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
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Can Luxon convince voters that better times are coming?OPINION: The Prime Minister might be right. But what if nobody believes him?01 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsUse of urgency to upend pay equity scheme decided after PM met senior ministersThe pay equity changes prompted protests up and down the country. 01 Aug 04:58 AM
New Zealand‘Lagging behind’: NZ stance on Palestinian recognition questionedPrime Minister Luxon says NZ's focus should be on getting aid into Gaza.31 Jul 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon living on borrowed time as stagflation loomsOPINION: Nervous National MPs look to next polls.31 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNCEA test: Prime Minister prepares 'fundamental overhaul', announcement imminent The Education Minister is foreshadowing public consultation on a substantial proposal.31 Jul 08:01 PM
New Zealand‘Enough is enough’: Leavers’ lawyer urges PM to take control of Gloriavale"For God’s sake, Prime Minister, you’re the only one who can step up now."31 Jul 02:58 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: NZ beginning to look like an outlier on GazaOPINION: As global sentiment on Gaza shifts, New Zealand is standing still. 31 Jul 12:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why Argentina's radical reforms could work hereOPINION: A tale of two Governments.30 Jul 12:00 AM
Politics‘Some may be concerned’: National MPs on how Kiwis will react to board members' pay hike'I accept that everyone wants a pay rise in this tough time.'29 Jul 01:40 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins on the 80% increase to board feesThe party leaders were quizzed about the latest Government change. Video / Mark MitchellWatch28 Jul 11:35 PM
Politics'More spin than a front load washing machine': Hipkins blasts Willis for 10-minute cost of living 'sermon' Meanwhile, PM took aim at Labour for "taxing and borrowing" policy that "didn't work".28 Jul 06:56 AM
PoliticsPM Luxon grilled on hiking board member fee rangesHe said it was necessary to make the roles attractive. Video / Mark MitchellWatch28 Jul 05:07 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMinisters agree to raise board members' pay ranges by up to 80% The increase for Crown bodies comes as the Govt celebrates tax relief it has introduced.28 Jul 04:54 AM
PoliticsGovernment to ban surcharges on card paymentsThe Government plans to ban surcharges on most in-store card payments by May next year. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Jul 04:49 AM
PoliticsGovernment marks year of tax cutsPM Christopher Luxon urges doubling down on Government's plan to improve living standards. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Jul 04:13 AM
NetballWatch: Luxon booed by crowd at ANZ Premiership netball finalChristopher Luxon was on hand to present the Mainland Tactix with the trophy.28 Jul 03:04 AM
New ZealandPM dismisses Greens' rail idea, says roads first'High-quality roading infrastructure' the Golden Triangle priority: Christopher Luxon.28 Jul 12:38 AM
PoliticsLuxon hints at new rules for foreign home buyers Winston Peters wants to revisit the scheme for immigrants purchasing homes.27 Jul 09:33 PM
Politics'Divisive rhetoric': Opposition critical of Peters' immigration commentsWinston Peters expressed concern at the number of migrants arriving here.27 Jul 03:14 AM
New ZealandWhat teens think about banning social media for under-16sWould it stop the erosion of attention spans, or just shelter them from the real world?27 Jul 12:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Turned the corner': $207b in NZ's infrastructure pipeline, PM tells contractors'The future for civil construction in New Zealand is bright.'24 Jul 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The sweary PM – Luxon feels the heat & loses his coolOPINION: Luxon's use of a 'minced oath' shows the pressure has been on this week.24 Jul 02:16 AM
New Zealand'If it's good for them, it's good for us': Doctors call on MPs to use public health systemMarcus Lee urges leaders to have 'skin in the game' for healthcare decisions.23 Jul 08:29 PM
Politics‘It’s clear we have a real problem’: Homelessness 'appears' to be outstripping population growthGovernment ministers have released a report on the 'long-running challenge' facing NZ.23 Jul 06:55 AM
PoliticsLuxon faces questions amid speculation over foreign buyers ban changeThe Herald revealed an announcement is expected this year.23 Jul 04:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Wilson'The scariest thing yet'? Calling out Groundswell's scare tacticsOPINION: New finance proposals for climate action deserve support, not scaremongering.22 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon mouths off at ‘frickin’ Hipkins over cost of living policy stoush'They put us in this mess," the PM said, bristling at the Labour leader's criticism.22 Jul 12:05 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon attacks Chris Hipkins on policyLuxon attacked Hipkins over Labour’s lack of policy. Video / Mark MitchellWatch21 Jul 11:24 PM
New Zealand'Everything's on the table': PM says he is taking on NCEA, 'profound' changes possible'There’s nothing more important than getting our kids well educated', says Prime Minister.20 Jul 08:58 PM
New Zealand'PR stunt': Opposition slams Govt's $6b infrastructure announcementChristopher Luxon defends mega construction plan amid Opposition backlash.20 Jul 08:50 PM
New ZealandLive: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in studio with Mike HoskingPrime Minister Christopher Luxon talks to Mike Hosking live in the studio. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch20 Jul 06:57 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Auckland invasion' – Night out with hundreds of boy racers; PM warns of crackdownThe Herald followed the drivers as they took police on a cat-and-mouse chase.20 Jul 03:00 AM
Politics$6b of Govt-funded building projects to start before Xmas – this is where they areChris Bishop claims the projects could create about 27,000 jobs.19 Jul 10:30 PM
