PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: How politicians can prove they're worth what we pay themOPINION: It was once commonly accepted one shouldn't talk about money in polite company.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSeymour wanted Ministry of Regulation to have three times more staff than Productivity CommissionDavid Seymour said red tape and regulation are 'out of control' in this country.05 May 05:00 PM
OpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: National could lose in 2026, but would Labour be ready to win?OPINION: Could this be a one-term government?04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Why Luxon should have acted like Ardern in pay rise sagaOPINION: The country’s so broke that more than 3000 public servants were fired.04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon and Stanford visit the 1980s; method in Shane Jones' fast-track madnessStanford's education shift has shades of the 1980s about it, but it might work.03 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsNats declare massive election donation haul - the most ever in a yearIts largest donation was $500,000 from an Auckland businessman.03 May 02:50 AM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: MPs' hefty pay rise out of sync with Joe PublicOPINION: Having their own pay increased is the one thing that can unite every party.03 May 01:22 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Peters switches from statesman to street-brawlerOPINION: Also in today's political wrap - what on earth is up with Green MPs?03 May 12:27 AM
KahuGovt decision to dismantle the Children and Young People’s Commission is a backward step, says LabourLabour MP asks minister 'to step in and stop these callous cuts'.02 May 07:53 PM
KahuSeymour says school lunches 'better, smarter and cheaper' - may include packaged foodsThe Associate Education Minister says the scheme will keep going.02 May 06:32 PM
PoliticsAnalysis: The Govt needs a good Budget; why it might not deliver oneAfter a bad poll, the Government needs to find a way to make voters feel happier.01 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwiRail boss travelled to South Korea amid mega ferry falloutChief executive Peter Reidy travelled to South Korea in early April.01 May 06:30 AM
New ZealandDavid Seymour wants to stop 'lazily' categorising people by raceThe Act leader rails against 'lazily looking at everyone through the lens of race'.01 May 03:46 AM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: Discontent grips NZ amid dark economic timesThe honeymoon period of the first term is entirely absent.01 May 02:27 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyDitched: Plans by Government to regulate property managers'There is not a desire for more red tape with the current Government.' - Joanna Pidgeon30 Apr 11:48 PM
KahuTe Puni Kōkiri Māori Development Ministry to axe 38 jobs - PSA says decision 'reckless'Overall, about 3474 public service jobs will go.30 Apr 10:52 PM
OpinionOpinion: Government's Treaty Principles Bill advances colonialismOPINION: The Crown constantly redefines the Treaty.30 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Sensationalist': PM on TVNZ's poll coverage - broadcaster dealing with 50 formal complaintsAn ex-Labour MP also criticises political editor's coverage; TVNZ responds. Have your say.30 Apr 05:12 AM
PoliticsPoliticians face off after poll dismissed as 'fruitcake business'The poll comes a month before the Government's Budget.30 Apr 01:54 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Peters has the most to complain about after grim poll resultOPINION: The poll will only prove to Peters' team that statesmanship doesn't win votes.30 Apr 12:25 AM
PoliticsGovernment to take 'good look' at ministers' powers in Fast-Track Approvals BillSubmitters raised concerns about ministers' powers and conflicts of interest.30 Apr 12:13 AM
KahuOranga Tamariki Māori purge ‘arrogant and conceited’, says Te Pāti Māori MPMariameno Kapa-Kingi is calling for Children’s Minister Karen Chhour to resign.29 Apr 08:15 PM
New ZealandDramatic rescue, measles epidemic and Israel truce offer | Focus Morning Bulletin April 30, 2024Skipper speaks out after Manukau Harbour rescue, health experts warn of a measles epidemic and Hamas considers Israel’s latest cease-fire offer in the latest NZ Herald headlines.Watch29 Apr 07:35 PM
KahuNew poll is a potentially disastrous result for NZ FirstThe new poll is not good for the coalition Government.29 Apr 07:03 PM
Politics‘A few pirate jokes’: Minister's detached retina forces eye-patch useHoggard thinks the injury was from being punched in the face playing rugby 20 years ago.29 Apr 06:49 PM
PoliticsCoalition crumble: Govt parties drop in poll - Labour, Greens, Te Pāti Māori edge aheadThe poll comes a month before the Government's Budget.29 Apr 06:31 AM
PoliticsWatch: Schools that flout cellphone ban will be audited by ERO, PM warnsWork programmes would soon be announced relating to the priority areas.29 Apr 04:39 AM
New ZealandPM ‘unilaterally’ sacking Act minister would breach coalition agreementAct leader David Seymour saying he would not expect a leader of another party would sack an Act minister. Video / NZ HeraldWatch29 Apr 02:41 AM
PoliticsPM 'unilaterally' sacking Act minister would breach coalition agreement - David SeymourThe Act leader doesn't think any of his ministers are showing signs of failure thus far.28 Apr 11:17 PM
OpinionOpinion: Tribal and identity politics positive, not negative - Rob CampbellOPINION: Most live with an identity which is important to them and identify with a tribe.28 Apr 05:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Seymour runs the risk of taking things too farOpinion: Seymour and his party don’t mind having a crack at his PM.27 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Christopher Luxon shows a ruthless side few thought he hadHis demotion of two poor performers was quick and decisive and almost out of the blue.26 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessAfter spending $700k-plus on pins for Covid-19 workers, department now cutting costsSome 80,000 frontline pandemic workers were given the pins.26 Apr 12:17 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: National's comeback kid has a lot on his plateOPINION: Three years ago, 'Goldie' was in the political doldrums.26 Apr 12:16 AM
