PoliticsChristopher Luxon's numbers fumble as PM conflates maths and reading ratesLuxon was answering questions from reporters during his recent trip to Australia.19 Aug 06:56 AM
PoliticsLatest poll: Christopher Luxon gets boost in preferred PM stakesPM Luxon today has faced strong kōrero from iwi leaders at Koroneihana.19 Aug 06:05 AM
PoliticsLet’s do this – Dame Jacinda Ardern heads to Chicago for Democratic National ConventionFormer PM will join candidate Vice-President Kamala Harris and former leader Barack Obama.18 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment told to reduce household gas usage to save industryA Green building group warned there isn't enough gas for households and industry.18 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: What's a King's Counsel initiation like?OPINION: There's a lot of bowing but it’s not without purpose.18 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsUN Secretary-General to visit NZ for first time since 2019Antonio Guterres will visit later this week.18 Aug 05:52 AM
PoliticsSimeon Brown announces crackdown on drunk-and drug-drivingThe Transport Minister has announced a road policing policy.18 Aug 02:16 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Increasing risk of political corruption’: New report says lobbying and donation rules need overhaulNZ's weak rules and 'she'll be right' attitude leave it vulnerable to corruption crises17 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentErica Stanford plays the bassoon in the Grand HallErica Stanford playing the bassoon in the Grand Hall at Parliament with her education adviser Emma Chatterton on the piano.Watch17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Grew up thinking I was bad at maths': Erica Stanford's mini revolution for educationEducation Minister moving fast over maths failures.17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPut on your dancing shoes PM, the rock star economy is back for an encoreThis week might have cemented a coalition victory at the election.16 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon and Albanese meet in Canberra; Aukus and 501s on agendaLuxon will push for a return to the deportation agreement with former PM Jacinda Ardern.16 Aug 02:09 AM
Politics'Discriminatory': Waitangi Tribunal releases scathing report of Treaty Principles BillThe tribunal has been considering two issues under urgency.16 Aug 12:00 AM
PoliticsPM Luxon praises viral breakdancer Raygun: 'We’re loving her in New Zealand'PM hints at further Reserve Bank cuts and discusses Pacific stability, Raygun, in Sydney.15 Aug 08:47 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon prepares to lobby Australia's Anthony Albanese over 501sHe will push for a return to Australia's agreement with former PM Dame Jacinda Ardern.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsSimeon Brown wants more water meters as part of three waters overhaulThe Government won't be mandating meters but the minister is a 'very strong advocate'.15 Aug 05:00 PM
Politics'We have to leave right now': Why PM was rushed away from media briefingPolice received intelligence about a security threat involving the PM.15 Aug 08:25 AM
PoliticsJustice Minister signs Kim Dotcom’s extradition orderDotcom will be deported to the United States.15 Aug 07:53 AM
Politics'Overwhelming' demand for charter schools: David Seymour says 78 applications receivedFunding has been allocated for up to 50 charter schools.15 Aug 03:15 AM
PoliticsPM urges parents to be alert for meth-laced lollies distributed in food parcelsChristopher Luxon is in Sydney on an infrastructure and investment trip.15 Aug 02:36 AM
PoliticsRevealed: Disabilities Ministry shake-up coming as report finds 'no controls' on spendingA scathing report says spending has blown budgets for almost a decade.15 Aug 12:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Government on track for post-Olympic policy sprintOPINION: Also in this week's wrap – the PM's embarrassing benefit blunders.14 Aug 11:33 PM
PoliticsRevealed: Disabilities Ministry shake-up coming today as report finds 'no controls' on spendingA scathing report says spending has blown budgets for almost a decade.14 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon's ‘pretty direct’ message for Albanese: Deportees and infrastructure on agenda at third meetingChristopher Luxon comes with a message on 501s for the Aussie PM.14 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe Treaty talk an expert worried about for 8 months and why the Govt is going 'too far'An incident at Ōkāhu Bay left an indelible mark on the young Claudia Orange.14 Aug 12:00 AM
Politics‘A winnable issue’: Experts say Covid and flu vaccine access key to meeting New Zealand ED targetsHealth officials warned the Minister the target would need a whole of system approach.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThree Waters fix could mean credit downgrades for some councilsThe head of the LGFA says borrowing costs unlikely to increase significantly for councils.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsBenefit traffic light system: What you need to knowGovernment announced new traffic light scheme, additional system changes.13 Aug 06:28 AM
PoliticsTe Arawhiti, the Office for Māori Crown Relations pared back as Govt 'clarifies' functionsTe Arawhiti, the Office for Māori Crown relations, was set up in 2018.13 Aug 03:48 AM
Politics'Significant downside': Greens maintain decades-long opposition to GE cropsThe two parties are still cautious on the issue of genetic engineering.13 Aug 03:38 AM
KahuMinister's message to gang members after bikes ticketed: 'Leave'The Police Minister says green-ticketing illegal bikes is just the beginning.12 Aug 09:46 PM
PoliticsGovt opponents slam benefit sanction traffic light systemPM says there'll be “no more excuses” for beneficiaries not knowing their obligations.12 Aug 07:33 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsKiwi road maintenance crisis as resurfacing costs increase 50% in six yearsSimeon Brown blames the previous Government.12 Aug 05:47 AM
Politics'No more excuses' – Govt announces beneficiary traffic light systemThe PM outlined the harsh new penalties under a traffic light system in Auckland today.12 Aug 03:59 AM
