New Zealand‘Lagging behind’: NZ stance on Palestinian recognition questionedPrime Minister Luxon says NZ's focus should be on getting aid into Gaza.31 Jul 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSeymour resurrects idea of migrants signing NZ 'values statement'It comes after Winston Peters said migrants should salute our flag.31 Jul 05:00 AM
PoliticsSpies Minister and Foreign Minister respond to upgraded FBI base in WellingtonJudith Collins and Winston Peters say the base will help in the fight against transnational crime. Video / Mark MitchellWatch31 Jul 02:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: NZ beginning to look like an outlier on GazaOPINION: As global sentiment on Gaza shifts, New Zealand is standing still. 31 Jul 12:59 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Forget housing or health – let's fix the passport coverNo one’s suggesting "Aotearoa" should replace "New Zealand". 29 Jul 05:00 PM
Politics'Divisive rhetoric': Opposition critical of Peters' immigration commentsWinston Peters expressed concern at the number of migrants arriving here.27 Jul 03:14 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Alarming’: Peters on 'careless' immigration, and his ‘friend’ FarageWinston Peters tells the Herald why Kiwis should vote NZ First over National and Act.26 Jul 06:29 PM
New Zealand'English-first': Changes confirmed for NZ passport will place English before te reo MāoriThe current passport, with te reo Māori text first, came into effect in 2021.24 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The sweary PM – Luxon feels the heat & loses his coolOPINION: Luxon's use of a 'minced oath' shows the pressure has been on this week.24 Jul 02:16 AM
PoliticsGovt tells Sport NZ to ditch transgender guidelines as NZ First threatens funding cutCricket currently allows trans women to play in female community competitions. 23 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon faces questions amid speculation over foreign buyers ban changeThe Herald revealed an announcement is expected this year.23 Jul 04:14 AM
New Zealand 'You're being annoying': Ryan Bridge and Winston Peters clash during tense interviewRyan Bridge spoke to Peters about the plan for rehoming greyhounds after the ban.22 Jul 04:35 AM
New ZealandNew laws considered to force the TAB to fund greyhound re-homingRacing Minister Winston Peters joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss government plans for funding the end of greyhound racing in New Zealand.Watch21 Jul 07:30 PM
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 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 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 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
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