PoliticsPacific Islands Forum: NZ 'all in' on Pacific policing drive but implementation uncertainLeaders left for Vava'u yesterday where the high-profile PIF meeting was held.30 Aug 05:10 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics$22 million tax cut: Govt plans changes to fund feesSavers will benefit from rules making management fees GST exempt.30 Aug 04:56 AM
Politics‘Stronger assurances now required’: Law group says greater action needed over Jones’ commentsThe Law Society said it's written to Collins again about the minister.30 Aug 04:21 AM
Politics'Situationships', 'ghosting' and 'heartbreak': New Govt 'Love Better' website cost more than $800kOne minister thinks it's appropriate spending, another reckons it's excessive.30 Aug 02:50 AM
PoliticsPolice to reduce involvement in mental health crises, new threshold for response'Police are not trained mental health experts', 'it's health's role'.29 Aug 10:35 PM
PoliticsMinisters flag health aid boost to the PacificTonga's PM says the impact of climate change is worsening health outcomes for his people.29 Aug 08:51 PM
PoliticsDebbie Ngarewa-Packer flips report critical of Rawiri Waititi back on GovernmentParliament debated a report into what should happen to MPs who breach comity.29 Aug 06:15 AM
PoliticsIs Te Pūkenga 'drowning' in $250m of debt? Executives reject Penny Simmonds’ claim, say real figure is one-fifth of that amountLabour MP describes characterisation as "misleading".29 Aug 04:58 AM
Politics'Hugely relieved': National MP David MacLeod responds to police decision on donations disclosure failureMacLeod hopeful PM Christopher Luxon will take him off the 'naughty boys' bench'.29 Aug 04:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Is NZ’s political system fit for purpose?OPINION: The problem is that politics is becoming more contested and more fragmented.29 Aug 03:00 AM
Politics'Totalitarianism’: Collins to speak with Jones after he takes another crack at judgesJones has taken another swipe at the judiciary.29 Aug 02:33 AM
Politics'Epitome of arrogance': Govt to ‘get tough’ on parking rule-breakers, hikes fine by 400%The Government has laid out what types of car parking fines are going up.29 Aug 12:45 AM
New ZealandOvernight deal buys Darleen Tana more time, but Greens keen to 'move on'The parties struck a deal before Thursday's court hearing.29 Aug 12:12 AM
PoliticsFuel taxes could be gone by 2027, tolls coming for new roadsThe end of fuel taxes could come sooner than thought.28 Aug 10:21 PM
PoliticsNZ supports Taiwan’s Pacific forum links amid report China pushing for exclusionLuxon confirmed he met with the US yesterday but Aukus wasn't discussed.28 Aug 10:11 PM
Politics'A real stretch': Law expert says Darleen Tana's chances of winning in court 'not good'Tana is seeking a judicial review to avoid being booted from Parliament.28 Aug 08:00 PM
PoliticsGang crackdown: Govt wants fewer victims of crime, but no target for how many gangstersThe Government's gang legislation is likely to pass on Thursday.28 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsPrivileges committee rules on suppression issue involving Rawiri WaititiWaititi “appeared to breach” a court suppression order in the House last year.28 Aug 06:54 AM
PoliticsTonga diary: The goose step that almost ended Luxon’s Pacific Islands ForumThe PM could've been on a flight for emergency surgery if things had gone differently.28 Aug 06:39 AM
PoliticsLabour not sure about calls for politicians to be less political over infrastructureChris Bishop wants bipartisanship, other parties say he should look in the mirror.28 Aug 06:28 AM
Politics'Communist judge': Barristers want action after ministers' comments on judiciaryIt comes after Shane Jones referred to one High Court Judge as a 'communist'.28 Aug 06:18 AM
PoliticsDarleen Tana saga: Greens head to court over the right to hold a meeting Tana is seeking a judicial review to avoid being booted from Parliament.28 Aug 05:40 AM
PoliticsEmbattled MP Darleen Tana takes legal action against Green PartyEx-Green MP Darleen Tana has told the Greens they are not going anywhere.28 Aug 05:11 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters accepts human-induced climate change after Opposition decries ‘embarrassing’ commentsLabour fears Peters' comments reflect badly on New Zealand at the Pacific Islands Forum.28 Aug 04:46 AM
Politics‘Increasing’ threats to NZ security, ministry warns, as Collins appoints new defence chiefsThe defence chiefs will be in place as the country faces a complex global environment.27 Aug 10:38 PM
Politics‘Don’t put him in detention’: PM Luxon banters with Pacific leaders, signs NZ-Tonga partnershipLuxon saved his best line for his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese.27 Aug 10:18 PM
OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: Christopher Luxon is gaslighting the countryOPINION: The energy crisis is driven by relentless corporate profiteering.27 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment releases Employment Action Plan in bid to reach ambitious employment targetsThe 12-point plant covers social welfare, education & regional infrastructure.27 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsGoldsmith does things at pace, official tells Waitangi Tribunal hearing into foreshore and seabed decisionIwi complain about 'injustice' of three-week consultation on law change.27 Aug 08:44 AM
PoliticsGovernment investment unlocks more solarNZ Green Investment Finance invests $78m in solar, backing a $2b portfolio.27 Aug 07:38 AM
Politics‘Sorry, comrade!’: Disarray in House amid questions over minister calling judge ‘communist’The House was in disarray on a number of occasions during the questioning.27 Aug 05:03 AM
PoliticsPacific Islands Forum: Foreign Minister invited to New Caledonia, officials to meet French ambassadorIt comes as communications to the island of Christopher Luxon's retreat improve.27 Aug 03:28 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour's tax policy debate: capital gains tax and wealth tax under discussionChris Hipkins confirms Labour debates varied taxes, including capital gains.27 Aug 03:03 AM
PoliticsUN Secretary-General issues SOS over ‘devastating’ new sea level rise researchSurging seas are coming for us all, Antonio Guterres is warning the world.26 Aug 10:53 PM
