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
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCoalition cracks? Leaders dismiss claims Govt in disarray over UN letterBut they appeared on different pages about the Government's formal response.15 Jul 05:30 AM
PoliticsPeeni Henare hits back at Te Pāti Māori 'greedy' byelection contest claimHenare won't say yet whether he'll contest Tāmaki Makaurau in the 2026 general election. 15 Jul 12:55 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTe Pāti Māori fails again to file financial documents on timeThe Electoral Commission says no decisions about referrals to police have been made.14 Jul 11:57 PM
Herald NOWChris Hipkins on Government scrapping Te Pūkenga and the improvement in NCEA resultsLabour Leader Chris Hipkins talks to Ryan Bridge about the Government's decision to scrap Te Pūkenga and the improvement in NCEA numeracy and literacy results.Watch14 Jul 07:46 PM
New ZealandTeen's 900km ride for Māori wards ends with cheers at ParliamentHe delivered a support letter to Parliament, and was greeted by Chris Hipkins.14 Jul 12:34 AM
New ZealandLuxon backs fast-tracking supermarkets and defends ‘brain drain’ statsPM returns from break, backs plan, talks brain drain, cones and fast-tracking. 13 Jul 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Who would lead if Luxon couldn't? There are a couple of likely scenarios – and a bold scenario.13 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEditorial: Why the Tāmaki Makaurau byelection matters for LabourOPINION: The Tāmaki Makaurau byelection was triggered by MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp's death.13 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsPeeni Henare selected as Labour's candidate in Tāmaki MakaurauHenare, who previously served as the Auckland seat's MP, faces off with Oriini Kaipara.13 Jul 02:08 AM
PoliticsJacinda Ardern says she'll provide evidence to Covid Royal Commission An official says discussions are taking place about the best way for this to happen.09 Jul 08:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: When the centre cannot hold - the stark future for Labour OPINION: Voters are fed up and populism is sweeping the world, but Labour can benefit. 08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHipkins claims Covid-19 inquiry creates platform for conspiracy theoristsScope needed to be widened "even if this hurts the egos of former ministers" - van Velden.07 Jul 11:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Election battle lines are slowly being drawnOPINION: National focuses on crime as a key election issue, outpolling Labour.05 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Crash and burn – Chris Hipkins gets the pip over ram raidsOPINION: Are the Herald's 'Tory owners' suppressing crime coverage? Er, no. 03 Jul 12:14 AM
PoliticsYouth MPs told to remove criticisms of Government from speechesLabour says this move discourages young voices at Youth Parliament.01 Jul 12:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Bad advice': Hipkins reflects on Labour's Rotorua housing challengesHipkins said Labour's next campaign will focus on jobs, health, and homes.29 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThe Greens’ most radical plan yet - and how Labour inspired it - Thomas CoughlanOPINION: The Greens' fiscal plan throws out 40 years of how Governments think about money.27 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Parliament in shock over MP's unexpected deathOPINION: Takutai Tarsh Kemp was at Parliament yesterday.26 Jun 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Rating David Seymour as Acting Prime MinisterOPINION: David Seymour had two reasons to celebrate today.24 Jun 07:58 AM
New ZealandSeymour defends social media posts amid Cabinet Manual breach claimsDavid Seymour dismissed criticism of his social media posts as playful fun.23 Jun 09:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: Scrutiny stunts shouldn’t distract from warning voters are sendingOpinion: Escalating conflict in the Middle East could threaten NZ's economic recovery. 20 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Unlucky Luxon’s popularity hits new lowOPINION: Even good GDP news suggests the economic recovery has already peaked.19 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: How Labour can revive its fortunes with fresh leadershipOPINION: Labour's current strategy lacks clear policies and relies on coalition issues.17 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsLabour overtakes National in post-Budget poll, Peters' net favourability positiveNew survey shows the fight for government would be close if people were voting today.12 Jun 02:44 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'Superficial facelift' – the undercover zingers in Jacinda Ardern's memoirOPINION: The former PM avoids naming her critics, but some are identifiable anyway.12 Jun 12:32 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: What Luxon must do to secure a coalition victoryOPINION: The right's challenge is managing Seymour's and Peters' grandstanding.11 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Labour’s Te Pāti Māori problemOPINION: Fear of the alternative is Christopher Luxon’s easiest path to a second term.05 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'Conflicting' polls, van Velden strikes again and a Beehive sex scandalOPINION: How far up the food chain did the Forbes complaint go? 05 Jun 12:27 AM
Politics'Snapshot': Political leaders react to conflicting poll resultsOne survey said the left could kick the coalition out, while another showed them staying.03 Jun 10:36 PM
New Zealand'Don't recognise the numbers': Govt downplays poll resultsLabour leads National with 33.2%, as National drops to 30.7%.03 Jun 08:40 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Political wizard Peters casts spell around HipkinsOPINION: Hipkins hasn't ruled out Winston, hoping he might change his mind. 31 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Anxiety rises ahead of David Seymour's stint as Deputy PMOPINION: The Act leader's only guardrails will be the ones he sets himself.29 May 12:40 AM
Super RugbySuper Rugby teams: Big names return with playoffs spots on the lineAll the ins-and-outs ahead of round 16 of the Super Rugby Pacific season. 28 May 04:51 AM
