PremiumPremiumBanking and financeIRD quietly consults on bank tax tweaks – is a bigger tax grab in the works?The Herald obtains a copy of consultation Inland Revenue is doing with industry.19 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Interest rates and Auckland housing U-turn could give Luxon election tailwindOPINION: The Reserve Bank now looks less likely to lift the OCR before voting begins.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘It wasn’t a quiet week’: British minister in NZ just after his PM nearly rolledDouglas Alexander is “absolutely” sure Starmer will still be in the job when he returns.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsTūhoe to open charter school in Te Urewera forest The school will open next term in Ruatāhuna. 19 Feb 03:30 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyMining firms eye share of Govt's $80m pot for critical minerals pushCoalition earmarks money for minerals miners, even as one loses fast-track bid.19 Feb 05:00 AM
Politics‘Could have expressed himself better’: Peters reins in Jones after ‘New Delhi’ remarksThe comments by NZ First's deputy leader have been called 'racist'.19 Feb 04:10 AM
New ZealandAuckland's housing plan is changing again. What will happen over your fence now?Simon Wilson is with The Front Page to unpack the updated plans, the protests, and what it means for your backyard.Watch19 Feb 03:55 AM
PoliticsLabour MP booted from the House over Speaker's handling of Winston Peters' 'racist' remarkPeters' comment yesterday was directed at Green MP Teanau Tuiono. 19 Feb 03:45 AM
PoliticsGovt law change to hit debt payments for 40,000 peopleThe coalition has introduced legislation that reverses a High Court ruling. 19 Feb 12:25 AM
New ZealandSerial heckler interrupts Chris Bishop's Auckland housing speechVision NZ candidate Karl Mokaraka interrupts Housing Minister Chris Bishop's Auckland housing speech. Video / Dean PurcellWatch18 Feb 11:52 PM
Politics'More coherent': Seymour reveals first ministries he would axeThe Act leader maintains the portfolios belonging to his MPs wouldn't be exempt.18 Feb 11:49 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'Outright race-baiting' – Winston Peters shocks chamberOPINION: Peters' response to another MP's question sparked an outcry in the House.18 Feb 11:30 PM
New ZealandChris Bishop's U-turn on intensification plans for AucklandChris Bishop's U-turn on intensification plans for AucklandWatch18 Feb 10:39 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘She’s not a trained lawyer’: Peters hits out at India’s top diplomat in NZ over FTA commentsThe Indian High Commissioner's comments are significant in the current domestic debate.18 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment faces court over controversial disability funding changesAn advocacy group says the 'tectonic' changes have had a significant impact.18 Feb 04:21 AM
PoliticsBlood cancer patient lauds ‘brilliant’ drug funding, ministers avoid saying whether failed promise now honoured If approved, patients could receive the treatment from May this year. 18 Feb 03:41 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBishop’s ‘behind the bike sheds’ law change to force better maintenance of infrastructureThe 'boring' change aims to get govt departments to spend more on infrastructure. 18 Feb 03:37 AM
New ZealandDavid Seymour responds to OCR announcementDeputy Prime Minister David Seymour responds to OCR announcement. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Feb 03:28 AM
New ZealandNicola Willis responds to OCR announcementFinance Minister Nicola Willis responds to OCR announcement. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Feb 03:18 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMUMA bullying allegations: Board backs its CEO as she takes extended leave'We will not tolerate attacks and lies about our chief executive,' the board said.18 Feb 03:03 AM
PoliticsNicola Willis says Mt Victoria tunnel ‘all go’ after Chris Bishop hints at delay or cancellationTransport Minister Chris Bishop hinted the tunnel may need to wait.18 Feb 02:23 AM
Politics‘Facilitating murder’: Winston Peters says dog owners deserve manslaughter charges after fatal attacksA woman died after an alleged dog attack in Northland yesterday. 18 Feb 01:42 AM
PoliticsNZ Herald Live: Announcement of new Pharmac proposal for blood cancer patientsDavid Seymour and Simeon Brown announce new Pharmac proposal for blood cancer patients.Watch17 Feb 10:08 PM
PoliticsClimate Change Minister says managed retreat an option as nationwide flooding risk map promisedMapping aims to give councils and home owners a clearer picture of risk.17 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsEmployment Relations Amendment Bill debated for final timeThe bill sets a $200,000 pay threshold for unjustified dismissal claims.17 Feb 07:01 AM
PoliticsGovt moves to reverse court ruling that could have wiped large debts for beneficiariesThe legislation is expected to be passed through the House under urgency. 17 Feb 06:47 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Infrastructure Commission asks Labour and National to do something unpopularOPINION: The commission has told some uncomfortable truths about funding new projects. 17 Feb 05:53 AM
New ZealandNational infrastructure plan: Too much new, not enough maintenanceNew Zealand Infrastructure Commission Chief Executive Geoff Cooper joins The Front Page to discuss what's going wrong with NZ's spending.Watch17 Feb 03:55 AM
Politics'Very big decision': Govt weighs tolling harbour bridge to build new crossingThe Government may need to toll the old bridge in order to build a new crossing.17 Feb 02:19 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFewer roads, more hospitals: Government publishes sobering Infrastructure PlanThe Government was warned New Zealand can't build everything it wants.16 Feb 11:08 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBiggest labour market regulation changes in decades – what they mean for you The Bill is expected to have its final reading in the coming week. 16 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyTreasury boss raises flags over NZ being indebted to opaque foreign investors Around 60% of new NZ Government Bonds issued are being bought by foreigners16 Feb 08:00 PM
Politics'Very underfunded': Dentists warn teen dental care model at breaking pointOne dental clinic has increased private prices to subsidise treatment for teens.16 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsCoalition Govt would be re-elected on latest poll, but both major parties downNZ First is continuing to trend upwards, according to the latest survey results.16 Feb 05:18 AM
