TalanoaWhy NZ is at odds with Cook Islands over China agreementThe Cook Islands believes it doesn't need New Zealand's approval for the agreement.10 Feb 01:26 AM
New Zealand'Significant concern': Govt accuses Cook Islands PM of no consultation on China tripCook Islands PM Mark Brown left for China without further New Zealand consultation.09 Feb 01:52 AM
PoliticsCook Islands reportedly dropping separate passport idea, Peters ‘blindsided’ by China moveA media report has emerged saying the passport won't be progressed.06 Feb 09:16 PM
LivePolitics‘I just gave them $10m’: Shane Jones threatens to stop funding for Waitangi National TrustIt came after David Seymour had his microphone taken off him twice during his speech.05 Feb 02:59 AM
New ZealandGovt looks to narrow list of shipbuilders to strike a deal on new ferriesThe future of Interislander's Cook Strait ships hangs in the balance. 03 Feb 07:17 PM
PoliticsIsraeli news site corrects article labelled ‘fake news’ by Winston PetersThe story caught the attentions of an influential US Senator.02 Feb 09:11 PM
PoliticsNZ embassy in US involved in clarifying Israeli article ‘unfairly affecting NZ’s reputation’While the X post may be gone, the article remains live on the publisher's website.01 Feb 10:23 PM
New ZealandWaitangi 2025: An absent PM, a returning Green leader and the tension-raising Treaty billOrganisers accept reaction to the Treaty Principles Bill could disrupt proceedings.01 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellAnalysis: Will Cook Strait ferries be privatised? Not on Winston Peters' watchOfficials have investigated whether KiwiRail is best placed to provide a ferry service. 30 Jan 11:00 PM
PoliticsMexican Embassy wades in after NZ First minister's 'xenophobic' commentsPeters told the Herald he stood by his remarks.30 Jan 03:20 AM
PoliticsWatch: 'Not words I would use' - PM grilled over ministers' 'xenophobic' commentsChristopher Luxon will speak to media shortly.30 Jan 01:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Coalition partners take control; Luxon takes a hidingOPINION: National's attempt to set the agenda lasted about a nanosecond.29 Jan 11:29 PM
New Zealand'It's a Mexican stand-off': Shane Jones unrepentant for comments labelled 'racist'The NZ First politician made the remark during a debate in Parliament.29 Jan 07:11 PM
Politics'Send the Mexicans home': Greens ask PM to condemn ministers' 'racist' rhetoricNZ First's Shane Jones yelled 'Send the Mexicans home' during Tuesday's debate.29 Jan 04:55 AM
PoliticsPM floats National potentially campaigning on asset sales at electionLuxon: '2025 will be another massive year for New Zealand'.28 Jan 01:10 AM
PoliticsTrump reveals NZ ambassador pick, Peters has official call with new administrationPeters says he is confident the NZ-US relationship can go from strength to strength.24 Jan 11:51 PM
New ZealandRātana 2025: Govt faces Māori leaders ahead of Treaty Principles Bill hearingsSpeakers from both sides spoke about the need for collaboration.24 Jan 08:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseNational and NZ First’s frustration over Treaty bill only set to growOPINION: NZ First leader Winston Peters looked annoyed when he spoke of the bill's future.24 Jan 06:17 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Ferry fiasco exposes the peril of political flip-flops on infrastructureOPINION: Nobody will get all they want – but it’s better than getting nothing,18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDonald Trump sentenced without penalty and wildfires continue in Los Angeles | NZ Herald News UpdateDonald Trump has been sentenced without penalty in the New York hush money case and wildfires continue to burn through Los Angeles. Video / NZ Herald, AFPWatch10 Jan 07:04 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Grow a pair': Behind the scenes of the battle over transgender inclusion in community sportsChris Bishop said he was keeping a 'watching brief' on the issue. A flood of emails ensued10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSupport for new rail-enabled ferries, Kiwis don’t want privatisationSome transport sector leaders say ferries non-rail-enabled would make freight more costly.09 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentJack Tame on being 'hated', his infamous Winston Peters interview and his old neighbour Wayne BrownJack Tame: 'I was really chuffed that what I do was recognised as journalism'03 Jan 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Can Winston Peters really find a 'better' ferry solution by March?Editorial: The Rail Minister has two months to better the plan Nicola Willis has devised.01 Jan 04:00 PM
Travel newsCook Islands passport would require giving up NZ citizenship - Winston PetersPrime Minister Mark Brown wants his nation’s citizens to have their own passports.25 Dec 11:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier Port’s ferry proposal resurfaces as possible solution for Winston PetersWellington's port says the proposal is self-serving and would strip its container traffic.24 Dec 08:35 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Government’s austerity drive doesn’t apply to the richOPINION: 'Our leaders have abandoned the people who need them most.'18 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Extremely wasteful': Cook Strait ferry ministerial advisory group paid $300,000Two 220m ships were recommended but no contract has been signed.18 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters fails to produce evidence a close relative of Dr Ayesha Verrall leaked documentsNZ First leader Winston Peters has so far failed to produce any evidence a close relative of Labour health spokeswoman Dr Ayesha Verrall leaked documents. Video / Mark MitchellWatch18 Dec 01:34 AM
PoliticsWatch: Peters fires up after not producing evidence of leaking by Verrall’s relativeA new timeline has been revealed.18 Dec 12:40 AM
New ZealandApology after judge, celebrity doctor husband gatecrash NZ First Xmas partyRow erupts at exclusive private member's club, top judge rules on rude behaviour.17 Dec 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside the coalition: the frictions, the power brokers and what they really think about each otherWorking with NZ First is 'like a dream' but Act is another story, insiders say.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: My answer to the Cook Strait ferry problemOPINION: Ferries dilemma reveals deeper port strategy issues.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellAnalysis: How Winston Peters regained control of Cook Strait ferriesPeters is back at the helm and going back to the drawing board.16 Dec 11:36 PM
