BusinessAuditor-General issues warning over waning scrutiny of government spendingWatchdog calls for review of the way governments allocate money to agencies.16 May 11:19 PM
PoliticsWatch: Govt spends 'much-needed' $63m to keep Surf Life Saving and Coastguard runningPrime Minister Chris Luxon was joined by Transport Minister Simeon Brown.16 May 08:36 PM
KahuGangbuster: Police Minister’s message to gangs - reform or be reformedPolice Minister Mark Mitchell's message is simple. There's a new sheriff in town.16 May 07:40 PM
KahuChildren’s Minister wants to work with Māori - despite working to scrap Treaty obligationsKaren Chhour wants Oranga Tamariki to develop relationships with Māori.16 May 06:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I crossed a line': Julie Anne Genter on Parliament outburstGreen MP talks in an extended interview about allegations of intimidating behaviour.16 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive interview with Green MP Julie Anne GenterNZ Herald reporter Georgina Campbell's exclusive interview with Green MP for Rongotai Julie Anne Genter. Video / Mark MitchellWatch16 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt gets advice on billion-dollar merger and potential sale of state assetsPrevious Governments have failed in attempts at an asset mega-merger.16 May 06:09 AM
OpinionMy experience on the DPB was not a pleasant one - Carmel SepuloniOPINION: Labour's deputy leader calls out Louise Upston over social welfare comments.16 May 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSuspended Green MP misses half of Parliament sittings this year, on full payThe Greens are waiting for a report.15 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFirst warnings of ‘structural deficit’ came the day Government was sworn inWhy did Treasury wait until November to deliver its darkest economic warning?15 May 05:22 AM
TalanoaMinisterial delegation to spend more time in Vanuatu ahead of final legThe Government has announced a total of $15.5m for climate change and policing in Vanuatu.15 May 03:50 AM
RoyalsIwi pens letter to King Charles over 'lawless Pākehā' behaviourNgāti Kahu call on monarch to stop Treaty attacks.14 May 07:02 PM
OpinionEditorial: Delegation highlights the coalition's lack of Pasifika MPsEDITORIAL: The picture of the deputy PM and his travel mates has something missing.14 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Mega ferry document dump damning for KiwiRailThe documents reveal more about KiwiRail than Nicola Willis and Grant Robertson.14 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsPolice Assn concerned by lack of detail in National Gang Unit plansThe national unit will be up and running from July, Andrew Coster says.14 May 06:04 AM
PoliticsBritish High Commissioner on what Aukus is and isn'tThe UK's High Commissioner says Aukus isn't an alliance.14 May 06:02 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHow NZ would survive economic shocks in its biggest marketsA Treasury economist has tried to grapple with NZ's economic exposure to the world.14 May 05:33 AM
PoliticsTaxpayer funding ceases for Christchurch Call but Jacinda Ardern retained in new foundationThe leaders of France and New Zealand released a joint statement about the new foundation.14 May 03:05 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon, David Seymour respond to latest ruling on Waitangi Tribunal summonsThe Government is weighing up whether to appeal a ruling that a minister can be summoned.14 May 02:15 AM
OpinionWhānau Ora has been ahead of the Social Investment game for a decadeThe Social Services agency will watch over the $70 billion investment14 May 01:15 AM
PoliticsFocus: Government announces $153m to fund return of charter schoolsAssociate Education Minister David Seymour has announced $153 million in funding to bring back charter schools. Video / Michael CraigWatch14 May 01:02 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters hits back at North Korea's 'aggressive rhetoric'The Foreign Minister has hit back at North Korea.14 May 12:36 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: State schools 'converted' to charter schools? Brace for controversyOPINION: David Seymour says a separate agency will oversee up to 50 new charter schools.14 May 12:27 AM
New ZealandNational Gang Unit set up to crack down on violence, drug crimeThe Police Commissioner is set to make the announcement in Auckland today.13 May 11:28 PM
PoliticsAct leader David Seymour announces $153m to fund return of charter schoolsThe restoration of charter schools is part of Act's coalition agreement.13 May 09:23 PM
KahuDisestablishing Māori Health Authority is still on Waitangi Tribunal agendaClaimants have met the criteria for a ‘Priority Inquiry’ scheduled for October 202413 May 08:00 PM
KahuTe Pāti Māori criticises timing of Oranga Tamariki BillThe controversial bill was tabled while Parliament is in recess.13 May 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury's toxic cocktail of tax hikes, spending cuts and asset sales to fix booksTreasury has put everything on the table.13 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsCourt of Appeal overturns High Court's decision on Waitangi Tribunal summonsIwi group succeeds in its challenge to ruling that tribunal cannot summon minister.13 May 06:41 AM
New ZealandGangbusters: Govt to reveal new task force targeting organised crimeThe gang crackdown is set to feature a specialist anti-crime squad.13 May 06:33 AM
New ZealandMinister encourages te reo use 'everywhere and anywhere', despite Govt positionDocuments released to the Herald reveal his preferences for email greetings and signoffs.13 May 02:39 AM
TalanoaDeputy PM Winston Peters announces multi-million dollar solar upgrade in PNGDeputy PM Winston Peters leads a whirl-wind trip around Melanesia and Tuvalu this week.13 May 02:30 AM
PoliticsTransport Minister announces Roads of Regional Significance projectSimeon Brown says NZTA will take on all associated decision-making responsibilities.12 May 10:12 PM
KahuMāori lawyers back controversial tikanga study for law studentsHunga Roia Māori defends the introduction of compulsory tikanga12 May 07:57 PM