PoliticsNational extends lead in latest political poll, Chris Hipkins fallsNational is nearly ten points ahead of Labour, but Act is behind the Greens.15 Feb 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRevealed: New benefit rates reduce forecast incomes of disabled by $2300 by 2028Fresh modelling shows disabled people will lose out.15 Feb 07:37 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFormer top public servant and raconteur dies - but he leaves great work storiesThe man with rich stories about working with Sir Rob Muldoon and David Lange.15 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsNiwa defends $700k spend up on four 'luxury' utesThe weather agency says it needs the four utes for towing boats.15 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt’s spending cuts could force NZDF to defer necessary maintenanceIt comes as attrition continues to "hollow out" the Defence Force.15 Feb 04:48 AM
PoliticsPolice Commissioner unable to rule out job losses amid Govt’s spending cutsTraining 500 new officers in two years is "ambitious" according to the Commissioner.15 Feb 03:15 AM
Politics'Catastrophic': NZ, Canada and Australia send warning to Israel over Rafah invasionChristopher Luxon has joined fellow leaders in condemning impending invasion.15 Feb 02:34 AM
New ZealandMinister's breast cancer screening announcementHealth Minister Dr Shane Reti announces free breast screening will be increased for New Zealand women aged 70-74 as part of the coalition government's 100-day plan. Video / Michael CraigWatch15 Feb 12:35 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTackling truancy: Why fines are looming for parentsSeymour and Luxon both favour greater use of fining parents to fix truancy.14 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment’s $3b landlord tax cut would be retrospective, trigger refundsThe IRD says the new Government's tax cuts could be applied retrospectively.14 Feb 06:00 AM
KahuTuku Morgan: 'Whitewashing' to surreptitiously redefine Treaty settlement by stealthOPINION: Tainui on why Three Waters was a step forward.14 Feb 05:50 AM
PoliticsOfficials warn up to 13,000 children will be pushed into poverty as a result of benefit changesOfficials warned a Government change will increase poverty.14 Feb 02:33 AM
PoliticsHealth bosses seek solution as police look to change emergency response modelA drastic shift in how UK police respond to callouts has been raised by police here.14 Feb 12:28 AM
New ZealandLife-prolonging cancer drugs could be funded soonerNew Zealand badly lags behind other developed countries for funded myeloma drugs.13 Feb 10:23 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle anniversary, supermarket privacy concerns and fixing the 111 system | Focus Morning Bulletin February 14, 2024Communities reflect one year on from Cyclone Gabrielle, more privacy concerns for supermarket customers, and why fixing the 111 system won’t be happening any time soon in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / Mark Mitchell / GettyWatch13 Feb 06:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateNew funding needed to urgently refurbish Reserve Bank's cash vaultThe project is deemed high-risk and of national significance.13 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon cuts spending cap on ministers' taxpayer-funded carsThe Prime Minister was asked if his ministers have to cut costs.13 Feb 05:00 AM
PoliticsSon of British baron challenging Chlöe Swarbrick for Green's co-leadershipAlex Foulkes, the son of a British baron, is running to be the co-leader of the Greens.13 Feb 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreaty leapfrogs education to become one of top three issues for votersThe Treaty has become a top issue for voters.13 Feb 03:32 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhere did Labour’s $1.2 billion spend on ill-fated Three Waters go?The last Government spent $1.2b on Three Waters - here's where it went.13 Feb 02:47 AM
New ZealandQuestions over Labour's $1.2b Three Waters assets fundingLabour leader Chris Hipkins is questioned over his government's $1.2b funding to councils for the Three Waters assets. Video / Mark MitchellWatch13 Feb 01:13 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon faces questions on Treaty Principles BillPoliticians return to Parliament as the Government looks to complete its 100-day plan.13 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The underestimated MP who's got Luxon's earOPINION: Simeon Brown is a punchline for some opponents. He may get the last laugh.12 Feb 11:31 PM
PoliticsFixing flawed 111 system a ‘major priority’ but no first-term commitmentThe inability to text for assistance from emergency services was highlighted as a fault.12 Feb 10:53 PM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon's meeting with government CEOsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks about his meeting with government CEOs and the intentions around public sector cuts. Video / Mark MitchellWatch12 Feb 10:38 PM
OpinionThe Treaty is the moral trunk whose branches forms the basis that upholds us all - MoxonTureiti Moxon slams the Government's 100-day plan.12 Feb 10:15 PM
KahuStop the smokefree repeal - health agenciesMāori health group want smokefree decision sent to select committee,12 Feb 09:34 PM
New ZealandTrain cancellations, mental health call-outs and rodent issues | Focus Morning Bulletin, February 13, 2024Auckland Transport comes under fire over train cancellations, the fourth option that could be added to 111 calls and rodent issues continue to plague Woolworths supermarkets in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / GettyWatch12 Feb 07:29 PM
OpinionDavid Seymour is whistling the same Treaty bigotry as Don Brash - Willie JacksonOPINION: David Seymour's rhetoric is repeating Don Brash's trash.12 Feb 05:15 PM
PoliticsLabour’s warning to ratepayers as Govt lays out Three Waters replacementThe Government claims its plan is the most efficient way to deliver reform.12 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Summer stupidity, Nimbys and Simeon BrownOPINION: Officials, residents and politicians have all said stupid things this summer.12 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon delivers strong message over Rafah operationForeign Minister Winston Peters met with the Israeli ambassador.12 Feb 06:38 AM
New ZealandLegislation to repeal Three Waters reforms outlinedPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Local Government Minister Simeon Brown announce details of the legislation to repeal Labour’s Three Waters reforms. Video / Mark MitchellWatch12 Feb 05:06 AM
Banking and financeNicola Willis to deliver Budget 2024 on May 30Tax cuts and public sector spending cuts are to be the focus.12 Feb 03:20 AM
