Policy
What imported gas will mean for homes and businesses
The government's plan has triggered an explosive row over the difference between a tax and a levy.
LNG plan sparks showdown in parliament
The Government's LNG plan has triggered an explosive row over the difference between a tax and a levy, but the major question is whether it will keep the lights on Audio
Judge must have known she was yelling at Winston Peters, NZ First MP says
Judge Ema Aitken is accused of disrupting an event, yelling at Winston Peters and calling him a liar.
Wellington's mayor promises to cut commercial rates
However, even a modest reduction in commercial rates could push residential rates up by around 4 percent.
Willis challenges Labour to keep Investment Boost policy if elected
Finance Minister Nicola Willis talked up the policy's effects so far in a speech to the New Zealand Economic Forum in Hamilton. Audio
Willis urges former Reserve Bank governor Orr to front up in new inquiry
The government recently announced an independent review into the central bank's actions during the pandemic, including official cash rate cuts, money printing and its interactions with government…
Former Governor backs review into Reserve Bank Covid moves
However, concerns over the review's timing so close to election time are a "fair question", he says. Audio
Salvation Army State of the Nation report released
The Salvation Army says the high cost of living and a lack of jobs is contributing to a rise in child poverty and material hardship. Senior Social Policy Analyst and one of the authors of the report… Audio
More than 1700 pet bonds lodged under new tenancy rules
Landlords can now charge up to two weeks rent as a pet bond, which came into force late last year. Audio
Speeches, celebrations and heckling: What happened at Waitangi
A day of formalities has come to a close following several speeches and fiery crowd.
Watch: PM heckled during speech at Treaty Grounds
One person can be heard yelling "treason" during Christopher Luxon's speech.
Watch: Meeting with Māori leaders 'constructive' says Luxon
Government and diplomatic corps representatives are being welcomed onto the Treaty Grounds ahead of Waitangi day.
'Explore opportunities': US, NZ confirm discussions about minerals deal
Both governments released a joint statement confirming the possibility of expanding cooperation on critical minerals.
Auckland's mayor mocks government's proposal to cap rates
Wayne Brown put on a cap saying 'RATES' in a self-described move to mock the proposal.
Government must be transparent about US minerals deal - Clark
The former PM has weighed in as Christopher Luxon confirms New Zealand is talking to the US, but says no decision has been made. Audio
'Win them back': Hipkins sets sights on Māori seats
It comes as Te Pāti Māori MP's Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris enter a substantive hearing at the Wellington High Court after being expelled. Audio
Ratepayers cannot afford road repairs from logging truck damage, council says
The Rangitīkei mayor says his council is spending $3.5 million dollars on repairs to the country road between Taihape and Napier.
For pharmacists, industry changes are a hard pill to swallow
As more discount chain pharmacies open, locally owned and operated chemists worry their customers won't get the high level of care that saves trips to GPs and emergency departments.
Pharmacist fears for "the last bastion" of communities
As more and more discount chain pharmacies open, locally owned and operated chemists worry their customers won't get the high level of care that saves trips to GPs, and EDs. Audio
Part of Border Processing Levy drops by 30%
The levy, which funds x-ray screening, detector dogs and other protections, was raised after Covid-19.
