TalanoaDecades-long battle for Samoan citizenship echoes in ParliamentShe was just 5 months old when she attended her first march for justice for Samoans.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMP returns to Parliament after son’s tragic deathAct MP Mark Cameron is returning to Parliament after his son's tragic death.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew book explores how NZ fell out of love with Jacinda ArdernPolitical scientists explore the question in a new book.05 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Housing policy leaves anti-density backers nowhere to runOPINION: Chris Bishop plans to 'flood' the market with housing.05 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentGovt accused of undermining Uber drivers' battle for employee statusGovernment to review employee/contractor distinction while the law is tested in court.05 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsLabour warns Oranga Tamariki cuts will ‘decimate’ youth justice systemOranga Tamariki is expected to publicise what jobs are gone in August.05 Jul 05:15 AM
New ZealandMayor Wayne Brown's 'Biden moment'The Mayor of Auckland accidentally revealed confidential information during a public meeting, and compared himself to the US president and his forgetfulness. Video / ACWatch05 Jul 02:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: PM's Nato trip perfectly timed for US, UK schmoozingOPINION: There'll be plenty of high-level chat about what Trump 2.0 might bring.05 Jul 01:06 AM
LivePoliticsPM says NZ can have a 'good relationship' with new Labour-led UK govtChristopher Luxon is set to fly out on Monday to attend the Nato summit.05 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandOffice for Māori Crown Relations, Justice, and Corrections to cut jobsStaff are being consulted on the plans.04 Jul 09:36 PM
KahuTama Potaka blames Willie Jackson for Whakaata Māori budget cuts.'I wasn’t in a position to give them funding forever' - Jackson04 Jul 06:44 PM
InvestmentHouse prices are falling: Will Govt plans to 'flood' market have a big impact?The Government has unveiled grand plans to ‘flood’ the market with more houses.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Butt out, Wellington': Auckland Council votes against higher speed limitsAuckland Council will oppose the Government plan to raise speed limits, but can't stop it.04 Jul 06:43 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Wellington’s winter of discontentOPINION: Dissatisfaction with the Wellington City Council has hit new highs.04 Jul 04:51 AM
PoliticsOranga Tamariki boss to take leave for surgeryTe Kani has overseen a restructure process which will mean hundreds of job cuts.04 Jul 04:49 AM
Banking and financeTreasury boss Caralee McLiesh won’t seek reappointmentThe Finance Minister values her 'positive working relationship' with the Treasury boss.04 Jul 03:12 AM
PoliticsAnti-gang laws softened but still likely to breach Bill of Rights ActA select committee report ignores suggestions to make the law more Bora-consistent.04 Jul 02:26 AM
New ZealandGovernment to ‘flood’ cities with more housingHousing Minister Chris Bishop has unveiled the Government’s plan to “flood the market’ with land for development in a bid to end New Zealand’s housing crisis. Video / Michael CraigWatch04 Jul 01:44 AM
PoliticsMinister defends mental health targets despite absence of dataMatt Doocey says he's confident they can be achieved.04 Jul 12:30 AM
PoliticsFocus Live: Christopher Luxon and Matt Doocey speak to mediaPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey speak to the media. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Jul 11:03 PM
PoliticsGovt unveils plans to 'flood' cities with more housingSize and balcony requirements will be gone as part of sweeping changes announced today.03 Jul 09:56 PM
Kahu25% budget reduction is cutting Whakaata Māori at the knees - Takuta FerrisMāori Party call on Potaka to stand up to Nicola Willis.03 Jul 08:52 PM
KahuMāori hit back over Treaty of Waitangi Principles Bill as misleading and innacurateTranslators claim Act's Treaty Principles Bill is factually incorrect and misleading03 Jul 06:34 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: In defence of Seymour's social media engagement with schoolkidsOPINION: It’s not often that you would feel the need to jump to the defence of politician.03 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Why NZ needs to invest properly in rail and ferry infrastructureOPINION: The rail and ferry infrastructure debate has been dominated by one view.03 Jul 04:53 AM
PoliticsGovt launches 'urgent' review into Wairoa flood responseThe community had expressed concern the bar at the river mouth hadn't been opened up.02 Jul 11:38 PM
PoliticsGovt introduces standardised testing in primary schoolsThe 'progress monitoring' checks will focus on reading, writing and maths.02 Jul 11:30 PM
PoliticsPM to travel to US for Nato summit with security a key focusUkraine war and China are likely to be on the agenda.02 Jul 09:55 PM
PoliticsFocus Live: Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford's education announcementChristopher Luxon & Erica Stanford make an education announcement. Video / NZ HeraldWatch02 Jul 09:54 PM
KahuShane Jones calls out 'anti-govt' kapa haka tutors, suggests AI replacementJones says tutors are filling impressionable minds with anti-government rhetoric02 Jul 09:16 PM
Politics‘Significantly more prevention work required’: Minister warned of hurdles in youth crime reduction targetPolice Minister was told the target was ambitious and would require other agencies.02 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsClimate cringe: Why Niwa was nervous about buying 'large American ute'Officials considered having no branding on the controversial $170k utes.02 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsWelcome Project Orange: the new name for project to replace ferriesNew ferries will be some time away but the project to replace them has a new name.02 Jul 05:05 AM
New ZealandTruancy crackdown sees fewer kids taken out of school to go on holidayParents are choosing not to take their children out of school to travel, new data shows.02 Jul 03:29 AM