PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The signs that Christopher Luxon is getting worriedHe's making a sudden big effort to set the agenda at the start of each week.29 Jul 10:00 PM
Politics‘Let’s see if we can’t save more next year': After $21b in 2025, Govt eyes more cutsThe Government is beginning to look for savings in its 2026 Budget. 29 Jul 03:58 AM
Politics‘Some may be concerned’: National MPs on how Kiwis will react to board members' pay hike'I accept that everyone wants a pay rise in this tough time.'29 Jul 01:40 AM
PoliticsDate of national day to acknowledge abuse in care survivors announced with $1m fund for local events Local groups can apply for portion of $1m to fund their own events.29 Jul 01:24 AM
Politics'More spin than a front load washing machine': Hipkins blasts Willis for 10-minute cost of living 'sermon' Meanwhile, PM took aim at Labour for "taxing and borrowing" policy that "didn't work".28 Jul 06:56 AM
PoliticsLuxon says Govt must 'double down' on economic planThe press conference will be live-streamed at the top of this article. 28 Jul 03:44 AM
NetballWatch: Luxon booed by crowd at ANZ Premiership netball finalChristopher Luxon was on hand to present the Mainland Tactix with the trophy.28 Jul 03:04 AM
PoliticsLuxon hints at new rules for foreign home buyers Winston Peters wants to revisit the scheme for immigrants purchasing homes.27 Jul 09:33 PM
Politics'Frankly outrageous': Government making thousands more building products available in New ZealandThe minister says thousands of overseas building products have been given the green light.27 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBillion-dollar view? City showdown looms over tall buildings v volcanoesMinister Chris Bishop is pushing Auckland Council to allow faster development.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinister criticises Meta for 'outrageous' drug listings on MarketplacePaul Goldsmith is seeking answers from Meta after the Herald's investigation.25 Jul 03:37 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The sweary PM – Luxon feels the heat & loses his coolOPINION: Luxon's use of a 'minced oath' shows the pressure has been on this week.24 Jul 02:16 AM
Politics'Heartbroken': NZ’s largest teachers' union takes Government to courtUnion filed for judicial review in the High Court at Wellington this morning.24 Jul 01:51 AM
Politics‘It’s clear we have a real problem’: Homelessness 'appears' to be outstripping population growthGovernment ministers have released a report on the 'long-running challenge' facing NZ.23 Jul 06:55 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisKate MacNamaraHow Govt sliced $200m off the cost of new Waikato medical schoolANALYSIS: The medical school was originally mooted to cost $380m but will now cost $232m.22 Jul 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Wilson'The scariest thing yet'? Calling out Groundswell's scare tacticsOPINION: New finance proposals for climate action deserve support, not scaremongering.22 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsForeign buyers ban: Peters says change to be announced this year, denies 'softening'No formal proposal has gone before David Seymour, the minister in charge.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand 'You're being annoying': Ryan Bridge and Winston Peters clash during tense interviewRyan Bridge spoke to Peters about the plan for rehoming greyhounds after the ban.22 Jul 04:35 AM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon mouths off at ‘frickin’ Hipkins over cost of living policy stoush'They put us in this mess," the PM said, bristling at the Labour leader's criticism.22 Jul 12:05 AM
PoliticsJust 153 families receiving maximum FamilyBoost childcare tax creditThe Government has recently widened the eligibility criteria for FamilyBoost.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTAB could be asked to compensate greyhound trainers amid plans to ban the sportA single entity will co-ordinate national efforts to adopt out greyhounds.21 Jul 05:00 PM
Politics'Major milestone': New Waikato medical school approved with $80m+ Govt fundingCoalition's past grumbles about the new med school have been overcome.21 Jul 03:48 AM
New Zealand'Everything's on the table': PM says he is taking on NCEA, 'profound' changes possible'There’s nothing more important than getting our kids well educated', says Prime Minister.20 Jul 08:58 PM
Politics$6b of Govt-funded building projects to start before Xmas – this is where they areChris Bishop claims the projects could create about 27,000 jobs.19 Jul 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDamning NCEA briefing raises alarm as Govt mulls future of national qualificationThe credibility of New Zealand's secondary school qualification is being debated.19 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Government ponders radical power reforms as prices riseOpinion: The Govt is considering an overhaul of how the electricity market operates. 18 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Who can claim credit for ram raid reductions?Labour says National has kept its most important programme in reducing ram-raids.18 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsExtra $7m for Lake Alice torture redress pool after more people eligible than expectedThe total from the Government available for redress payments is now $26.56m.17 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'They just keep coming': Illegal hunting causes frustration and fear on East CoastEast Coast MP Dana Kirkpatrick highlights rising poaching concerns.17 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandNational joins Labour to back bill protecting workers talking about payCamilla Belich's bill aims to end enforceable pay secrecy clauses in New Zealand.17 Jul 05:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Bishop puts boot into councils as rates table reveals biggest hikesOPINION: It's been the week for bashing local government – although not without cause.17 Jul 12:42 AM
PoliticsBill banning pay gag orders for workers likely to pass into lawCamilla Belich's bill passed its second reading on Wednesday night.16 Jul 08:04 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour calls for free tests as Government struggles with cervical cancer eliminationHealth officials say there is no funding for free HPV self-tests for most people.16 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment ditching open-plan classroomsEducation Minister Erica Stanford wants standard designs that prioritise flexibility.16 Jul 02:09 AM
