PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Te Pāti Māori hold Parliament in contemptOPINION: The business of democracy only works if everyone abides by the rules.24 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHipkins denies differences with Edmonds over $13b pay equity changesNational is accusing Labour of 'economic incoherence'. 23 May 04:47 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBudget Q&A: Audrey Young, Liam Dann and Jenée Tibshraeny answer your questionsOur business and politics experts tackle your burning Budget questions.22 May 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Willis' pre-Budget attacks suggest she's feeling the pressureOPINION: It's unusual for a Finance Minister to focus on the Opposition before Budget Day.21 May 10:54 PM
PoliticsLabour slams 'big tax breaks' for tech giants as Govt ditches digital levyThe tax was forecast to bring in $479m over four years, starting from January 2026.21 May 06:46 AM
Super RugbySuper Rugby teams: All Blacks back in action for CrusadersAll the ins-and-outs ahead of the 15th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season. 21 May 04:21 AM
PoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins speaks ahead of House debate on Te Pāti Māori's hakaParliament is preparing for a potentially lengthy and tense debate over the penalties handed to Te Pāti Māori over last year’s controversial haka in the House. Video/ Mark MitchellWatch20 May 12:23 AM
PoliticsHipkins calls Greens' Budget 'huge spend-up', 'unrealistic' but agrees with some elementsThe Labour leader has previously refused to rule in or out supporting parts of the plan.19 May 06:37 AM
PoliticsMPs’ property portfolio disclosures: How Luxon's has changedSome MPs have interests in overseas property.19 May 01:17 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanOpinion: 54th Parliament’s worst week – Thomas CoughlanA look back at our angry, sweary Parliament. 16 May 05:00 PM
Politics'Big distraction': Hipkins admits question that led to c-bomb was 'mistake''I’ll own that,' the Labour leader said.15 May 02:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: C-bomb brings explosive end to appalling fortnight in politicsOPINION: Who won't be seething with disgust after the past few days in Parliament? 15 May 12:47 AM
PoliticsLabour doesn’t rule out taxes from Greens’ $89b plan, coalition attacks 'Marxist' budgetNational says Labour "on the train to the clown show".14 May 06:01 AM
PoliticsWatch: Brooke van Velden drops c-bomb after Labour asks if she agrees with infamous columnIt comes as Labour refused to condemn the column.14 May 04:11 AM
Super RugbySuper Rugby teams: All Blacks wing returns for BluesAll the ins-and-outs ahead of the 14th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season. 14 May 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDavid Parker on going ‘a bit far’ on landlord tax and calling an MP a ‘tosser’Why a former MP thinks his tax change of 2021 went too far and how it could be fixed.13 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Debt-funded spending spree’: Economist from NZ’s largest bank aims at Labour’s BudgetsAn ANZ economist has said Labour's Budgets were unsustainable and fuelled inflation. 13 May 07:20 AM
Politics'Lies': Luxon on attack as Hipkins claims PM ‘taking money out of women’s pay packets’ The Labour leader denied he's scaremongering.13 May 02:08 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins' pre-Budget speechChris Hipkins delivers pre-Budget speech at the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 May 06:31 PM
PoliticsAbuse in state care: PM defends broken promise, emotional Hipkins slams Govt ‘injustice’ The inquiry into abuse in state care recommended a new redress scheme.12 May 07:26 AM
PoliticsLocal Labour Facebook page reposts then deletes image of Brooke van Velden as Nazi Van Velden's grandfather lived under Nazi occupation in World War II.12 May 01:45 AM
Lifestyle'You're the best': Jacinda Ardern, NZ leaders celebrate Mother's Day with tributesSeveral MPs used the occasion to point out the passing of the Pay Equity Amendment Bill.11 May 08:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Political games hinder vital superannuation reformOPINION: It's time for NZ's leaders to tackle the superannuation debate together.09 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsNational leads Labour in latest poll - but Hipkins' party gets big boostBoth Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins have gained support.08 May 03:06 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'Robbing Paula to pay Paul' – pay equity ambush will come back to bite NatsOPINION: The way to address an unfair situation is not usually to increase the unfairness.08 May 12:05 AM
PoliticsSocial media ban: Act blocks National’s bid for Govt consensus on member’s billNational want to replicate a ban that was passed by Australian lawmakers. 06 May 04:33 AM
PoliticsNational's Erica Stanford admits using personal email for work not best practiceThe minister says she's changed her processes after admitting processes were 'untidy'.06 May 12:20 AM
Politics‘Absolutely no justification’: Erica Stanford sent official briefings to personal emailStanford and PM Christopher Luxon put it down to printing issues. 05 May 06:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanInside the battle for Labour’s wealth tax A new generation of party activists is ready to fill David Parker's shoes after his exit.02 May 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Labour’s credibility demands big new tax promisesOPINION: There’s no room for any new spending by anyone without massive tax hikes.01 May 09:00 PM
World'A remarkable human being': High-profile tributes pour in for Pope FrancisLionel Messi, King Charles, the two Chrises and more share poignant messages for the Pope.22 Apr 02:58 AM
PoliticsLuxon, Peters, Hipkins lead NZ tributes to Pope FrancisPope's death comes hours before Luxon is due to meet King Charles in London.21 Apr 08:35 AM
PoliticsSenior MP Willie Jackson says Labour Govt should've taken GST off meatLabour proposed removing GST from fruit and vegetables ahead of the 2023 election.13 Apr 04:16 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Never say never': Former Labour MP Stuart Nash on NZ First candidacy rumours'I have an immense amount of respect for Winston Peters.'11 Apr 05:15 AM
