PoliticsMergers and billions floated to future-proof local governmentAn independent panel says reform is essential.20 Jun 06:22 AM
PoliticsMeng Foon accepts he's resigned, doesn't rule out future work in public sectorThe Race Relations Commissioner's intended resignation was earlier thrown into doubt.20 Jun 06:20 AM
PoliticsGreens co-leader ejected from House after accusing Act of racist questioningAct's questions related to recent commentary around surgery waitlists.20 Jun 03:59 AM
VideoFocus: Market study into banksFinance Minister Grant Robertson and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Duncan Webb announcing a market study into banks. Video / Mark MitchellWatch20 Jun 02:45 AM
PoliticsPoll shows bounce back for Labour, bad news for Christopher Luxon and NZ FirstLabour will hope the poll shows a recovery after the Meka Whaitiri and Stuart Nash dramas.20 Jun 02:27 AM
New ZealandAct MP Simon Court referred to privileges committeeHe is the second MP to be referred this year.20 Jun 02:07 AM
PoliticsMahuta the latest Labour MP to come off list, focus on electorateMahuta has held the seat since 2008, and Tainui since 2002.20 Jun 01:52 AM
PoliticsHipkins announces moves to salvage early childhood education Budget offeringThe PM says the Government is also looking at Health NZ's ethnicity criteria.19 Jun 07:04 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonThe silence of the wolves: Where's the response to the Greens' poverty plan?Why such a deafening silence in the wake of the Greens' new tax policy?19 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsPM claims childcare providers playing politics amid Budget policy backdownOne ECE provider said the concerns came from poor Govt consultation.19 Jun 07:18 AM
Banking and financeCommerce Commission inquiry into bank profits slated to launch tomorrowIt follows calls from the National and Green parties and the Reserve Bank for an inquiry.19 Jun 06:56 AM
New ZealandPM Chris Hipkins to meet with China’s President Xi JinpingPM's office has confirmed he will meet with Xi during his trip to China next week.19 Jun 05:29 AM
BusinessPoliticians tight-lipped on proposed ETS changes aimed at limiting carbon offsetsGovt wants greater focus on emissions reductions, rather than removals.19 Jun 05:16 AM
Politics‘I can’t be sure, sure’: Meng Foon tweaks claim PM’s office leaked his planned resignationFoon's role is in the spotlight amid a conflict of interest issue.19 Jun 03:42 AM
New ZealandRevamped emissions trading scheme plans to be releasedGovernment walks back scheme after conversion of swathes of sheep and beef farming land.18 Jun 06:31 PM
PoliticsNational pushes for tougher sentences for gangs after Ōpōtiki tangi processionLabour's police spokesperson claims it is a lazy rehash of old National policy.18 Jun 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBeehive Diaries: Secret liaisons of Luxon and Seymour, a meet-up for Peters and HipkinsThe meet-cutes of David Seymour and Chris Luxon, Winston distances himself from Hipkins.17 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuThe pay gap between the rich and the rest needs obligationsEquity in pay outcomes will not come without recording and transparency.16 Jun 08:36 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire Trevett: Luxon looks for the mojo - so does HipkinsOPINION Luxon's attempt to channel John Key's optimism came a bit asunder.16 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Round-up: Winter of discontent - it’s true that NZ has lost its mojoOPINION: The dominant sentiment is things are going wrong and the country is broken.15 Jun 11:40 PM
PoliticsStuart Nash saga: Conflict of interest unearthed during probe into sacked ministerStuart Nash's emails with donors ultimately led to his sacking as a minister.15 Jun 09:26 PM
PoliticsWill a recession lose Labour the election? Chris Hipkins respondsTwo quarters of economic contraction are widely considered a technical recession.15 Jun 07:12 PM
PoliticsAuckland's budget debate to Wellington's water boil notice - the biggest local council stories right nowSome of our biggest cities are dealing with budgeting and rates woes.15 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsEmissions deal ‘very much alive’, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins saysThe Government is upbeat on He Waka Eke Noa after meeting agriculture leaders today.15 Jun 07:33 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCarbon auction failure not a flop, Climate Change Minister and experts sayClimate Change Minister James Shaw says the carbon market is working as it should.15 Jun 05:37 AM
PoliticsNational Party removes TikTok videos over potential copyright breachNational Party staff are yet to say why the videos were taken down.15 Jun 03:31 AM
New ZealandFocus: Nicola Willis on New Zealand entering a recessionNational's finance spokeswoman Nicola Willis spoke to the media as GDP data confirmed that the economy has entered a recession. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 Jun 01:53 AM
PoliticsFieldays: Act Party differing from National’s ‘flip-flopping’ in hunt for rural voteThere aren't many new policies but the party argues that will be appreciated by farmers.15 Jun 12:00 AM
PoliticsMegaupload executives appear for sentencing 11 years after arrestThe pair's new Mega business is an example of remorse and rehabilitation, the court hears.14 Jun 09:46 PM
PoliticsYouth mental health wait times in Wellington more than doubleYoung people in the region wait an average of 70 days for mental health treatment.14 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Why Luxon should spend more time in WellingtonOPINION: National leader should spend time in NZ's not wet, not whiny capital.14 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori coalition a drag on Labour - pollThe prospect of a coalition with Te Pāti Māori is a slight drag on Labour's polling14 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsGreens co-leader on ending poverty, Ian Taylor criticism and ‘dangerous’ Act PartyThe Greens have given voters a clear point of difference between the left and right.14 Jun 09:29 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessIMF calls for tax reform and more disciplined govt spendingOrganisation sees risk of further OCR hikes.14 Jun 05:35 AM