PoliticsAnother Labour MP suggests party will work with Te Pāti Māori once issues resolvedLabour's leader is adamant a decision on who the party could work with won't be made now.09 Feb 11:21 PM
PoliticsHung Parliament predicted, cost of living increases as priority issue in latest poll The polls remain tight on who will win this year's general election.09 Feb 04:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Labour cosying up to Greens makes them look desperateOPINION: Peeni Henare's surprise resignation video dropped mid-press conference.07 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Forget Paris targets, NZ’s climate focus has to be survival and retreatOPINION: No NZ government will pay $3b to other governments for foreign climate projects.05 Feb 04:00 PM
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
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
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
PoliticsWaitangi 2026: Former Te Pāti Māori candidate to stand for Greens in 2026 general election Green MP Teanau Tuiono made the announcement during his speech at Waitangi. 04 Feb 11:23 PM
WellingtonWellington's deputy mayor censured after calling member of public a 'nonce'The mayor ruled he breached standards by effectively calling someone a paedophile.04 Feb 10:46 PM
OpinionShane Jones: As 2040 nears, it is time to reset Waitangi around unity and democracyOPINION: New Zealand First plans to cut Treaty principles from many laws in 2026.04 Feb 04:00 PM
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
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
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceSuper costly? Politicians hesitant to heed Treasury warnings on curtailing cost of NZ SuperMajor changes to NZ Super unlikely after election, according to current polling.03 Feb 08:00 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
PoliticsLabour MP Peeni Henare speaks to media following announcement he will leave ParliamentLabour MP Peeni Henare in one-on-one interview at Waitangi after announcing he will leave Parliament after not seeking re-election. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Feb 04:13 AM
New ZealandChris Hipkins speaks to media over Peeni Henare leaving politicsHipkins speaks to media from Waitangi after Senior Labour MP Peeni Henare confirmed he's leaving politics in the next few weeks. Video / Alyse WrightWatch03 Feb 02:51 AM
Politics'No bad feeling': Labour MP Peeni Henare explains why he's leaving politicsHenare had not put himself forward for his former Tāmaki Makaurau seat.03 Feb 02:05 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins faces questions on Peeni Henare's decision not to stand for Auckland Māori seatThe Labour leader refused to say whether he had confidence in the senior MP. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Feb 02:05 AM
Politics'Need to show they can work with each other': Hipkins tells Te Pāti Māori what they should focus onA court case over Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's expulsion is still underway.02 Feb 09:39 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why choosing partnership this Waitangi Day will shape Aotearoa’s futureLabour will go to Waitangi this year urging partnership and rejecting division.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsAdrian Rurawhe: From Rātana Pā to the Speakers ChairAdrian Rurawhe leaves as one of few MPs entitled to 'Right Honourable'.02 Feb 01:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanOpinion: Chris Hipkins and Nicola Willis go to war over who broke the economyAs Parliament returned, Hipkins and Willis clashed.31 Jan 03:36 AM
New Zealand'Didn’t want to get in the way': Hipkins on week delay visiting landslide sceneHe has backed a full independent inquiry into the Mauao slip and its causes. 29 Jan 07:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMuriel Newman: Two years on, has this coalition delivered?OPINION: Inflation and interest rates have eased, but household costs remain high.29 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Trouble brewing in coalition as Peters pushes his advantageOPINION: Winston Peters is walking all over his partners with his attack on the India FTA.29 Jan 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPeters hits back at Luxon: Row deepens between NZ First, National over India immigrationThe Trade Minister is also fighting back.29 Jan 12:00 AM
PoliticsAct Party's lack of support for modern slavery bill sees National team up with LabourThis is the first time such a rule has been used in Parliament.28 Jan 10:56 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: Port saga exposes flaws in Luxon's fast-track planning reformsOPINION: Ships turned away from Tauranga are costing exporters tens of millions a year.28 Jan 02:00 AM
PoliticsJudith Collins announces retirement from politicsCollins holds several major ministerial portfolios, including defence and public service.27 Jan 11:28 PM
New ZealandVoters split on who Labour should rule out as governing options Hipkins won't say which parties Labour would or would not work with in a future govt.27 Jan 06:45 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorThe politics of a storm: How did Luxon, Hipkins handle weather tragedy back at Parliament?ANALYSIS: Not politicising a tragedy can be a tricky line to walk.27 Jan 03:56 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside the 2026 election machine: The strategists shaping how votes will be fought for Take a look behind the scenes at who is running this year's campaigns.26 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsLabour says it will 'never' support Te Pāti Māori prison abolition policyLabour says it does not agree with the party's stance. 26 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandChris Hipkins speaks to mediaLabour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to media.Watch26 Jan 02:20 AM