Claire Trevett is the New Zealand Herald’s Political Editor, based at Parliament in Wellington.
Claire Trevett is the NZ Herald’s political editor, based at Parliament in Wellington. She started at the NZ Herald in 2003 and joined the Press Gallery team in 2007. She is a life member of the Parliamentary Press Gallery.
Budget 2024: The 10 key points
Bamboozled by the Budget? Here's all the main highlights explained.
Kiri Allan on her night of shame: ‘I made a series of decisions. You regret them for a lifetime’
Former Labour MP speaks about the guilt and shame she felt after the crash.
Exclusive: Kiri Allan - why she's pleading not guilty to car crash charges
Former minister says a grey area around the right to consult a lawyer needs clearing up.
Former PM Sir John Key's 'direct' conversations on Zespri with top China politician in Beijing
Key said top China politician understood and appreciated NZ stance on golden kiwifruit.
Tāmati Coffey Labour’s candidate for East Coast electorate after Allan resignation
Coffey had earlier announced he was leaving politics in March this year.
Use of 'pigeon English' on National poster 'inappropriate'
A National Party poster on issues of concern to voters had 'pigeon English' added to it.
What's in it for you - the Budget highlights at a glance
Bamboozled by the Budget? Here's all the highlights explained.
Temporary housing service kicks in for thousands with ruined homes after Cyclone
Up to 1800 are expected to seek temporary accommodation while homes are rebuilt.
Cyclone Recovery Minister Grant Robertson announces $40,000 grants for hard-hit businesses
A $25 million pool will give grants of up to $40,000 to businesses - more help on the way.
Live: 'A big step' - why Govt is ruling out military police in Hawke's Bay
There are now 11 confirmed dead almost a week after the cyclone.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Govt pledges $300m; 11 dead; 2200 unaccounted for; state of emergency extended
There are now 11 confirmed dead almost a week after the cyclone.
Carmel Sepuloni set to be deputy to Hipkins after Kiri Allan rules herself out
Allan tells the NZ Herald she will not be running for deputy.
'I am human': Tearful Ardern quits as PM; Robertson won’t seek top job
PM makes first election year announcement today.
Stardust victory: The incredible rise of Jacinda Ardern
Jacinda Ardern took the Prime Minister's office at the age of 37.
Claire Trevett: Luxon and the Hamilton West 'white-man ban'
OPINION: Luxon's diversity call resulted in a bit of a white-man ban moment for National.
'Disrespectful', 'cynical' - Govt slams release of Uffindell report on day of Queen's funeral
Fourteen people were interviewed as part of the inquiry into the Uffindell allegations.
Sam Uffindell's political future revealed today
A KC report into bullying allegations against Sam Uffindell was delivered last week.
Live: Lights out tonight! Govt scraps traffic light system, almost all mask rules
Government moves to new phase of Covid-19 response.
Live: Public holiday for the Queen? Cabinet meets; have your say in our poll
A public holiday will likely coincide with a memorial service for the Queen.
'Pretty yuck': National leaders condemn underwear trophies at Uffindell's student flat
Too soon to discuss possibility of another Tauranga byelection: Luxon.
Claire Trevett: Luxon throws Uffindell to the wolves to try to save him
Luxon's approach is straight out of the Shane Jones' Playbook for Penitents.
Watch: 'I was a bully, a thug' - Sam Uffindell on schoolboy assault
"I've felt remorse and very upset about this for some time."
Claire Trevett: Sam Uffindell has just made Luxon's life more difficult
OPINION: Uffindell is now fronting up - but voters may wonder why it didn't come earlier.
Covid: 10,424 new community cases, 788 in hospital; changes to death reporting
NZ facing 'significant increase' in Covid cases due to the BA.5 variant - Bloomfield.
Was Māori Party co-leader's joke about David Seymour a step too far?
Seymour cried foul after Rawiri Waititi joked about putting poisonous seeds in his water.
Claire Trevett: The PM's mistake in ignoring the Tauranga byelection
PM's decision to ignore the Tauranga byelection sends a terrible message ahead of 2023.
Budget: The cost of living and what's in it for you
New payments, fuel tax and public transport relief have been extended.
Budget 2022: 10 key things - Where the money's gone
Here are the highlights as Grant Robertson announces the Government's plans.
Watch live: Simon Bridges delivers final speech in the House
On the controversy scale he was rating it a 'solid 5.5 out of 10'.
Claire Trevett: Why Luxon will breathe a sigh of relief when Bridges goes
OPINION: While the PM's been away, Labour has done a Marie Kondo on contentious issues.
Revealed: The high-profile job Simon Bridges quit Parliament for
Bridges has been tight-lipped about his role since announcing he was leaving Parliament.
Thank you to 'the DG': Bloomfield's resignation; 12,575 cases, 15 deaths
Press conference covers boosters for 16, 17 yr olds, Bloomfield's retirement announcement.
Watch: 'Even the bad times have been good' - Simon Bridges to quit Parliament
Simon Bridges quits after 14 years in Parliament, byelection in Tauranga on the way.
Exclusive: Opening the gates - border changes expected from this month
After Omicron delays plans, international borders set to reopen - for some.
Nats' rising star: Erica Stanford a protege of Nikki Kaye
The demoted and promoted National MPs speak after learning the Luxon lexicon.
Simon Bridges on his week of 'ups and downs'
The MP says he has 'bounced back' after leadership contest.
Chris Luxon gives Simon Bridges finance, number 3 ranking
Bridges has skills and 'intellectual heft' needed for finance portfolio, Luxon says.
Simon Bridges 'confident' ahead of leadership vote
Simon Bridges says leadership contest are always close, will take it to the vote.
Don Brash weighs in on National Party leadership drama
Don Brash says if Luxon has a clear majority, a deal should be struck.
Nats' leadership race: Luxon is running, and has the edge on rival Simon Bridges
The National Caucus will meet to decide its new leader on Tuesday.
Claire Trevett: Collins gone by lunchtime - has she taken National down with her?
In trying to bury Simon Bridges, Collins has brought manure down on the whole party.
215 Covid cases, fully vaxed Kiwis won't need to stay in MIQ next year
There have now been a total of 5000 cases in the Delta oubreak.
Live: West Auckland school student tests positive for Covid
PM is visiting Whanganui, Hipkins and Bloomfield give Northland and vax rollout update.
Workers given 4 weeks to get jab; mandate 'absolutely not' Govt overreach - PM
PM to announce decisions on vaccine mandates for businesses.
60 new cases today; senior high school students to return next week
Senior high school students will be back on college grounds from next week.
Path to freedom: Bloomfield signals another 4-8 weeks of restrictions
Three-step plan for Auckland begins on Tuesday night.
19 new cases, Auckland boundary will remain at level 2
Today's cases include an MIQ worker and a primary school pupil.
Exclusive: No jab, no entry - PM outlines likely benefits for the vaccinated
Will the PM get a tattoo she has long wanted if we hit 90 per cent?
Covid-19: 485 border workers yet to be vaccinated with one week to go
All border workers must be vaccinated by September 30 or face redeployment.
Simon Bridges' 'do not seek and you will find' strategy
Judith Collins issued a Never Surrender response to potential challengers.
Todd Muller on a 'very tough' period and National's plight
Todd Muller says he has no intention of seething over old wounds.
Claire Trevett: Coming soon - Simon Bridges 2: back in the hot seat
When your party falls to its worst result in 20 years, a coup is not "panic" - it is CPR.
Claire Trevett: Will the vaccinated get different treatment in future outbreaks?
The Delta outbreak has been a scramble. What planning is underway for future outbreaks?
Two-day - new alert level for most of NZ, hopes rise for Auckland
New 'Delta 2' rules for gatherings and mask use being taken for a test drive from today.
MIQ escapee 'evaded CCTV, perimeter patrol and two fences'
Asked where the escapee went, Ayesha Verrall says it's a "priority for this evening".
Live: Auckland factory shuts after positive Covid case; 83 new cases announced; experts predict a plateau
The total number of cases in the outbreak has now gone over 500.
The reopening: PM's plan for NZ - home isolation, shorter MIQ for vaccinated travellers
PM's plan will include trial of home isolation for some travellers later this year.
Covid-infected ship: Only 9 of 98 Tauranga port workers vaccinated
Nine of the 98 port workers were fully vaccinated and two had received their first dose.
PM's second Covid jab; nearly 700,000 Kiwis now fully vaccinated
PM to update on vaccine rollout progress ahead of her second jab in Hamilton.
Chris Finlayson: 'Ritual disembowelling' of Todd Muller a lesson to other MPs
Chris Finlayson said National Party board needs a 'clean out' after string of troubles.
Nanaia Mahuta outlines Three Waters fix for 'system in crisis'
Minister says change is needed to avoid a 'legacy of costs' for future generations.
Will Judith Collins force Todd Muller to go before 2023?
Judith Collin says decision on whether Muller goes early is 'up to caucus'.
Who narked on Todd Muller and his showdown with Judith Collins
The final nail was driven in by Todd Muller's own numbers man, Chris Bishop.
Collins furious: Todd Muller admits badmouthing new MP night before 'retirement'
Todd Muller admitted to his caucus that he was an unnamed MP quoted in a article.
Paula Bennett spills beans on Parliament exit, 'incredibly tough' treatment from Todd Muller
Paula Bennett reveals what Todd Muller said to her after leadership coup.
Simon Bridges' cryptic dance on leadership talk
Bridges delivers ambiguous answers, while Shane Reti stops Luxon from speaking to media.
Māori Party referred to police over $320,000 in late declarations; Nats also in hot water
Māori Party puts donations errors down to rookie mistakes.
Claire Trevett: Will Luxon be a first-term leader or will Bridges rise again?
OPINION: There are talks in National about reinstating Bridges with Luxon as his deputy.
Auckland MPs: Pariahs for the day
Harmony ended as Speaker kicked out Nick Smith, Simon Bridges, fought with David Seymour.
Claire Trevett: What's eating Simon Bridges?
OPINION: There is method to Bridges' madness, but his colleagues may not agree.
'Uniquely NZ': Date of first Matariki public holiday announced
New public holiday was one of Ardern's first campaign promises in September last year.
Live: 3.5-hour wait for Covid testing as officials urge patience
Two more of the community case's close contacts are waiting for test results.
'In the best interests of the agency': Oranga Tamariki boss resigns
There have long been calls for head of the embattled ministry to resign.
Claire Trevett: Why Simon Bridges spurned Collins' offer
Simon Bridges was the best man for the job, but justified in turning it down.
'Slowly rebuilding': Todd Muller breaks silence after shock resignation
Two weeks after quitting, former National Party leader Todd Muller says he is doing well.
Rise and fall of Todd Muller: The man who could have been PM
Throughout his life, people had thought Todd Muller could be Prime Minister.
Claire Trevett: Who are the new National leader contenders?
Leadership potentials include Mark Mitchell, Judith Collins or reinstating Simon Bridges.
Claire Trevett: Todd Muller and the distractions of Judith and Paula
COMMENT: Will Todd Muller bring Simon Bridges in from the cold in his mini-reshuffle?
Claire Trevett: Will the Te Puna pitch do it for Todd Muller?
Todd Muller's first job is to win over his own base. Has he done enough?
100 Days to the election: What the Nats and Labour need to do
In 100 days voters decide whether to keep PM Ardern in the job or turn to National.