New Zealand'I'm a people person' - Peters vows face-to-face with SeymourThe NZ First leader spoke today at his party's Port Waikato byelection campaign launch.05 Nov 04:24 AM
TalanoaPasifika community in for 'rough ride' under new GovernmentAct has said it wants to get rid of the Ministry for Pacific Peoples.05 Nov 01:40 AM
PoliticsMelissa Lee calls for recount in Mt Albert after slim Labour winLabour's Helen White has beaten Melissa Lee by just 20 votes.04 Nov 10:53 PM
OpinionOpinion: Māori Party president says foundation in 2020 was key to success in 2023Labour merely adopted intellectual rigour and capacity that was provided by Te Pāti Māori.04 Nov 10:34 PM
New ZealandElection kingmaker Peters to launch Port Waikato byelection campaignThe byelection was sparked by the sudden death of Act Party candidate Neil Christensen.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpecial votes confirm Winston Peters holds the power - so what does he really want?Another week of big stories covered by the NZ Herald podcast team.03 Nov 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven Joyce: Rolling back regulation will be new Govt's first missionOPINION: And the other tasks new Government needs to get to work on.03 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Luxon’s pursuit of building a relationship with Winston PetersOPINION: Luxon appears to be making the most of the past three weeks.03 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon's 'last resort' becomes reality - what next?OPINION: Seymour and Peters are putting on a show of shelving campaign grievances.03 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuI was told Te Pāti Māori would win six seats but wanted to know what my mate was smokingOPINION: I wasn't as sure as my mate as to what the result would be.03 Nov 06:35 AM
PoliticsThe Labour Minister who lost by 4 votes and the seat with ‘bigger than Jacinda’ marginLabour leader Chris Hipkins has already indicated the party will be seeking a recount.03 Nov 05:01 AM
New Zealand'Relieved' veteran MP flips seat; Luxon keen to get 'cracking', Ex-minister pushes for recount'We don't want this to string out': Luxon says on coalition negotiations.03 Nov 04:55 AM
Politics'Swallow some of those words': Why Luxon is unlikely to be happy about final votesThe final results will force National and Act to work with NZ First.03 Nov 04:33 AM
New ZealandMt Albert knife-edge: Nat's Melissa Lee supports recount after Labour's 20-vote winMelissa Lee acknowledged the result was “extremely close”.03 Nov 03:17 AM
New ZealandSpecial votes: Official General Election result is declared – what happens now?The special votes may be counted - but machinations of the General Election are not over.03 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandSpecial votes Election 2023: Hawke’s Bay’s final results are outThe final count of special votes has come in three weeks after election night.03 Nov 01:45 AM
New ZealandElection 2023: Explore the final results with our interactive graphicsExplore the election outcome with the Herald’s interactive election graphics & charts.03 Nov 01:30 AM
LivePoliticsFinal election results to be announced – here's what could change in special votes countOne veteran National MP is on the cusp of not getting back in.02 Nov 11:30 PM
New ZealandWhat are special votes? All you need to knowThe how, when and why of the special vote process.02 Nov 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Christopher Luxon eats his words after Supie collapseOPINION: Suddenly, National thinks the new Grocery Commissioner should be given a chance.02 Nov 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentBrett O’Riley: The action we need now from the new GovernmentOPINION: Sick leave, skills shortage and infrastructure failings need to be cured, fast.02 Nov 09:21 PM
KahuBanning gang patches in public will do little - Ōpōtiki mayorDavid Moore says Nat's planned gang patch policy won't work.02 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAudrey Young: What Act and NZ First would want in coalition negotiationsOPINION: Could Winston Peters demand to be Deputy Prime Minister?02 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics'Frustrating': Some electorates only started counting special votes this weekPoliticians want to balance ease of voting with measures to protect electoral integrity.02 Nov 04:49 AM
Politics'We need clarity': PM-elect Luxon says special vote counting needs to be quickerIn about 24 hours, New Zealand will learn the final vote count of the 2023 election.02 Nov 02:54 AM
New ZealandCouncil rejigs portfolios after councillor elected as MPHamilton City Council has reallocated Ryan Hamilton's portfolios.02 Nov 01:03 AM
KahuA Treaty referendum: What stands in the way of Act's planThe three big objections facing the Act Part's plan.01 Nov 05:58 PM
Kahu'Thin Lizzy the problem away': Mongrel Mob hires lawyer over Nats' gang patch policyThe gang says the policies are “hot air and a waste of taxpayer time and money”.01 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandSome waiting lists slashed, but waits for cancer treatment, mental health support, specialist appointments rising"We haven’t seen the improvements we would have liked to have seen," an executive said.31 Oct 11:41 PM
OpinionNational and Act likely to need NZ First for the winOPINION: On Friday at 2pm, Kiwis will find out the final results of the October election.31 Oct 08:32 PM
New ZealandNational MP 'spoken to' after email comparing Hamas attack to HolocaustLuxon reportedly advised Bishop the language used was 'strong' and emotions were high.31 Oct 08:02 PM
New Zealand'Move as quickly as we can': Luxon says coalition negotiations moving forwardThe final count of election votes will be revealed on Friday.31 Oct 07:06 PM
KahuNats unwilling to Act on Treaty referendumPrime Minister-elect Christoper Luxon is standing fast on no Treaty referendum.31 Oct 05:22 AM
OpinionHow will Luxon handle the cards he holds?OPINION: Kenny Rogers is enjoying a post-election comeback in the Tai Tōkerau pubs.31 Oct 01:47 AM
