New ZealandHana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke tops list of favoured candidates to lead Te Pāti MāoriNearly half of Māori voters now say Te Pāti Māori is on the wrong track.19 Dec 05:59 PM
PoliticsNew political poll: Greens, TPM lose chunk of support The poll is one of the last major polls of 2025.08 Dec 05:12 AM
WorldCan Germany stop extremism by banning a far-right party? Some want to tryUnder Germany's constitution such prohibitions are allowed to prevent a repeat of Nazism.07 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Why Luxon may be the one minister in the wrong role20 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandOpportunity Party names fifth leader in its decade existence to lead it to next election15 Nov 11:30 PM
PremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: National and Labour trapped by fear – the crisis of centralism14 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsApproval ratings for Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins drop in new political poll13 Oct 05:17 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomWillis under pressure as CEOs deliver blunt verdict on Govt’s growth agendaWillis' performance score dropped to 3.09/5, down from 3.88 last year.23 Sep 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomHipkins risks leaving Labour invisible, CEOs warnBusiness leaders slam Labour opposition for lack of leadership, direction.23 Sep 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinion'Economic intensive care ward': PM faces doubts as polls, loyalty look shaky - Richard HarmanOPINION: It is now conceivable that this could be a one-term Government.23 Sep 05:00 PM
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
New ZealandLuxon, Hipkins slump to lowest approval ratings in new pollVoters also gave their views on whether a new leader would make a difference. 16 Sep 06:43 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: 6 ways Luxon can save his Prime MinistershipOPINION: With Labour rising, the PM risks a one-term premiership unless he adapts.16 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Negligence and delusion endanger NZ's political landscapeOPINION: Opposition neglects to front on significant issues.15 Aug 11:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon, Hipkins quizzed on latest polls, tax issuesPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins in the aftermath of the latest polls. Video / Mark MitchellWatch11 Aug 11:36 PM
Herald NOWThomas Coughlan on political polls and Christopher Luxon’s declining popularityNZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan analyses recent political polls and the sharp drop in Christopher Luxon’s popularity.Watch11 Aug 08:33 PM
New ZealandFirst-term government should be doing better, as Labour overtakes in new poll - political scientistLabour leads with 33.6%, overtaking National at 31.8%, in latest poll.10 Aug 09:42 PM
WorldHow Republicans made inroads with young male votersMen aged 18 to 29 are the most uncommitted US voters to either party.30 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEditorial: Why the Tāmaki Makaurau byelection matters for LabourOPINION: The Tāmaki Makaurau byelection was triggered by MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp's death.13 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuElder-Holmes on deadline: $5000 fine due for promoting online gamblingNine more influencers have also received warning notices and 27 are on a watchlist.28 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Luxon shines on global stage but has work to do at homeLuxon's international meetings included French President Macron and EU President von der Leyen.27 Jun 09:00 PM
WorldAndrew Cuomo wants to be New York’s mayor. Do Democrats want him back?Voters are divided over Cuomo’s past and his promise to counter Trump.24 Jun 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Labour’s Te Pāti Māori problemOPINION: Fear of the alternative is Christopher Luxon’s easiest path to a second term.05 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldWhy Poland's presidential result is a blow to its pro-EU centrist govtNawrocki's win may mean a stalemate over social reforms.02 Jun 06:16 AM
New ZealandDeputy CEO of Customs NZ Paul Campbell provides an operations updateDeputy CEO of Customs NZ Paul Campbell provides an operations update. Video / NZ HeraldWatch10 May 12:55 AM
New ZealandPoll shows coalition holds slim lead as Labour gains groundNational, Act, and NZ First would secure 62 seats, giving them a slim majority.31 Mar 06:22 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Polls show Christopher Luxon’s leadership challengeOPINION: Luxon slips behind Hipkins as voters signal doubts about National's leader.11 Mar 04:00 PM
Politics‘A string of slogans rather than solutions’: Hipkins encouraged as he pips Luxon in latest pollThe centre-left bloc continues its upward trend in the latest Taxpayers Union-Curia poll.10 Mar 06:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanOpinion: Can PM grow his way out of a buyer’s remorse election?OPINION: The coalition has had one of the most torrid weeks since it took office.14 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsTwo new polls show Labour/Greens/Te Pāti Māori can form Government, NZ headed in wrong directionThe polls also show the gap closing between Hipkins and Luxon in the preferred PM rankings10 Feb 06:00 AM
