Revenue Minister Simon Watts clashes with Greens’ Chlöe Swarbrick on whether big tech firms pay enough tax in NZ
He believed the problem could be solved within the existing law, by Inland Revenue scrutinising companies more rigorously.…
Election 2026: Green Party surge in new poll puts left bloc ahead of coalition
Te Pāti Māori polled 2.6%, up from 2.2%. The Opportunity Party also enjoyed something of a surge, polling…
Jesse Mulligan Reviews Taco Loco, Westmere: Good Enough For Lunch But There’s Work Still To Do For Dinner
It’s so far, so bad for Westmere’s new Taco Loco (apart from one great dish). I really wanted…
How often Kiwis are having sex – at every age
This is how often 25 Aucklanders have sex and whether that number is enough for them, in their…
These Top New Zealand Restaurants Won’t Get A Michelin Star. Here’s Why – Jesse Mulligan
What should we expect when the Michelin inspectors unveil their first New Zealand list later this month? The…
Watching the watchers: Why New Zealand’s age verification plan gets it backwards – David Harvey
In New Zealand, all roads lead to one place – the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). One department,…
Why the humble Kiwi pie is NZ’s ultimate winter comfort food – Glenn Dwight
Because honestly, what’s not genius about the pie? A pie in winter is doing far more than simply…
Media Insider: Maiki Sherman resignation – TVNZ refuses to release documents, correspondence on events leading to political editor’s departure
Sherman departed TVNZ four weeks ago, saying her role was no longer tenable. It followed two high-profile incidents,…
Moana Pasifika rescue plan gains traction ahead of final Super Rugby game
Australia has made a $600m commitment to league in Papua New Guinea and set aside $150m to invest…
Simon Dallow: From tour guide to TVNZ anchorman and back again
“I love seeing the joy in people’s faces when they experience something different that I can lead them…
Fires: Call for people to install carbon monoxide alarms – but Fire and Emergency says smoke alarms enough
While van der Slot-Verhoeven smelled smoke the night before, she thought it was from her wood burner. “When…
Far North ‘death trap’ SH10 intersection has dozens of crashes, no fix planned
One person died, eight were seriously injured, and 30 suffered minor injuries. NZTA said no improvements at the…