Four-lane Hawke’s Bay Expressway to lose funding if Government axes $6b infrastructure plan
Three major roading projects were set to be funded by the $6b National Resilience Plan.
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Christopher Luxon responds to 1News Verian poll
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he's not concerned about the 1News Verian poll results. Video / Mark Mitchell
Demoted minister Melissa Lee accepts she was 'a little slow' with media portfolio
The National MP said issues impacting the media sector came too fast.
Melissa Lee accepts she was 'a little slow' with media portfolio
Melissa Lee speaks about Christopher Luxon's decision to replace her as media and communications minister. Video / Mark Mitchell
Dramatic rescue, measles epidemic and Israel truce offer | Focus Morning Bulletin April 30, 2024
Skipper 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.
‘A few pirate jokes’: Minister's detached retina forces eye-patch use
Hoggard thinks the injury was from being punched in the face playing rugby 20 years ago.
Opinion: People with rare disorders the most vulnerable in society
OPINION: Kiwis have been showing their aroha and support for the rarest among us.
Claire Trevett: Poll a bitter pill for Luxon, morale boost for Labour and Hipkins
The Budget has become a high-stakes game as Luxon seeks the elusive honeymoon.
Coalition crumble: Govt parties drop in poll - Labour, Greens, Te Pāti Māori edge ahead
The poll comes a month before the Government's Budget.
Wayne Brown’s massive Auckland budget problems - Simon Wilson
Opinion: Does the Auckland mayor have enough council support for his spending plans?
Erica Stanford outlines her top six priorities in education
Education Minister Erica Stanford outlines her top six priorities in education. Video / NZ Herald
PM says local councils should stop doing 'dumb stuff'
Christopher Luxon says councils should focus 'on the must-do, not the nice-to-do'.
Watch: Schools that flout cellphone ban will be audited by ERO, PM warns
Work programmes would soon be announced relating to the priority areas.
Govt boosts Pharmac funding by $1.7b
The Government will boost Pharmac’s budget by more than $1.7 billion over the next four years. Video / NZ Herald
PM 'unilaterally' sacking Act minister would breach coalition agreement - David Seymour
The Act leader doesn't think any of his ministers are showing signs of failure thus far.
David Seymour flags $1.7b boost to Pharmac funding
The Associate Health Minister wants Pharmac to show how it can save the Government money.
Time running out for NZ’s copper phone network
One of our biggest telcos plans to pull the plug next year.
Police intelligence system overhaul delayed amid cost cutting
The systems essential to frontline crimefighting need a bigger overhaul than expected.
Phone ban in schools begins - will it reduce cyberbullying?
Cellphone use will be banned in schools for students across the country.
Why are kids skipping school?
With the Government trying to crack down on truancy, New Zealand kids have their say on why they are skipping school. Video / Alyse Wright
Opinion: In the debate over truancy, we’re leaving out the most important voices
OPINION: There are many reasons why children in NZ are skipping school.
Why the free ride for resitting drivers licence tests may end
Delays for practical test bookings have soared since resit fees were scrapped in October.
Targets proposed to shrink healthcare wait times to cost $723m
Labour says the proposed cost signals the expense required to reduce treatment delays.
Shane Te Pou: No place for division as Kiwis share cultural traditions
OPINION: Kiwis are building a community that embraces all tikanga.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Seymour runs the risk of taking things too far
Opinion: Seymour and his party don’t mind having a crack at his PM.
Political Roundup: Shane Jones in 'Make NZ Great Again' mode with new law
Opinion: Shane Jones and Chris Bishop's approach will appeal to the public.
Former Te Whatu Ora chair criticises Health NZ’s ‘savings’ directive
Rob Campbell said it shows "poor management" and is "frankly irresponsible".
Claire Trevett: Luxon takes leaf from Yellowstone in dealing to under-performing ministers
Leader's ability to sack a minister altogether is limited by a lack of replacements.
What would one of our top diplomats make of Aukus?
A diplomat's memoir sheds light on today's problems.
Hospitals asked to make more than $80m in savings by July
Hospitals told they must 'live within our means' and clamp down on staff costs.
After spending $700k-plus on pins for Covid-19 workers, department now cutting costs
Some 80,000 frontline pandemic workers were given the pins.
Audrey Young: National's comeback kid has a lot on his plate
OPINION: Three years ago, 'Goldie' was in the political doldrums.
Record number of Aucklanders make Long-Term Plan submissions
The council's Governing Body will adopt the final Long Term Plan on June 27.
After-hours clinics on verge of collapse in some regions
Overworked GPs have signalled they can no longer provide cover or the funding falls short.