PoliticsNZ First receives $100k in donations from rich-lister Auckland property developersThe two donors have given almost $500,000 to National and Act in recent years.17 Apr 07:38 AM
PoliticsLouisa Wall could stand for Te Pāti MāoriFormer Labour MP is thinking about running for the Māori Party in Manurewa.17 Apr 07:01 AM
PoliticsGovernment spending stoked inflation - Treasury paperA Treasury paper found the Government stoked inflation in 2021.17 Apr 06:17 AM
PoliticsOne less student: Govt plans reduced class sizes for Year 4-8 studentsTeacher/student ratio to go from 1:29 to 1:28, 320 extra teachers needed.17 Apr 12:42 AM
PoliticsSo long Three Waters: Will Affordable Water Reform rebranding change voters' minds?Three Waters is dead - long live Affordable Water Reform.16 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsJacinda Ardern keeps Harry and Meghan messages secret - for nowJacinda Ardern has decided to keep three years of messages secret.16 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsMinister’s comments on democracy concern Opposition amid water reform debateThe new model would deliver savings to households of between $2770-$5400 a year by 2054.16 Apr 07:06 AM
Politics"Heartbreaking": Households living over two years in emergency housing doubles in past yearIt comes as demand for social housing trends up again and cost of living bites.16 Apr 05:39 AM
PoliticsLawyer working in Abu Dhabi chosen as National candidate for Wellington CentralNational deputy leader Nicola Willis formerly stood in the seat but has moved electorates.16 Apr 12:42 AM
Politics‘Nobody died because of lack of empathy’: Auckland mayor on review of fatal flooding'Perhaps I didn’t go and hug people', Brown said; lack of planning cited as deaths cause.15 Apr 11:25 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBeehive Diaries: Chippy forgets his linesParliament is in recess, but that hasn't stopped MPs from gaffing.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandDigital skills training for seniors rolls out across New ZealandAs many as one in four older people do not access the internet regularly.15 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Tax question remains unanswered as Budget draws closerApril will be a big month for Budget hints.14 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsVeteran NZ First MP Shane Jones running in NorthlandThe party would need the seat to enter Parliament.14 Apr 06:40 AM
PoliticsLatest poll: Labour and National in dead heatTe Pāti Māori once again hold the balance of power.14 Apr 02:22 AM
PoliticsEmbattled National MP facing challenge in safe blue seatNational's candidate is set to be decided on April 20.14 Apr 01:11 AM
PoliticsOne tick: Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson to run list-only this yearThe Green co-leader has stepped back from running in an electorate.13 Apr 11:12 PM
Kahu‘Riding roughshod over rangatiratanga’: Academic on therapeutics billGovt warned not to repeat past mistakes by legislating to control rongoā Māori.13 Apr 10:39 PM
PoliticsCouncils not fully sold on Three Waters overhaulMixed response from leaders in changes to the controversial Three Waters reforms.13 Apr 10:22 PM
PoliticsDocuments reveal chaotic scenes at Auckland Council during floodEmails from the day of the record-breaking January floods have been released to RNZ.13 Apr 09:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungRed-tape for health products - twists and turns of new billOPINION: Few bills have had such a tortuous journey through Parliament.13 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsLabour’s last roll of the dice on water reformsThe new model appears to have placated some of the harshest critics, but not all.13 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsTony Blair sounded out NZ’s appetite for Iraq invasion at Queen Mother’s funeral - Helen ClarkHelen Clark speaks with the Herald to mark 20 years since the invasion.13 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOpinion: Will this be enough to make NZ fall in love with Three Waters?The Government has rolled the dice one last time on its vexed water reforms.13 Apr 06:27 AM
New ZealandFund announced for research to help recovery from cyclone and Auckland floodsFund to support scientific research to help recovery in areas hit by Cyclone Gabrielle.13 Apr 01:48 AM
PoliticsThree Waters reset: Govt to create 10 new entities; Luxon calls rebrand a 'dumb policy'The Government will announce its Three Waters replacement today.12 Apr 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Bye Three Waters - welcome, ‘Affordable Water Reform’The policy to replace Three Waters will be announced today.12 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsApril donations bonanza: Parties book nearly $300k in 12 daysApril has seen wealthy Kiwis open their chequebooks.12 Apr 06:39 AM
Politics‘Incredibly disappointing’: Report paints ‘appalling’ picture of NZ’s lakes and riversScientist accuses Labour of broken promises with most sites becoming more polluted.11 Apr 11:22 PM
PoliticsChloe Swarbrick: Time to put oceans before profits and ban bottom trawlingNo more dithering - it's time to properly protect our precious oceans - from ourselves.11 Apr 05:00 PM
Politics'Quite bleak': Mahuta on Ukraine peace prospects after Nato meetingOngoing war also has implications for New Zealand.11 Apr 07:36 AM
Politics'Three Waters' to become 'Affordable Water Infrastructure'?PM Chris Hipkins signals Three Waters rebrand, to be announced 'imminently'.11 Apr 06:34 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeMPs wary of drowning non-bank deposit-takers in red tapeFinance and Expenditure Committee reports back on Deposit Takers Bill.11 Apr 06:23 AM
PoliticsGreens staff may submit on Elizabeth Kerekere conductThe review follows her comments, seemingly about fellow Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick.11 Apr 06:17 AM
