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
Politics'Very simplistic': Luxon pushes back against Seymour ahead of Treaty Principles Bill voteThe contentious bill will have its first reading in Parliament this afternoon.13 Nov 10:06 PM
PoliticsPM claimed no conversation on use-of-force in boot camps, despite Cabinet already agreeing to itChristopher Luxon has now acknowledged it was an issue addressed by Cabinet.05 Nov 01:49 AM
Opinion2023 election study: What voters wanted and what they gotCOMMENT: A year on, the three Government parties have remained ahead in the polls.29 Oct 10:19 PM
PoliticsPeters, Hipkins trade barbs as ministry apologises over not telling Costello of conflict of interestWinston Peters claimed Ayesha Verrall had 'misled the leader of the Labour Party'.24 Oct 04:29 AM
Politics'Small wine tasting': Andrew Bayly corrects answer in House about workplace insult incidentLabour says there are still 'massive questions' about the Bayly situation.22 Oct 05:14 PM
PoliticsPolitical leaders respond to comments made by Minister Andrew BaylyPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins on the complaints made about Minister Andrew Bayly. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Oct 11:00 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins on complaints against Andrew BaylyPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaking on complaints made about Small Business Minister Andrew Bayly. Video / Mark MitchellWatch21 Oct 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'You'd be limping' – senior MPs bring schoolyard politics to ParliamentOPINION: Parliament's a serious place, but sometimes the silliness wins.17 Oct 12:07 AM
Politics‘You can double it’: Hipkins’ puts money on returning as PM“Let’s go $1000 if you become Prime Minister, that’s how brave I am."15 Oct 11:49 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Chris-tastrophe! Poll much closer than it looksThe latest polls indicate the Prime Minister needs to up his game.14 Oct 06:12 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Govt wasting time and money on pointless election promisesOPINION: Why draft a bill that's going nowhere? Or amend sports rules for no reason?10 Oct 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomMatthew Hooton: The women who should be leading National and LabourOPINION: Willis and Edmonds both show the substance today’s multiple crises demand,03 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Minister gets top marks despite $30m te reo raidOPINION: Erica Stanford proved she could be ruthless when she needed some quick cash.03 Oct 12:06 AM
