Politics‘Fifty-fifty’: Luxon offers frank assessment after meeting Chinese number 2PM said about half the meeting was devoted to disagreement.13 Jun 07:18 AM
New ZealandHealth New Zealand implements recruitment pause amid budget overspendChief executive Margie Apa said filling vacancies had caused an overspend.13 Jun 06:42 AM
PoliticsChinese Premier says it's natural if NZ and China don't see 'eye to eye'Luxon raised concerns about foreign interference in today's meeting with Chinese Premier.13 Jun 05:50 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: The Govt’s lobbying reforms are at a crossroadsOPINION: The Govt’s lobbying reforms are at a crossroads.13 Jun 05:16 AM
New ZealandPM Christopher Luxon and Chinese Premier Li Qiang hold joint press conferenceLuxon is expected to discuss the economy with Premier Li. The pair are also expected to raise issues of contention. Video / Mark MitchellWatch13 Jun 04:54 AM
PoliticsGovernment developing pay gap calculator after Labour’s mandatory pay gap reporting pledgeThe country's gender pay gap sits at 8.6 per cent.13 Jun 04:32 AM
New ZealandMinistry of Health confirms final job cut tallyThe Ministry of Health held an all-staff meeting on the plan this morning.13 Jun 04:03 AM
PoliticsDavid Seymour announces review into farming sector ‘red tape’'If we don’t remove barriers to productivity, we will fall behind our global competitors.'13 Jun 12:05 AM
PoliticsGovt seeking feedback on 120km/h speed limits as reductions reversedChanges will be made by next month.12 Jun 11:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Farmers should be treated as treasures, not as tyrantsOPINION: Like the rest of the business sector, farmers are feeling the pinch.12 Jun 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTrade and economy at the forefront as Premier Li Qiang arrives in NZNew Zealand will host its most significant China visit in seven years.12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe $2b social housing cliff no one is talking aboutThe social housing sector is blighted by a fiscal cliff that creates haves and have-nots.12 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsProposal to address media industry challenges set for Cabinet this monthPaul Goldsmith became the minister after Melissa Lee was demoted.12 Jun 05:09 AM
Politics'A bit scary': National MP assaulted during raucous Golden Bay protest, police alertedThe incident happened after a local community board meeting.12 Jun 04:57 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Taxpayers funding MPs’ Wellington housesOPINION: There are 23 politicians using an accommodation allowance.12 Jun 03:00 AM
Banking and financePoliticians to have a crack at bank bosses and regulators via new competition inquiryInquiry to be broader than ComCom's study, including business and agricultural banking.12 Jun 02:33 AM
PoliticsFieldays 2024: Prime Minister backs rural banking inquiryThe appearance came after the announcement agriculture won't be included in the ETS.12 Jun 12:01 AM
OpinionOpinion: The legacy of two former MPs wiped out by Section 7aaOPINION: Helen Leahy outlines why Section 7aa is so important.11 Jun 07:07 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe billion dollar problems with Kāinga Ora and why plans to fix it might make things worseThe Government plans a radical shake-up in public housing, but some are worried.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAgriculture, forestry next in line for red tape slashingTodd McClay is opening Fieldays today, where thousands will head to the Waikato.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnother 146 job losses at Ministry of Education take total past 700The ministry's digital division will cut about 146 positions.11 Jun 04:36 AM
New ZealandWhat perks do MPs really get?It turns out that accommodation allowances are just the beginning.11 Jun 04:27 AM
PoliticsGovernment quadruples deployment to UN mission in South KoreaThe Government is substantially upping its peacekeeping efforts on the Korean peninsula.11 Jun 02:30 AM
PoliticsAgriculture removed from ETS; He Waka Eke Noa disbandedThe Government also announces new initiative.11 Jun 02:05 AM
PoliticsNew poll: National drops post-Budget, Hipkins pulls ahead of PMA new poll has shown no great affection for the Budget.11 Jun 12:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Act, Paul Henry, Shane Jones and the March for NatureOPINION: Good governance requires more than preaching to the choir.10 Jun 08:17 PM
KahuMore protests to come after success of pro-Māori rally, organiser saysEru Kapa-Kingi helped activate the day Māori were called upon to protest10 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandWatch Live: PM Luxon in studio with Mike HoskingPM Luxon in the studio with Mike HoskingWatch10 Jun 06:49 PM
KahuTears shed at Waitangi Tribunal inquiryA Waitangi Tribunal urgent inquiry has begun looking into claims that the government’s push to prioritise English names and language in the public sector is harming te reo Māori.Watch10 Jun 06:26 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Te Pāti Māori's self-referral for a police investigation forces Government's handOPINION: When Te Pāti Māori referred itself to the police, it left no other options.10 Jun 05:05 PM
PoliticsAukus and security on the agenda as Chinese Premier visitsIt will be the most significant visit from China since 2017.10 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Gobsmacked': Nearly $1m spent on consultants to investigate long tunnelThe Minister of Transport says a further $550k could be needed to investigate the tunnel.10 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPM says low- and middle-income Kiwis get 'emphasis' of tax package, Treasury figures say the oppositeAbout 130,000 households receive nothing from the package and 8000 are slightly worse off.10 Jun 05:00 PM
Politics'Great concern': Govt orders investigation amid Te Pāti Māori allegations"I want an independent, arm's-length, objective review undertaken."10 Jun 07:10 AM
