OpinionOpinion: Government's Treaty Principles Bill advances colonialismOPINION: The Crown constantly redefines the Treaty.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry of Māori Development told to find millions more in cost savings, 38 jobs to goTe Puni Kōkiri has been tasked with finding $34.6m in savings ahead of the Budget.30 Apr 05:28 AM
PoliticsPay day for MPs: $50k in rolling salary hikes for Luxon by 2026The Prime Minister says he does not need the increase and will donate it to charity.30 Apr 04:20 AM
PoliticsPoliticians face off after poll dismissed as 'fruitcake business'The poll comes a month before the Government's Budget.30 Apr 01:54 AM
New ZealandWhat you need to know about the school cellphone banThe Government's official cellphone ban has begun in schools.30 Apr 12:49 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins responds to 1News Verian pollLabour leader Chris Hipkins speaks about the 1News Verian poll and the coalition Government's response to it. Video / Mark MitchellWatch30 Apr 12:33 AM
PoliticsGovernment to take 'good look' at ministers' powers in Fast-Track Approvals BillSubmitters raised concerns about ministers' powers and conflicts of interest.30 Apr 12:13 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon responds to 1News Verian pollPrime Minister Christopher Luxon says he's not concerned about the 1News Verian poll results. Video / Mark MitchellWatch29 Apr 11:41 PM
New ZealandDisability ministry’s problems revealed in confidential memoThe Government is expected to confirm a review of Whaikaha today.29 Apr 11:25 PM
PoliticsMelissa Lee accepts she was 'a little slow' with media portfolioMelissa Lee speaks about Christopher Luxon's decision to replace her as media and communications minister. Video / Mark MitchellWatch29 Apr 11:15 PM
KahuOranga Tamariki Māori purge ‘arrogant and conceited’, says Te Pāti Māori MPMariameno Kapa-Kingi is calling for Children’s Minister Karen Chhour to resign.29 Apr 08:15 PM
New ZealandDramatic rescue, measles epidemic and Israel truce offer | Focus Morning Bulletin April 30, 2024Skipper speaks out after Manukau Harbour rescue, health experts warn of a measles epidemic and Hamas considers Israel’s latest cease-fire offer in the latest NZ Herald headlines.Watch29 Apr 07:35 PM
KahuNew poll is a potentially disastrous result for NZ FirstThe new poll is not good for the coalition Government.29 Apr 07:03 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionProperty Insider: Kāinga Ora probing finances on four state house sites; changes at Mitre 10Kāinga Ora on accounts, aesthetics, Mitre 10 in Waikato, what price a Resido car park?29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandErica Stanford outlines her top six priorities in educationEducation Minister Erica Stanford outlines her top six priorities in education. Video / NZ HeraldWatch29 Apr 05:39 AM
New ZealandPM says local councils should stop doing 'dumb stuff'Christopher Luxon says councils should focus 'on the must-do, not the nice-to-do'.29 Apr 04:47 AM
PoliticsWatch: Schools that flout cellphone ban will be audited by ERO, PM warnsWork programmes would soon be announced relating to the priority areas.29 Apr 04:39 AM
New ZealandGovt boosts Pharmac funding by $1.7bThe Government will boost Pharmac’s budget by more than $1.7 billion over the next four years. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Apr 11:37 PM
PoliticsPM 'unilaterally' sacking Act minister would breach coalition agreement - David SeymourThe Act leader doesn't think any of his ministers are showing signs of failure thus far.28 Apr 11:17 PM
New ZealandPhone ban in schools begins - will it reduce cyberbullying?Cellphone use will be banned in schools for students across the country.28 Apr 06:48 PM
OpinionOpinion: Tribal and identity politics positive, not negative - Rob CampbellOPINION: Most live with an identity which is important to them and identify with a tribe.28 Apr 05:10 PM
New ZealandWhy are kids skipping school?With the Government trying to crack down on truancy, New Zealand kids have their say on why they are skipping school. Video / Alyse WrightWatch28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy the free ride for resitting drivers licence tests may endDelays for practical test bookings have soared since resit fees were scrapped in October.28 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: After six months is the Government on the right track?OPINION: Momentum is on the rise, but plenty more to do.26 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandDisability funding cuts hurt: 'There's nothing to help us'Kristy Kewene loves her son James, 23, but says caring for him is tough.26 Apr 06:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Christopher Luxon shows a ruthless side few thought he hadHis demotion of two poor performers was quick and decisive and almost out of the blue.26 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessAfter spending $700k-plus on pins for Covid-19 workers, department now cutting costsSome 80,000 frontline pandemic workers were given the pins.26 Apr 12:17 AM
KahuSpecialist Māori roles facing the chop from Oranga TamarikiSpecialist Māori roles in Oranga Tamariki's crosshairs amid restructure.25 Apr 09:38 PM
KahuPM blasts Debbie Ngarewa-Packer’s claim of misogynistic demotionsThe Prime Minister's office calls the comments 'frankly ridiculous and without merit.'25 Apr 08:01 PM
KahuDavid Seymour fronts up to the tough questionsAct Party leader gives his views on school lunches, the Waitangi Tribunal and apologies.25 Apr 07:41 PM
KahuWaitangi Tribunal turns, 50 but there’s no cause to celebrate - John TamihereThe Waitangi Tribunal turns 50 - happy birthday to you.25 Apr 09:41 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters speaks at Gallipoli dawn serviceDeputy Prime Minister Winston Peters gives speech at Gallipoli Anzac dawn service. Video / Whakaata MāoriWatch25 Apr 03:49 AM
OpinionAnzac Day: We honour the service, suffering, and sacrifice of our people - Dame Cindy KiroOPINION: "Kia maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou. We will remember them."24 Apr 06:20 PM
New Zealand'They have taken us for fools': Councillor hits out over homeless motels'We've been taken to the cleaners by these agencies,' he says.24 Apr 05:04 PM
