PoliticsSimeon Brown says proposed cuts for emergency road repairs 'challenging' for councilsNZTA is consulting on changes that will give councils less money for road repairs.19 Jun 06:45 AM
PoliticsKaren Chhour, Oranga Tamariki quizzed over public sector job cutsMinister guarantees there will be no impact on frontline services.19 Jun 05:50 AM
Politics‘As low as $2 an hour’: Disabled workers miss out on minimum wageSocial Development Minister accused of an almost 'eugenic-type definition of productivity'19 Jun 05:22 AM
PoliticsTax cut admin costs hit $43.2m, fears some will miss outAbout 7% of the amount paid out in tax credit will be spent on administration.19 Jun 05:15 AM
PoliticsPharmac Minister won't guarantee National’s 13 cancer drugs will be fundedDavid Seymour's comments put him at odds with the Health Minister.19 Jun 04:47 AM
New Zealand'Reckless and disturbing': New public service cuts risk allowing more violent extremism, scams, sex abuse online- unionOver 6000 jobs have been cut across civil service as part of Govt-requested cost savings.19 Jun 03:49 AM
Politics'We cannot just be an observer' - Luxon keen to up ante on defencePM wants to NZ and Japan to share more intelligence and defence capability.19 Jun 03:42 AM
PoliticsWho is responsible for $17b debt, when did Government drop cancer drugs?Finance Minister Nicola Willis spilled the beans on the Budget at a select committee.19 Jun 03:39 AM
New ZealandNo more freebies to complete Census; Govt considering harsher finesThe Statistics Minister said the incentives would be 'very unlikely' in the next Census.19 Jun 01:44 AM
EconomyWatch: Luxon says Japan is in a ‘tough neighbourhood’, defends C-listers commentPM to wrap up his Japan trip after meeting Japan's PM tonight19 Jun 12:55 AM
PoliticsTertiary Education Minister Penny Simmonds slams Te Pūkenga prioritiesGovt is defending shifting balance of tertiary education costs from providers to students.19 Jun 12:47 AM
New Zealand'Vulnerable': Ex-MP says politicians need better security in electoratesPeter Dunne believes MPs are most at risk in their electorates.18 Jun 08:57 PM
New ZealandPM Chris Luxon asked about his 'C-listers' commentPrime Minister Chris Luxon justified his dig at delegates on trade trips by the previous government. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Jun 07:24 AM
Economy'C list' - PM justifies dig at delegates on previous trade tripsPM suggests businesspeople previously simply went on trade trips 'for the ride'.18 Jun 07:04 AM
PoliticsHealth Minister admits Govt and National’s failures on cancer drug promiseThe Government has faced a wide backlash after it broke its promise.18 Jun 04:08 AM
PoliticsSpeaker Gerry Brownlee wants to boost security for MPs ‘before something goes very wrong’Brownlee wants Parliament's security guards to have more powers.18 Jun 03:28 AM
PoliticsHousing Minister Chris Bishop discusses potential changes in public housing supportThe Government wants to help people out of public housing.18 Jun 02:52 AM
OpinionOpinion: A multicultural NZ can be ignored by the majorityOPINION: Census 2023 data proves biculturalism is over.18 Jun 01:15 AM
PoliticsDame Jacinda Ardern to lead new programme designed to ‘challenge and change’ the status quo of politics'Leading Field is a humbling and exciting opportunity,' the former PM said.17 Jun 08:35 PM
OpinionRob Campbell: We find it easier to respond to a simplified, even sanitised, view of te ao MāoriOPINION: We must never lose sight of prophets and their prophecies.17 Jun 06:30 PM
PoliticsRemoving red tape: Govt paves way for granny flats in backyardsActing Prime Minister Winston Peters has promised planning changes.17 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore than $8m spent on redundancies at one Govt ministryThousands of roles have been cut, or are on the line, across the public sector.17 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsPublic service CEO pay bonuses more than 12 months away - ministerThe bonuses would be "directly related" to the Govt's public service targets.17 Jun 08:19 AM
PoliticsGovernment pledges to streamline 'granny flat' rulesWinston Peters fronted today's post-Cabinet press conference.17 Jun 04:34 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesJenée Tibshraeny: It's hard to sell NZ to the world after another 'embarrassing' plane failureOPINION: The situation with the NZ Defence Force planes is untenable.17 Jun 03:13 AM
New Zealand'Love you, boss': Chlöe's message, PM reacts to Greens co-leader's cancer diagnosisMarama Davidson's treatment, due to start after Matariki, is expected to take four months.17 Jun 01:51 AM
PoliticsGreens co-leader Marama Davidson reveals breast cancer diagnosisDavidson said the cancer had been caught early, giving her the best odds of beating it.17 Jun 12:00 AM
KahuRehabilitative courses opening for remand prison inmatesCorrections Minister Mark Mitchell commits to Hōkai Rangi.16 Jun 10:35 PM
Talanoa'We think we need to double the amount of RSE workers' - PM Chris LuxonThe RSE scheme brings in workers from nine Pacific countries, including Papua New Guinea.16 Jun 09:05 PM
AgribusinessNZDF plane breaks down: Air NZ flight diverted for delegation; PM may always fly commercialPrime Minister Christopher Luxon's meeting with Japanese counterpart unaffected.16 Jun 07:51 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Chris Hipkins' long trail of mea culpaeOPINION: From transport to farmers, Hipkins' mission to soothe peeved voters continues.16 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsPrime Minister's plane breaks down in Papua New GuineaPrime Minister Christopher Luxon’s international travel plans have been somewhat waylaid by a minor breakdown. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Jun 05:36 AM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon holds press conference in Papua New GuineaNew Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon gave a press conference in Papua New Guinea. Video / RNZWatch16 Jun 03:00 AM
PoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins sets out hopes for a one-term National-led GovernmentHipkins was speaking at Labour's regional conference in Wellington.16 Jun 02:56 AM
