PremiumPremiumPoliticsInsurers want RMA replacement to prevent people building in ‘dumb places’Insurers want people to stop building in uninsurable areas.30 Sep 03:55 AM
PoliticsPM announces Govt’s new 43-item action planToday marks the last day of the Government’s third quarterly action plan.30 Sep 03:24 AM
PoliticsPM sells Wellington apartment, valued up to $890k, as he moves into Premier HouseThe PM's been residing there while waiting for Premier House renovations to end.30 Sep 12:34 AM
PoliticsLabour MP removes post appearing to support attack on Israel, but no apologyDamien O'Connor's post has since been removed.29 Sep 11:57 PM
New ZealandLuxon moves to refurbished Premier House after $170k upgradeThe building renovations have cost close to $170k to date, with invoices still to come.29 Sep 10:34 PM
PoliticsDavid Seymour’s charter schools: Half of applications unlikely to proceedFirst charter schools set to open early next year.29 Sep 12:34 AM
PoliticsGovt eyeing ‘major reform’ of building consent systemGovt says building costs and cumbersome consenting system are behind high house prices.28 Sep 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Introducing Infra Boy Chris Bishop, the man with a big bold, not entirely coherent planAn interview with the serious, if slightly shambolic, new Minister of Everything28 Sep 01:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Willis and Seymour tackle the evils of staying at homeClimate strikes and teacher-only days are no excuses for missing school, Seymour says.27 Sep 05:00 PM
Politics‘A shock’: PM on potential freezing works demise costing hundreds of jobsThe Prime Minister on latest blow for small-town New Zealand.27 Sep 03:48 AM
PoliticsWatch: Police Minister Mark Mitchell's emotional speech at Police Remembrance DayThe Police Minister teared up remembering Constables Murray Stretch and Matthew Hunt27 Sep 03:05 AM
PoliticsMāori Language Commission says funding cuts raise questions about Govt's commitment to te reo'If we are going to revitalise te reo Māori we need the infrastructure to do it.'27 Sep 12:42 AM
PoliticsPeters skewers Russia in UN speech, blames both Hamas, Israel for ‘misery’Speaking about the 'abuse' of the veto power, Peters made explicit reference to Russia.26 Sep 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Money doesn’t buy happiness but debt buys miseryOPINION: Treasury is sounding the debt alarm - again. Will politicians listen?26 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury says ‘unprecedented’ per person spending cuts will drive return to surplusStephens stressed the importance of getting back to surplus.26 Sep 06:22 AM
PoliticsWatch: Irritated Peters stops UN speech, demands room 'keep quiet’"When somebody is addressing you, the rest of the people in the room keep quiet.”26 Sep 05:58 AM
PoliticsGagged health staff freed from ‘North Korean’ NDAs, agency admits ‘improvements’ could be madeIt follows a review of confidentiality agreements.26 Sep 02:25 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment proposes changes to gun club regulations to address closure fearsMinister vs Police over what is and isn't safe. Minister vs Justice over need for change26 Sep 02:21 AM
PoliticsGovt agrees ‘in principle’ for Niwa to absorb MetServiceMinister says merger would make NZ better equipped to respond to severe weather events.26 Sep 02:04 AM
Politics‘Quite sickening’: Opposition cries foul over ‘perplexing’ decision with controversial legislation'We are seeing people's democratic rights being ridden over roughshod.'26 Sep 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Labour's howls of protest have a whiff of hypocrisyOPINION: If only the Opposition had practised what they preached when they were in charge.26 Sep 12:58 AM
Politics‘Outrageous’ local MP fumes as Government goes back to the drawing board on Dunedin Hospital buildOther hospitals would be put at risk if the cost blow-outs were not addressed.26 Sep 12:09 AM
PoliticsNZ, UAE sign 'trade liberalising' agreementThe deal will eliminate duties on 99% of exports in three years.25 Sep 11:24 PM
PoliticsSeymour says parents could face prosecution for kids' truancyThe Associate Education Minister announces a new scheme to tackle a 'truancy crisis'.25 Sep 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew SAS documents: Military lifts lid on elite combat unitNew document details NZSAS role with stories of the missions it carries out.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori MP committed ‘unforgiveable sin’ with ‘lies’ comment – JonesIt's been alleged that the MP called others in the House liars.25 Sep 06:50 AM
PoliticsTransport giant wants rail on new ferriesMainfreight's managing director said the rail connection was vital for the network.25 Sep 06:32 AM
PoliticsGas crisis: Todd proposes job cuts as Government moves to overturn the oil and gas banThere are concerns about confidence in the sector.25 Sep 04:00 AM
PoliticsForeshore & seabed: Govt seeks shortened select committee period, bill passes first readingGovernment wants to restore the 2011 test for Customary Marine Title.25 Sep 02:47 AM
PoliticsUnion leader calls for support as Nicola Willis defends public service job cutsNicola Willis spoke to Public Sector Union members today.25 Sep 01:25 AM
PoliticsPeters meets Palestinian Authority PM ahead of major UN speechesIt comes at a critical time in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.24 Sep 11:06 PM
PoliticsDowned Northland pylon: Minister confident in board despite Transpower’s failureThe pylon tipped after the removal of the nuts on the tower’s baseplates.24 Sep 11:02 PM
PoliticsDavid Seymour’s charter school bill passes third reading; Labour calls it ‘a sad day’First charter schools are expected to open early next year.24 Sep 10:58 PM
PoliticsWillis’ candid advice to Wellington Mayor ahead of airport share sale meetingOfficials urged her to use her 'political capital' to help with financial issues.24 Sep 05:01 PM
