PoliticsEx-Prince Andrew arrest: What law change New Zealand would make if the line of succession changedThe former prince is eighth in line to the throne.20 Feb 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeIRD quietly consults on bank tax tweaks – is a bigger tax grab in the works?The Herald obtains a copy of consultation Inland Revenue is doing with industry.19 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: A bridge toll would hurt those who can't afford it the mostOPINION: Why a toll would be a bridge too far.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘It wasn’t a quiet week’: British minister in NZ just after his PM nearly rolledDouglas Alexander is “absolutely” sure Starmer will still be in the job when he returns.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsTūhoe to open charter school in Te Urewera forest The school will open next term in Ruatāhuna. 19 Feb 03:30 PM
Politics‘Could have expressed himself better’: Peters reins in Jones after ‘New Delhi’ remarksThe comments by NZ First's deputy leader have been called 'racist'.19 Feb 04:10 AM
PoliticsLabour MP booted from the House over Speaker's handling of Winston Peters' 'racist' remarkPeters' comment yesterday was directed at Green MP Teanau Tuiono. 19 Feb 03:45 AM
PoliticsGovt law change to hit debt payments for 40,000 peopleThe coalition has introduced legislation that reverses a High Court ruling. 19 Feb 12:25 AM
Politics'More coherent': Seymour reveals first ministries he would axeThe Act leader maintains the portfolios belonging to his MPs wouldn't be exempt.18 Feb 11:49 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'Outright race-baiting' – Winston Peters shocks chamberOPINION: Peters' response to another MP's question sparked an outcry in the House.18 Feb 11:30 PM
AucklandHousing rethink: Govt set to slash 2 million-home plan and pull back from Auckland suburbsThe new rules are expected to prioritise CBD and rail corridors over suburbs.18 Feb 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Damned if they do, damned if they don't – the billion-dollar bill for Labour's gas banOPINION: The LNG levy will cost up to $180m a year for 15 years to secure back-up fuel.18 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘She’s not a trained lawyer’: Peters hits out at India’s top diplomat in NZ over FTA commentsThe Indian High Commissioner's comments are significant in the current domestic debate.18 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment faces court over controversial disability funding changesAn advocacy group says the 'tectonic' changes have had a significant impact.18 Feb 04:21 AM
PoliticsBlood cancer patient lauds ‘brilliant’ drug funding, ministers avoid saying whether failed promise now honoured If approved, patients could receive the treatment from May this year. 18 Feb 03:41 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBishop’s ‘behind the bike sheds’ law change to force better maintenance of infrastructureThe 'boring' change aims to get govt departments to spend more on infrastructure. 18 Feb 03:37 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: NZ needs to embrace AI tools to know what is happening with the economy nowOPINION: An AI tool, NZ Prosperity Live, nowcasts how the economy is performing daily.18 Feb 03:00 AM
PoliticsNicola Willis says Mt Victoria tunnel ‘all go’ after Chris Bishop hints at delay or cancellationTransport Minister Chris Bishop hinted the tunnel may need to wait.18 Feb 02:23 AM
Politics‘Facilitating murder’: Winston Peters says dog owners deserve manslaughter charges after fatal attacksA woman died after an alleged dog attack in Northland yesterday. 18 Feb 01:42 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRua Gold to list on NZX ahead of fast-track bid for Reefton mineThe Reefton project targets underground gold and antimony mine for 2029 output.17 Feb 11:41 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSpark first-half profit improves, but still falls shy of expectationsA year on from the disaster result that wiped $1b from its value, the telco fronts again.17 Feb 09:16 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn Rae: Benefit of Crown Regional Holdings loans outweigh risksOPINION: Only about 6% of Crown regional loans are in serious difficulty.17 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark Laurence: We're AI-illiterate, and our economic growth is at stakeOPINION: Nations from the US to Australia are investing heavily in AI skills.17 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: RBNZ to reveal path for rate rises ... here's why we shouldn't panicANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.17 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt moves to reverse court ruling that could have wiped large debts for beneficiariesThe legislation is expected to be passed through the House under urgency. 17 Feb 06:47 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Infrastructure Commission asks Labour and National to do something unpopularOPINION: The commission has told some uncomfortable truths about funding new projects. 17 Feb 05:53 AM
Politics'Very big decision': Govt weighs tolling harbour bridge to build new crossingThe Government may need to toll the old bridge in order to build a new crossing.17 Feb 02:19 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFewer roads, more hospitals: Government publishes sobering Infrastructure PlanThe Government was warned New Zealand can't build everything it wants.16 Feb 11:08 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBiggest labour market regulation changes in decades – what they mean for you The Bill is expected to have its final reading in the coming week. 16 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyTreasury boss raises flags over NZ being indebted to opaque foreign investors Around 60% of new NZ Government Bonds issued are being bought by foreigners16 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Too many ministries and too many ministers. Kiwis will want a smaller govtOPINION: We have more ministries than similar countries and more than some larger ones.16 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsCoalition Govt would be re-elected on latest poll, but both major parties downNZ First is continuing to trend upwards, according to the latest survey results.16 Feb 05:18 AM
Politics'Incredibly exciting': PM lauds State of Origin coming to NZ, Eden Park to host 2027 matchA range of new settings for the venue has been agreed by the Government.15 Feb 10:02 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThree things to look for in Spark's earnings as it gears for leadership changeA year on from the disaster result that wiped $1b from its value, the telco fronts again.15 Feb 08:00 PM
