PoliticsNicola Willis defends public sector, housing cuts as broken promise dogs GovtThe Finance Minister is defending the Government's approach to the cancer drugs issue.04 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: Nicola Willis defends cancer drug u-turn, says Govt will honour promiseThe Finance Minister is defending the Government's approach to the cancer drugs issue.04 Jun 02:19 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Willis' first Budget lacked the surprise, but it did what she'd put on the tinOPINION: Willis delivered on what she promised - but now has a hard road ahead.30 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsBudget: $14 billion revealed in tax cuts worth $4-$40 a fortnightFollow our live coverage – what's in the Budget for you?30 May 04:31 AM
New ZealandTe Pāti Māori wants Māori Parliament, issues declaration of independencePolice say the thousands of protesters were 'well behaved'.30 May 04:22 AM
LivePoliticsBudget build-up: Cookies over sausage rolls - Luxon and Willis say they're 'ready to deliver'Today, the Government puts its money where its mouth is.30 May 01:11 AM
All BlacksLabour MP calls on Government to show leadership in NZR civil warHenare says unrest in rugby has far-reaching ramifications and affects moods.29 May 03:06 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Willis' game of good and bad numbers as Budget reckoning loomsOPINION: The Budget will be a tally of promises kept and broken.28 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsMP 'confusion' causes select committee to favour scrapping news bargaining billThe minister responsible had to clarify what his position was on the bill.28 May 05:42 AM
PoliticsAssistant Speaker Maureen Pugh faces calls to apologiseAssistant Speaker Maureen Pugh faces calls to apologise after interrupting response to Whakatōhea Treaty settlement in ParliamentWatch28 May 05:40 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhere are the billions of dollars for tax cuts coming from? What we know so farThe Government needs to find and generate billions of dollars to fund its tax cuts.27 May 05:00 PM
Politics'Unsupported by evidence': Auckland Council opposes fast-track billIt comes after hundreds marched on Parliament to protest the bill.27 May 03:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Te Pāti Māori's ridiculous behaviour towards Karen ChhourOPINION: There's a deeply troubling idea at the heart of TPM's comments.25 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'If you're unwell, give up your licence' – Gun law change may have unintended consequences'People are avoiding going to the doctor' – is that the right outcome for public safety?25 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsSpeaker to address Green MP’s use of f-bomb in ParliamentThere was stunned silence when Ricardo Menéndez March used the word during a debate.23 May 07:59 AM
PoliticsLabour alleges Budget leak forced Govt to quickly axe first home grantLabour alleges the Government scrambled to kill the scheme after a Budget leak.23 May 03:41 AM
PoliticsBudget 2024: Can Govt deliver its tax cut promise without borrowing?The coalition Government’s first Budget is out on May 30.22 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsVoters back spending cuts to fund tax planVoters from across the political spectrum want spending cuts to fund tax plans.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandEx-Shortland Street actor takes hunger strike to ParliamentWill Alexander is now in his fifth day of the zero-calorie hunger strike.22 May 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy Kiri Allan never had to go to court for careless driving caseThe former Justice Minister was sentenced on two charges after the crash.22 May 04:00 AM
PoliticsBudget 24: Mike King’s Gumboot Friday gets $24m for mental health boostThe spend would increase the service's counsellor pool by 300.21 May 10:37 PM
PoliticsFormer PM Chris Hipkins was gifted a bike by Chinese Premier Li QiangDavid Seymour may have to declare an expensive bottle of cologne he was reportedly gifted.21 May 06:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: National MP David MacLeod comes a cropper to paperwork, will it hurt him much?OPINION: MacLeod was on a fast track to be a minister - until his paperwork went awry.21 May 01:57 AM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins on New Plymouth MP David MacLeodNational’s New Plymouth MP David MacLeod has been stood down immediately from his select committee roles after failing to declare 19 candidate donations. Video / Mark MitchellWatch20 May 11:29 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why can't capable, keen workers find jobs?OPINION: 'She has been spending hours every day seeking employment with no joy.'20 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsPM declares total refresh of Kāinga Ora board, KiwiBuild ditchedThe review was announced amid projections Kāinga Ora’s debt could reach $28.9 billion.20 May 06:30 AM
PoliticsSuspended Green MP Darleen Tana probe cost reaches $43kThe investigation has taken nine weeks and is yet to conclude.19 May 11:16 PM
PoliticsWatch: Govt spends 'much-needed' $63m to keep Surf Life Saving and Coastguard runningPrime Minister Chris Luxon was joined by Transport Minister Simeon Brown.16 May 08:36 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I crossed a line': Julie Anne Genter on Parliament outburstGreen MP talks in an extended interview about allegations of intimidating behaviour.16 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt gets advice on billion-dollar merger and potential sale of state assetsPrevious Governments have failed in attempts at an asset mega-merger.16 May 06:09 AM
New ZealandPublic sector cuts: MPI confirms 391 roles to goNZTA is also disestablishing roles due to policy changes.15 May 11:21 PM
New ZealandDoctors strike, Darleen Tana and Loafers Lodge anniversary | Focus Morning Bulletin May 16, 2024Junior doctors walk off the job, suspended Green MP Darleen Tana’s unpleasant milestone and Loafers Lodge dawn service in the latest NZ Herald headlines.Watch15 May 07:33 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon, David Seymour respond to latest ruling on Waitangi Tribunal summonsThe Government is weighing up whether to appeal a ruling that a minister can be summoned.14 May 02:15 AM
PoliticsAct leader David Seymour announces $153m to fund return of charter schoolsThe restoration of charter schools is part of Act's coalition agreement.13 May 09:23 PM
