OpinionOpinion: The numbers don't add up on Govt's rushed maths changesOPINION: The Govt appears to be manufacturing a crisis to justify rushing the changes.12 Aug 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAndrew Little backs Government decision to explore Aukus pillar 2, distancing himself from Labour positionAndrew Little supported the Government's decision to explore the deal.12 Aug 02:35 AM
PoliticsSimeon Brown discusses 'time of use' charges to ease congestionTransport Minister Simeon Brown announced that the government has agreed to policy settings that will allow time of use schemes to be proposed. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Aug 10:27 PM
Politics'Time-of-use' charges for road users to reduce congestionThe Transport Minister describes congestion as 'a tax on time and productivity'.11 Aug 09:22 PM
New Zealand'Super lonely‘: Woman has no neighbours as housing development reviewedKāinga Ora bulldozed everything around her, but isn't returning 'to put housing back up'.11 Aug 09:07 PM
PoliticsKāinga Ora sold $80 million of state housing in five yearsTwo Remuera properties were sold by the Govt housing agency for $2.3 million.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsPolice Association pens open letter to PM over consultation processes for gun law changesGroup says it is most concerned about the upcoming Firearms Registry review.11 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Can congestion charging work for Aucklanders?OPINION: The vast majority of motorway trips are not heading to or from the city centre.11 Aug 03:00 AM
PoliticsGovernment: Households living in emergency housing down 32% over six months'Auckland has experienced one of the biggest improvements.'11 Aug 01:06 AM
New ZealandGovernment brings in Crown manager Lawrence Yule to stop Wairoa flooding eventsBrown said the appointment would give the community “more confidence”.10 Aug 11:08 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Tax cuts mean nothing when you've lost your jobOPINION: Persistent unemployment among young people causes life-time issues.10 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'A cruel hoax': How a minister, a property mogul, a ‘good bloke’, and the pandemic combined to resolve a 170-year injusticeSome of a Wānaka forest with popular trails can now become 150 homes on prime real estate10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayor: A poll is a terrible way to decide if we should have Māori wardsOPINION: Those with skin in the game tell us, with passion, how Māori wards will help.09 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Government risks being overwhelmed by raceOpinion: Parts of coalition obsessed with race, often hurting broader agenda.09 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori ‘will no longer engage’ with NZ Herald after Hobson’s Pledge adThe party has also demanded an apology.09 Aug 08:14 AM
New ZealandAre you smarter than a 12yo? The questions Year 8 maths pupils are expected to answer correctlyChristopher Luxon claims four out of five Year 8 students were behind in their learning.09 Aug 05:37 AM
PoliticsPeters discusses ‘paramount concern’ ahead of landmark Pacific tourPM Christopher Luxon and other Pacific leaders will hold talks at the end of the month.09 Aug 04:01 AM
New ZealandChristchurch cathedral rebuild hopes crumble as Govt declines fundingGovernment will not provide $60m of taxpayer cash to bail out troubled project.09 Aug 02:26 AM
KahuOranga Tamariki told to address youth offendingIt is one of five new instructions to Oranga Tamariki by Children’s Minister Karen Chhour.08 Aug 06:46 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe big questions that hang over Three WatersWill the Government's Three Waters fix be enough?08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandOutcry over Tākai closureWhānau support workers express frustration at the loss of parenting resource.08 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsNo safety concerns as boot camp pilot welcomed as a ‘success’The 10 teens in the pilot have requested more physical activity.08 Aug 05:51 AM
New Zealand'These cuts are dangerous': Ministry of Justice to axe nearly 200 rolesUnion criticises the new set-up that will come into effect on October 1.08 Aug 04:32 AM
PoliticsAustralia's PM responds to Luxon’s ‘simple’ sledgeLuxon's Aussie counterpart has responded in kind.08 Aug 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Hipkins' political radar way off with petty, outdated questionsOPINION: Kiwi voters are worried about many things. Lapel pins are not one of them.07 Aug 10:44 PM
PoliticsGovernment announces new funding access for council-owned water companiesThe Government has unveiled changes to allow new council-owned water companies to be able to access more cheap borrowing from the Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA)Watch07 Aug 10:42 PM
PoliticsNew council water companies to access cheap borrowingSimeon Brown has announced the next steps for replacing three waters.07 Aug 09:22 PM
EnergyPower prices double in three weeks; Government may interveneShane Jones says the Government is considering intervening to force lower prices.07 Aug 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: No relief for 'squeezed middle' as rates rises gobble up tax cutsOPINION: Budget 2024 promised 'relief' from rising costs, but are households feeling it?07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne CBD eyesores: Mayor seeks new rules for building upkeepGisborne's mayor urges Govt for stronger laws to tackle derelict buildings in CBDs.07 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMany departments will get no extra money in 2025 but Māori language bonuses can stay: Nicola WillisDepartments will need to manage cost increases within budgets.07 Aug 04:54 AM
PoliticsOranga Tamariki scraps 337 service contracts, recovers $22m in funding, citing ‘under-delivery’The minister claims there are no cuts to frontline roles.07 Aug 03:08 AM
PoliticsPolice Minister Mark Mitchell blocks Labour MP from visiting Auckland stationIn Opposition, the now-minister said such a move was petulant and vindictive.07 Aug 01:47 AM
PoliticsFormer Elizabeth Kerekere staffer working for Darleen TanaThe ex-Green turned independent MP is rumoured to be aiding Tana in fight with Greens.06 Aug 11:57 PM
