New ZealandNZ among 25 countries condemning Israel of 'drip feeding' aid to GazaForeign Minister Winston Peters talks to Ryan Bridge about joint statement which condemns 'horrifying' killing of Gazans trying to get food aid.Watch21 Jul 07:27 PM
New ZealandTAB could be asked to compensate greyhound trainers amid plans to ban the sportA single entity will co-ordinate national efforts to adopt out greyhounds.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment considers compensation for greyhound racing trainers amid plans to ban the sportThe TAB could be asked to help front costs associated with rehoming.Watch21 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCash debate: Bill aims to protect physical payments in NZPolicy focuses on essentials, with exceptions for online retailers and land purchases.18 Jul 11:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Bishop puts boot into councils as rates table reveals biggest hikesOPINION: It's been the week for bashing local government – although not without cause.17 Jul 12:42 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCoalition cracks? Leaders dismiss claims Govt in disarray over UN letterBut they appeared on different pages about the Government's formal response.15 Jul 05:30 AM
Herald NOWWinston Peters on Trump's threat to RussiaForeign Minister Winston Peters joined Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to provide more details of his meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.Watch14 Jul 07:07 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Regulatory Standards Bill shakes coalition and breaks ParliamentOpinion: Act has made it clear if the bill doesn't pass, the coalition is over.11 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsNZ First surges past Act in new political pollThe poll shows little difference in support between Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins. 10 Jul 01:58 AM
PoliticsRevealed: The Govt departments that pushed back on minister's diversity requirements cullThe Government plans to remove diversity requirements from the Public Service Act.06 Jul 05:00 PM
AirlinesPacific airlines team up, four countries sign new trade and food dealAirlines from two small nations have big plans for unique, sometimes challenging region.04 Jul 01:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: How Fiji's path to equality could guide NZ reformsOPINION: Fiji's 2013 Constitution ended the race-based electoral system.02 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandLonger sentences for ‘coward’s punch’ and Wellington CBD street closed | NZ Herald Afternoon UpdateLonger sentences for ‘coward’s punch’, burst water pipe closes street, and jury deliberates on mushroom poisoning case.Watch30 Jun 06:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Parliament in shock over MP's unexpected deathOPINION: Takutai Tarsh Kemp was at Parliament yesterday.26 Jun 12:19 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters apologises for calling MP 'dickhead' in ParliamentPeters questions whether the word is offensive and the Speaker is reviewing the incident.25 Jun 05:49 AM
Racing'World-class': Entain promises fair odds as new betting law takes effectA $100 million payment to TAB NZ will be triggered by the new legislation.25 Jun 01:51 AM
New Zealand'On autopilot': Peters criticises Treasury's ferry adviceWinston Peters disagreed with Treasury, citing higher economic value.24 Jun 11:46 PM
New ZealandNumber of Kiwis in Iran triples as NZ embassy aids evacuationNZ embassy personnel are helping people flee the Iran border.24 Jun 09:30 PM
Herald NOW'These are early days' Winston Peters on fragile ceasefire between Iran and IsraelForeign Minister Winston Peters talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge on latest developments in the conflict between Iran and Israel.Watch24 Jun 07:44 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Rating David Seymour as Acting Prime MinisterOPINION: David Seymour had two reasons to celebrate today.24 Jun 07:58 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Why NZ is slow to loudly support US strikes on IranOPINION: Unlike NZ, Australia was under pressure domestically to support the US.23 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury 'got it wrong' predicting KiwiRail to fall short of financial target, Winston Peters says'Treasury were cautious given the economic conditions, but the company delivered.'23 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsUS attacks Iran: NZ not ‘sitting on the fence’ but won’t rush to judge US ‘self-defence’ attacks - Acting PMLabour and the Greens want the Govt to declare the attacks a breach of international law.23 Jun 03:22 AM
LiveNew ZealandListen: Luxon, Peters to speak on US-Iran conflict as NZ deploys plane to Middle EastPM Chris Luxon hasn't yet stated his position on the US actions in Iran.22 Jun 07:36 PM
PoliticsGovt reserves view on US’ Iran strikes as NZ deploys Hercules plane to Middle EastLabour wants the Govt to denounce the US attack as a breach of international law. 22 Jun 02:56 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Luxon’s lack of geopolitical experience is showingOPINION: PM Christopher Luxon risks looking rather naive and potentially worse.21 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: We don't know how lucky we are, even in an uncertain worldOPINION: There is unprecedented uncertainty in the current geopolitical climate.21 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsAs Middle East burns, Luxon meets President Xi Jinping in BeijingThe Prime Minister meets President Xi Jinping at an inflection point.19 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Unlucky Luxon’s popularity hits new lowOPINION: Even good GDP news suggests the economic recovery has already peaked.19 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Cooks crisis complicates Luxon's big China meetingOPINION: The timing of Winston Peters' announcement is curious.19 Jun 12:49 AM
PoliticsForeign Minister Winston Peters explains evacuation of NZ embassy in TehranTwo embassy staff and their families were evacuated from Iran this morning amid the conflict with Israel. Video / Mark MitchellWatch18 Jun 10:47 PM
PoliticsNew Zealand pauses funding to the Cook Islands over controversial China dealWinston Peters confirms NZ won't resume funding to the Cook Islands until its Government "takes concrete steps to repair the relationship and restore trust". Video / Mark MitchellWatch18 Jun 10:22 PM
PoliticsTwo New Zealand embassy staff, families evacuated from TehranThe New Zealand embassy in Tehran has been temporarily closed.18 Jun 07:30 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters comments after Trump says US won't kill Iran's supreme leader "for now"Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters talks to Herald NOW after Trump calls for the "unconditional surrender" of IranWatch17 Jun 07:08 PM