New ZealandLuxon responds after Israeli minister attacks 'lost the plot' Netanyahu comment'You don't really need an army because your most deadly enemy is a possum or a cat.'14 Aug 05:28 AM
PoliticsPM Christopher Luxon responds to broadside from Israeli ministerIt follows Luxon saying Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu has "lost the plot". Video / Mark MitchellWatch14 Aug 03:08 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Self-centred Swarbrick makes Palestine debate all about herOPINION: Ironically, the Greens co-leader spent the weekend decrying 'outrage' politics.14 Aug 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Should NZ help save the two-state solution for Palestine?The PM says the recognition of Palestine will take time. Actually it's not that hard.13 Aug 04:00 AM
Politics'He's lost the plot': Luxon condemns Israel's Netanyahu amid Gaza attack'As a human being, looking at the situation, that is how I feel about it.'13 Aug 02:53 AM
Politics"He's lost the plot" - NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Israel's Benjamin NetanyahuLuxon was highly critical of the Israeli leader following the latest Gaza attack. Video / Mark MitchellWatch13 Aug 02:21 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Luxon needs to remember he's a politician, not a CEOOPINION: The Prime Minister needs to remember he can be voted out.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Enough with the hand-wringing, here's how to help Auckland prosperOPINION: Fresh thinking, a spot of courage and a good plan - what else does Auckland need?12 Aug 05:00 PM
AucklandWayne Brown urges Govt to reconsider bed levy amid 'grim' Akl economy dataAuckland's unemployment rate has hit 6.1% and is the highest in New Zealand.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon, Hipkins quizzed on latest polls, tax issuesPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins in the aftermath of the latest polls. Video / Mark MitchellWatch11 Aug 11:36 PM
Herald NOWThomas Coughlan on political polls and Christopher Luxon’s declining popularityNZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan analyses recent political polls and the sharp drop in Christopher Luxon’s popularity.Watch11 Aug 08:33 PM
PoliticsNew poll: Luxon’s popularity drops to lowest in two years, Labour risesThe latest political poll numbers are in – and it's not all bad for the coalition. 11 Aug 06:18 AM
Politics'Broad range of views': NZ considering recognition of Palestinian state, sets out timelineThe Prime Minister believes Cabinet will come to a unified position.11 Aug 03:08 AM
New ZealandFirst-term government should be doing better, as Labour overtakes in new poll - political scientistLabour leads with 33.6%, overtaking National at 31.8%, in latest poll.10 Aug 09:42 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'I don't go into polls' - Luxon on new poll predicting hung parliament at next electionThe PM and Chris Hipkins are now tied in the preferred prime minister stakes. 10 Aug 08:17 PM
New ZealandWatch Live: Christopher Luxon live with Mike HoskingPrime Minister Christopher Luxon live on the Mike Hosking Breakfast. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch10 Aug 06:55 PM
PoliticsLuxon, Albanese talks focus on lifting living standardsThe New Zealand PM said transtasman relations are as strong as they've ever been.10 Aug 03:22 AM
PoliticsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon following annual talks with Anthony AlbanesePrime Minister Christopher Luxon following annual talks with Anthony Albanese, and a helicopter ride to surrounding peaks including the Humboldt glacier.Watch10 Aug 12:53 AM
PoliticsLabour MP has 'learned a lot' from NCEA emails affair – HipkinsHe hopes 'political point-scoring' doesn't stop future bipartisan work.10 Aug 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Stanford is a standout in a Government struggling to turn things aroundOPINION: Erica Stanford is being discussed as a possible leadership replacement for Luxon.09 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPM's rates nearly double at his Waiheke pad; Auckland billionaire has $225k bill See what some of Tāmaki Makaurau's biggest property owners are paying to the council. 09 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon welcomes Anthony Albanese in Queenstown; Trump tariffs and Gaza war on agendaThe Australian PM touched down in Queenstown for the annual transtasman leader talks.09 Aug 02:53 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Stanford’s masterclass resets story but Govt faces tough decisionsThe Government has had a good week but a challenging course is ahead. 08 Aug 08:00 PM
PoliticsRevealed: Labour didn't respond, declined offers for NCEA briefingsLabour only contacted minister a little over a week before the changes were announced.07 Aug 07:52 PM
PoliticsWatch: PM and Education Minister front media during school visitThe stand-up comes days after a radical NCEA announcement. 07 Aug 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: NCEA masterclass – Stanford schools colleagues on how to get things doneOPINION: It has been Erica Stanford's week, or perhaps Erica Stanford's year.07 Aug 12:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Why National's got the country and itself into such a messOPINION: National either knows what it's doing or it doesn't, but the outcome is the same.05 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPrincipals have their say on axing NCEA: A 'huge step forward' or a game of political football?Leading principals debate the merits of plans to radically overhaul education.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorJamie Ensor: What led Government to abolish NCEA – and why we shouldn't be shockedANALYSIS: It's likely to be a popular move at the right time for the Government.04 Aug 05:16 AM
PoliticsNCEA scrapped: What Labour, Greens think about the radical overhaul NCEA will be replaced with three new certificates. 04 Aug 04:34 AM
PoliticsNCEA abolished in 'massive' shake-up of NZ’s main secondary school qualificationTwo new qualifications at Year 12, 13 will replace NCEA after a series of damning reports.04 Aug 12:10 AM
PoliticsNCEA is being scrapped - here is what will replace itThe overhaul represents the most radical overhaul in decades.03 Aug 09:10 PM
PoliticsLuxon signals 'massive' NCEA announcement, envoy heads to US to appeal tariff Luxon earlier called the decision by Trump to impose a 15% tariff rate 'blunt'.03 Aug 08:10 PM
New ZealandUS envoy arrives in Middle East, job layoffs at Weta | NZ Herald news update: August 2, 2025A US special envoy has arrived in Gaza in hopes to mediate some peace. Turmoil offer Trump's tariffs continues. Job layoffs at Weta Workshop in Wellington. PM is in Christchurch.Watch01 Aug 08:07 PM
