PoliticsHipkins calls Greens' Budget 'huge spend-up', 'unrealistic' but agrees with some elementsThe Labour leader has previously refused to rule in or out supporting parts of the plan.19 May 06:37 AM
PoliticsLuxon, Willis announce tax changes ahead of Budget dayThe Government hopes the new changes will encourage investment. 19 May 03:08 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHayden Wilson: Fiscal restraint and growth focus define upcoming BudgetOPINION: Is there light at the end of the tunnel?18 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: PM tightlipped on borrowing blueprint to fund expenditure days out from Budget Christopher Luxon unveiled $164m for new 24/7 urgent care clinics. 18 May 08:21 PM
New ZealandProposed urgent care services and Te Kura enrolments increase | NZ Herald News UpdateBudget to provide $164 million towards urgent care services and New Zealand correspondence school Te Kura continues to see enrolments rise. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 May 07:28 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBudget to reveal high watermark for $132b government debtEconomists expect Thursday's Budget to mark peak government debt levels.18 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt needs to find billions for Budget 2025 to add up – where is it coming from?KiwiSaver, emergency housing, pay equity are where the Govt has found cash for Budget.18 May 05:00 PM
KahuWatch: ‘Don’t want the black girl' - Māori nurse alleges racism from Middlemore Hospital patientsNurse says her moko kauae has attracted racism from some older patients at Middlemore.18 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'House of chaos': Can Parliament get back on track before the Budget? Brooke van Velden use of the c-bomb sent shockwaves through Parliament.18 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon announces $164m for new 24/7 urgent care servicesThe Prime Minister made the pre-Budget health announcement in Botany this afternoon.18 May 01:22 AM
WorldRussian drone attack on minibus in Ukraine kills nine civiliansFour people were also wounded in the attack, the local military administration said.17 May 06:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDellwyn Stuart: Pay equity move erodes democracy in NZThe Government used urgency to change pay equity rules last week.17 May 03:00 AM
PoliticsAndrew Little formally launches mayoralty campaignThe former Labour leader earlier said he wanted at least two terms in the city's top job.17 May 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Very tight': Builders struggle in Northland's falling marketNew building consents in the region dropped 31% in the year to March 2025.16 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Radical change': Possible crayfish ban for Northland's east coastShane Jones says crayfish can't keep declining in the popular fishing area.16 May 05:00 PM
Kahu'I'm a recidivist offender': Woman's journey from criminal to mentorAllen has 178 convictions and has devoted herself to helping Northland addicts recover16 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: How dense is your love? Confronting the Auckland housing crisisOPINION: Density done well, speed rules, new road layouts and writers come to town. 16 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Insanity': Auckland villa owners told double-glazed windows violate heritage rulesOwners installed double-glazed windows without council consent. Now they have to go.16 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Te Pāti Māori should leave Parliament voluntarilyOPINION: If Parliament isn’t legitimate, why do Ngarewa-Packer and Waititi show up?15 May 05:00 PM
Business'Removes unnecessary red tape': NZX on new IPO rulesNZX says new market rules will free up the capital raising process.15 May 03:59 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
PoliticsNicola Willis announces $190m for Social Investment Fund'We can do much much better here.'14 May 09:46 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyGovt rules out KiwiSaver tax cut – how much will it really help us boost our balances?ANALYSIS: Jenee Tibshraeny looks at what Budget-day KiwiSaver changes could look like.14 May 09:00 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskWarning that NZ is missing the digital busOur podcast highlights a need for urgent reform in tech vocational training.14 May 04:59 PM
New ZealandPolice watchdog reveals its role in Jevon McSkimming investigationNow ex Deputy Commissioner resigned amid a four-month investigation by IPCA and police.14 May 05:39 AM
PoliticsGovt appoints leaders for new research institutes in major overhaulBarry Harris will lead the Bioeconomy Science Institute after the merger.14 May 04:34 AM
New Zealand'Does not conform': NZTA, minister say 'taihoa' to te reo Māori stop-go signThe te reo sign read 'Taihoa' and 'Haere' instead of 'Stop' and 'Go'.14 May 04:17 AM
PoliticsThe Green party releases its alternative BudgetGreens promise $88b taxes including 33% inheritance tax for massive social safety net expansion. Video / Mark MitchellWatch14 May 01:46 AM
New ZealandWillis signals KiwiSaver changes amidst Superfund withdrawal announcementThe Finance Minister is signalling changes, saying they would be 'positive'. 13 May 08:30 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
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: After Orr – is it time for a Reserve Bank reset? OPINION: The challenges facing the Reserve Bank.13 May 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBeyond the Budget: Brutal truthsOPINION: Treasury forecasts permanent Budget deficits, starting in 2030.13 May 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumCapital markets reportThe hunt for equity: Kiwi expats wantedChristopher Luxon met key investment fund leaders in London recently.13 May 05:01 PM
