Politics'Buzz cut season' for red tape and regulation for hairdressing salons nationwideDavid Seymour outlines changes to hairdressing regulations. Video / SuppliedWatch27 May 11:55 PM
PoliticsDogs and drinks allowed at hairdressers as 1980 rule slashedRegulations will be revoked by the end of July, empowering business owners: David Seymour.27 May 10:50 PM
Politics'Every little bit counts': Willis says ministers 'worked hard' to find savings, Seymour's cuts 'small portion'The Government found about $5.3 billion overall in savings.26 May 10:38 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHow much did Seymour's public sector savings contribute to Budget 2025?'The coalition certainly hasn't saved as much as Act would save.'26 May 05:10 AM
PoliticsAct leader David Seymour invited to Oxford Union debateAct leader David Seymour spoke to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge about taking part in the renowned Oxford Union debate. Video / Herald NowWatch25 May 07:42 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Te Pāti Māori hold Parliament in contemptOPINION: The business of democracy only works if everyone abides by the rules.24 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: The start of something new for me and the HeraldOPINION: The new streaming show starts at 7am from NZME’s Auckland newsroom.24 May 05:00 PM
KahuIncoming Deputy PM: 'Māori will have nothing to fear' says David SeymourAct's David Seymour will become Deputy PM on May 31, succeeding Winston Peters.24 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGovernment's Regulatory Standards Bill to cost $20m per yearAnd the agency responsible for it has been unable to estimate the value it brings.21 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Obey the rules, Government tells Te Pāti Māori, but what about pay equity rules?OPINION: Rules can be used against those without power.20 May 03:48 AM
PoliticsTribunal calls for Govt to immediately halt Regulatory Standards BillThe coalition had effectively 'dismissed' the views of Māori, Waitangi Tribunal said. 16 May 05:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: C-bomb brings explosive end to appalling fortnight in politicsOPINION: Who won't be seething with disgust after the past few days in Parliament? 15 May 12:47 AM
New Zealand'Immoral': Principals oppose charter school funding amidst education reform$153 million is allocated to establish 50 charter schools over four years.14 May 05:00 PM
LivePoliticsWatch: 'The current system fails' – Govt investing $140m to boost dire school attendance ratesMost of the Government's funding will go towards creating a new nationwide service.13 May 08:21 PM
PoliticsDavid Seymour's $140 million Getting kids in School programmeDavid Seymour speaks with Mike Hosking about the new $140 million Getting kids in School programme. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 May 07:41 PM
Politics'Dangerous and direct threat': Urgent Waitangi Tribunal hearing into Seymour's new billSeymour says the bill will help remove unnecessary red-tape and improve lives. 13 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon maintains Act shifted on social media policy despite Seymour saying that's incorrectThe Act leader claims it's others who are shifting their positions.12 May 04:26 AM
PoliticsWork on under-16s social media restrictions to be part of Govt agendaA top National minister will be in charge.11 May 03:30 AM
New ZealandGisborne mayor invites Act leader to witness community support effortsRehette Stoltz invites David Seymour to see mayors' daily involvement in communities.09 May 06:00 PM
Politics'Gone off script': Govt announces Waitangi Tribunal review, Opposition attacks 'bad faith' moveDavid Seymour says the tribunal needs to be put 'in its place'.09 May 02:53 AM
PoliticsJust 0.3% of submitters support David Seymour's regulation law – why he's charging forward anywayThe Act leader believes social media campaigns led to 'totally off-topic' submissions.07 May 12:55 AM
PoliticsSocial media ban: Act blocks National’s bid for Govt consensus on member’s billNational want to replicate a ban that was passed by Australian lawmakers. 06 May 04:33 AM
New ZealandAuditor-General launches probe into school lunchesInquiry will cover planning, procurement and contract implementation for the programme.06 May 02:50 AM
New Zealand'Focus on the basics': Whanganui Mayor pushes back on truancy appealAndrew Tripe says there's a firm directive to councils to focus on the basics.03 May 10:26 PM
New ZealandSeymour's vision for Tauranga's growth challengesDavid Seymour addressed infrastructure and housing issues in Tauranga.02 May 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Cut red tape faster and deeperOPINION: The preschool review is a template but it is too little and takes too long.29 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSeymour sides with banks after 'disappointing' advice from Regulation MinistryThe ministry said banking rules were not out of line – Seymour and the banks disagreed.27 Apr 10:00 PM
PoliticsSeymour to pare back 'confusing' early childhood education regulationsThe proposed changes include scrapping the need to acknowledge Māori as tangata whenua. 22 Apr 10:30 PM
PoliticsLuxon, Peters, Hipkins lead NZ tributes to Pope FrancisPope's death comes hours before Luxon is due to meet King Charles in London.21 Apr 08:35 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The many unanswered questions behind Seymour's Treaty billOPINION: The debate, it would seem, has only just begun.12 Apr 05:00 PM
Politics'It is done': Luxon rules out treaty bill policy for future coalitionsLuxon reflects on how the Act Party's bill created a 'very tumultuous period'.11 Apr 03:56 AM
Politics'Bizarre binary cult': David Seymour wishes he was born 20 years earlier to tackle TreatyThe Act leader's Treaty Principles Bill was 'annihilated' yesterday.10 Apr 07:30 PM
New Zealand'Unjustified': Seymour's warning to students ahead of climate strike marchSchool Strike 4 Climate is set to march on Parliament demanding change.10 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: The Treaty Principles Bill is buried – for nowOPINION: Parliament was pushed to breaking point by the Treaty Principles Bill.10 Apr 06:43 AM
