New ZealandBrownlee plans crackdown on Parliament’s standards after Oriini Kaipara maiden speech, hakaLast week Brownlee said there had been a 'guarantee' a haka would not take place.14 Oct 06:03 AM
New Zealand'Huge loss': Tributes flow for NZ's James and Isey film star who died at 106The beloved kuia from James and Isey has died peacefully at her Kawakawa home.14 Oct 04:30 AM
Wellington'Pretty toxic environment': Tory Whanau reflects on election loss, eyes overseas move'It certainly wouldn’t be forever, I would plan on coming back.'14 Oct 03:53 AM
PoliticsFinance Minister questions Te Pāti Māori's use of taxpayer moneyTe Pāti Māori emailed its members a raft of documents containing serious allegations. 14 Oct 12:59 AM
PoliticsMP allegedly warned of $133k overspend, action urged so staff paid - Te Pāti Māori email to membersThe email was sent to party members shortly before 10pm last night.13 Oct 08:16 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori emails members with serious allegations against MP and high-profile son The email was sent to party members shortly before 10pm last night.13 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Auckland Uni's new $200m+ tower, Three Kings land sales, flood-prone land for sale'A giant? Probably a medium-sized building for us.' - Simon Neale on new B320 project13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHunt unseats Stolwerk as voters back change in Northland council shake-upPeter-Lucas Jones, Tui Shortland and Rick Stolwerk have been ousted from their roles.13 Oct 05:00 AM
KahuPermission denied: Brian Tamaki forced to change Labour weekend protest plansTamaki claimed he postponed the bridge protest – but permission was actually denied.13 Oct 03:58 AM
PoliticsHow tiny margins flipped councils – and ended big-city dynastiesJonathan Larsen looks set to edge Snow Tane by just five votes in Kaipara.13 Oct 01:48 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty$20m+ collapse: Six companies in liquidation, creditors namedIt is too soon to say if any money will be available to pay debts.13 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandUpdated Rotorua election results: Margins widen in close ward racesVoter turnout reached 42.13%, with 21,102 votes counted so far.13 Oct 12:15 AM
New ZealandUpdated election results increase lead for DenyerThe results show just one change for the Western Bay of Plenty.12 Oct 08:33 PM
New ZealandTight three-way Kaipara contest could hinge on just a handful of ballotsOnly 74 votes separated the three front-runners after Saturday's 'progress' count.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand Landslide re-election for Moko Tepania as Far North Mayor confirms prioritiesMoko Tepania won with 10502 votes, over 3600 ahead of rival Ann Court.12 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'I love Rotorua': Trevor Maxwell becomes NZ's longest-serving councillorMaxwell becomes New Zealand's longest-serving councillor. The Māori ward stays intact.12 Oct 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Really overwhelming': First-time Māori ward councillor reacts to poll resultDarlene Dinsdale says she has three years to ensure Māori voices are heard.12 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandWestern Bay mayor starts second term with focus on change and water reformsA regional deal could unlock funding for key housing and road projects.12 Oct 01:58 AM
TalanoaKen Laban elected Lower Hutt Mayor in historic Pasifika firstThe well-known broadcaster is New Zealand's first Pasifika mayor.12 Oct 12:59 AM
Politics'Racist attack' or 'corrosive obsession' on race? 25 areas remove Māori wards, 17 keep themThe Herald’s interactive map shows referendum results across the country.11 Oct 08:42 PM
New ZealandLocal elections interactive: Find mayoral, election results for city, district and regionPreliminary results for all mayoral, council, community board, and regional council race11 Oct 05:50 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidates stuck in cliffhanger, more results expected todayMore results are expected to be released today as Saturday's votes enter the mix.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandJames Denyer re-elected as Western Bay MayorDenyer said he was “extremely happy and relieved” to be re-elected.11 Oct 05:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson's campaign wrap: Wards to watch, ‘They Said It’ and the Māori ward referendumsOPINION: Life, the universe and the issues at the end of 40 council election meetings. 09 Oct 11:54 PM
New ZealandTeen fighting aggressive cancer finds new hope after given weeks to liveCancer-battling teen given weeks to live turns to traditional healing.09 Oct 06:35 PM
Politics‘Every family has ups, downs’: Kaipara on her first speech as MP, TPM ‘dramas’She avoided answering some questions about her party's recent troubles.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt pushes ahead with coastal law change despite protests in ParliamentAperahama Edwards was removed after interrupting the parliamentary debate.09 Oct 03:19 AM
Kahu'God calls women to leadership’: Kiwi priest on choosing Archbishop of Canterbury"In my own whakapapa ... some of the greatest rangatira have been women" – Isaac Beach.09 Oct 03:00 AM
PoliticsNZ Herald Live: Rawiri Waititi and Te Pati Maori speak to the media and party membersNZ Herald Live: Rawiri Waititi and Te Pati Maori speak to the media and party members following question time. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Oct 02:33 AM
Kahu‘The slightest infection could be fatal’: Mum on daughter’s ultra-rare diseaseKatana is believed to be the only New Zealander with the incurable disorder.08 Oct 07:40 PM
Politics'Colossal failure': New report rips into punitive drug laws, argues for health-based decriminalisation'Our drug laws are unsafe and the status quo is untenable' – NZ Drug Foundation 08 Oct 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderMāori broadcasting shake-up: The Hui loses public funding, Te Karere set to face cutsThe Hui misses out on $1m from Te Māngai Pāho; Te Karere funding is also set to be cut.08 Oct 09:14 AM
New ZealandMore than 1000 seaside homes face extreme weather damage by 2060New Zealand’s oceans are warming 34% faster than the global average.07 Oct 09:16 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAudrey Young'The lionesses do the hunting': The MP in the thick of Māori Party troublesShe may seem like a gently-spoken “nanny” figure of the caucus. But she is no kitten.07 Oct 09:00 PM
