PoliticsAct leader David Seymour on issues with the Wellington City CouncilAct leader David Seymour speaks about issues with the Wellington City Council. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 Oct 04:15 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins' reaction to 1News Verian pollPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins respond to last night's 1News Verian poll. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 Oct 04:06 AM
PoliticsWatch: Leaders go head-to-head during Question Time after dual popularity dropIt's the first Question Time since September as MPs had two weeks away from Parliament.15 Oct 03:01 AM
PoliticsHealth NZ chief writes to staff about ‘English-only’ memo, confirms directive also made at second hospitalThe language directive was also made at hospitals in Christchurch and Auckland.15 Oct 02:51 AM
PoliticsParliament must stop drift to ‘judicial supremacy’, says lawyerThe Supreme Court is departing from its lane, a new report says.15 Oct 01:30 AM
PoliticsHealth Minister says nurses can speak non-English to patients amid Waikato Hospital memoThe memo was sent to nursing staff on Friday.14 Oct 11:57 PM
PoliticsLocal Govt Minister seeks advice on interventions at ‘shambles’ Wellington City CouncilCouncil chaos has the Government pondering intervention - but what?14 Oct 11:43 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon and Simeon Brown on Wellington City CouncilPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Local Government Minister Simeon Brown commenting on Wellington City Council. Video / Mark MitchellWatch14 Oct 11:09 PM
PoliticsDarleen Tana appeals, but Greens continue process to oust herThe rogue MP has appealed a High Court decision allowing the Greens to vote to expel her14 Oct 10:23 PM
Politics'It doesn’t look great': Luxon's concern over Wellington councilThe PM said Simeon Brown has a 'close eye' on the council and is ready to step in.14 Oct 07:10 PM
Politics‘A tough time for New Zealanders’: Jobseeker benefit numbers jump 12% in a yearGovt says numbers will get worse before they get better.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The shockers for Govt hiding in the Mood of the BoardroomOPINION: To politicians and business leaders growth is seductive but so are other things.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsPanel rejects quarry proposal a week after being included in fast-track listQuarry consent rejected under Labour's fast-tracking – but it's on Govt's new list too.14 Oct 07:25 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Chris-tastrophe! Poll much closer than it looksThe latest polls indicate the Prime Minister needs to up his game.14 Oct 06:12 AM
PoliticsLuxon and Hipkins both take a hit in latest political pollThe poll marks the anniversary of the 2023 election.14 Oct 05:09 AM
PoliticsWatch: Sir Brian Roche announced as next Public Service CommissionerToday marks one year since the 2023 election.14 Oct 03:27 AM
PoliticsPoll: 40% think New Zealand in worse shape than on election dayThe poll marks the anniversary of the 2023 election.13 Oct 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisDerek Cheng'Intrusive': Inside the Govt's vision for boot camps, including new police powers officials opposedCabinet has agreed to make its future boot camps as least boot-campy as possible.13 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The costly fiasco of GP funding, Samoa deserves Manawanui compoOPINION: 'General practice is struggling for funding and therefore for staff.'13 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOpinion: Energy the goldmine NZ First will exploit in 2026 election campaignCriticising the energy companies has proven effective for NZ First thus far.13 Oct 05:55 AM
PoliticsWatch: Winston Peters accosted by protesters, two arrested after pushing Shane JonesWinston Peters described the protesters as "woke and feral".13 Oct 04:03 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters harassed by protestors at NZ First ConferenceProtestors interrupted Winston Peters speech at the NZ First Party Conference this afternoon in Hamilton. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Oct 02:31 AM
EnvironmentHauraki Gulf plan: More protection, but Govt allows fishingHauraki Gulf Forum warns new bill threatens decades of protection efforts.12 Oct 10:23 PM
New Zealand$1.2m per apartment: New Kāinga Ora build part of billion dollar scandal, developer saysOckham Residential developer says cost of public housing builds is national embarrassment.12 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe reinvention of Judith Collins: 'I did not shed a tear'Judith Collins on misogyny, China, Nato, GE – and the portfolios she always wanted.12 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsShane Jones calls for new Crown entity to drill for geothermal energyJones is also promising a future for the Marsden Point refinery.12 Oct 06:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Could NZ's foreign policy be Trumped? Why the Govt will be hoping for Kamala Harris winOPINION: The current National-led coalition inherited close relations with the US.12 Oct 03:00 AM
PoliticsInterislander ferries can run for 20 more years, claims Winston PetersThe coalition Government appeared split on what to do about the ferries.11 Oct 11:38 PM
PoliticsReturn to power charges NZ First members as Winston Peters opens party conferenceMembers are celebrating being back in government as the conference starts.11 Oct 09:35 PM
PoliticsNew Zealand First conference kicks offWinston Peters makes the opening speech at the New Zealand First conference in HamiltonWatch11 Oct 09:17 PM
New ZealandNZ's stance on health and Luxon returns from Laos | Focus Morning Bulletin October 12, 2024Taxpayers' Union Curia poll shows New Zealanders see health as an important political issue and Christopher Luxon returns from Laos with a vow to bolster the defence industry.Watch11 Oct 07:37 PM
PoliticsNo regrets: Luxon says Kiwis ‘want me to try’ to fulfil election promise despite hurdlesThe Prime Minister spoke to the Herald following his trip to Laos.11 Oct 06:19 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters promises ‘major’ policy announcement at NZ First conferenceThe policy wasn't in the coalition agreement but Peters is confident he'll get support.11 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Why Govt buckled on revealing fast-track conflicts of interestOPINION: Leaving it to your enemies to unearth conflicts can make things look a bit murky.11 Oct 04:00 PM