OpinionRedefining the Treaty principles would undermine real political equality in NZOPINION: The new Government promised to diminish many Māori-based policies or programmes.27 Nov 09:06 PM
KahuDavid Seymour: I think kura hourua is a wonderful nameAct leader wants charter schools back on the books by 2025.27 Nov 05:48 PM
KahuWaititi: This Government wants to remove all trace of us as MāoriThe coalition wants government agencies to provide services based on need, not race.27 Nov 05:41 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAnalysis: Low-income families get up to $38 per week less to close Budget holeCoalition talks have cost National dearly.27 Nov 05:08 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The good and the bad in Govt's 'war on woke'OPINION: Now it's climate denial, race-baiting, partisan politics and an end to smokefree.27 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuOpinion: You do not need bombs and missiles to decimate an indigenous populationMāori leadership mobilises to prepare for battle with new Government.27 Nov 04:04 AM
LivePolitics'Strong, productive, unified': Luxon sworn in as PMThe new coalition Government will be sworn into office today.26 Nov 11:25 PM
New ZealandSmokefree legislation would have driven black market - LuxonThe new Government is committed to reducing tobacco use, says Christopher Luxon.26 Nov 09:58 PM
New Zealand'Old school': Education mandates met with 'reluctance' by schoolsSchools will be required to teach an hour of reading, writing and maths every day.26 Nov 09:02 PM
KahuRob Campbell: We are going to find out who is really committed to equity and who is notOpinion: There were no real surprises in the coalition agreement.26 Nov 06:15 PM
KahuOutgoing minister Willie Jackson takes a crack at incoming government trade-offsWillie Jackson predicts doom for new government26 Nov 05:45 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Pointless byelection held in Port WaikatoOPINION: The law could swing an election unfairly and it causes voters needless trouble.26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBeehive Diaries: Luxon's humblebrag by song; will Weet-Bix be safe from taxes?Weet-Bix played a leading role in the talks — will it save Sanitarium from being taxed?25 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: There’s enough in coalition agreements to make every party happyOPINION: It’s a no to the referendum but apparently a yes to everything else race-related.25 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Economy limping along’: The fiscal headwinds facing Luxon and WillisA rundown of some of the big stories from the Herald's podcast network this week.24 Nov 09:00 PM
PoliticsMajor family policy scrapped to give Winston his wishNational got its tax package over the line but concessions had to be made.24 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young on Luxon's first Cabinet - the good, the bad and the unfairOPINION: Cabinet positions suggests National well and truly in charge.24 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: How Luxon made room for Act and NZ First without giving up too muchThe challenge remains: How to walk the fiscal tightrope while delivering tax cuts.24 Nov 05:08 AM
PoliticsThe biggest concessions Luxon made to get three-party coalition over the lineA $1.2 billion fund, foreign buyer plans scrapped - what Luxon has to compromise on.24 Nov 04:53 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateWhat the coalition deal means for the economyAn overview of the policies that affect your back pocket.24 Nov 04:15 AM
New ZealandPartnership school revival ‘destructive and weird’: NZEICharter schools will be revived under the new Government.24 Nov 04:00 AM
PoliticsExplained: What’s happened with Act’s referendum on Treaty principlesAct's policy was one of the more contentious on the election campaign.24 Nov 04:00 AM
PoliticsThis fiscal challenge will keep Nicola Willis up at nightNicola Willis will be the next Finance Minister of New Zealand.24 Nov 01:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Double trouble? Luxon had no choice but to split Deputy PM roleOPINION: Luxon has made a bold decision to have Peters and Seymour take turns.24 Nov 12:46 AM
PoliticsThe law changes looming from new Govt; Peters, Seymour to split Deputy PMUnorthodox Deputy PM jobshare, 20 Cabinet roles include three each from NZ First, Act.24 Nov 12:35 AM
New ZealandCoalition details at a glance: What you need to knowWhat policies have hit the cutting room floor?23 Nov 11:15 PM
New ZealandWho's in the new Cabinet? The full list of ministersThe eagerly awaited line-up of ministers has been revealed.23 Nov 11:12 PM
PoliticsSeymour: We got a good deal, suggests Act trumps NZ First for ministerial rolesA coalition deal will be signed today and a Government sworn in next week.23 Nov 08:23 PM
KahuPoll: Majority want equal say in Te Tiriti o Waitangi decisions'Clearly, it’s an important issue.'23 Nov 06:11 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The threatened Pacific Peoples Ministry needs to survive, and thriveOPINION: Christopher Luxon needs to bring more diversity into his Cabinet.23 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuWe look forward to being the pebbles in the shoes of Pāremata ParliamentTakutai Kemp takes the Whānau Ora kaupapa to Parliament.23 Nov 06:10 AM
Politics'I’m really proud’ - Luxon speaks as coalition negotiations endDeals all but done, the Herald understands.23 Nov 04:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWyn Drabble: It’s off to the sandpit for a bit of negotiatingOPINION: Once upon a time, there were three people who needed to form a government.23 Nov 12:35 AM
LivePoliticsDouble deputy: Could Peters and Seymour job-share?Winston Peters returns to Wellington as coalition deal looks imminent.23 Nov 12:00 AM
