PoliticsTwo new polls show Labour/Greens/Te Pāti Māori can form Government, NZ headed in wrong directionThe polls also show the gap closing between Hipkins and Luxon in the preferred PM rankings10 Feb 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The kōhanga generation comes to WaitangiANALYSIS: If we want to close those gaps, we already have a model for how to do it. 07 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The best thing about Luxon’s absence from WaitangiOPINION: Luxon's absence shone a light on the best speech about the Treaty in many years.07 Feb 12:21 AM
LivePolitics‘I just gave them $10m’: Shane Jones threatens to stop funding for Waitangi National TrustIt came after David Seymour had his microphone taken off him twice during his speech.05 Feb 02:59 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins on the Government's welcome to WaitangiChris Hipkins speaks about protesters during David Seymour's speech and his views on Christopher Luxon not attending Waitangi Day. Video / Alyse WrightWatch05 Feb 01:55 AM
LivePoliticsSeymour's mic taken away, protesters turn their backs during Waitangi speechThe atmosphere was intense as David Seymour bent down to pick up the wero.04 Feb 10:51 PM
PoliticsChris Hipkins' annual waka paddleChris Hipkins speaks about Waitangi and his waka-paddling tradition. Video/ Alyse WrightWatch03 Feb 10:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonWaitangi: Marama Davidson and Chris Hipkins in the limelight - Simon WilsonOPINION: Grins all round at Waitangi, at least for now.03 Feb 05:16 AM
PoliticsWaitangi 2025: Fallen MP inspires Marama Davidson's challenge to Govt amid political returnDavidson's return comes eight months after being diagnosed with breast cancer.03 Feb 03:19 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Luxon’s Minister for Economic Growth may as well be a Minister of Silly WalksOPINION: The PM should put his marketing past behind him.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsNumber of threats against politicians nosedives in Govt’s first year - what’s changed?Threats and online hate escalated between 2020 and 2022 amid the Govt's Covid response.02 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics‘We haven’t bounced back at all': PM hopes ‘digital nomads’ will help tourism recoverChristopher Luxon wants the tourism industry back to pre-Covid levels.27 Jan 07:08 PM
Lifestyle‘Special’: Hipkins on new partner Toni, politics and co-parentingAway from the Beehive, the leader of the Opposition is buzzing with happiness.25 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: PM Christopher Luxon speaks at Rātana PaRātana locals are seeking reassurance from the PM about the Treaty Principles Bill.24 Jan 12:41 AM
PoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins promising robust policy but keeps powder dryPolicy announcements are expected "in the coming months".23 Jan 02:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Doctor v ex-bank clerk – why the PM dumped Reti for BrownOPINION: Reti's demotion was brutal, but it had to be done.23 Jan 12:02 AM
PoliticsLabour leader Hipkins on why his party won’t implode in 2025Labour is holding its caucus retreat one day after National held its own in Hamilton.22 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsLabour leapfrogs National in new political pollIt's not great news for National.16 Jan 11:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why students, parents are losing faith in NCEA systemOPINION: Students’, parents’ confidence in the qualifications system is being undermined.14 Jan 09:00 PM
PoliticsWhat democratic ‘crisis’ worries Chris Hipkins as he recalls 2024 in politics?'We’ve made more progress than I anticipated in terms of rebuilding our public support.'20 Dec 07:29 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Troubled waters – Peters, Seymour clash over ferry planOPINION: The new Minister for Rail is not in a collaborative mood.12 Dec 12:24 AM
Politics‘An announcement about an announcement’: Labour slams ferry delayChris Hipkins has accused the coalition of dithering on replacing the ferries.11 Dec 05:30 AM
New ZealandChris Hipkins responds to ferries announcementLabour leader Chris Hipkins responds to today's Cook Strait ferries announcement.Watch11 Dec 01:38 AM
PoliticsLatest poll shows Te Pāti Māori getting boost, National and Act need NZFIt follows another political poll earlier in the day.09 Dec 05:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Put up or apologise – Verrall walks a fine line with Levy slurOPINION: Prosecuting your case is very different to attacking someone personally.04 Dec 11:45 PM
PoliticsChris Hipkins speaks at close of Labour’s annual conferenceLeader Chris Hipkins addressed Labour Party members at his party’s annual conference in Christchurch, as the party inches closer to campaigning. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Dec 02:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Hipkins owes us an apology for ruinous Covid vaccine mandatesOPINION: A lot of people were hurt by the mandates. More people are angry about them.30 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHipkins hints at MP retirements as Labour gets ready for 2026At least one MP has hinted they may retire before the next election.29 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Electric ferry plan proves Auckland Transport has lost the plotOPINION: 'Can AT tell us what it costs to save a tonne of CO₂ using electric ferries?'27 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsChris Hipkins reacts to news of Nikki Kaye's deathChris Hipkins reacts to news of former National Party minister Nikki Kaye's death while speaking to Kerre Woodham. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch25 Nov 09:38 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Shallow takes on Treaty hīkoi underestimate its powerOPINION: Change is coming – whether critics like it or not.20 Nov 11:40 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Nats, Labour both fail to read the room on Treaty billOPINION: The hīkoi is the opposite of organic. It’s a Māori Party protest.16 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandTreaty Principles Bill passes first reading after House suspended for haka, ‘appalling’ disruptionThe House was suspended briefly after the haka disrupted voting.14 Nov 03:52 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: KC smackdown – top barristers join Treaty bill backlashOPINION: Protesters have some heavyweight legal experts on their side.13 Nov 10:50 PM
