New Zealand‘Massive lack of funding’: Auckland Council stuck on how to keep buses runningThe city could see both significant fare increases and services being cut.28 Mar 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSeymour on why he wants more money for private schools, less for free lunchesAct leader is reviewing public funding for private schools after years with no increase.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment cuts will hit Pasifika communities hardSpending at the Ministry for Pacific Peoples will be slashed by 40 per cent.28 Mar 04:49 AM
PoliticsGovernment makes new pay offer to policeIt comes after police rejected their last offer which was labelled 'insulting'.28 Mar 02:02 AM
Politics'Highly disappointing': Luxon against uni's designated areas for Māori/Pasifika studentsThe university said it was proud of the support given to students.28 Mar 01:19 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBehind the coalition talks: What the parties asked about to inform negotiations - Fees-free, Three Strikes, UNDRIPOne party didn't ask officials for any information to inform coalition negotiations.28 Mar 01:02 AM
PoliticsGovt scraps long-contested Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary plansIt comes after almost a decade since former Prime Minister John Key first announced it.27 Mar 09:05 PM
PoliticsLeaked papers reveal rogue spying tool likely used to spy on ChinaThe codename Apparition has emerged to describe the GCSB's rogue spy kit.27 Mar 06:50 PM
BusinessNicola Willis on the state of the Government's financesWillis has conceded she won’t be able to get the books back in shape quickly.27 Mar 06:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Ministerial roles a tangled forestOPINION: It's time to do some serious pruning.27 Mar 04:00 PM
EmploymentAll the cash boosts Kiwis will get from April 1 - and the new tax increaseThousands will be affected by the changes in just a few days' time.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMust do better - NZ students among worst behaved kids in OECD: reportThe report found that behaviour issues are 'particularly severe' in larger schools.27 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Willis lines up Old Mother Hubbard Budget - but dog will get a boneWillis has backed away from many traditions set by former finance ministers.27 Mar 02:08 AM
TaxWillis concedes Govt books won't be back in shape quicklyFinance Minister avoids unveiling likely size of Budget 2024.27 Mar 01:10 AM
Politics‘Intolerably imprecise’: Watchdog blasts spy agency for use of class warrants for highly intrusive surveillanceNZSIS warrants 'did not meet the legal tests for necessity and proportionality'26 Mar 11:41 PM
New ZealandAuckland mayor issues half-billion-dollar payment demand to govt, end of 'free ride'Brown says Auckland is getting 'shortchanged' and Wellington needs to pay its fair share.26 Mar 07:43 PM
OpinionOpinion: National is choosing reckless tax cuts for landlords over everyday KiwisOPINION: Supermarkets and banks make absurd profits - consumers are the butt of the joke.26 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsSpies and Govt waited for other countries before revealing China’s Parliament hackChina rejects the accusations but NZ's top spies are confident.26 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsCabinet goes into damage control over disability allowancesChris Hipkins says move is a "massive vote of no confidence" in minister Penny Simmonds.26 Mar 05:09 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAudrey Young: Luxon executes delicate diplomatic dance over China hacking caseOPINION: The situation demanded some delicate diplomacy from Christopher Luxon.26 Mar 05:05 AM
PoliticsWatch live: NZ spy agency bosses grilled after China-backed espionage revelationsThey represented a 'major national security risk' training those with different values26 Mar 04:11 AM
Politics‘Very low’: Former security minister on the risk of MPs’ personal information being stolen in China-sponsored cyberattackLittle responds: Paul Buchanan says NZ considered Achilles heel of the Five Eyes network.26 Mar 01:57 AM
PoliticsWatch live: PM faces Question Time amid Chinese spying claims, Budget lead-upLuxon will face questions from the Greens' Chloe Swarbrick and Labour's Chris Hipkins.26 Mar 01:22 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Collins keeps her cool as spy revelations heat upOPINION: For the first time, hackers have targeted the heart of NZ's democracy.26 Mar 01:04 AM
PoliticsChinese hackers stole MPs' data, spies confirm; Govt says no sanctionsThe Chinese ambassador has been called in by Foreign Minister Winston Peters.25 Mar 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Gridlock is coming - Why Auckland's transport network is close to collapseEleven reasons why Auckland transport plans will cause the thing they're supposed to cure.25 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt boosts early childhood rebate by up to $75 a week, 100,000 families eligibleUp to $75 a week is there for eligible households as National keeps an election promise.25 Mar 05:58 AM
PoliticsPM bemoans ‘red tape’ after dolphins scupper SailGP racingLuxon's coalition partners have already expressed their frustrations.25 Mar 05:30 AM
PoliticsWatch: Willis announces early childhood boost of up to $75 a week for parentsAll families earning up to $180,000 with childcare costs are eligible.25 Mar 03:11 AM
PoliticsTVNZ reveals new political editorThe veteran reporter says she will bring a unique perspective to the role.24 Mar 08:34 PM
Kahu'Called me a Māori-loving' c***': Finlayson on Treaty referendum divisionChris Finlayson addresses Pākehā angst against Māori and the Treaty.24 Mar 06:51 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The emperor of all maladies, cancerOPINION: The Princess of Wales has reassured the world 'I am going to be okay'.24 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Disability funding 'pause' causes confusion, trauma, and disbeliefNever before have I seen outpouring of grief and bewilderment at a ministry announcement.24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Hipkins' bid to control division over taxOPINION: Hipkins cannot take the support of Labour members for granted.24 Mar 04:00 PM
