NZ Police charge partner of Australian diplomat with assault after Wellington ‘altercation’
The man claimed diplomatic immunity as he was taken into custody.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromParliament
Inquiry launched into how conflicts of interest dealt with during fast-track approvals process
It comes after ministers decided on 149 projects for potential fast-tracking.
'Taught in every law school': Lawyer says future Govt will have to apologise for foreshore amendments
Parliamentary Select Committee is hearing submissions on amendments to MACA.
Casey Costello says Health Ministry ‘dropped the ball’ over staffer conflict
NZ First leader Winston Peters has linked the staffer to leaks from Costello's office.
Audrey Young: Trump warnings fall flat in final days of presidential race
OPINION: Damnation be damned – American voters won't be swayed.
‘I just wasn’t thinking’: Andersen on her ‘kingussy’ social media ‘bad behaviour’
She admitted the King normally dresses immaculately.
'Incredibly Auckland-centric': Bid to scrap licensing trust 'monopolies' slammed as misguided
Act MP proposed a member’s bill to abolish the remaining alcohol licensing trusts.
‘I just hated it’: How smoking ended Casey Costello’s father’s life
Costello admits she was angry amid attacks over alleged links to the tobacco industry.
Foreshore and seabed: Iwi, academics, lawyers, Hobson’s Pledge have their say during Select Committee hearing
Submissions on changes to the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011 are heard.
'Incredibly stupid people': Seymour skeptical of Nazi language ban, PM praised for position
“We are up for those conversations.”
2023 election study: What voters wanted and what they got
COMMENT: A year on, the three Government parties have remained ahead in the polls.
Govt addresses settlement inequity for survivors of torture at Lake Alice
The Government has been working on a redress package.
Doctors’ union doubts impact of fast-tracking registration pathway
The move comes amid widespread concerns about New Zealand's health workforce.
Luxon speaks about Govt plans for builders to self-certify low-risk work
A new opt-in self-certification scheme is being developed.
Up to 260 hits in one canister: Inside Govt moves to crack down on nitrous oxide
Inhaling excessive amounts can cause neurological impairment, spinal injury, psychosis.
Labour closing in on National in latest poll, with 65% support for capital gains tax
A poll of the issues people care about shows Labour closing the gap with National.
Is Health NZ underfunded? Treasury doesn’t think so
The health system is bleeding money, leading some to question funding levels.
NZ ‘closely monitoring’ safety of troops as tension rises in Middle East
NZ has about 65 troops personnel deployed at various locations.
Treasury keen on private capital for Kiwibank, Greens warn of privatisation
Official advice suggests private capital has been considered in the past.
Alan McDonald: Holidays Act reform – let’s get it done once, and done right
OPINION: The Holidays Act has long been in need of reform.
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.
Can New Zealand trade food for roads with Singapore? NZ First’s Shane Jones thinks it is possible
Singapore is keen to invest in NZ, says Shane Jones following a trip.
A soggy Saturday in Samoa, with NZ’s First Lady Amanda Luxon
NZ's First Lady (or Gentleman) tends to stay out of the spotlight. Not today.
Claire Trevett: Hipkins upped the political attacks game, Peters responded
In a week of Labour attacks it was Winston Peters who put up the counter attack.
King Charles lays down Commonwealth climate gauntlet with warning of 'conflict'
There was no ambiguity as to the message royal wanted to convey to leaders.
Public service's new fixit man: 'I have the luxury of an extremely low heart rate'
Sir Brian Roche says being involved with rugby has exposed him to some great leaders.
'Great love of NZ': Luxon meets King Charles as Chogm kicks off
Prime Minister earlier went on a helicopter ride to survey NZDF's work in Samoa.
PM calls out MoH for failing to tell minister worker was MP's relative, Hipkins admits 'wrong’ words
It comes as the ministry tells the Herald it is now reviewing its processes.
Pharmac minister stops short of supporting law change amid drug-buying reform
A law change was recommended after the first national medicines summit this year.
'Really sad': Migrants dismayed as expelled Green MP's husband starts new bike business
Christian Hoff-Nielsen has opened a new bike business.
‘Best of New Zealand:’ Luxon full of praise for Kiwi Manawanui taskforce
'Well done, my bald brother,' Luxon said to one NZDF personnel at the taskforce HQ.
Treasury reviews raise alarms over Dunedin Hospital project delivery and scope
Documents released today suggest the hospital build was struggling for years.
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'.