PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderPopular social media identity working in Labour leader's office – private post falls foul of SpeakerGerry Brownlee says he will crack down on any social posts that breach standing orders.30 Nov 04:17 PM
PoliticsRevealed: Councils expected to foot a near $48 billion bill for Local Water Done WellOfficials estimate water service infrastructure will cost $47.9 billion to 2034.30 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionDallas Gurney: 'National is screwing small business' – here's what needs to changeOPINION: It's about time small businesses got a little louder and fought back.30 Nov 03:00 AM
OpinionLifting Kiwisaver contributions to 12% makes sense – when the whole scheme is fixed26 Nov 05:00 PM
PoliticsAndrew Little says poll pressure key to his 2017 exit, weighs in on Christopher Luxon's leadership woes25 Nov 10:17 PM
PoliticsPM's office clarifies Luxon's suggestion he isn't concerned for National MPs who could lose seats25 Nov 03:43 AM
PremiumPoliticsMajority of emergency housing applications in urban Auckland being declined18 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics'On notice': Green Party unveils mining policy ahead of 2026 general electionThe party takes aim at coal, seabed and gold mining.16 Nov 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: A mature conversation about asset sales and CGT? Yeah, rightOPINION: On the left and right, politicians need to lift the standard of debate.16 Nov 08:59 PM
PoliticsNew poll reveals Kiwis split down middle on capital gains tax, but one major city set against itA poll shows a dead heat between supporters and opponents of a CGT.16 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: This Govt is too focused on the elite's fine diningThe Government is spending $6.3m to promote our top restaurants overseas.15 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsRegulatory Standards Bill passes with coalition backing despite backlashLabour vows to scrap Regulatory Standards law if it wins next election.13 Nov 03:26 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour says Government breaking Parliament rules to pass fast-track law even fasterThe Government's pre-Christmas legislative agenda could be upended if Labour is right.13 Nov 03:13 AM
PoliticsLabour gains support after capital gains tax announcement in latest pollYet Christopher Luxon has gained support as preferred Prime Minister.12 Nov 12:26 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew gun laws revealed: Act fails to find coalition support for wider access to military-style semi-automaticsAct MP Nicole McKee fails to find coalition support for greater access for MSSAs.10 Nov 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Prepare for a choose your poison electionOPINION: Both major parties seem destined to run on an unpopular policy. 07 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt plans to ban homelessness? Separating fact from fiction as rumours swirlA move-on order may still make it to Cabinet but likely as part of a wider package. 06 Nov 12:33 AM
New ZealandLabour slammed over plan to use capital gains tax for free GP visitsNational, Act and New Zealand First say Labour’s tax proposal risks choking economic growth, while Labour argues the revenue would provide relief for struggling families.Watch28 Oct 02:32 AM
PoliticsLabour wants probe into Public Service Commission ads on mega-strikePrime Minister Christopher Luxon believes the cost of the ads would be negligible.20 Oct 11:38 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why I'm optimistic the economy has turned a cornerOPINION: ANZ's Truck-O-Meter signals a rebound in freight traffic through July.14 Oct 11:00 PM
LifestylePaula Bennett on being the only woman in John Key’s inner circleThe former deputy PM reveals her role in John Key's "kitchen cabinet".13 Oct 06:00 PM
PoliticsGovt expected to save nearly $2.5 billion with KiwiSaver changesSavings are forecasted through to the 2028/29 financial year.13 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsClimate change: Govt to lower 2050 methane reduction target, orders 2040 reviewCabinet will soon approve a new target range of 14–24% below 2017 levels.11 Oct 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: My message to Christopher Luxon – stop playing toughOPINION: Stop playing tough and start showing love for young jobseekers.11 Oct 06:00 PM
PoliticsThe key Govt financial indicators doing better than forecastNicola Willis says it shows the Government's work to restore fiscal discipline.09 Oct 12:09 AM
Politics'Not surprising', Luxon says as National dives into 20s in latest poll The latest results show the centre-left could govern.07 Oct 11:18 PM
PoliticsActor who publicised Winston Peters’ address online to be removed from One NZ ads'We don’t back any behaviour that puts people’s safety at risk,' One NZ said.07 Oct 12:27 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Auckland Rugby Union's neglect highlighted in All Blacks starting XVOPINION: Immigration is not the only answer for a country with low productivity.05 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt pledges $28m to build 80 more homes on Rotorua Māori landStage two of Manawa Gardens will be built by mid-2027.02 Oct 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Shane Jones' silence on energy reforms speaks volumesOPINION: The minister's uncharacteristic reticence is all about election 2026.02 Oct 12:02 AM
