PoliticsEducation: Terms of reference released for review in early childhood regulationA funding review is also planned for the sector.05 Jun 12:15 AM
PoliticsBig spike in serious repeat young offenders revealedLatest statistics show a 26 per cent spike last year in serious repeat young offenders.04 Jun 08:22 PM
PoliticsNicola Willis defends public sector, housing cuts as broken promise dogs GovtThe Finance Minister is defending the Government's approach to the cancer drugs issue.04 Jun 05:00 PM
Politics'Discriminatory': Councils voice opposition to Māori wards bill at select committeeThe bill was part of National's coalition agreements with Act and NZ First.04 Jun 07:34 AM
PoliticsPM signals infrastructure spend for Niue as he touches down in PacificLuxon was treated to a stunning flyover of the island before landing.04 Jun 05:18 AM
PoliticsWatch: Christopher Luxon addresses media on first leg of trip to Niue and FijiPM defends public service cuts as he lands in Niue, before heading on to Fiji.04 Jun 04:24 AM
PoliticsWatch: Nicola Willis defends cancer drug u-turn, says Govt will honour promiseThe Finance Minister is defending the Government's approach to the cancer drugs issue.04 Jun 02:19 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The Budget promises that are destroying usOPINION: Sugar hits for floating voters are holding back almost all meaningful progress.03 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsEverything you need to know about the Budget, including why your tax cut might shrinkWhat story does the Budget tell?03 Jun 03:53 AM
New ZealandStruck-off lawyer implies PM supported his comebackHowever, Christopher Luxon's office said it knew nothing about the case.03 Jun 12:00 AM
PoliticsExclusive poll reveals voters’ views on BudgetVoters don't love the Budget, but they don't hate it either.31 May 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Snap poll gives Budget lukewarm pass, but cancer drug fail leaves sour tasteCancer patients shouldn't have been left hanging to find out the drug promise was on hold.31 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsPM unsure if 501s will increase after Australia rewrites deportation policyLuxon says he has grave concerns after the comments by his Australian counterpart.31 May 04:13 AM
PoliticsHipkins defends email asking supporters to donate tax cuts to LabourHipkins says the Govt is making wrong choices, people want the money put to 'better use'.31 May 03:51 AM
LivePoliticsWatch: Nicola Willis heralds 'new era' of Govt spending in post-Budget speechWillis said the Budget was 'the clean-up job New Zealand needs'.31 May 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Disturbing undertones in Te Pāti Māori's messagingOPINION: Ads promoting Budget day protests featured guns against a fiery backdrop.31 May 12:29 AM
PoliticsPM Christopher Luxon reacts to Budget for the 'squeezed middle'The Government has delivered its tax promise, but future Budgets will be painful.30 May 07:00 PM
PoliticsOfficials urged Govt to delay tax cuts, considered $18b 'flat tax' plan from ActOfficials warned the scheme might not be ready by the end of July.30 May 06:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Willis' first Budget lacked the surprise, but it did what she'd put on the tinOPINION: Willis delivered on what she promised - but now has a hard road ahead.30 May 05:00 PM
Politics'Let down': Budget funds charter schools at cost of much needed teacher aides, unions saySchools run on smell of oily rag, while $150m given to 'ineffective' charter scheme: union30 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsMinister accepts 500 police boost might not be achievable as promisedThe deadline for the policy is November 27 next year.30 May 05:00 PM
Politics'Unnecessary suffering': Promised cancer drugs won't be funded for at least a yearCancer patients have expressed disappointment that the promise was not honoured yet.30 May 07:51 AM
PoliticsAdvocates say those struggling to heat homes, feed kids left out in 'Budget of nothing'“I see nothing in this Budget for those on low incomes, all I see is cuts."30 May 07:08 AM
PoliticsBudget: $14 billion revealed in tax cuts worth $4-$40 a fortnightFollow our live coverage – what's in the Budget for you?30 May 04:31 AM
New ZealandTe Pāti Māori wants Māori Parliament, issues declaration of independencePolice say the thousands of protesters were 'well behaved'.30 May 04:22 AM
PoliticsBudget 2024: Explore the numbers in our interactiveDive deep into the numbers and see what they mean for you.30 May 02:43 AM
Politics'We regret that': Nicola Willis' broken promise to cancer patientsFree breast screening is expanded and emergency department security strengthened.30 May 02:32 AM
PoliticsGovt sticks to 500 police boost but leaves fiscal cliff on cost pressuresToday's Budget allocated money to renew police's fleet.30 May 02:32 AM
PoliticsBudget 2024: National kapa haka festival gets more fundingToday's Budget coincided with a protest against the Government's policies on Māori issues.30 May 02:20 AM
PoliticsEducation gets $2.9b new funding for new classrooms, teachers, IT and initiativesThis is the coalition Government's first Budget.30 May 02:12 AM
LivePoliticsBudget build-up: Cookies over sausage rolls - Luxon and Willis say they're 'ready to deliver'Today, the Government puts its money where its mouth is.30 May 01:11 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsQ&A: What are the Govt's Budget priorities? Our experts weigh inLiam Dann, Audrey Young and Jenee Tibshraeny answer your questions.29 May 08:51 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Five ways for Nicola Willis to make the Budget look goodOPINION: Some of the biggest things the Finance Minister could do would cost very little.29 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsWhat has the Govt already unveiled in today’s Budget?Tax cuts will be the centrepiece but plenty of announcements have been made.29 May 05:00 PM
