New ZealandSFO charges an indictment on political parties, not the systemANALYSIS: Calls for another look at the rules for party political donations are a cop-out.14 May 05:08 AM
New ZealandGovt's KiwiSaver moves will apply 'competitive pressure' to funds marketShakeup should lead to lower KiwiSaver fees across the board, says Grant Robertson.14 May 01:54 AM
New ZealandNo new Covid cases today as contact tracers follow up Victoria returneesContact tracers continue to follow up with 4500 recent arrivals from Victoria.14 May 12:45 AM
New ZealandArdern tops Fortune's list of world's greatest leadersThe magazine cited her leadership through Covid as the catalyst of her number one status.14 May 12:02 AM
PoliticsLevel 2.5? Ashley Bloomfield's vision to open NZ to the worldExperts say an open border - even to only vaccinated people - would see Covid-19 return.13 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBudget 2021: Labour hints at more help for Māori to achieve homeownershipNew financial assistance package to be unveiled next week.13 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt spends $300k on My Food Bag for beneficiaries and food banksThe Greens have been critical of the scheme, saying the Govt should just raise benefits.13 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentViews of 'social partner' in FPAs overlooked'Social partner' says feedback on key labour law reform has been overlooked by minister.13 May 05:27 AM
PoliticsCovid 19 coronavirus: Bloomfield mulls a more open border with level 2.5 as new normalBloomfield: Vaccinating as many as possible in NZ is the key to opening up the border.13 May 03:05 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuLandmark foreshore and seabed decision: what it meansThe Māori Party urges the Crown to resist any temptation to appeal the decision.12 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Outrageous;' 'embarrassment': Collins, Ardern trade letters over Mallard sagaThey've been going back-and-forth over the recent controversial saga in the House.12 May 05:48 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuAudrey Young: Racism claims spark electric day in the HouseOpinion: Speaker Trevor Mallard was unfairly accused of having no courage.12 May 05:43 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Have billions been incorrectly paid out in wage subsidy scheme?OPINION: It has huge financial consequences for the state, and public trust in Government.12 May 05:30 AM
PoliticsGovt's blunt message for general public over vaccine walk-insLess than 9 per cent of those vaccinated are Māori; less than 7 per cent for Pasifika.12 May 04:31 AM
KahuWatch: Haka in Parliament, Māori Party MP kicked out"If we find this attitude acceptable, then I find this in disrepute," Rawiri Waititi said.12 May 03:06 AM
PoliticsGovt wants drug-checking services around the whole country - but no Govt funding yetGovt backs nationwide drug-checking service, but no plan for cheaper medicinal cannabis.12 May 02:13 AM
New Zealand388k Covid vaccines dished out; Hipkins' message to Kiwis abroad120,000 people have had their second doses of the Pfizer jab and are fully vaccinated.12 May 01:05 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: Is the Govt's health approach to drug-related harm delivering?Govt cornered by the referendum result, but still has ways to achieve health-based goals11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo changes to transtasman bubble after Melbourne Covid-19 case, public health risk lowThe public health risk has been identified as low.11 May 09:30 AM
BusinessMinistry 'audits' of wage subsidy questionedAuditor-General reports on the handling of massive wage subsidy scheme.11 May 05:38 AM
New ZealandGovt blinks first as unions claim a win in negotiations with HipkinsThe guidance for state sector employers 'will be reviewed next year', union boss says.11 May 03:48 AM
New ZealandPM warned right-wing extremists using Covid crisis to 'spread hate'PM was told: 'Right-wing extremists are using the crisis to spread hate and conspiracies.'11 May 02:47 AM
New ZealandArdern and top ministers emerge from 'constructive' pay freeze union meetingsPM says negotiations are still underway and more announcements are imminent.10 May 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDrug law impact revealed: Number of people charged per month dropping dramatically; less bias against MāoriTwo in 10 caught with drugs charged, one in 10 with cannabis, and half caught with meth.10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHorticulture, union welcome Govt's RSE announcementMeanwhile other industries are disappointed at missing out.10 May 05:44 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentWe pay 'far too much for building supplies': Robertson pledges probeToday's comments follow Labour's pledge last year to probe the sector.10 May 05:27 AM
New ZealandPM, Robertson forced on defensive over public sector pay freezeThe pair doubled down on the decision amid pressure from unions.10 May 03:13 AM
New ZealandArdern says pay freeze chance to address pay equityPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern has responded to backlash over the public sector pay freeze.09 May 07:24 PM
KahuGovt unveils 'monumental' new breast and cervical cancer prevention fundingSome $118m will be spent on a number of initiatives to fight breast and cervical cancer.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMoney or the jab? High-risk workers miss vaccine appointments - can't afford pay cutPort workers should get paid breaks to ensure they get the Covid-19 shot, union says.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMillions spent to bring home Kiwis stranded during pandemicThe Government has spent more than $6 million bringing stranded New Zealanders home.09 May 08:15 AM
New ZealandMajor DoC shake-up on cards? National raises questions after leak of documentsThe draft document has a number of major recommendations that would shake up DoC.09 May 01:52 AM
New ZealandNo new Covid cases in community, 2 in MIQ, NSW bubble to resume tonightThe two new cases in MIQ are from the Philippines and Pakistan.09 May 01:08 AM
EducationSome parents still have reservations about free school lunchesA majority of South Auckland schools have been getting free lunches for one term now.08 May 11:59 PM
