PremiumPremiumAucklandRetired judge urges halt to suburban Auckland housing push, as mayor warns of returning to scratchChristopher Luxon's Government is weighing a lower Auckland housing number.08 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: How to plan for your retirement if you are under 30By 2050, nearly one in four New Zealanders will be over 65 and on NZ Super.07 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, February 7, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, February 7, 2026. Peter Mandelson is being investigated for his ties with Epstein. A high-ranking Russian general has been shot in Moscow.Watch06 Feb 06:52 PM
New ZealandStaffing row over Auckland's facility for criminals needing psychiatric carePSA fears the new 60-bed facility at Point Chevalier will be understaffed.06 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Grumpy Parliament gets ready to welcome most powerful visitor in a decadeOPINION: Tensions abound over the India FTA as Parliament readies for a famous visitor.06 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsWaitangi 2026 in photos: Pukana, pōwhiri and protest mark 186th anniversary Herald photographers captured the week's events as they unfolded. 06 Feb 03:00 AM
PoliticsWaitangi 2026: Australia signs first ever treaty with indigenous people - how Māori helpedFirst Nations leaders were welcomed to Waitangi with a pōwhiri. 06 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonThe quiet revolution coming to your child’s school report cardOPINION: Parents will see five clear descriptors showing progress in core subjects.06 Feb 01:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: Promises of unity not easy to see from Waitangi 2026OPINION: Many are quick to echo the late Kīngi Tūheitia's call for kotahitanga. 05 Feb 11:48 PM
New ZealandNgāti Hine chair Pita Tipene says messages coming from Te Pāti Māori are confusingNgāti Hine chair Pita Tipene on Rawiri Waititi's "fantastic" speech but "confusing" tautoko haka. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Feb 07:52 PM
PoliticsWaitangi: Ngāpuhi chair says Te Pāti Māori pōwhiri haka 'last straw'; offer to meet off tableThe iwi had invited the political party to a meeting in November last year.05 Feb 06:20 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday, February 6, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Friday, February 6, 2026. Waitangi Day begins with a dawn service as hecklers interrupt speeches. The US and Russian Military resume 'high level talks'.Watch05 Feb 06:11 PM
WorldBritish PM blames security services for Mandelson vetting fiascoSecurity vetting began only after Sir Keir Starmer had announced the appointment.05 Feb 05:28 PM
OpinionThe Conversation: Is NZ defence and intelligence policy aligning with Aukus in all but name?OPINION: Plans include spending $100–300m on long-range drones for vast ocean patrols.05 Feb 05:00 PM
PoliticsWaitangi 2026: Te Pāti Māori apologises, calls for new hui with Ngāpuhi as fractures continue to showPoliticians faced relatively peaceful protests and persistent heckles in annual visit. 05 Feb 07:45 AM
PoliticsLabour Leader Chris Hipkins and MP Willie Jackson speak to the media from WaitangiLabour Leader Chris Hipkins and MP Willie Jackson speak to the media from Waitangi following the Government Pōwhiri. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Feb 06:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: Te Pāti Māori tension at Waitangi leaves chances of reconciliation in ruinOPINION: The rifts within the party seem to have no resolution in sight.05 Feb 05:31 AM
PoliticsPM Christopher Luxon speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at WaitangiPM Christopher Luxon speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at Waitangi. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Feb 03:51 AM
PoliticsThe Greens Party speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at WaitangiThe Greens Party speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at Waitangi. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Feb 03:38 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at WaitangiTe Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at Waitangi. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Feb 03:24 AM
PoliticsDavid Seymour speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at WaitangiDeputy PM David Seymour speaks to media following the Government pōwhiri at Waitangi. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Feb 02:58 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Hipkins' blunt message to iwi leaders – lower your expectationsOPINION: Labour has learned a critical lesson after the rapid change of the Ardern era.04 Feb 11:36 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWhat were the 10 biggest deals of 2025 where foreigners bought NZ assets?The deals included $US700m being invested in the financial services business FNZ Group.04 Feb 11:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment in talks around restoring derelict Chateau TongariroGovt response to a petition to "save" the Chateau confirms demolition is still an option.04 Feb 09:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: The sleight of hand shaping the Ti Tiriti debateOPINION: A Treaty seen as unchallengeable will only push regular Kiwis away.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy our unemployment rate is still 'pretty lousy' Unemployment is at the highest rate it's been in 10 years.04 Feb 04:00 AM
Politics'Spin and excuses': Labour critical of Govt over rising unemployment, Willis sees green shootsUnemployment is now at the highest level since 2015.04 Feb 03:49 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLuxon claims NZ-US critical minerals chat at early stage, Seymour says framework summary producedThe Prime Minister wouldn't commit to public consultation on it.04 Feb 02:59 AM
PoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins talks to the media from WaitangiLabour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to media from Waitangi today. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Feb 01:45 AM
PoliticsHow a dusty Gerry Brownlee led to a road to Waitangi being sealedMinisters, council celebrate collaboration ahead of invective at Thursday's pōwhiri. 03 Feb 08:37 PM
PoliticsShane Jones claims ‘whole story’ behind Labour MP’s resignation not being toldFormer minister Peeni Henare has said he is leaving politics after 12 years.03 Feb 07:35 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAnalysis: When Peters met Germany’s foreign minister at luxury Northland lodge - and their deal to reshape the PacificDavid Fisher: Meeting between NZ and Germany sees shaping of a new global order.03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew Zealand and Germany build closer tiesWinston Peters meets German counterpart at exclusive lodge in Bay of Islands. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsNgāpuhi: What’s holding back the country’s last major iwi settlement? Iwi, minister give update on the status of the country's last remaining major settlement. 03 Feb 04:00 PM
