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Adam Pearse
Deputy Political Editor

Adam Pearse is Deputy Political Editor for the New Zealand Herald based in the gallery in Wellington.

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

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Govt announces new fines, longer prison sentences for shoplifters
Politics

Govt announces new fines, longer prison sentences for shoplifters

01 Jul 01:59 AM
Teen kicked out of Govt’s bootcamp pilot for alleged offending
Politics

Teen kicked out of Govt’s bootcamp pilot for alleged offending

30 Jun 04:27 AM

There are now eight participants in the Government's controversial pilot.

Whānau Ora reset: Minister calls for transparency as ‘electioneering’ review progresses
Politics

Whānau Ora reset: Minister calls for transparency as ‘electioneering’ review progresses

30 Jun 03:50 AM

PM Luxon says the allegations at the centre of the review are "incredibly serious".

US Proud Boys no longer terrorists in NZ as designation lapses
Politics

US Proud Boys no longer terrorists in NZ as designation lapses

29 Jun 10:49 PM

Members were pardoned by Donald Trump for their part in the Capitol riot in 2021.

'Deepest desire to serve mankind': NZ First MP Tanya Unkovich resigns as MP
Politics

'Deepest desire to serve mankind': NZ First MP Tanya Unkovich resigns as MP

26 Jun 10:37 PM

The decision came this morning via a statement.

National infrastructure plan demands Govt must ‘lift its game’
Politics

National infrastructure plan demands Govt must ‘lift its game’

24 Jun 10:03 PM

Infrastructure planning is often short-term and reactive, the plan says.

Watch: Winston Peters welcomes ‘positive signals’ of potential US-Iran ceasefire
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Politics

Watch: Winston Peters welcomes ‘positive signals’ of potential US-Iran ceasefire

24 Jun 01:11 AM

It comes as the Finance Minister is watching how fuel prices here could be impacted.

US attacks Iran: NZ not ‘sitting on the fence’ but won’t rush to judge US ‘self-defence’ attacks - Acting PM
Politics

US attacks Iran: NZ not ‘sitting on the fence’ but won’t rush to judge US ‘self-defence’ attacks - Acting PM

23 Jun 03:22 AM

Labour and the Greens want the Govt to declare the attacks a breach of international law.

PM open to scrapping regional councils amid RMA reform
Politics

PM open to scrapping regional councils amid RMA reform

22 Jun 08:46 PM

The PM says he's looking into council rates caps as well.

Govt reserves view on US’ Iran strikes as NZ deploys Hercules plane to Middle East
Politics

Govt reserves view on US’ Iran strikes as NZ deploys Hercules plane to Middle East

22 Jun 02:56 AM

Labour wants the Govt to denounce the US attack as a breach of international law.

Three bidders confirmed for Northland Expressway PPP
Politics

Three bidders confirmed for Northland Expressway PPP

21 Jun 05:00 PM

Initial construction work on the next section is set to begin by the end of next year.

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Adam Pearse: Scrutiny stunts shouldn’t distract from warning voters are sending
Opinion

Adam Pearse: Scrutiny stunts shouldn’t distract from warning voters are sending

20 Jun 05:00 PM

Opinion: Escalating conflict in the Middle East could threaten NZ's economic recovery.

PM downplays China’s role in pause of Cook Islands funding
Politics

PM downplays China’s role in pause of Cook Islands funding

18 Jun 07:51 PM

PM Christopher Luxon is set to meet China's President in Beijing.

National loses Kiwis’ confidence handling inflation to Labour - survey
Politics

National loses Kiwis’ confidence handling inflation to Labour - survey

18 Jun 05:00 PM

Inflation is the top issue for Kiwis and they think Labour is best to keep prices down.

Bootcamps: Minister admits teen death derailed pilot participants
Politics

Bootcamps: Minister admits teen death derailed pilot participants

18 Jun 05:48 AM

The participant's death was unrelated to the pilot, according to Oranga Tamariki.

PM’s deep dive into Michael Forbes scandal to release findings in August
Politics

PM’s deep dive into Michael Forbes scandal to release findings in August

17 Jun 03:04 AM

Parliament staffers are currently having their clearances checked.

‘They’re swearing already’: Labour MPs bristle at Seymour in select committee
Politics

‘They’re swearing already’: Labour MPs bristle at Seymour in select committee

16 Jun 10:00 PM

Deborah Russell used colourful language during a hearing and subsequently apologised.

New suicide prevention action plan released amid ‘stubbornly high’ rates
Politics

New suicide prevention action plan released amid ‘stubbornly high’ rates

16 Jun 09:00 PM

About 600 Kiwis die every year from a suspected suicide.

Peters 'never seen' such uncertainty in lifetime as Israel/Iran conflict escalates
Politics

Peters 'never seen' such uncertainty in lifetime as Israel/Iran conflict escalates

16 Jun 12:19 AM

New Zealanders in Israel are being advised to leave by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

PM hints Govt will cut sick leave for part-time workers
Politics

PM hints Govt will cut sick leave for part-time workers

15 Jun 09:07 PM

Sick leave entitlements are about to change, according to the PM.

‘Free-for-all’: Concerns Govt oil/gas ban reversal will open up mining all over NZ
Politics

‘Free-for-all’: Concerns Govt oil/gas ban reversal will open up mining all over NZ

13 Jun 04:18 AM

Resources Minister Shane Jones is offering up "all acreage" across New Zealand.

Police endorse decision not to charge PM’s deputy press secretary Michael Forbes
Politics

Police endorse decision not to charge PM’s deputy press secretary Michael Forbes

05 Jun 06:25 AM

Current commissioner Richard Chambers says the police's executive team were made aware.

David Seymour condemns ‘immature’ charity fight challenge from Te Pāti Māori MP's son
Politics

David Seymour condemns ‘immature’ charity fight challenge from Te Pāti Māori MP's son

30 May 12:33 AM

Eru Kapa-Kingi, son of MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, is a prominent pro-Te Tiriti activist.

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Double deputies: Peters, Seymour discuss Luxon, swapping House seats and advantages in 2026
Politics

Double deputies: Peters, Seymour discuss Luxon, swapping House seats and advantages in 2026

29 May 05:00 PM

If Seymour is expecting a handover gift, he needn’t worry.

PM Luxon open to ‘Anzac’ visit to Ukraine amid Russian war
Politics

PM Luxon open to ‘Anzac’ visit to Ukraine amid Russian war

28 May 03:59 AM

Luxon says he'd ideally tee up other meetings in Europe to pair with a potential visit.

More cuts possible to cover Govt’s extra KiwiSaver costs - Finance Minister
Politics

More cuts possible to cover Govt’s extra KiwiSaver costs - Finance Minister

25 May 08:47 PM

The Green Party is claiming the extra costs could total more than $700m.

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David Seymour invited to Oxford Union debate about ‘stolen land’ and immigration
Politics

David Seymour invited to Oxford Union debate about ‘stolen land’ and immigration

25 May 05:00 PM

Seymour follows ex-PM David Lange and Labour MP Willie Jackson as previous MPs invited.

Minister defends new benefit sanctions coming into force
Politics

Minister defends new benefit sanctions coming into force

25 May 05:00 PM

Beneficiaries face having half of their benefit restricted to certain spending.

'Stay away from the jocks': Male National MPs conduct outfit checks in support of Nicola Willis
Politics

'Stay away from the jocks': Male National MPs conduct outfit checks in support of Nicola Willis

25 May 03:21 AM

National MP Mike Butterick was careful to stop his caucus members from showing too much.

Minister reluctant to detail possible exceptions to 18-19yo benefit cuts
Politics

Minister reluctant to detail possible exceptions to 18-19yo benefit cuts

23 May 04:27 AM

The Government saves more than $160m through the change.

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Budget papers reveal effective 0.5% tax hike on 180k families, considered company tax cut
Politics

Budget papers reveal effective 0.5% tax hike on 180k families, considered company tax cut

22 May 07:33 AM

The Government considered a 5 percentage point cut to the corporate tax rate.

Pay equity, KiwiSaver and housing: Where the Govt cut $21b
New Zealand

Pay equity, KiwiSaver and housing: Where the Govt cut $21b

22 May 02:40 AM

The pay equity changes have saved the Government almost $13b.

Hunt for new Oranga Tamariki CEO yet to start seven weeks after resignation
Politics

Hunt for new Oranga Tamariki CEO yet to start seven weeks after resignation

21 May 05:59 AM

Former CEO Chappie Te Kani took medical leave in September to undergo surgery.

'Psychological warfare': Shock move pushes out Te Pāti Māori haka punishment verdict
Politics

'Psychological warfare': Shock move pushes out Te Pāti Māori haka punishment verdict

20 May 02:57 AM

Parliament's Privileges Committee recommended suspending three Te Pāti Māori MPs.

Govt to spend $600m on ‘critical’ rail upgrades
Politics

Govt to spend $600m on ‘critical’ rail upgrades

19 May 07:30 PM

Metro services had suffered from a lack of investment, according to the Government.

Union accuses minister of ‘passing the buck’ on pay equity changes
Politics

Union accuses minister of ‘passing the buck’ on pay equity changes

15 May 01:39 AM

The reform has prompted protests up and down the country.

Privileges committee recommends suspension for Te Pāti Māori MPs
Politics

Privileges committee recommends suspension for Te Pāti Māori MPs

14 May 07:03 PM

Te Pāti Māori has been advised of the committee's decision.

Greens promise $88b from new taxes spanning inheritance to private jets
Politics

Greens promise $88b from new taxes spanning inheritance to private jets

13 May 11:11 PM

The Greens want a wealth tax, inheritance tax and some income tax increases.

Police Minister accepts McSkimming resignation could impact public confidence
Politics

Police Minister accepts McSkimming resignation could impact public confidence

12 May 11:49 PM

There are multiple investigations into the former Deputy Police Commissioner.

Abuse in state care: PM defends broken promise, emotional Hipkins slams Govt ‘injustice’
Politics

Abuse in state care: PM defends broken promise, emotional Hipkins slams Govt ‘injustice’

12 May 07:26 AM

The inquiry into abuse in state care recommended a new redress scheme.

Deputy Police Commissioner resigns before impending sacking
Politics

Deputy Police Commissioner resigns before impending sacking

12 May 02:18 AM

The Prime Minister had been preparing to consider recommending McSkimming's removal.

Local Labour Facebook page reposts then deletes image of Brooke van Velden as Nazi
Politics

Local Labour Facebook page reposts then deletes image of Brooke van Velden as Nazi

12 May 01:45 AM

Van Velden's grandfather lived under Nazi occupation in World War II.

'Shame on you Brooke': Hundreds brave downpours to protest Govt’s pay equity changes
Politics

'Shame on you Brooke': Hundreds brave downpours to protest Govt’s pay equity changes

09 May 06:16 AM

PM Christopher Luxon maintains the changes will make the pay equity scheme more workable.

Watch: Govt invests $774m in improving state abuse redress scheme - but no new scheme
Politics

Watch: Govt invests $774m in improving state abuse redress scheme - but no new scheme

09 May 12:32 AM

But it has resisted recommendations to set up an independent redress body.

'Sense of injustice': Act minister, National MPs to face protests over pay equity changes
Politics

'Sense of injustice': Act minister, National MPs to face protests over pay equity changes

08 May 06:28 AM

Protests are planned across the country, including outside MPs' offices.

ACC backtracks on Māori/Pasifika targets after Act and National stoush
Politics

ACC backtracks on Māori/Pasifika targets after Act and National stoush

07 May 05:14 AM

ACC Minister Scott Simpson initially backed the tender but soon changed his mind.

Social media ban: Act blocks National’s bid for Govt consensus on member’s bill
Politics

Social media ban: Act blocks National’s bid for Govt consensus on member’s bill

06 May 04:33 AM

National want to replicate a ban that was passed by Australian lawmakers.

How is your child going at school? Govt releases tool for parents to track learning
Politics

How is your child going at school? Govt releases tool for parents to track learning

04 May 01:30 AM

The online tool will be added to as the Government's new curriculum is developed.

Seymour proposes abolishing some portfolios and cutting minister numbers
New Zealand|politics

Seymour proposes abolishing some portfolios and cutting minister numbers

01 May 02:01 AM

One of the portfolios he wants to scrap was created by Christopher Luxon this year.

DoC grants 10-year concession for Whakapapa ski field
Politics

DoC grants 10-year concession for Whakapapa ski field

30 Apr 03:28 AM

Financial management of the ski field has been plagued for several years.

More than 1m NZ child sex abuse online viewing attempts as AI content increases
Politics

More than 1m NZ child sex abuse online viewing attempts as AI content increases

30 Apr 01:31 AM

Investigators are concerned about "disturbingly realistic' fake images and videos.

Pharmac culture review finds 'reset' needed, staff doubt it's possible
Politics

Pharmac culture review finds 'reset' needed, staff doubt it's possible

28 Apr 11:48 PM

Sarah Fitt resigned as Pharmac chief executive earlier this year.

Nicola Willis' plan to save 'billions' thanks to Budget cuts
Politics

Nicola Willis' plan to save 'billions' thanks to Budget cuts

28 Apr 07:00 PM

Nicola Willis will deliver a pre-Budget speech this morning.

Winston Peters reveals PM’s office admitted error over Luxon's foreign affairs speech
Politics

Winston Peters reveals PM’s office admitted error over Luxon's foreign affairs speech

24 Apr 04:06 AM

Luxon maintained any claim of tension between himself and Peters was a media beat-up.

Act ramps up pressure on National minister over ACC ‘ethnic outcome targets’
Politics

Act ramps up pressure on National minister over ACC ‘ethnic outcome targets’

24 Apr 03:22 AM

Circular dictates that the Govt's demand for public services be delivered based on need.

Te Pāti Māori judgment day over House haka to land alongside ‘independent’ hearing
Politics

Te Pāti Māori judgment day over House haka to land alongside ‘independent’ hearing

23 Apr 01:38 AM

The committee is set to meet during the same week as the party intends to hold a hearing.

Seymour to pare back 'confusing' early childhood education regulations
Politics

Seymour to pare back 'confusing' early childhood education regulations

22 Apr 10:30 PM

The proposed changes include scrapping the need to acknowledge Māori as tangata whenua.

Premium
Shane Jones woos and warns Chatham Islands with ‘surprise’ abattoir and kūmara bin
Politics

Shane Jones woos and warns Chatham Islands with ‘surprise’ abattoir and kūmara bin

17 Apr 05:00 PM

Jones' true intentions were made clear soon after touching down in the Hercules aircraft.

Revealed: 10% chance of Akld eruption in next 50 years, entire city may be evacuated
Politics

Revealed: 10% chance of Akld eruption in next 50 years, entire city may be evacuated

15 Apr 05:00 AM

The cost of the building damage alone has been put in the tens of billions.

Advertising watchdog assessing complaints about billboards attacking Green Party
Politics

Advertising watchdog assessing complaints about billboards attacking Green Party

14 Apr 01:43 AM

The billboards, targeting local MPs, popped up in central Auckland and central Wellington.

Watch: Tension with Peters over trade messaging a 'media beat up' says PM
New Zealand

Watch: Tension with Peters over trade messaging a 'media beat up' says PM

13 Apr 09:06 PM

Peters has criticised use of the term 'trade war', which the PM has consistently embraced.

Driver licence changes: Govt proposes to scrap second practical test, reduce eyesight tests
Politics

Driver licence changes: Govt proposes to scrap second practical test, reduce eyesight tests

13 Apr 06:07 AM

The changes are open for consultation from tomorrow.

Senior MP Willie Jackson says Labour Govt should've taken GST off meat
Politics

Senior MP Willie Jackson says Labour Govt should've taken GST off meat

13 Apr 04:16 AM

Labour proposed removing GST from fruit and vegetables ahead of the 2023 election.

Peters condemns 'hysterical' language used by Luxon in Trump tariff talks
Politics

Peters condemns 'hysterical' language used by Luxon in Trump tariff talks

13 Apr 12:38 AM

It's the latest example of the pair being at odds over how to respond to Trump's tariffs.

Luxon responds to Treaty Principles Bill's demise
Politics

Luxon responds to Treaty Principles Bill's demise

11 Apr 01:30 AM

The bill was voted down by all parties except its creator, Act.

Government to widen definition of veteran and create new national tribute day
Politics

Government to widen definition of veteran and create new national tribute day

10 Apr 11:11 PM

The definition had created division within the military community.

'It hasn’t failed': Seymour defiant as Treaty bill voted down, hints at referendum
Politics

'It hasn’t failed': Seymour defiant as Treaty bill voted down, hints at referendum

10 Apr 05:24 AM

'What it has done is put an uneasy conversation on the table' - Act leader

Labour tax policy dispute didn't prompt resignation - David Parker
Politics

Labour tax policy dispute didn't prompt resignation - David Parker

08 Apr 12:30 AM

Parker will give his final speech in the House next month.

New poll shows coalition Govt trumping Opposition amid high NZ First support
Politics

New poll shows coalition Govt trumping Opposition amid high NZ First support

07 Apr 06:20 AM

Two recent polls have pointed to growing support for the Government parties.

Copyright breach claim forces change to billboards attacking Green co-leader, MP
Politics

Copyright breach claim forces change to billboards attacking Green co-leader, MP

07 Apr 02:24 AM

The billboards seem to attack Paul's recent comments about police.

Larger granny flats to be built without consents after Govt changes coalition promise
Politics

Larger granny flats to be built without consents after Govt changes coalition promise

04 Apr 04:00 PM

It's estimated 13,000 granny flats will be built over the next decade.

Te Pāti Māori plans own version of Privileges Committee after skipping key meeting
Politics

Te Pāti Māori plans own version of Privileges Committee after skipping key meeting

02 Apr 03:34 AM

The party argues it would not get a fair hearing after several requests were rejected.

500 extra police: Winston Peters admits Govt’s target could be ‘few weeks late’
Politics

500 extra police: Winston Peters admits Govt’s target could be ‘few weeks late’

02 Apr 03:00 AM

Peters has long stood by the promise to achieve the target in two years.

Review into absconding bootcamp youths more than a month late
Politics

Review into absconding bootcamp youths more than a month late

28 Mar 05:11 AM

The review was supposed to be days away from release in mid-February.

Labour reserves judgment on Govt’s caps to sentencing discounts
Politics

Labour reserves judgment on Govt’s caps to sentencing discounts

26 Mar 04:27 AM

Judges will soon only be able to discount sentences by up to 40%.

PM slates failure to inform ministers of 11yo misidentified by police, handcuffed, and drugged
Politics

PM slates failure to inform ministers of 11yo misidentified by police, handcuffed, and drugged

24 Mar 10:43 PM

One minister described the incident as 'every parent's worst nightmare'.

Premium
Adam Pearse: US trade, defence and new ferries loom large over PM’s India FTA progress
Opinion

Adam Pearse: US trade, defence and new ferries loom large over PM’s India FTA progress

21 Mar 04:00 PM

ANALYSIS: It isn't about to let up for Luxon after a tiring but successful week in India.

PM Luxon defends NZDF job cuts plan as India visit ends
Politics

PM Luxon defends NZDF job cuts plan as India visit ends

20 Mar 06:20 PM

The Government is about to release its 15-year plan for NZ's defence spending.

NZ and India investigating direct flight by 2028
Politics

NZ and India investigating direct flight by 2028

19 Mar 06:14 PM

The world is short about 2000 planes, according to the Air NZ CEO.

PM in India: How Christopher Luxon's sledge of ex-Black Cap Ross Taylor backfired
Politics

PM in India: How Christopher Luxon's sledge of ex-Black Cap Ross Taylor backfired

18 Mar 08:40 PM

One of India's cricket legends was there to see it all unfold.

PM hits out at India trade deal doubters but downplays talk of 60-day deadline
Politics

PM hits out at India trade deal doubters but downplays talk of 60-day deadline

18 Mar 05:13 PM

Luxon had earlier stated his expectations a deal would be signed by the end of 2025.

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