Education Minister Erica Stanford has re-announced the same new school-builds that were announced several years ago by the previous government – so why were they never constructed? Jonathan Milne ...

Ratepayers could vote on slashing the number of local and regional councils by a dozen or more, leaders say. Jonathan Milne reports.

As US authorities comb through cellphones and lock up travellers from ‘friendly’ nations, a high-profile Kiwi says NZ must overhaul its advice for those heading Stateside ...

A national economic interest is hard to disentangle from the existing power relationships in the economy. Politicians all ...

Improving financial access for those about to leave prison is an effective ‘anti-crime measure’, new report says.

Business consultant PwC warns NZ exporters to ensure they fully understand the impact of the changes resulting from America’s ...

For the first time, police peel back the veil on their efforts to turn would-be terrorists away from violent extremism.

Of all life’s mysteries, none is more unfathomable than friendship and love. While overlapping interests often draw us to others, it is equally true that dissimilar tastes and traits are not obstacles ...

Scientists reckon there are 130 million pieces of space junk in the sky, all hurtling through space at 25 times the speed of sound. They could put our whole space programme at risk.

Selective fishing methods like spearfishing should be supported, not held back, say oftentimes rivals Seafood NZ and Legasea. Andrew Bevin reports ...

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Honouring the memory of a fine man, a gifted doctor, and an advocate for women’s health and scientific integrity ...