Politics
Senior minister Todd McClay will accept the findings of an expert panel which has been asked to provide advice on lowering methane emission reduction targets
27th Jun 24, 5:32pm
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Senior minister Todd McClay will accept the findings of an expert panel which has been asked to provide advice on lowering methane emission reduction targets
New Zealand doesn’t rely on strategic imports from China and is more exposed to export-related risks, according to a report by the NZ China Council
26th Jun 24, 6:23pm
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New Zealand doesn’t rely on strategic imports from China and is more exposed to export-related risks, according to a report by the NZ China Council
Parliament could start its own probe into business and rural lending as early as August, while Coalition parties jostle for the spotlight
26th Jun 24, 10:30am
Parliament could start its own probe into business and rural lending as early as August, while Coalition parties jostle for the spotlight
Big rise in the number of migrants aged 65 and above gaining NZ residency
Keith Locke died at the age of 80 without losing either his heart or his head. Indeed, there was about the man a joyous naiveté that one no longer finds on the New Zealand Left, writes Chris Trotter
24th Jun 24, 8:24am
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Keith Locke died at the age of 80 without losing either his heart or his head. Indeed, there was about the man a joyous naiveté that one no longer finds on the New Zealand Left, writes Chris Trotter
Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister tells Commerce Commission to take more aggressive legal action against suspected anti-competitive behavior, even if it ends up losing some court cases
22nd Jun 24, 9:46am
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Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister tells Commerce Commission to take more aggressive legal action against suspected anti-competitive behavior, even if it ends up losing some court cases
Resource management is always political – the Fast-track Approvals Bill is just honest about it, Jeffrey McNeill argues
21st Jun 24, 11:54am
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Resource management is always political – the Fast-track Approvals Bill is just honest about it, Jeffrey McNeill argues
Five businesses emit as much carbon as half of New Zealand’s vehicle fleet and Christian climate campaigners want them to pay for it
19th Jun 24, 6:46am
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Five businesses emit as much carbon as half of New Zealand’s vehicle fleet and Christian climate campaigners want them to pay for it
Anne Twomey says South Australia’s plan to ban political donations raises big risks as well as benefits
18th Jun 24, 12:46pm
Anne Twomey says South Australia’s plan to ban political donations raises big risks as well as benefits
Housing is too expensive and average prices need to fall even if it scares existing homeowners, Minister for Housing Chris Bishop says
17th Jun 24, 6:10pm
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Housing is too expensive and average prices need to fall even if it scares existing homeowners, Minister for Housing Chris Bishop says
NZ First leader Winston Peters says allowing more granny flats to be built would help make housing more affordable for families
17th Jun 24, 4:12pm
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NZ First leader Winston Peters says allowing more granny flats to be built would help make housing more affordable for families
Chris Trotter asks what would it be like to live in a country where real change was possible? And we could make it?
17th Jun 24, 9:37am
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Chris Trotter asks what would it be like to live in a country where real change was possible? And we could make it?
Economic tailwinds are likely to help the National-led Government get re-elected, even if Labour looks to be in good shape now, Dan Brunskill says
16th Jun 24, 7:30am
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Economic tailwinds are likely to help the National-led Government get re-elected, even if Labour looks to be in good shape now, Dan Brunskill says
Gas companies appear unlikely to rush in to open ocean exploration despite the Government's decision to lift a ban imposed by its predecessor
13th Jun 24, 10:14am
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Gas companies appear unlikely to rush in to open ocean exploration despite the Government's decision to lift a ban imposed by its predecessor
Two Parliamentary select committees will conduct inquiry into banking competition, reviewing Commerce Commission's findings and scrutinizing rural lending
12th Jun 24, 2:30pm
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Two Parliamentary select committees will conduct inquiry into banking competition, reviewing Commerce Commission's findings and scrutinizing rural lending
Minister of Climate Change Simon Watts says the future success and resilience of New Zealand and its economy will be determined by how the Government prepares for climate change impacts
12th Jun 24, 10:22am
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Minister of Climate Change Simon Watts says the future success and resilience of New Zealand and its economy will be determined by how the Government prepares for climate change impacts
Polls show public support shifting away from the National Party as households' brace for a difficult winter
11th Jun 24, 7:04pm
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Polls show public support shifting away from the National Party as households' brace for a difficult winter
Government delivers six year delay to on-farm emissions pricing, as promised during the election campaign
11th Jun 24, 12:57pm
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Government delivers six year delay to on-farm emissions pricing, as promised during the election campaign
There may well have been 50,000 pairs of feet 'Marching For Nature' down Auckland’s Queen Street on Saturday afternoon, writes Chris Trotter, but the figure that impresses the Coalition Government is the 1,450,000 pairs of feet that were somewhere else
10th Jun 24, 8:22am
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There may well have been 50,000 pairs of feet 'Marching For Nature' down Auckland’s Queen Street on Saturday afternoon, writes Chris Trotter, but the figure that impresses the Coalition Government is the 1,450,000 pairs of feet that were somewhere else
New Zealand’s future belongs to those who do not fear a nation carved out of unity and equity, writes Chris Trotter, and are willing to trust the carvers
3rd Jun 24, 9:55am
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New Zealand’s future belongs to those who do not fear a nation carved out of unity and equity, writes Chris Trotter, and are willing to trust the carvers
NZ Initiative complains about RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr’s ‘colourful’ letter to retail banks after think-tank's criticism
31st May 24, 6:12pm
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NZ Initiative complains about RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr’s ‘colourful’ letter to retail banks after think-tank's criticism
Nicola Willis delivered on most of her promises but faces extremely tight budgets for years to come
31st May 24, 6:36am
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Nicola Willis delivered on most of her promises but faces extremely tight budgets for years to come
Finance Minister Nicola Willis delivers on her income tax promise
Treasury forecasts show weak economic growth will keep the Crown accounts in deficit until 2028 and add $50 billion to the national debt
30th May 24, 2:01pm
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Treasury forecasts show weak economic growth will keep the Crown accounts in deficit until 2028 and add $50 billion to the national debt
The Budget should reveal tax cut details and a spending plan showing a surplus in 2028
30th May 24, 6:36am
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The Budget should reveal tax cut details and a spending plan showing a surplus in 2028