PoliticsNew harbour crossing may not include extra traffic lanesThe Government has conceded a crossing without traffic lanes is an option.20 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment ups fight against ram raiders with $9 million boost to retail supportRam raids have steadily declined from a peak mid-last year.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCensus: Poor turnout in South Auckland could cost the area $130m in health fundingStats NZ shows only 71% of people in South Auckland have so far completed the Census.20 Apr 07:18 AM
Politics‘Gaslighting’: National cries foul over Labour ad claiming 65pc drop in ram-raidsThe percentage decrease was calculated using police data on monthly ram-raids.20 Apr 05:46 AM
CrimeRestore Passenger Rail protesters released from custody on bailProtesters have appeared in Wellington District Court on charges of endangering transport.20 Apr 05:22 AM
PoliticsAfter a range of scandals including that of Stuart Nash, Chris Hipkins has changed the Cabinet ManualThe Government's in-house rulebook has new lobbying rules.20 Apr 03:12 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Police top brass should answer to front line for protest handlingUnder-estimated and under-equipped: Top brass should answer to front line for protests.19 Apr 11:34 PM
PoliticsGovt moves ahead with wind farm and solar plansThe Government wants to make it easier to consent renewables.19 Apr 11:26 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Managed retreat, emissions pricing could slip as election approachesThe Government is running out of time to fulfil some of its promises.19 Apr 05:00 PM
Politics'Uninspiring': Govt hits back at National's farming policyChris Luxon's policy overhauls many of Labour's rules on the environment and immigration.19 Apr 04:38 AM
PoliticsNats want to double RSE workers, add residency pathwaysIt also wants to ban foreign investment converting farms to forestry.18 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandLand of the long red tape: Is it time to loosen NZ’s building restrictions?A prominent developer is bemoaning New Zealand's red tape.18 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsFormer MP Gaurav Sharma turned down $20,000 donation before failing to reclaim seat in byelectionInstead, Sharma paid more than $20,000 out of his own pocket and finished fourth.18 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsFirst National MP in 20 years to run in a Māori electorateHarete Hipango has been picked to run in Te Tai Hauāuru.18 Apr 08:19 AM
New ZealandType 2 diabetes: Health researcher calls for ministerial taskforceHealth researchers say the Government needs to take action to tackle type 2 diabetes.18 Apr 03:04 AM
New ZealandGovernment seeks to meet demand for flood-relief grantsAn extra $25 million added to the pot for businesses seeking cyclone-relief grants.18 Apr 02:27 AM
PoliticsNational wants India trade deal, but MFAT officials scepticalMFAT says India won’t budge on dairy - that’s a problem for NZ.18 Apr 01:14 AM
PoliticsWealthy pay more tax than you think - reportA new report highlights the amount of tax paid by wealthy individuals.18 Apr 12:20 AM
PoliticsRussia responds as NZ joins condemnation over jailed Kremlin criticNanaia Mahuta says Aotearoa "stands in solidarity" with the Ukraine war dissident.18 Apr 12:18 AM
TalanoaNZ boosts support for climate action in Solomon IslandsThe Government has committed $15m to support Solomon Islands provincial governments.17 Apr 11:34 PM
KahuProgramme focuses on turning round youth offendingGovt programme will help steer rangatahi into training and employment.17 Apr 10:52 PM
KahuEx-Labour MP may be chasing Te Pāti Māori ticketLouisa Wall is understood to be thinking about running for Te Pāti Māori in Manurewa.17 Apr 09:31 PM
PoliticsPrime Minister Chris Hipkins reveals plans for King Charles III coronation and travel for major Nato summitHipkins has outlined New Zealand's plans to mark the coronation - and who will go.17 Apr 06:53 PM
PoliticsNZ First receives $100k in donations from rich-lister Auckland property developersThe two donors have given almost $500,000 to National and Act in recent years.17 Apr 07:38 AM
PoliticsLouisa Wall could stand for Te Pāti MāoriFormer Labour MP is thinking about running for the Māori Party in Manurewa.17 Apr 07:01 AM
PoliticsGovernment spending stoked inflation - Treasury paperA Treasury paper found the Government stoked inflation in 2021.17 Apr 06:17 AM
PoliticsOne less student: Govt plans reduced class sizes for Year 4-8 studentsTeacher/student ratio to go from 1:29 to 1:28, 320 extra teachers needed.17 Apr 12:42 AM
PoliticsSo long Three Waters: Will Affordable Water Reform rebranding change voters' minds?Three Waters is dead - long live Affordable Water Reform.16 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsJacinda Ardern keeps Harry and Meghan messages secret - for nowJacinda Ardern has decided to keep three years of messages secret.16 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsMinister’s comments on democracy concern Opposition amid water reform debateThe new model would deliver savings to households of between $2770-$5400 a year by 2054.16 Apr 07:06 AM
Politics"Heartbreaking": Households living over two years in emergency housing doubles in past yearIt comes as demand for social housing trends up again and cost of living bites.16 Apr 05:39 AM
PoliticsLawyer working in Abu Dhabi chosen as National candidate for Wellington CentralNational deputy leader Nicola Willis formerly stood in the seat but has moved electorates.16 Apr 12:42 AM
Politics‘Nobody died because of lack of empathy’: Auckland mayor on review of fatal flooding'Perhaps I didn’t go and hug people', Brown said; lack of planning cited as deaths cause.15 Apr 11:25 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBeehive Diaries: Chippy forgets his linesParliament is in recess, but that hasn't stopped MPs from gaffing.15 Apr 05:00 PM
