PremiumPremiumPoliticsMPs find ‘difficult to assess’ what Ethnic Communities Ministry achievingAn Act MP says the ministry is "expensive tokenism".22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFears Modern Slavery Act will be ineffectual with a drop in labour inspectorsThe number of inspectors has fallen more than 10% since 2023. 22 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Why markets tend to do fine no matter who wins in NovemberShares have risen under every government since 1975, despite political shifts.22 Mar 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: Peters' newest candidate makes stuttering start but could solve NZ First's dilemmaOPINION: The former minister might have been the victim of a last-minute plan change.22 Mar 06:52 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters and Alfred Ngaro speak to media following State of the Nation speechThe NZ First leader and his new candidate addressed the media in Tauranga. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Mar 04:34 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters delivers State of the Nation speech in TaurangaNZ First leader Winston Peters delivers his full State of the Nation speech in Tauranga. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Mar 03:33 AM
New ZealandFinance Minister Nicola Willis and Channel Infrastructure's Rob Buchanan speak to mediaFinance Minister Nicola Willis and Channel Infrastructure's Rob Buchanan speak to media from the Marsden Point oil refinery. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Mar 03:13 AM
PoliticsFormer National MP to run as NZ First candidate as Peters delivers State of the Nation speechWinston Peters confirmed the party would campaign on splitting up the energy gentailers.22 Mar 02:48 AM
AnalysisJulia GabelInside Christopher Luxon’s Pacific trip: Michael Jones, visas, dancing, and what really happened with his matai titleChristopher Luxon travelled to the Pacific as a prime minister and returned a Samoan chief21 Mar 02:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: As war comes for Luxon, scandal arrives at Hipkins' doorOPINION: Both major party leaders have found themselves hostages to ill fortune this week.20 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsHatchet buried over China deal? Not yet, say Cook Islands and New Zealand A deal last year sparked controversy and concern over China's presence in the Pacific. 20 Mar 02:40 AM
BusinessFrom Xero to zero emissions: New Zealander of the year Sir Rod Drury's power play for Aotearoa's futureDrury is backing massive solar, data centre and fusion power projects.19 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSpend less, tax more, sell assets – Treasury strategist's tough prescription The official warned that New Zealand was on its own.19 Mar 04:09 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAnalysis: Willis hints at who'll get targeted fuel support – and who'll miss outANALYSIS: Nicola Willis has made her focus for support clear.19 Mar 03:30 AM
PoliticsGovt preparing NZ for 'worst-case scenario' amid war, fuel prices to rise furtherChristopher Luxon said things could get worse before they get better.19 Mar 01:20 AM
New ZealandGovt calls for bids to restore and run historic Chateau Tongariro'The Chateau is a landmark many New Zealanders have visited.'19 Mar 12:52 AM
New ZealandPolice called in after PM's electorate office targeted in protest with Trump images, US flagsGreenpeace says it is behind the protest against a proposed minerals deal with the US.19 Mar 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsShould we be alarmed? Latest survey data shows cheaper MDMA, rising ketamine in party drug sceneLatest data reveals the rise of ketamine in an increasingly 'pick and choose' drug market18 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNZ had proposed US critical minerals deal for months despite Luxon claiming talks 'very preliminary'Officials had negotiated amendments before a Cabinet meeting.18 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Combine our military forces’: Collins reveals vision for defence after Australia meetingA plan for an "increasingly integrated, combat capable Anzac force" has been unveiled.18 Mar 01:20 AM
PoliticsNumber of days NZ is covered for fuel stock dips below last week's levelsThe Government is not suggesting that rationing fuel is needed at this stage.18 Mar 12:23 AM
BusinessPetrol jumps 10c in days as pumps run dry, Kiwis hunt for cheapest fuelNew Zealand holds 32.8 days of petrol, with 25.2 more days en route.18 Mar 12:19 AM
PoliticsNZ police chief wants Kiwi cop in Colombia; marine surveillance tech for Samoa and TongaRichard Chambers wants NZ police officer in South America within the year. 17 Mar 11:39 PM
PoliticsLatest poll sees National far higher than in early March, but not all good news for LuxonNational suffered a disastrous Taxpayers’ Union-Curia Poll weeks ago.17 Mar 11:27 PM
PoliticsFuel supply chain resilience endorsed at energy summit as Govt prepares latest updateThe latest update on the country's fuel stocks is expected this afternoon. 17 Mar 10:39 PM
PoliticsRedress scheme for abuse in state care victims to expand after ‘Charlotte’s Change’Cabinet made the change after a minister was approached by a survivor. 17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSamoa's PM says he asked All Blacks legend to calm Christopher Luxon's nerves over matai ceremonyThe ceremony to bestow Luxon with a chiefly title has dogged the PM's Samoa visit.17 Mar 05:36 AM
Politics'I reject the allegations': Emotional Hipkins chokes up denying ex-wife's claims'A public forum like this is not the way to litigate these,' he said.17 Mar 04:46 AM
PoliticsLuxon refuses to address report claiming he tried to call off Samoa chiefly title ceremonyThe Prime Minister is touring Samoa and Tonga this week. 16 Mar 09:54 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Inappropriate, ineffective': Govt shuns plea to exempt rough sleeping from 'move-on' plansGovernment departments said the proposals risked further harming our most vulnerable.16 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsSamoa’s PM tells Luxon to ignore negativity on social media over matai titleThe two PMs attended a state dinner in Apia. 16 Mar 07:31 AM
WorldVictorian government to pay $125m over Covid lockdown business lossesAbout 16,000 Victorian businesses had joined the class action.16 Mar 06:36 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFuel disruption levels: What could prompt move to Level 2, when may that happenFinance Minister Nicola Willis has discussed what could happen in the coming weeks.16 Mar 03:19 AM
PoliticsInflation could hit 3.7% under Treasury’s ‘worst-case’ inflation scenarioNicola Willis warns our fuel supply chain could be disrupted.16 Mar 03:18 AM
