New Zealand'I can't trust NZ First': Bridges rules out post-election deal with Winston PetersNational again refuses to form a Government with Winston Peters.02 Feb 01:49 AM
New ZealandCampaign training for new National candidatesNational MPs, new candidates have descended upon Havelock North to discuss the election.01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Bridges' big judgment callsNational has much to be rattled about as it heads to its first caucus, says Audrey Young.31 Jan 09:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandArdern and Bridges on elections, parenthood and politicsJacinda Ardern and Simon Bridges talk about campaigns and kids.31 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe deals, the money, the players: National and Labour's election campaignsWhat do Labour and National have planned for the 2020 campaign?31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Student in isolation at Auckland Hospital, Govt plans evacuationA student is in isolation at Auckland Hospital awaiting coronavirus test results.29 Jan 05:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClaire Trevett: Ardern v Bridges - the heart of their election-year battleAs the parties prepare campaign songs, few realised Labour's vision was in bitumen.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandJacinda Ardern kicks off the election campaign pledging billions of dollars for new roadsThe Government is holding back $4 billion from the $12b infrastructure fund.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSerious Fraud Office charges four people over National Party donationsThe SFO looked into complaints about donations last year.29 Jan 02:21 AM
New ZealandCopycats: National says Govt nicked its infrastructure ideasNational's Simon Bridges is accusing the Government of copying its infrastructure plans28 Jan 11:56 PM
New ZealandElection 2020: Bridges teases major election promiseJust hours since an election date was set National is already talking policies.28 Jan 08:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Jacinda Ardern's greatest weaponJacinda Ardern and Simon Bridges have different challenges ahead of the Sept 19 election.28 Jan 06:08 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuClaire Trevett: Simon Bridges gets Neve-d in election year openerElection year opener delivered Neve, insults and a metaphor that backfired on Bridges.24 Jan 04:39 AM
KahuBridges: PM's 'hands are soft' in delivering for MāoriSimon Bridges welcomed at Ratana with Māori Party and Vision NZ's Hannah and Brian Tamaki.23 Jan 11:12 PM
PoliticsTolley proud of achievements as East Coast MPTolley eyes Speaker's job in next election and will go on list.23 Jan 08:19 PM
New ZealandNats break-in: Business next door also had laptops stolen'Dirty politics' are at play after laptops were stolen from Nats headquarters.20 Jan 08:15 PM
New Zealand'Highly suspicious': National suspects foul play in office burglaryThe fact that just three laptops were taken is highly suspicious, a spokesman says.20 Jan 01:30 AM
New ZealandNational Party's Auckland HQ burgled overnightThe National Party headquarters in Auckland was burgled overnight.19 Jan 08:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOld hospitals leave patients and staff in painRisks identified include "extreme" age of buildings that aren't fit for purpose.17 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Major risk': Rundown hospitals need $14 billion fixMost DHBs have listed major infrastructure problems as a risk to patients and staff.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSocial work agencies across the country are turning away applicantsFamily Help Trust in Christchurch have lost four social workers due to the pay gap.17 Jan 03:18 AM
New ZealandCall for China to let independent investigators into XinjiangMillions of Muslim Uyghurs are reportedly detained in Xinjiang camps.15 Jan 05:47 PM
New ZealandShe returned to NZ for her sick mum. She was arrested at the airport over her student debtThe Herald has been told the woman spent a night in police custody.15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuBest of 2019: Can Che Wilson save the Māori Party?Che Wilson already has a view on whether the Māori Party should work with National again.13 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: This broken country (and the Govt that says it wants to fix it)COMMENT: Why has Govt done so much less than promised? Simon Wilson's election challenge.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandConcerns raised over National's China trip planningIt comes after Simon Bridges met a senior member of China's Politburo.09 Jan 02:37 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentNew push to reform $50 billion apartment sectorNational MPs have long called for the changes with signatures on petition growing.07 Jan 08:10 PM
New Zealand'No body, no parole' proposes National MP's members' billNational says it wants to put victims at the "heart" of the justice system.04 Jan 11:22 PM
New ZealandRight on: Judith Collins goes back to studyAnd her tell-all book is just about ready.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNational intensifies scrutiny on Pharmac drug deathsNational calls for inquiry into Pharmac's epilepsy drug Logem, now linked to five deaths.02 Jan 03:04 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Is Nikki v Chloe 2020's hottest election contest?COMMENT: Auckland Central contest could be critical to outcome of the whole 2020 election.26 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestylePaula Bennett hits back over weight loss: 'I'm happy, healthy and proud'National Party deputy leader Paula Bennett responds to a column by Jay Kuten.26 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialPoliticians have much to mull over during breakEditorial: National's support in opinion polls is holding up remarkably well.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPoliticians' Christmas plans: Clarke Gayford building sandpit for baby NeveArdern, Winston Peters, Simon Bridges and Greens co-leaders reveal their Christmas plans.20 Dec 08:40 PM