PoliticsGovernment announces deal with fuel company to secure more dieselDespite a dip in fuel levels, the Government maintains the fluctuations are normal.28 Apr 03:40 AM
New ZealandPM Christopher Luxon defends cancelling regular TVNZ Breakfast appearancePrime Minister Christopher Luxon has defended cancelling his weekly appearance on TVNZ’s Breakfast, saying he’s “pretty accessible”.Watch27 Apr 09:28 PM
Politics'Once-in-a-generation': New Zealand and India sign landmark free trade dealTariffs will be cut or removed on 95% of New Zealand exports to India.27 Apr 09:38 AM
PremiumOpinionFormer Today FM boss calls Christopher Luxon a coward for ditching Tova O'Brien interviews26 Apr 11:35 PM
PremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: The Nats finally found some fight in their caucus room25 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Why weak MPs are putting their own careers first24 Apr 11:00 PM
PremiumPoliticsBarry Soper memoir: Veteran political journalist calls Ardern an 'imposter'24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: PM speaks on Middle East war, Trump 'rhetoric', and India FTA after tumultuous week23 Apr 11:01 PM
PremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: National to campaign against Ardern’s 2021 record23 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Peters isn't about to walk away from Govt, but sometimes it feels that wayANALYSIS: National and NZ First are fighting – what's going on? 23 Apr 04:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Winston Peters' meddling sparks turning point in coalition dynamicsOPINION: Peters has no feedback for Donald Trump, but plenty for Christopher Luxon.23 Apr 12:46 AM
PoliticsWatch: Finance Minister says economic recovery is 'delayed but not derailed'Willis’ update comes just over a month before the Budget. 23 Apr 12:08 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Voters getting mixed messages as Luxon leads in troubled timesOPINION: Luxon’s best not enough in tough times, says reader.22 Apr 06:00 PM
PoliticsNational whip stands by denial he tried to contact Christopher Luxon over flagging supportThe Herald published a report last week saying Stuart Smith had tried to contact Luxon.22 Apr 02:52 AM
PoliticsThe furious five: National MPs 'outraged' over claim they were leaking about LuxonThe group were named as those who were speaking to media over Luxon's leadership.22 Apr 12:58 AM
PoliticsLuxon fires up at Peters: NZ First responsible for PM Jacinda ArdernThe Prime Minister says Winston Peters is trying to 'scaremonger'.22 Apr 12:30 AM
PoliticsNZ First leader would have advised PM against caucus vote, Willis says Peters working with Labour a 'live risk'Finance Minister fires salvo at Peters after he said vote would bring consequences.21 Apr 08:55 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Disgruntled Nats had their chance, now they're left with one path to the electionOPINION: Christopher Luxon's failed to show the ruthlessness of previous Prime Ministers.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLuxon survives vote but stops short of claiming 'full' backingDetails of the secret ballot result remain unclear after today's lengthy caucus meeting.21 Apr 06:08 AM
Politics'I have the support of my caucus': Luxon says after winning vote of confidenceLuxon called a confidence vote after weeks of leadership speculation.21 Apr 03:22 AM
New ZealandPM Christopher Luxon remains National leader after caucus confidence voteKatie Bradford speaks to the New Zealand Herald’s chief political reporter, Jamie Ensor, about Christopher Luxon’s vote of confidence.Watch21 Apr 02:28 AM
PoliticsLuxon survives confidence votePolitical analysis as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon gets a vote of confidence from National’s caucus. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Apr 02:15 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Could a leadership coup be National's only way to avoid a wipeout?OPINION: Modelling suggests a 9% swing could cost National up to 18 electorate seats.20 Apr 11:54 PM
PoliticsTim van de Molen says Luxon has his supportNational MP for Waikato Tim van de Molen says Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has his support. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Apr 08:48 PM
PoliticsLuxon walks back MP commentsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon is walking back comments that five National MPs were “moaning and frustrated” about his leadership and polling.Watch20 Apr 07:13 AM
PoliticsPM Luxon walks back claim five National MPs ‘frustrated’ at his leadershipLuxon claims he was reacting to the Herald's report on Friday.20 Apr 06:49 AM
PoliticsLuxon and Stanford boost school fuel crisis support; address caucus dissentThe Prime Minister will front media after his weekly Cabinet meeting.20 Apr 03:53 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Monday April 20, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Unprecedented downpour in Wellington and China's concerns over New Zealand Defence Force operations in North Asia | Monday April 20, 2026Watch20 Apr 01:00 AM
PoliticsNational’s former Attorney-General prospect to contest Tāmaki for Act Act's new candidate could play a pivotal role in selling its proposed Treaty reform.20 Apr 12:18 AM
Politics'Moaning and frustrated': Luxon says five disgruntled National MPs behind leaksMPs have arrived in Wellington for another sitting week.19 Apr 07:55 PM
PoliticsPoll: Coalition would lose power if election held todayThe next few days are seen as crucial by insiders. 19 Apr 06:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: If Nats don’t switch leaders, they face a spankingOPINION: Polls now show National slipping below 30% support in multiple surveys.18 Apr 05:00 PM
