PoliticsNats declare massive election donation haul - the most ever in a yearIts largest donation was $500,000 from an Auckland businessman.03 May 02:50 AM
PoliticsUniversity dismissive of public accountability amid former National minister contract probe - Auditor-GeneralThe contract, initially for $288,000, has ballooned to more than $1 million.03 May 01:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Peters switches from statesman to street-brawlerOPINION: Also in today's political wrap - what on earth is up with Green MPs?03 May 12:27 AM
New ZealandCommerce Commission to cut around 10 per cent of staffJob cuts in the sector have reached well above 3000 so far.03 May 12:01 AM
Business'Not my first legal rodeo': Winston Peters responds to defamation allegationsPeters gave a speech to the NZ China Council this morning.02 May 09:47 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters to deliver speech to New Zealand China Council after China remark about Bob CarrThe NZ First leader wouldn't repeat the comments outside the House, but stood by them.02 May 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeThe forgotten $477m fortune: Why Kiwis should check IRD's website to see if they can claimMore than 415,000 Kiwis are owed $477 million in unclaimed funds with the IRD.02 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsNZ MPs invited by Ukrainian colleagues to visit Ukraine, but Speaker fears visit impracticalGerry Brownlee says there is "not a practical opportunity for a parliamentary delegation".02 May 05:32 AM
PoliticsSpy agency watchdog assessing GCSB’s response to China group's hack of former MPsThe Inspector-General is expected to be briefed by the GCSB in the coming days.02 May 05:23 AM
PoliticsPeters refuses to repeat China remark after defamation threat from former Australian ministerThe NZ First leader wouldn't repeat the comments outside the House, but stood by them.02 May 05:05 AM
PoliticsQuestion Time live: Politicians face off amidst accusations of intimidation and defamationThe former Australian Foreign Minister says he will take legal action.02 May 01:50 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins on Julie Anne Genter confrontationChris Hipkins comments on Julie Anne Genter's actions in House last night. Video / Alyse WrightWatch02 May 01:29 AM
OpinionLuxon’s leadership test: How can he win back NZ?OPINION: Politics is a brutal business.01 May 10:54 PM
New ZealandPrison slushies, Wynyard Quarter ferry and New York Uni raids | Focus Morning Bulletin May 2, 2024How much is being spent on slushie machines for prison guards ferry service to be put to the test to save Wynyard in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / APWatch01 May 07:37 PM
PoliticsWatch: Protester interrupts Winston Peters speech on benefits of AukusPeters talked up the benefits of parts of the Aukus security deal in a major speech.01 May 06:05 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAudrey Young: A 'sense of suppressed tension' in Labour PartyOPINION: Three things Labour needs to get settled before it can regain credibility.01 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsAnalysis: The Govt needs a good Budget; why it might not deliver oneAfter a bad poll, the Government needs to find a way to make voters feel happier.01 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwiRail boss travelled to South Korea amid mega ferry falloutChief executive Peter Reidy travelled to South Korea in early April.01 May 06:30 AM
PoliticsSpy agency knew China-backed cyber attack targeted former MPs and didn’t tell themThe two MPs and the one academic targeted in the attack are furious and disappointed.01 May 01:36 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettPM Christopher Luxon faces trial by pay rise, Hipkins is short-changedThere's no good time for MPs to get pay rises, but there were some redeeming features.30 Apr 07:43 AM
PoliticsEconomics, not politics: Former PM Sir John Key proposes theory explaining TV pollKey felt the three parties in the Government were working well together.30 Apr 04:42 AM
PoliticsPay day for MPs: $50k in rolling salary hikes for Luxon by 2026The Prime Minister says he does not need the increase and will donate it to charity.30 Apr 04:20 AM
PoliticsPoliticians face off after poll dismissed as 'fruitcake business'The poll comes a month before the Government's Budget.30 Apr 01:54 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins responds to 1News Verian pollLabour leader Chris Hipkins speaks about the 1News Verian poll and the coalition Government's response to it. Video / Mark MitchellWatch30 Apr 12:33 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Peters has the most to complain about after grim poll resultOPINION: The poll will only prove to Peters' team that statesmanship doesn't win votes.30 Apr 12:25 AM
PoliticsGovernment to take 'good look' at ministers' powers in Fast-Track Approvals BillSubmitters raised concerns about ministers' powers and conflicts of interest.30 Apr 12:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFour-lane Hawke’s Bay Expressway to lose funding if Government axes $6b infrastructure planThree major roading projects were set to be funded by the $6b National Resilience Plan.30 Apr 12:00 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon responds to 1News Verian pollPrime Minister Christopher Luxon says he's not concerned about the 1News Verian poll results. Video / Mark MitchellWatch29 Apr 11:41 PM
PoliticsDemoted minister Melissa Lee accepts she was 'a little slow' with media portfolioThe National MP said issues impacting the media sector came too fast.29 Apr 11:28 PM
PoliticsMelissa Lee accepts she was 'a little slow' with media portfolioMelissa Lee speaks about Christopher Luxon's decision to replace her as media and communications minister. Video / Mark MitchellWatch29 Apr 11:15 PM
New ZealandDramatic rescue, measles epidemic and Israel truce offer | Focus Morning Bulletin April 30, 2024Skipper speaks out after Manukau Harbour rescue, health experts warn of a measles epidemic and Hamas considers Israel’s latest cease-fire offer in the latest NZ Herald headlines.Watch29 Apr 07:35 PM
Politics‘A few pirate jokes’: Minister's detached retina forces eye-patch useHoggard thinks the injury was from being punched in the face playing rugby 20 years ago.29 Apr 06:49 PM
OpinionOpinion: People with rare disorders the most vulnerable in societyOPINION: Kiwis have been showing their aroha and support for the rarest among us.29 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Poll a bitter pill for Luxon, morale boost for Labour and HipkinsThe Budget has become a high-stakes game as Luxon seeks the elusive honeymoon.29 Apr 07:10 AM
