PoliticsAct and NZ First make first contact in coalition talksNational's Chris Bishop, NZ First's Shane Jones seen in Wellington hotel as talks go on.08 Nov 03:53 AM
OpinionGovernment coalition talks: The wins that make a three-way handshakeWhat big gains will Act and NZ First be seeking to score in negotiations with National?07 Nov 11:00 PM
KahuVerbal clash erupts during politics podcastPolitical panel gets rough and ready over Treaty and Chlöe.07 Nov 09:23 PM
KahuMāori will 'go to war' if Treaty referendum takes placeWillie Jackson has hit out over a proposed referendum which would reinterpret the Treaty.07 Nov 07:45 PM
KahuFormer PM Jim Bolger on Act’s Treaty referendum plan - ‘It won’t and shouldn’t happen’Bolger says Act's Treaty call has zero chance.07 Nov 06:14 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesBid to halt proposed building tax hikeAccountant rings alarm bells over National's proposal to end depreciation deductibility.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Full check': Electoral Commission reviewing voting results after Herald identifies errorOne of errors occurred at Pukekohe Intermediate voting station in Port Waikato.07 Nov 05:23 AM
PoliticsThe multimillion-dollar health problem that could hurt the new Government’s plansA big pay parity problem will be a fiscal challenge for the incoming government.07 Nov 03:43 AM
New ZealandGene technology expected to be a top focus for NationalNational has vowed to lift the country's ban on gene editing.07 Nov 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The departing MPs I'll miss the mostOPINION: Also in today's wrap: Peters' petulance continues; closest races set for recount.06 Nov 11:40 PM
Kahu'A huge step backwards’: National to restore $5 prescription feesPaying for prescriptions will affect rural families most, say Māori pharmacists.06 Nov 06:46 PM
PoliticsNational and Act approaching deal ahead of NZ First caucus meetingTo date, the leaders of Act and NZ First haven't spoken.06 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandState of the nation in nine charts: What country is Luxon inheriting?Economist: Strong domestic inflation pressures are expected for some time yet.06 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandNational and Act getting close to draft agreement, says SeymourThe groundwork’s been laid for a deal between National, Act and New Zealand First.06 Nov 03:07 AM
New ZealandWill the Māori Health Authority be scrapped?The parties who will form the next government plan to scrap the Maori Health Authority.06 Nov 12:30 AM
KahuHow did what should have been seen as a golden period of partnership with Māori, end so badly for Labour?Voters considered whether they were better off.05 Nov 10:25 PM
Politics'Sideshow': Peters confirms Seymour meeting will go aheadSeymour says their frosty relationship 'hasn't changed', but they can work together.05 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyNZ energy likely to change under National-led governmentThe energy sector is poised for a reversal of the oil and gas exploration ban.05 Nov 04:00 PM
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
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
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
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
