Politics'Gutless and hypocritical': Minister lays into former PM for not fronting Covid hearingKey witnesses, including Jacinda Ardern, have refused to appear publicly. 13 Aug 08:19 PM
PoliticsArdern and other former ministers refuse to appear in public before Royal CommissionIt's been criticised for providing a platform for those with 'conspiracy theorist views'.13 Aug 03:01 AM
PoliticsLuxon, Hipkins quizzed on latest polls, tax issuesPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins in the aftermath of the latest polls. Video / Mark MitchellWatch11 Aug 11:36 PM
PoliticsNew poll: Luxon’s popularity drops to lowest in two years, Labour risesThe latest political poll numbers are in – and it's not all bad for the coalition. 11 Aug 06:18 AM
New ZealandFirst-term government should be doing better, as Labour overtakes in new poll - political scientistLabour leads with 33.6%, overtaking National at 31.8%, in latest poll.10 Aug 09:42 PM
PoliticsGreens want to lead Govt, Hipkins not interested in 'arguing' with themThe Green Party is holding its annual meeting in Wellington.10 Aug 01:00 AM
PoliticsLabour MP has 'learned a lot' from NCEA emails affair – HipkinsHe hopes 'political point-scoring' doesn't stop future bipartisan work.10 Aug 12:14 AM
Politics'Made it clear': Hipkins told Prime she should have responded to NCEA briefing offersThe Labour MP acknowledges she could have replied earlier to the Education Minister.08 Aug 02:36 AM
PoliticsRevealed: Labour didn't respond, declined offers for NCEA briefingsLabour only contacted minister a little over a week before the changes were announced.07 Aug 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: NCEA masterclass – Stanford schools colleagues on how to get things doneOPINION: It has been Erica Stanford's week, or perhaps Erica Stanford's year.07 Aug 12:13 AM
PoliticsHow Govt is preparing to ditch the petrol tax and move all cars to road user chargesMinisters want it to be like paying for Netflix.05 Aug 10:34 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Why National's got the country and itself into such a messOPINION: National either knows what it's doing or it doesn't, but the outcome is the same.05 Aug 05:00 PM
Herald NOWChris Hipkins on NCEA changes and Labour's tax plansLabour leader Chris Hipkins talks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about NCEA changes and his party's tax plans.Watch04 Aug 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorJamie Ensor: What led Government to abolish NCEA – and why we shouldn't be shockedANALYSIS: It's likely to be a popular move at the right time for the Government.04 Aug 05:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Can Luxon convince voters that better times are coming?OPINION: The Prime Minister might be right. But what if nobody believes him?01 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNCEA test: Prime Minister prepares 'fundamental overhaul', announcement imminent The Education Minister is foreshadowing public consultation on a substantial proposal.31 Jul 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: NZ beginning to look like an outlier on GazaOPINION: As global sentiment on Gaza shifts, New Zealand is standing still. 31 Jul 12:59 AM
PoliticsNational says Labour is flip-flopping on fast-track stance – are they?Chris Bishop said: 'Labour and Chris Hipkins cannot get their story straight.'30 Jul 05:20 AM
Politics‘Some may be concerned’: National MPs on how Kiwis will react to board members' pay hike'I accept that everyone wants a pay rise in this tough time.'29 Jul 01:40 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins on the 80% increase to board feesThe party leaders were quizzed about the latest Government change. Video / Mark MitchellWatch28 Jul 11:35 PM
Herald NOW'This shouldn't be their first priority' - Hipkins on Crown board member fee hikeLabour leader Chris Hipkins talks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.Watch28 Jul 07:55 PM
Politics'More spin than a front load washing machine': Hipkins blasts Willis for 10-minute cost of living 'sermon' Meanwhile, PM took aim at Labour for "taxing and borrowing" policy that "didn't work".28 Jul 06:56 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMinisters agree to raise board members' pay ranges by up to 80% The increase for Crown bodies comes as the Govt celebrates tax relief it has introduced.28 Jul 04:54 AM
New ZealandWhy Hipkins believes smaller parties shouldn't 'call the shots' under MMPHe plans to announce Labour's new tax policy by the end of the year.27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The sweary PM – Luxon feels the heat & loses his coolOPINION: Luxon's use of a 'minced oath' shows the pressure has been on this week.24 Jul 02:16 AM
Politics‘It’s clear we have a real problem’: Homelessness 'appears' to be outstripping population growthGovernment ministers have released a report on the 'long-running challenge' facing NZ.23 Jul 06:55 AM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon mouths off at ‘frickin’ Hipkins over cost of living policy stoush'They put us in this mess," the PM said, bristling at the Labour leader's criticism.22 Jul 12:05 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon attacks Chris Hipkins on policyLuxon attacked Hipkins over Labour’s lack of policy. Video / Mark MitchellWatch21 Jul 11:24 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Inflation is back – and that’s a problem for the Prime Minister OPINION: Regardless of who is to blame, rising food prices will be a political hot potato.19 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDamning NCEA briefing raises alarm as Govt mulls future of national qualificationThe credibility of New Zealand's secondary school qualification is being debated.19 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Who can claim credit for ram raid reductions?Labour says National has kept its most important programme in reducing ram-raids.18 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Labour’s chance to distance itself from Te Pāti MāoriOPINION: Labour doesn’t only need to win Tāmaki Makaurau but must be brutal in doing so.17 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Bishop puts boot into councils as rates table reveals biggest hikesOPINION: It's been the week for bashing local government – although not without cause.17 Jul 12:42 AM
Politics'It’s inevitable': David Letele teases move into politicsThe community advocate says a party leader told him 'we’d love to have you'. 16 Jul 10:30 PM
