PoliticsWatch: Govt grilled after key questions on new ferries left unansweredA cost blowout forced the cancellation of project started under the Labour Government.11 Dec 02:48 AM
New ZealandSpeaker overturns advice on Fast-track Approvals Bill's private benefitAn expert criticises the rushed lawmaking, saying it undermines select committee scrutiny.10 Dec 10:22 PM
PoliticsLatest poll shows Te Pāti Māori getting boost, National and Act need NZFIt follows another political poll earlier in the day.09 Dec 05:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLabour MP Arena Williams: A second summer – and still no new ferriesOPINION: NZ still remains without a reliable Cook Strait connection.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury fire rages on as Labour continues pressure on the government | NZ Herald News UpdateThe fire on Castle Hill, Canterbury continues to burn as it has since Thursday this week. Labour continues to press the governments policies as Franklin road prepares to re-open.Watch06 Dec 07:15 PM
New ZealandHealth Commissioner accused of ‘cooking the books’ in heated meetingThe claims came after Health NZ was forced to change its estimated deficit. 03 Dec 11:59 PM
PoliticsPM says economy is 'turning a corner' but unemployment a 'particular concern'Jobseeker numbers have swelled to 65,000 above Christopher Luxon's target.02 Dec 05:39 PM
PoliticsPharmac minister, chair refuse to express confidence in CEO Sarah FittThe revelation came amid a scrappy start to Parliament's second scrutiny week.02 Dec 05:20 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins speaks at close of Labour’s annual conferenceLeader Chris Hipkins addressed Labour Party members at his party’s annual conference in Christchurch, as the party inches closer to campaigning. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Dec 02:43 AM
PoliticsLabour Leader Chris Hipkins speaks to media following conference speechLabour Leader Chris Hipkins speaks to media following conference speech in Christchurch. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Dec 02:39 AM
New ZealandFrench investors concerned with CRL costs as Labour meet in Christchuch | NZ Herald News UpdateFrench investors are reportedly worried about time and cost blowouts on Auckland's City Rail Link project. The Waikato River is safe again from extreme arsenic levels. V/ NZ HeraldWatch29 Nov 07:12 PM
New ZealandWatch Live: Chris Hipkins takes talkback with Kerre WoodhamChris Hipkins takes talkback with Kerre WoodhamWatch25 Nov 06:56 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The single biggest thing we could do to grow the economyOPINION: Grow the economy, eliminate poverty: it's possible if we do things differently.25 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsVote looms on whether a capital gains or wealth tax are part of Labour's futureLabour members will debate and vote on the party's tax policy this weekend25 Nov 04:46 AM
New Zealand'We're surrounded by everything that's bad for us': Being obese in New ZealandReport calls for levies, limits on ads and fast-food shops, access to weight-loss drugs.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: The man set to be New Zealand's next top copHe takes over from Andrew Coster who stepped down last week to head new social agency.20 Nov 12:15 AM
Kahu35,000? 50,000? More? The complicated politics of counting a hīkoiOne issue seemed harder to agree on than most - how big the crowd was.19 Nov 08:22 PM
OpinionWillie Jackson: 'Nonsense' - this hīkoi is not just a Māori Party protestOPINION: Everyone, from Labour, the Greens, the unions and every demographic represented.18 Nov 10:05 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ costs for contractors and consultants soar by $80m over past yearLabour MP says healthcare quality suffering due to rising contractor costs and staff cuts.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTreaty Principles Bill passes first reading after House suspended for haka, ‘appalling’ disruptionThe House was suspended briefly after the haka disrupted voting.14 Nov 03:52 AM
Politics'Very simplistic': Luxon pushes back against Seymour ahead of Treaty Principles Bill voteThe contentious bill will have its first reading in Parliament this afternoon.13 Nov 10:06 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Live: Abuse in Care Legislation Amendment BillLive: Abuse in Care Legislation Amendment Bill bill presented to the houseWatch12 Nov 12:42 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: National apology to survivors of Abuse in CareMore 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 2024Watch11 Nov 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Kids caught up in police raids used as pawns – by gangs and MPsOPINION: Also in today's letters: the Treaty Principles Bill, the US election and tax.06 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Not the punchline former comedian Mike King wantedOPINION: Mental health advocate Mike King is passionate about our rangatahi.04 Nov 04:00 PM
Opinion2023 election study: What voters wanted and what they gotCOMMENT: A year on, the three Government parties have remained ahead in the polls.29 Oct 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessClaims Kiwi businesses shut out of multimillion-dollar cleaning contracts'A lot of the Government’s cleaning work doesn’t go out to tender.'29 Oct 12:50 AM
PoliticsNew Zealand’s aid spend forecast to dropThe forecast aid budget's $1.1b this financial year, compared to $1.2b last year.27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAn end to fiscal holes? New plan to independently assess political parties' costingsPoking holes in opposing parties’ costings has long been a feature of NZ elections.27 Oct 06:35 AM
Royals'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."27 Oct 04:34 AM
PoliticsPeters, Hipkins trade barbs as ministry apologises over not telling Costello of conflict of interestWinston Peters claimed Ayesha Verrall had 'misled the leader of the Labour Party'.24 Oct 04:29 AM
New Zealand'Sorry, Mum and Dad': The one section of cancelled podcast Kiri Allan regretsFormer minister rues not providing more context to statement during interview.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandIt's Personal with Anika Moa - the RNZ podcast episode featuring former Minister Kiri AllanFormer Minister Kiri Allan talks to musician Anika Moa in a podcast RNZ didn't want you to hear. Video / RNZWatch23 Oct 02:53 AM
New ZealandRevealed: The Kiri Allan, Anika Moa podcast RNZ refused to airThe podcast was released to the Herald under the Official Information Act.23 Oct 02:21 AM
