PremiumPremiumOpinionDerek ChengThe Treaty principles bill appears to be DOA before it’s even writtenAnalysis: Contentious bill will go no further than select committee stage.23 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Obviously fake': PM in porn parody website shockThe page has links to porn, hookup and cam sites.23 Jan 06:41 AM
PoliticsLabour, Greens warn of escalating risks as Govt deploys military to Red SeaFears NZ getting bogged down in Middle East conflict.23 Jan 06:30 AM
New ZealandFocus: Luxon responds to white supremacy claimsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon was asked about Te Pāti Māori comments calling the Govt white supremacists, and what he hopes to achieve at Rātana Pā on Wednesday. Video / Mark MitchellWatch23 Jan 05:21 AM
PoliticsNZ sending Defence Force team to Middle East to provide maritime security in Red SeaPrime Minister Christopher Luxon announced the military deployment today.23 Jan 05:20 AM
Politics'Awakened the taniwha': PM expecting strong challenges from Māori at RātanaTwo of the three coalition partners will be attending the annual Rātana celebrations.23 Jan 05:15 AM
New ZealandFocus: NZDF to send personnel to protect Red Sea shippingThe Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Winston Peters, and Defence Minister Judith Collins announced that New Zealand is sending six NZDF personnel to support efforts to protect shipping in the Red Sea. Video / Mark MitchellWatch23 Jan 05:12 AM
New ZealandLeading academic: Treaty bill ‘completely opposite’ to what Te Tiriti guaranteesMargaret Mutu told the Herald these phrases were mistranslated.22 Jan 04:31 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Empathy, accountability and abuse in shoplifting accusationsOPINION: Some rules for good behaviour in the bad world of politics.22 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuRob Campbell: Old relationships between the Crown and Iwi Māori are dyingI'm a Pākeha but believe in Te Tiriti o Waitangi.22 Jan 07:21 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: Political battle lines are being drawnPolitics is taking centre stage again after a summer hiatus. What are the key issues?22 Jan 06:00 AM
KahuTreaty of Waitangi partnership a ‘misinterpretation’, David Seymour believesSeymour says Act does not regard the Treaty as a partnership between Māori and the Crown.22 Jan 04:03 AM
PoliticsMāori King calls for hope over protest while dismissing Govt Treaty billIt was estimated more than 10,000 people from across the country attended the hui.20 Jan 05:51 AM
PoliticsGreens and Māori parties criticise Chris Luxon’s non-attendance at huiThe PM planned not to attend the hui, saying its 'not actually a political event per se'.19 Jan 08:42 PM
PoliticsMan wins tussle with NZTA over ‘offensive’ licence plate with help from David Seymour, Simeon BrownThe 'balls' were in the Transport Minister's court, according to Seymour.19 Jan 04:08 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuDavid Seymour: The Treaty of Waitangi should unite, not divide usOpinion: Act leader on why it's important to discuss the principles of the Treaty.19 Jan 04:00 AM
PoliticsThree events that will shape the Government’s relationship with MāoriIwi and hapū will meet over the next three weeks to make their positions clear.19 Jan 12:08 AM
PoliticsLeaked ministry advice: Proposed Treaty Principles Bill ‘highly contentious’The Justice Minister says there will be an investigation into the leak.18 Jan 11:11 PM
PoliticsWatch: ‘Shame on you’ - Protesters chant at National MPs leaving restaurantPro-Palestine protesters chant at MPs in the city for a caucus retreat.18 Jan 10:21 PM
VideoPro-Palestine protesters outside the National Party's caucus retreat last nightA group of pro-Palestine protesters outside the National Party's caucus retreat dinner. Video / SuppliedWatch18 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why it’s wrong to claim NZ on track to become smokefree in 2025OPINION: We are only on track if we do not care about the harm smoking imposes on Māori.18 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon’s message to MPs: Stay focused, don’t mess it upThe Prime Minister was leading his party’s two-day caucus retreat in Christchurch.18 Jan 05:59 AM
PoliticsMinister demands action from Kāinga Ora over thousands of empty state homesThe public housing waitlist numbers more than 25,000.18 Jan 04:17 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon urges Israel to follow law, as Israeli PM ponders flouting court on genocide caseAs the Israeli PM suggests country may flout court case, Luxon says it must follow law.18 Jan 03:15 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon says gendered abuse worse for women in politicsLuxon is understood to be keen to impart a sense of discipline on his new MPs.18 Jan 02:01 AM
New ZealandGhahraman charged, caucus retreat and King’s prostate surgery | Focus Morning Bulletin January 18, 2024Golriz Ghahraman faces two charges and will appear in court, National starts political year on a high and why King Charles will be booked into hospital next week in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch17 Jan 06:58 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNational starts political year on high, as Christopher Luxon prepares first speechNational begins the year with caution - a few missteps and it could lose everything.17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The Auckland transport project that never got past the 'Stop' signOPINION: Scrapping Auckland's light rail was the only decision possible.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMental health experts urge stronger protections at ParliamentFormer MP Golriz Ghahraman says stress led her to act in ways that were out of character.17 Jan 08:38 AM
Politics'A huge loss for them': What Golriz's resignation means for the GreensThe MP was in her third term and held multiple portfolios before resigning.16 Jan 04:45 PM
KahuWaitangi Day remains an annual festival of unanswered questionsOPINION: Saturday is the right time for a national conversation.16 Jan 04:10 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe rise and fall of Golriz Ghahraman: refugee, human rights lawyer, former MPThe woman who was New Zealand's first refugee MP has resigned from Parliament.16 Jan 05:00 AM
PoliticsAct won’t attend Rātana; Luxon and Peters set to speakAct leader David Seymour says the Waitangi Day celebrations carry more significance.16 Jan 04:57 AM
PoliticsNational soars in first poll of 2024, Chris Hipkins crashes to new lowA fresh poll has buoyed National as it heads into 2024.16 Jan 03:23 AM