Revealed: The man set to be New Zealand's next top cop
He takes over from Andrew Coster who stepped down last week to head new social agency.
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35,000? 50,000? More? The complicated politics of counting a hīkoi
One issue seemed harder to agree on than most - how big the crowd was.
Willie Jackson: 'Nonsense' - this hīkoi is not just a Māori Party protest
OPINION: Everyone, from Labour, the Greens, the unions and every demographic represented.
Health NZ costs for contractors and consultants soar by $80m over past year
Labour MP says healthcare quality suffering due to rising contractor costs and staff cuts.
Treaty Principles Bill passes first reading after House suspended for haka, ‘appalling’ disruption
The House was suspended briefly after the haka disrupted voting.
'Very simplistic': Luxon pushes back against Seymour ahead of Treaty Principles Bill vote
The contentious bill will have its first reading in Parliament this afternoon.
NZ Herald Live: Live: Abuse in Care Legislation Amendment Bill
Live: Abuse in Care Legislation Amendment Bill bill presented to the house
NZ Herald Live: National apology to survivors of Abuse in Care
More than 100 abuse survivors and their whānau are seated at Parliament's Banquet Hall ahead of the Government's formal apology for abuse in state care. 12 November 2024
Letters: Kids caught up in police raids used as pawns – by gangs and MPs
OPINION: Also in today's letters: the Treaty Principles Bill, the US election and tax.
Editorial: Not the punchline former comedian Mike King wanted
OPINION: Mental health advocate Mike King is passionate about our rangatahi.
2023 election study: What voters wanted and what they got
COMMENT: A year on, the three Government parties have remained ahead in the polls.
Claims Kiwi businesses shut out of multimillion-dollar cleaning contracts
'A lot of the Government’s cleaning work doesn’t go out to tender.'
New Zealand’s aid spend forecast to drop
The forecast aid budget's $1.1b this financial year, compared to $1.2b last year.
An end to fiscal holes? New plan to independently assess political parties' costings
Poking holes in opposing parties’ costings has long been a feature of NZ elections.
'I shouldn't have shared it': Labour MP's mea culpa after poking fun at King Charles' pants
"I shouldn't have shared it. I regret doing so and apologise for any offence caused."
Peters, Hipkins trade barbs as ministry apologises over not telling Costello of conflict of interest
Winston Peters claimed Ayesha Verrall had 'misled the leader of the Labour Party'.
'Sorry, Mum and Dad': The one section of cancelled podcast Kiri Allan regrets
Former minister rues not providing more context to statement during interview.
It's Personal with Anika Moa - the RNZ podcast episode featuring former Minister Kiri Allan
Former Minister Kiri Allan talks to musician Anika Moa in a podcast RNZ didn't want you to hear. Video / RNZ
Revealed: The Kiri Allan, Anika Moa podcast RNZ refused to air
The podcast was released to the Herald under the Official Information Act.
Electoral Commission cautions political parties over late donation disclosures
The commission considered whether to refer the late disclosures to the police.
Two-year wait for a divorce to end after law passes third reading
'This is an important step towards helping people with violent partners.'
Richard Prebble: How Labour could win the next election
OPINION: Spending more on healthcare has not fixed the problems.
'It doesn’t look great': Luxon's concern over Wellington council
The PM said Simeon Brown has a 'close eye' on the council and is ready to step in.
Luxon and Hipkins both take a hit in latest political poll
The poll marks the anniversary of the 2023 election.
'Fun, fascinating, frustrating': Grant Robertson's first 100 days as uni vice-chancellor
Grant Robertson reflects on protests, hospital cuts and university expansion.
Health NZ Commissioner overruled CEO on proposed reduction of nurses
Excessive growth in employed nurses was one contributor to the budget blowout.
Non-English-speaker approved for assisted dying - without translator
One doctor described the oversight process for assisted deaths as a 'tick-box activity'.
Why Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 years
Joss Shawyer resisted forced adoption and supported other single mothers to do the same
Mood of the Boardroom: Is Barbara Edmonds a credible future Finance Minister?
Many business leaders rate the Opposition Finance Spokesperson highly.
Government promises to consider hiking road charges and tolls before end of term
Transport Minister Simeon Brown hints any revenue increases will be in the form of tolls.
Mood of the Boardroom: Chris Hipkins’ low profile and low ratings
Labour still appears to be regrouping after the election loss.
Watch live tomorrow: Mood of the Boardroom – CEOs’ verdict on the Government
New Zealand's top CEOs have their say on the coalition and its policies.
Labour MP removes post appearing to support attack on Israel, but no apology
Damien O'Connor's post has since been removed.
Matthew Hooton: Money doesn’t buy happiness but debt buys misery
OPINION: Treasury is sounding the debt alarm - again. Will politicians listen?