PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Money's tight, keep the election promises focused on itOPINION: Expect the pledges to lurch this year from what we've come to expect as normal.19 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsWillis' public service cuts to save $2.4b, 8700 jobs to go, Govt agencies to be slashed 'significantly'The Finance Minister used a speech to Auckland businesses today to announce the cuts.19 May 12:45 AM
Politics'Does Mr Seymour or Mr Luxon understand economics?': Peters firm on plan to buy back BNZThe NZ First leader wants a premium-priced government offer made to NAB.18 May 10:39 PM
New Zealand'Not feasible, doesn't make sense': PM laughs off NZ First policy to buy back BNZ17 May 07:18 PM
PoliticsMajor Budget investment coming for primary schools as new maths results show 'encouraging' signs17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAdvocate 'stoked' about ban on sex offender character references, but lawyer warns change is 'dangerous'17 May 08:41 AM
Politics'Road to Damascus epiphany': Winston Peters takes aim at National, Act over immigration17 May 07:15 AM
PoliticsNZ First to campaign on buying back BNZ and making KiwiSaver enrolment compulsory at birth17 May 03:28 AM
New ZealandNational to ban judges from considering good character when sentencing sex offenders17 May 02:04 AM
New ZealandPrime Minister speaks at National Party regional conferenceChristopher Luxon speaks to media following his speech at the National Party regional conference. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 May 11:29 PM
PoliticsChris Luxon and Erica Stanford address media as new school qualifications unveiledChristopher Luxon delivers a speech at the National Party Northern Regional Conference, hosted at the Orewa College Arts and Events Centre. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 May 12:57 AM
BusinessBill banning under-16s from social media put on hold, Stanford looks at wider law changeLabour agreed to support a National MP's bill, but now a minister says it's paused.15 May 12:21 AM
PoliticsHipkins claims Aucklanders mostly moved on from Covid lockdowns, ministers disagreeLabour's leader says only one media outlet asks him about the pandemic restrictions now.14 May 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Why Christopher Luxon has a new spring in his stepOPINION: The PM had to walk a careful line with his pre-Budget speech. He delivered.14 May 01:10 AM
New ZealandHipkins accuses Luxon of 'reprehensible' leadership over immigration commentsThe Labour Party leader made a State of Auckland speech this morning.13 May 09:25 PM
New ZealandHeat pump rebates, cheap rooftop solar loans – the push for lower billsGreen Energy Council calls for urgent measures to reduce energy waste and cut prices.13 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlines‘More routes, more access, more affordability’: Qantas chief’s plan for KiwisWhile its Kiwi rival struggles, Qantas praises Auckland and speaks of closer NZ links.13 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Christopher Luxon on US lamb tariffsToday: Christopher Luxon, Kate Acland, Mark de Lautour, Hunter McGregor, Craig Wiggins.13 May 02:20 AM
PoliticsNational will choose 'social stability' over profit in immigration – LuxonThe Prime Minister confirmed spending would be slashed in the May 28 Budget.13 May 01:54 AM
PoliticsPoll gap tightens as Labour-Greens-Te Pāti Māori close in on Govt blocThe latest results were released on Tuesday afternoon.12 May 02:24 AM
PoliticsWatch: 'Insanity’ – Christopher Luxon asked about forming coalition with LabourThe National Party leader has emphatically rejected a grand coalition with Labour.11 May 05:28 AM
PoliticsWinston to the rescueNZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan joins The Front Page to talk through the Poll of Poll results, and how Winston Peters could once again be kingmaker come November 7.Watch11 May 05:00 AM
PoliticsPM responds to speculation about a grand coalitionChristopher Luxon says he does not want a grand coalition. Video / Mark MitchellWatch11 May 04:26 AM
New ZealandLive: Christopher Luxon in the studio with Mike HoskingPrime Minister Christopher Luxon joins Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking in the studio. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch10 May 07:07 PM
Lifestyle'Taught me more than she knows': Politicians celebrate Mother's Day with heartfelt tributesNew Zealand MPs from across the political spectrum shared special tributes to their mums.10 May 06:57 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Luxon’s Singapore playbook for pulling a lagging economy into shapeOPINION: NZ could do with an injection of Singapore's small-state survival ethos.08 May 09:00 PM
New Zealand'My role has become untenable': TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman parts ways with broadcasterSherman faced scrutiny following a suspension from Parliament and an alleged slur.08 May 03:45 AM
PoliticsWho is bankrolling National's $6m-plus war chest? Party more than doubles Labour's donationsAct also received more donations in 2025 than Labour.07 May 04:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Grand coalition – how a National-Labour power share could workOPINION: In a Cabinet selected from both major parties, who would make the cut?05 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media in SingaporePrime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to media in Singapore.Watch05 May 02:37 AM
Politics'Seymour had to go dancing to get noticed': Mayor's reality TV jibe as war of words heats upSeymour says he's become tired of Brown's weekly 'sound-offs'. 05 May 12:40 AM
Auckland'Turkeys don't vote for an early Christmas': Hipkins on coalition sniping and possible snap electionThe Opposition Leader described the three coalition parties as being led by 'turkeys'.04 May 11:09 PM
