PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomMajority of business leaders support Nicola Willis’ public sector spending cutsNational leaders promise a Budget surplus by 2027-2028 through spending cuts.02 Oct 03:59 PM
Mood of the BoardroomQuality over volume: Auckland uni's new education approachNZ’s higher education sector must evolve to drive business and innovation.02 Oct 03:59 PM
Mood of the BoardroomLeaders must embrace bold ideas for NZ's future, says top lawyerPolitical leaders need to adopt a longer-term view and embrace bold, visionary ideas.02 Oct 03:59 PM
Mood of the BoardroomCapital gains tax debate heats up as wealth tax remains unpopularOnly 16% worry about Government spending efficacy, down from 85% last year.02 Oct 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomMFAT tops effectiveness survey, leaving Treasury trailingMFAT tops 2024 Mood of the Boardroom survey, rated most effective govt ministry.02 Oct 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCameron Bagrie: Bring on the tax debateOpinion: Our biggest hole is the economy and assumptions about the economic productivity.02 Oct 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomPrime Minister Christopher Luxon finds right balance on geopolitical tightropePM Luxon has repositioned New Zealand closer to traditional security partners.02 Oct 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBill Bennett: The mood of the Boardroom at a glanceOpinion: Generative AI investment surges; 85% of businesses see potential.02 Oct 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomBusiness leaders cite survival and growth amid financial challengesExecutives’ top concerns are mainly around money matters.02 Oct 03:59 PM
Mood of the BoardroomInfrastructure sector still reeling from government shiftInfrastructure sector is grappling with challenges stemming from the change of government.02 Oct 03:59 PM
New Zealand'Reasonable chance' Aussie's diplomatic immunity gets waived after Wellington altercation – legal expertThe person was released by police after it was confirmed they held diplomatic immunity.02 Oct 07:08 AM
KahuNgāpuhi hapū leader calls for $8 billion Treaty redress during Govt visitMinister Paul Goldsmith said his purpose at the hui was to listen.02 Oct 05:47 AM
Mood of the BoardroomWatch live tomorrow: Mood of the Boardroom – CEOs’ verdict on the GovernmentNew Zealand's top CEOs have their say on the coalition and its policies.02 Oct 03:00 AM
PoliticsCharter schools: Education union changes rules, David Seymour calls it a ‘come to Jesus moment’The PPTA says the move is in response to provision in new legislation.02 Oct 02:05 AM
PoliticsPeters warns against retaliatory actions in aftermath of Iran strikes on Israel'Maximum restraint and diplomatic solutions are essential.'02 Oct 01:50 AM
PoliticsBoozy Bledisloe 'punch-up': Partner of Australian diplomat allegedly involvedThe person was released by police after it was confirmed they held diplomatic immunity.01 Oct 11:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Driven to distraction – are speed limits the issue or lazy Kiwi drivers?OPINION: Don’t we have to just let people drive and allow accidents to be the lesson?01 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionArena Williams: Why Auckland needs a strong public sector to tackle its crisesOPINION: It's time to celebrate the achievements of public servants, says Labour MP.01 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: What’s gone wrong with the news mediaOPINION: 'Secrecy causes far more damage than disclosure. The answer is ... no secrets'.01 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhat went wrong in the NZ electricity market and why it will get worseInside New Zealand's winter of de-industrialisation.01 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside Christopher Luxon’s latest action plan - what you need to knowWhat stalking, greyhounds, fast-tracking and beneficiaries have to do with the plan01 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsStalking and young offenders: What’s next for new law and order policies in 2024?Also coming is a second action plan on addressing family and sexual violence.01 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsEducation Minister Erica Stanford says her relationship with teacher union is ‘excellent’Stanford made her comments at the annual PPTA meeting.01 Oct 06:21 AM
PoliticsLuxon avoids paying up to $70k tax on apartment sale after Govt law changeLuxon’s office would not confirm or deny the price.01 Oct 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Save the Chateau - the Govt must act to protect our heritageOPINION: Losing the Chateau would however be more than an aesthetic and cultural tragedy.01 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSir Ian Taylor: An open letter to the PM on Dunedin Hospital and the future of healthcareOPINION: Playing one region off against another is cheap politics.30 Sep 10:55 PM
Politics'I get it, I'm wealthy': Luxon on media attention from $890k apartment salePM says he's not shy about his success and expects media to report details of his life.30 Sep 07:42 PM
New ZealandADHD link to drug use and Interislander saga | Focus Morning Bulletin October 1, 2024Concerns grow over the link between ADHD and drug use, shocking footage emerges of crash in Auckland, and the Prime Minister hints at a solution for Interislander’s woes.Watch30 Sep 06:41 PM
PoliticsRed tape, foreign interference in crosshairs of Govt as it releases latest action planThe future of the greyhound racing industry will also be determined.30 Sep 05:46 PM
PoliticsInside the report used to justify cutting $30m from a te reo Māori course for teachersReport finds course providers are 'exceptional' and engagement 'outstanding'.30 Sep 05:15 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Who made David Seymour boss of education?OPINION: 'What is the Minister of Education doing – in fact, who is the minister?'30 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Time's running out for Labour leader Chris HipkinsOPINION: It's time for Labour leader Chris Hipkins to stand up - or stand aside.30 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanOpinion: Govt recalls virtue of policies people like, can't cut its way to popularityThe latest quarterly plan isn't as interesting as how the Government is trying to sell it.30 Sep 04:00 PM
KahuUN sends please-explain to NZ Govt over alleged Māori human rights breachesThe letter asks about alleged breach of human rights of Māori.30 Sep 05:35 AM