World'Washed-up politician': Ardern explains why she chose Sydney as her new homeThe former prime minister spoke about the reason behind her resignation.07 May 05:35 AM
PoliticsWho is bankrolling National's $6m-plus war chest? Party more than doubles Labour's donationsAct also received more donations in 2025 than Labour.07 May 04:40 AM
EconomyOECD says NZ Super age needs to rise, recommends link to life expectancyAgency supports Government's fuel crisis response, but flags need to consolidate finances.07 May 04:35 AM
PoliticsCourt agrees with Speaker Gerry Brownlee and recalls, reissues Mariameno Kapa-Kingi judgmentSpeaker Gerry Brownlee asked the court to reword a clause in the judgment.07 May 01:33 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour draws battle lines in ‘all out’ fight for Māori seatsThe party has announced its seventh and final candidate for this year's election. 06 May 09:00 PM
PoliticsAct candidate quit Seymour's Regulatory Standards Board before it beganThe board provides oversight and advice on Government regulation. 06 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe schools with the biggest fall in NCEA L3 achievement – and how they’re fixing itOur interactive graph lets you see how your school's results have improved or declined.06 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsStocks of diesel, petrol and jet fuel drop, satisfies trigger for alert level moveOne of the Govt's triggers was a three days' worth drop in a fuel type. 06 May 01:30 AM
PoliticsBroadcasting Standards Authority being axed, minister says regulator 'doesn't make sense'Regime 'designed for a broadcasting environment that is rapidly disappearing' – Goldsmith.06 May 12:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: A matter of credibility not free speech – why Stobo had to goOPINION: Review shows good intentions clouded by a litany of misjudgments.05 May 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Grand coalition – how a National-Labour power share could workOPINION: In a Cabinet selected from both major parties, who would make the cut?05 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsChina, US to be invited to New Zealand for next year's Pacific Islands ForumNew Zealand was disappointed in the Solomon Islands excluding certain nations.05 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsCouncils given three months to submit proposals for most radical shake-up in decades 'We are giving councils a clear choice, lead your own reform or we will do it for you.'05 May 03:31 AM
PoliticsNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media in SingaporePrime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to media in Singapore.Watch05 May 02:37 AM
Politics'Seymour had to go dancing to get noticed': Mayor's reality TV jibe as war of words heats upSeymour says he's become tired of Brown's weekly 'sound-offs'. 05 May 12:40 AM
New Zealand'No body, no parole': Killers who hide victims' bodies could be denied parole under new billSimon McGrath, brother of murdered builder Michael McGrath, backs the bill.04 May 10:28 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon thinks other countries may join landmark Singapore food for fuel dealThe deal stops both countries blocking exports of key goods in a crisis.04 May 06:54 AM
Politics'Kneejerk' and 'populist': Stanford launches broadside at Act's immigration policyImmigration Minister says Seymour 'hasn’t thought through this very well'.04 May 03:28 AM
MarketsFMA chairman Craig Stobo resigns after KC finds he made inappropriate political commentsInvestigation finds Stobo made 'laudatory' comments about the coalition Government.04 May 03:15 AM
PoliticsFuel update: Significant increase in diesel and jet fuel stocks as petrol dipsMBIE said the supply chain is operating smoothly despite disruptions from the war.04 May 01:30 AM
PoliticsActing PM warns price increases a 'tough reality' as soaring energy costs biteHis comments follow a report that shipping giant Maersk has added a 27% fuel surcharge. 03 May 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsI never studied politics, I just lived itJudith Collins, who is retiring this month, reflects on her career in politics and why Christopher Luxon is the best boss she has ever had. Video / Mark MitchellWatch03 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'People don’t like a strong woman': Collins bows out after 24 years in politicsShe says Christopher Luxon has been her best boss in all her years in Parliament.03 May 05:00 PM
Politics'Disgraceful actions': Police Commissioner urged minister to cancel Jevon McSkimming honoursFormer Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming was given a service award in 2010.03 May 04:58 PM
PoliticsStronger English language requirements and a daily migrant tax: Act's new immigration policiesAct releases a six-point plan it will campaign on in the lead-up to November's vote.03 May 03:14 AM
PoliticsDavid Seymour delivers an immigration policy announcementAct Party leader David Seymour delivers an immigration policy announcement. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 May 02:29 AM
PoliticsWayne Brown says Christopher Luxon a dog with 'two tails wagging' himBrown suggested a coalition between National and Labour would be best for NZ's future.03 May 12:39 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Groundbreaking’ NZ research shows majority of drug users experience no negative effectsTwo Class A drugs sit at the bottom of the scale for causing individual acute harm.02 May 03:57 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Nicola Willis needs to get into the political fight to win over votersOPINION: The problem is that Willis also has a Budget and fuel crisis to manage.01 May 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Why Luxon's Iran war stance makes his campaign even more difficultOPINION: What happens to the coalition after the Iran war email scrap?01 May 06:06 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters says NZ 'asking questions' about US proposal to reopen Strait of HormuzThe effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is part of Iran's response to attacks. 01 May 12:03 AM
Politics'Storm in a teacup': Seymour defends Luxon over Iran emailLuxon was only trying to understand the position of Canada and Australia, Deputy PM says.30 Apr 09:22 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSenior National ministers avoid backing Luxon’s alleged Iran war support Ministers are giving the Prime Minister's apparent stance on the war a wide berth. 30 Apr 07:28 PM
PoliticsSeymour urges perspective after files reveal extent of school lunch food safety probesSeven cases involved metal in meals and one involved glass. 30 Apr 05:00 PM
