New Zealand200 more hospital ED security guards to counter 'unacceptable' violenceThe Health Minister says we're on track to record 5000 assaults in EDs across NZ.21 Dec 10:21 PM
Politics'Support for Ukraine’s sovereignty remains strong and constant' - Luxon tells ZelenskyyThe two leaders spoke this morning about the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.21 Dec 05:00 AM
Politics'Strange bedfellows': Politicians trade last barbs in final Parliamentary debateMPs from across the House have made their last speeches before rising for Christmas.21 Dec 04:56 AM
OpinionJaime LythOpinion: Is banning transgender women in sports even a pressing issue?OPINION: Are the Govt's priorities correct in banning trans athletes from sports?21 Dec 01:47 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Round-up: The mini-sausage budget & Luxon considers joining AukusOPINION: Nicola Willis didn’t have any better names.20 Dec 11:44 PM
PoliticsA day after criticising fiscal cliffs, the new Government announced one of its own$50m in time-limited health funding for Māori immunisation has been announced.20 Dec 11:39 PM
New ZealandCoromandel party, mini-Budget blame and vape regulations | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 21Coromandel locals party in the streets as holidaymakers return, Nicola Willis holds the former finance minister accountable and disposable vapes go up in smoke under new regulations in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Dec 07:09 PM
KahuMāori language board chair says Govt’s planned order on te reo use is illegalPiripi Walker says the language is protected by having official status.20 Dec 06:49 PM
KahuShane Jones’ ‘pixie-like’ hapū comment labelled arrogant by iwiNgāti Ruanui taiao spokesperson Graham Young said the comments were derogatory.20 Dec 06:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTe reo has been diminished by governments before. But doing it in 2023 takes bravadoOPINION: You might have thought the place of te reo was cemented into our national life.20 Dec 05:00 PM
PoliticsNZ and Aus increase defence co-operation to combat Pacific militarisationThe leaders of the two countries have met for the first time since Luxon became NZ PM.20 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWillis still forecasts tax cuts despite gloomy economic outlookThe new Government says it is committed to its tax cut plan despite the worsening economy.20 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsChris Bishop admits he dislikes Henry VIII clause despite putting one in new RMA lawThe Minister got a ticking off for a wide-ranging clause in the new RMA law.20 Dec 05:34 AM
CrimeCovid conspiracy theorist Billy Te Kahika sentenced againIt's the second time he's faced sentencing this year.20 Dec 03:58 AM
PoliticsSpeaker's apology to Chris Hipkins over Luxon TeslaApology followed exchange over Telsa owned by Luxon's wife.20 Dec 02:32 AM
PoliticsWillis unveils $7.4 billion in cuts as gloomy economy weighs on GovernmentA gloomy economic outlook - with a silver lining on inflation.20 Dec 02:21 AM
PoliticsLuxon says NZ will ‘explore’ joining pillar of Aukus security pactAustralia has done New Zealand a 'real solid' on deportation, according to Luxon.20 Dec 01:16 AM
PoliticsResource management laws scrapped under UrgencyBishop says the old RMA is not ideal, new laws not likely until 2026.20 Dec 12:26 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyJenée Tibshraeny: Govt faces tough trade-offs to improve booksThe work starts now for Finance Minister Nicola Willis.20 Dec 12:25 AM
New ZealandFocus: Nicola Willis details mini-BudgetFinance Minister Nicola Willis outlines the Government's mini-Budget. Video / Mark Mitchell Watch20 Dec 12:07 AM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon arrives in SydneyPrime Minister Christopher Luxon is greeted as he arrives in Sydney. Video / Adam PearseWatch19 Dec 10:41 PM
KahuHow Te Aute College shaped the man - and the Māori - I am todayTama Potaka on why education is important for Māori19 Dec 07:15 PM
New ZealandState Highway 25A, mini-budget and Blockhouse Bay crossing | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 20State Highway 25A re-opens, the moment of truth for finance minister Nicola Willis and Auckland Transport’s costly plans for Blockhouse Bay in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Dec 06:59 PM
PoliticsMoment of truth for Nicola Willis as she faces first Budget testNicola Willis says the country has had six years of economic mismanagement.19 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsJacinda Ardern's legacy: Barry Soper, Audrey Young on how former PM will be rememberedArdern quit politics in January in a surprise move pre-election.19 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Foreign Minister Mark III - Peters surrounded by old work familyOPINION: Foreign policy is definitely under new management.19 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Clever workarounds': Labour reveals list of 155 ‘fiscal cliffs’ left by NationalThe battle over irresponsible budgeting heats up as we close in on Mini-Budget day.19 Dec 05:14 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyKāinga Ora review won't slow public housing build - for now at leastChris Bishop commits to continuing to grow the number of public houses.19 Dec 05:10 AM
New ZealandFocus: PM Christopher Luxon on Kāinga Ora reviewPrime Minister Christopher Luxon answered questions on Kāinga Ora, which he said was performing 'well short of expectations'. Video / Marty MelvilleWatch19 Dec 02:44 AM
PoliticsGovt reveals when phones will be banned in schoolsThe Education Minister says the policy will apply from term two.19 Dec 12:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Brownlee off to a solid start as SpeakerOPINION: It's a tricky job, but so far the political veteran is making it look easy.18 Dec 11:59 PM
PoliticsSpeaker warns MPs after PM’s wife raised in debate over discounted TeslaBrownlee forbids further questions on topic; Luxon to fly to Australia tomorrow.18 Dec 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew York Times: In rightward shift, NZ reconsiders pro-Māori policiesNew York Times: New government may force a reckoning of Māori affairs.18 Dec 08:20 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora review, NZ's fifth Covid wave and Luxon's flight troubles| Focus Morning Bulletin, December 19Chris Bishop announces independent review of Kāinga Ora, New Zealand's fifth Covid wave may not have peaked and questions are raised over how Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will get to Sydney tomorrow. Video / Newstalk ZB / NZ HeraldWatch18 Dec 07:00 PM
