New ZealandTāwhiao McMaster quits council race to contest Te Tai Hauāuru seatTāwhiao McMaster was running for Horizons Regional Council.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal elections: Geoff Hipango’s vision for community prosperity'I absolutely love this place, and I want to see it thrive.'11 Sep 10:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIwi establishing its own health authority, considering purchase of medical clinics'For too long, we have relied on the mainstream system to basically pick up the pieces.'11 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPrime meets Stanford over NCEA changes but coy on Labour stanceHere's what went down in the highly anticipated Govt-Labour meeting.11 Sep 05:00 PM
Kahu'First redress': Crown move signals shift in Ngāpuhi settlement talksKororipo Pā in Kerikeri is to be returned to Ngāpuhi in time for Waitangi Day 2026.11 Sep 01:37 AM
PoliticsRevealed: The new subjects your children could soon be learning at schoolThere is a range of new subjects on offer.10 Sep 09:00 PM
PoliticsHana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke silent on Tākuta Ferris commentsThe Te Pāti Māori wouldn't condemn the comments. Video / NZ HeraldWatch10 Sep 04:27 AM
New ZealandCandi-dating: Voters quiz election hopefuls in speed-dating style eventConstituents had the chance to ask candidates burning questions as voting opened.10 Sep 03:41 AM
New Zealand'Kick in the guts': Apology issued after Māori ward candidate profiles left out of voting bookletVoters miss out on candidate information: 'Quite frankly, we were a bit upset about that.'09 Sep 11:40 PM
Politics'I don't give a crap': TPM’s Ferris doubles down on 'racist' post despite party apologisingHe said it's 'unacceptable' for people of other ethnicities to campaign in the seat.09 Sep 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertySuper Fund to shift into $30m upgraded heritage building next yearThis morning, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei blessed the former Chief Post Office, now upgraded.09 Sep 08:52 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Identity over experience reshapes Tāmaki Makaurau politicsOPINION: Oriini Kaipara's win shows a Māori preference for unapologetic representation.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay’s new $23 million museum storage and research centre completedThe storage and research centre in Hastings will complement Napier's MTG museum.09 Sep 04:20 AM
New ZealandNapier council candidates divided as city prepares for its first go at Māori wardsIntroduction of the wards comes at the same time as a referendum to decide their future.08 Sep 08:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'One more time': Man with stage 4 cancer calls on council to grant his last wish to paddle his wakaThe river Jim Edwards used to love hasn’t been dredged since 2009.08 Sep 06:00 PM
WellingtonA third of Wellington ED patients treated in corridors, where 10% more people die, business case showsWellington's ED was one of the worst performer in the country for shortening stays.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland College first state school to seek charter statusNgāpuhi iwi will sponsor the school, providing cultural and governance support.07 Sep 11:55 PM
New ZealandTe Pāti Māori's Oriini Kaipara wins Tāmaki Makaurau byelectionTe Pāti Māori's Oriini Kaipara has won the Tāmaki Makaurau byelection, beating Labour's Peeni Henare Video / Herald NOWWatch07 Sep 07:07 PM
New ZealandWhere Rotorua candidates stand on Māori wardsPoll on the future of Rotorua's three-member Māori ward occurs alongside local election.07 Sep 06:08 PM
AucklandElectoral Commission reviews social media post by Te Pāti Māori MPOriini Kaipara won the Tāmaki Makaurau seat last night, defeating Labour's Peeni Henare.06 Sep 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Apology to Māori All Blacks for apartheid exclusion has been hard wonOPINION: South Africa will apologise to Māori All Blacks after decades-long apartheid ban.06 Sep 05:00 PM
Politics'Over the moon': Oriini Kaipara wins Auckland byelection for Te Pāti Māori“I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for my whānau, my friends, my supporters.”06 Sep 10:58 AM
PoliticsTāmaki Makaurau byelection: Labour concedes, Oriini Kaipara heading to ParliamentFollow the action from the race as votes are counted. 06 Sep 08:13 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Te Pati Maori and NZ First Annual ConferenceNZ Herald Morning News Update | Te Pati Maori and NZ First Annual Conference.Watch05 Sep 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonTen things to know about Auckland Transport before council takes the wheelOPINION: Inside the latest news about council and other goings-on in Auckland.05 Sep 05:00 PM
Politics‘A beacon of hope’: Māori Queen lauded for first public address since taking role'We need to walk a new path. We need a new direction.'05 Sep 07:31 AM
PoliticsMāori Queen impresses at Turangawaewae with first royal addressShe emphasised that being Māori is not defined by having an enemy or challenge.Watch05 Sep 04:09 AM
PoliticsKoroneihana 2025: Kīngitanga 'immensely proud' of Māori Queen as she prepares for first public speechKoroneihana is taking place at Tūrangawaewae Marae in Ngāruawāhia.04 Sep 11:54 PM
PoliticsMāori Queen to deliver first public speechTe Arikinui Nga wai hono i te po is hosting Koroneihana at Tūrangawaewae Marae and will give her first public speech since her coronation last year.Watch04 Sep 10:25 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulHow Savea became All Blacks' spiritual leader on way to century of appearancesOPINION: South Africa fears Ardie Savea's ability to inspire and lead his team.04 Sep 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: This is how we should build NZ's future hospitalsWith Health NZ buildings averaging 47 years old, upgrades require careful attention. 04 Sep 06:00 PM
KahuMum's self-designed app overtakes Tinder and Hinge in NZ app storeThe app was developed by Nicole Retter, a Māori mum of two preschoolers.04 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsTPM apologises after MP takes issue with 'Indians, Asians, Black, Pākehā' campaigning for Labour in byelection'He seems to be offside not only with his leader but also with the new Queen.'04 Sep 12:59 AM
New ZealandWonder in the skies: Drone show crowned NZ’s best cultural eventThe win is hailed as proof Aronui Arts Festival's 'bold new step' has paid off.03 Sep 10:00 PM
