round of industrial actionStudents will be rostered home for the rest of the term.12 Jun 07:55 AM
PoliticsTime for NZ to get creative on trade as FTAs reach limit: expertIf free trade agreements are no longer the panacea, what else is?12 Jun 05:28 AM
PoliticsPM to visit China as it hits back over joint statementPrime Minister Chris Hipkins will lead a group of business leaders to China.12 Jun 04:58 AM
PoliticsWatch: PM Chris Hipkins to lead trade delegation to ChinaPM Chris Hipkins post-Cabinet press conference comes ahead of Fieldays.12 Jun 03:30 AM
