New Zealand'Rein in the fantasies' - Council pauses hotel and conference centreCentral government directs councils to get back to core business.23 Sep 12:13 AM
Politics'We don't pay ransom, we don't pay bribes': Winston Peters slams Papuan rebels' claimWest Papua National Liberation Army held the NZ pilot for more than 19 months.22 Sep 08:24 PM
New ZealandChild poverty statistics and Phillip Mehrtens released | Focus Morning Bulletin September 23, 2024New Zealand's child poverty targets set by the Labour government have not been met and Phillip Mehrtens has been reunited with his family after being held captive for 19.5 months.Watch22 Sep 07:23 PM
Markets with Madison'Number one thing on my mind’: Greg Foran reveals Air NZ’s reputation score'People care so much about this business.'22 Sep 07:00 PM
PoliticsThe $3b child poverty price tag: Why the minister's not writing that chequeOfficial advice shows it would cost $3b a year to meet the child poverty goals.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsWhat next for Darleen Tana and the Greens?The Darleen Tana saga is nearing its conclusion, one way or another.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsKiwi students could take courses from multiple universities under potential shake-upThe Universities review will be submitted at the end of the month.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFact check: The assault figures Mark Mitchell didn't tell you aboutIs Auckland really getting safer? The Herald has examined conflicting claims22 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsNZ pilot Phillip Mehrtens’ first hours of freedom from West Papua rebelsWinston Peters has shared details of Mehrtens’ first hours of freedom.22 Sep 05:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: WFH habits hitting Wellington's economy hardOPINION: Mondays and Fridays are for WFH - working from home.21 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: What broken energy system needs to deliver cheaper power for KiwisOPINION: We need a white knight in the electricity market whose goal is cheap power.21 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisDerek ChengIn the pocket of the gun lobby? Firearms Minister's messages revealedNicole McKee says it would be remiss of her not to have regular contact with Colfo.21 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Why Luxon got grumpy about the frickin' targetsThe reason you heard a lot about law and order this week is National's frickin' targets.20 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: NZ eyes closer ties with US amid Aukus collaboration plansOPINION: The US presidential election has concentrated diplomatic minds.20 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsKiwis may get to vote on four-year political term next election - LuxonThe Prime Minister said there needed to be longer-term, bipartisan decisions.20 Sep 04:41 AM
Politics'Politically clumsy': Ngāi Tahu blasts David Seymour's Treaty Principles BillNational, NZ First have already ruled out supporting the policy.20 Sep 04:11 AM
PoliticsForeshore & seabed: Supreme Court orders Crown to pay more than $100,000 to cover claimants’ court costsCourt has ruled in favour of hapū group, Te Kāhui.20 Sep 01:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew Hooton: This Govt is distracted on economy – and bigger problems loomOPINION: The average four-person household is $1600 a month worse off than in mid-2022.20 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Defence Force: 200 civilian staff opt for voluntary redundancyStaff "utterly shocked" at news and say security at NZ's borders could be threatened.19 Sep 11:31 PM
PoliticsRMA will be axed and replaced with two new lawsThe Government has revealed its plans for a permanent replacement to the RMA.19 Sep 11:28 PM
PoliticsHelen Clark on Israel-Palestine conflict - the old way has failedFormer PM is part of The Elders, a group of former leaders set up by Nelson Mandela.19 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt wants jobseeker beneficiaries cut by 50k, but forecasts are up 11kThe Government says it wants beneficiary numbers to fall, but they continue to rise.19 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: 'It's not about the frickin targets': Luxon gets heated over gang numbersA reporter suggested it was “convenient” for the Government for gang numbers to reduce.19 Sep 07:45 AM
PoliticsGangs split on impending patch ban as new police powers pass through ParliamentTerse PM: "It’s not about the fricken targets, it’s actually about the outcomes."19 Sep 05:34 AM
PoliticsPeters continues criticisms of MPs reading out speeches, denies his own MP did just thatOne of his MPs has been accused of reading out her speech.19 Sep 04:27 AM
PoliticsWatch: PM speaks after 147 police officers added to gang disruption and community patrolAlmost 80 officers will staff police's gang disruption units with more to come.19 Sep 01:45 AM
PoliticsPothole vans to patrol NZ roads looking for signs of wear and tearPothole vans will soon patrol New Zealand roads.19 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandPM says tunnel option to replace Wellington’s Mt Victoria tunnel is “a really attractive option”Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the long-tunnel option to replace Wellington’s Mt Victoria tunnel is “a really attractive option”.Watch19 Sep 12:45 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon says Wellington mega-tunnel a ‘really attractive’ optionLuxon spoke with Newstalk ZB’s Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills.19 Sep 12:27 AM
PoliticsNZ breaks with Five Eyes partners, backs UN resolution calling Israel to withdraw from settlementsWinston Peters said New Zealand offered cautious support to the resolution.19 Sep 12:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Te Pāti Māori MP scores spectacular own-goal over 'lies' slurOPINION: Tākuta Ferris proved his point with his own blatant porky.19 Sep 12:01 AM
OpinionOpinion: Faster is not always better - why the case for higher speed limits is fatally flawedOPINION: Even a 5km/h increase in speed can double the risk of fatal crash in urban areas.19 Sep 12:00 AM
PoliticsGovt aiming to reduce number of jury trials to fix court delaysThe average duration of a jury trial has jumped from 349 days to 498 days.18 Sep 11:55 PM
PoliticsCompromised devices part of China-linked ‘botnet’ found in NZAotearoa has joined with others in calling out the activity.18 Sep 11:20 PM
