PoliticsAlmost 60kg of greenstone seized by Customs at border returned to hapū“Pounamu is part of who we are."01 Nov 02:35 AM
Politics‘A scary conversation’: American Indian tribal leader on Treaty Principles Bill and indigenous sovereignty"It’s really something we’re all too familiar with.”01 Nov 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘It’s not really a threat, it’s a promise’: Official sued by Donald Trump warns of post-election lawsuitsThe Herald speaks to an official on the front line of America's election.01 Nov 12:26 AM
PoliticsHealth Ministry says emergency preparedness may be deprioritised with staff, budgets pressureAuditor-General has written to Parliament’s Health Select Committee.31 Oct 11:13 PM
PoliticsMP’s ‘f***ing racist’ comment has ‘fallen short’ of expectations, says Te Pāti MāoriThe party's co-leaders say there is context to the remark.31 Oct 10:21 PM
New ZealandThe last house on the street: Cyclone survivors who didn’t take buyout stuck as looters loomMike and Sue Brown say they have to stay 'forever' now, even as looters keep circling.31 Oct 10:18 PM
PoliticsTrade agreement with Gulf Co-operation Council countries signed after 18 yearsTodd McClay says it is the GCC's first agreement with a major agricultural country.31 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: ‘F***ing racist’ – Te Pāti Māori MP’s select committee comment raised with SpeakerAct has raised the remarks with the Speaker as a matter of privilege.31 Oct 07:45 AM
PoliticsNZ Police charge partner of Australian diplomat with assault after Wellington ‘altercation’The man claimed diplomatic immunity as he was taken into custody.31 Oct 03:30 AM
PoliticsInquiry launched into how conflicts of interest dealt with during fast-track approvals processIt comes after ministers decided on 149 projects for potential fast-tracking.31 Oct 02:48 AM
Politics'Taught in every law school': Lawyer says future Govt will have to apologise for foreshore amendmentsParliamentary Select Committee is hearing submissions on amendments to MACA.31 Oct 02:07 AM
PoliticsCasey Costello says Health Ministry ‘dropped the ball’ over staffer conflictNZ First leader Winston Peters has linked the staffer to leaks from Costello's office.31 Oct 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Trump warnings fall flat in final days of presidential raceOPINION: Damnation be damned – American voters won't be swayed.30 Oct 11:54 PM
New Zealand'Ruthless': Sam Neill condemns Govt over proposed Dunedin hospital cutsThe Hollywood actor has weighed into the Dunedin Hospital cutbacks saga.30 Oct 11:08 PM
Politics‘I just wasn’t thinking’: Andersen on her ‘kingussy’ social media ‘bad behaviour’She admitted the King normally dresses immaculately.30 Oct 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Govt rights historic wrong – now we must ensure history never repeatsOPINION: We must never forget the kids at Lake Alice.30 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics‘I just hated it’: How smoking ended Casey Costello’s father’s lifeCostello admits she was angry amid attacks over alleged links to the tobacco industry.30 Oct 03:53 AM
PoliticsForeshore and seabed: Iwi, academics, lawyers, Hobson’s Pledge have their say during Select Committee hearingSubmissions on changes to the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011 are heard.30 Oct 02:25 AM
Politics'Incredibly stupid people': Seymour skeptical of Nazi language ban, PM praised for position“We are up for those conversations.”29 Oct 11:47 PM
PoliticsDoctors’ union doubts impact of fast-tracking registration pathwayThe move comes amid widespread concerns about New Zealand's health workforce.29 Oct 05:08 AM
PoliticsLuxon speaks about Govt plans for builders to self-certify low-risk workA new opt-in self-certification scheme is being developed.29 Oct 03:43 AM
New ZealandMoving back speed limits, new school signage may cost $25m - ATGovernment's order to move speed limits back up comes with a hefty bill.29 Oct 01:20 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessClaims Kiwi businesses shut out of multimillion-dollar cleaning contracts'A lot of the Government’s cleaning work doesn’t go out to tender.'29 Oct 12:50 AM
New ZealandBarking, banging on cars: Minister calls gang 'idiots' as funeral monitored by police'The gangs need to understand they’re no longer running the streets.'28 Oct 11:16 PM
New ZealandGovernment spends $3.5m to fight historical abuse claimsOne lawyer says the taxpayer-funded bill is actually likely to be much higher.28 Oct 07:44 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisDerek ChengUp to 260 hits in one canister: Inside Govt moves to crack down on nitrous oxideInhaling excessive amounts can cause neurological impairment, spinal injury, psychosis.28 Oct 05:38 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsIs Health NZ underfunded? Treasury doesn’t think soThe health system is bleeding money, leading some to question funding levels.28 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsLabour closing in on National in latest poll, with 65% support for capital gains taxA poll of the issues people care about shows Labour closing the gap with National.28 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsNZ ‘closely monitoring’ safety of troops as tension rises in Middle EastNZ has about 65 troops personnel deployed at various locations.27 Oct 11:01 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury keen on private capital for Kiwibank, Greens warn of privatisationOfficial advice suggests private capital has been considered in the past.27 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlan McDonald: Holidays Act reform – let’s get it done once, and done rightOPINION: The Holidays Act has long been in need of reform.27 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsNew Zealand’s aid spend forecast to dropThe forecast aid budget's $1.1b this financial year, compared to $1.2b last year.27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAn end to fiscal holes? New plan to independently assess political parties' costingsPoking holes in opposing parties’ costings has long been a feature of NZ elections.27 Oct 06:35 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCan New Zealand trade food for roads with Singapore? NZ First’s Shane Jones thinks it is possibleSingapore is keen to invest in NZ, says Shane Jones following a trip.27 Oct 01:43 AM
