Politics'Need to sort themselves out': Te Pāti Māori looks 'a long way' from Govt – HipkinsLeader Chris Hipkins isn't ready to reveal who Labour could work with in Government.02 Oct 02:34 AM
PremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Shane Jones' silence on energy reforms speaks volumesOPINION: The minister's uncharacteristic reticence is all about election 2026.02 Oct 12:02 AM
PoliticsKiwis' safety 'paramount': MFAT responds as Kiwis aboard Gaza-bound flotilla intercepted by IsraelIt has been reported that three Kiwis are part of the flotilla carrying aid to Gaza.01 Oct 10:57 PM
PoliticsOutspoken Govt minister bites tongue on energy plan, Seymour says 'jihad on stability' led to issues01 Oct 04:36 AM
PremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorJamie Ensor: NZ First, National at odds on immigration, plus is New Zealand a 'launch pad’ to Aussie?23 Sep 05:00 AM
Mood of the BoardroomWatch live tomorrow: Mood of the Boardroom – CEOs' verdict on the Government23 Sep 04:00 AM
OpinionI’m a busy working mum. This is what I thought of Jacinda Ardern’s children’s book22 Sep 10:00 PM
PoliticsEducation Minister Erica Stanford announces $58m top-up for urgent school repairsThe wider $413m package combines new, existing and brought-forward funding.22 Sep 02:52 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford school infrastructure announcementPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Minister of Education Erica Stanford make an announcement about school infrastructure. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Sep 02:23 AM
New ZealandMatt Doocey says better perinatal mental health is comingMental Health Minister Matt Doocey speaks to the Herald after perinatal mental healthcare report published, showing gaps in the system. Video / Mark MitchellWatch19 Sep 05:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Inside Nicola Willis' toughest dayOPINION: The Finance Minister was on the mat but the Opposition failed to strike.18 Sep 05:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why separate seats could weaken the Māori influence they aim to protectOPINION: Rotorua's Māori councillor numbers fell after wards were introduced.17 Sep 05:00 PM
Politics'Issue for all': Hipkins not interested in automatic citizenship just for overseas MāoriHe's also distanced himself from more comments from Te Pāti Māori MP Takuta Ferris.17 Sep 05:09 AM
Politics‘It’s biblical’: Shane Jones on his ascension to NZ First deputy leaderMany assumed the experienced MP was the party's deputy leader already.17 Sep 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFrom psychosis to stillbirth and suicide: How mental health services are failing new mumsWhat three parents' experience reveal on the state of maternal mental health.16 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon pressed to correct fuel tax claim in ParliamentThe Prime Minister is under pressure to correct an answer he gave in the House. 16 Sep 03:40 AM
PoliticsPM says Act MP's 'terro dress up' comments on Palestine rally 'unhelpful'Act's Simon Court made the remark on social media.15 Sep 11:42 PM
PoliticsAct stands by MP who said pro-Palestine rally 'playing terro dress-up', Greens say Govt should 'show a spine'Act's Simon Court made the remark on social media.14 Sep 11:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Cabinet turns its focus today to recognition of PalestineOPINION: These are the four broad options that New Zealand could take.14 Sep 08:49 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Labour byelection debacle demands ruling out TPMOPINION: Hipkins needs 140,000 more National voters to rule with just the Greens.11 Sep 05:00 PM
Kahu'First redress': Crown move signals shift in Ngāpuhi settlement talksKororipo Pā in Kerikeri is to be returned to Ngāpuhi in time for Waitangi Day 2026.11 Sep 01:37 AM
PoliticsErica Stanford reveals new secondary school subjectsThe Government has unveiled new secondary school subjects on offer as part of a refresh of the national curriculum. Video / Alyse WrightWatch10 Sep 11:50 PM
Politics'I don't give a crap': TPM’s Ferris doubles down on 'racist' post despite party apologisingHe said it's 'unacceptable' for people of other ethnicities to campaign in the seat.09 Sep 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsShane Jones wants to consider re-nationalising power companies in energy shake-up'No one is responsible for energy security in New Zealand,' the NZ First minister said.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon attends reveal of Ikea's opening dateChristopher Luxon speaks about the significance of Ikea opening in New Zealand. Video / Alyse WrightWatch04 Sep 03:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Time to unscramble governmentNZ has 81 ministerial portfolios across 28 ministers and 43 departments.03 Sep 09:00 PM
PoliticsPeeni Henare and Chris Hipkins visit Te Māhurehure MaraeLabour MP Peeni Henare and Labour leader Chris Hipkins visit Te Māhurehure Marae ahead of the Tāmaki Makaurau byelection. Video / Alyse WrightWatch03 Sep 02:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: A four-year term won't improve political accountabilityOPINION: All parties support a four-year term referendum except Act.02 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsShielding the rich? Govt to axe info-gathering power that shed light on how much tax the rich payAxing the power will improve taxpayer privacy but weaken the quality of IRD policy advice.01 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRevealed: Cost to taxpayer of Ardern, Hipkins, Labour MPs' Covid inquiry legal adviceThe Labour foursome didn't appear publicly as part of phase two of the inquiry.28 Aug 08:25 PM