Politics'We expect sanctions to be applied': PM defends crackdown on beneficiariesThe Prime Minister is making good on his promise of tough love within the welfare system.19 Feb 07:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: The straight talking we really need to hear from LuxonOPINION: National Party faithful love hearing that other people will be doing it tough.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt eyes public-private partnerships in future of Wellington portNicola Willis says she is keeping an open mind when it comes to the future of the port.19 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuWaitangi Tribunal puts Government's plans to scrap Māori Health on holdWaitangi Tribunal tells the Government to stop the Māori Health disestablishment.19 Feb 08:19 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon's welfare 'tough love' move is part theatre and all politicsOpinion: Luxon promised tough love and he wants voters to see it in action19 Feb 06:06 AM
PoliticsPM defends beneficiary sanctions, Opposition labels welfare reset 'politics of cruelty'The Prime Minister is making good on his promise of tough love within the welfare system.19 Feb 05:35 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins takes big popularity hit in latest pollTwo polls released earlier this year show National gaining support.19 Feb 05:01 AM
New ZealandTide starts to turn on Nicola Willis over Cook Strait mega ferriesOpinion: Willis’ quest to find a Toyota Corolla version of mega ferries looks challenging.19 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceChristopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceWatch19 Feb 12:31 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRevealed: Transport officials' plans to quadruple speed cameras, triple traffic tickets - and save livesHigh-tech traffic cameras would use AI to check whether motorists broke the law.18 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLuxon's shots fired at Labour over transport cash - but did they land?Christopher Luxon's $200b hole claim doesn't quite pass the sniff test.18 Feb 05:08 AM
Politics'Tough love': Luxon paints 'rough' economic picture amid massive infrastructure deficitThe Prime Minister said he was willing to make some 'tough choices'.18 Feb 02:30 AM
Politics'Absolute nonsense': Hipkins slams Luxon's $200b hole claimChristopher Luxon delivered his first state of the nation address as Prime Minister.17 Feb 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialThe Uncle Winston effect: Peters a well-respected leader in Pacific regionWinston Peters and Dr Shane Reti's Pacific Mission toured Tonga, Rarotonga and Samoa.17 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSchool principals offered ‘wellbeing’ training at Fiji resortOverseas courses expand after $6000-a-year professional development fund begins.16 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon's hunt for mid 40s in the pollsHis Prime Manager routine has served him well in coalition handling, but has limits.16 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsMayors 'frustrated' by Three Waters repeal - warn of double figure rates increasesOne Mayor warns they are now facing 4 years of 14 percent rate rises16 Feb 04:23 AM
PoliticsMinister for Auckland job in doubt, thanks to funding running out in JuneWill we have a Minister for Auckland in July?16 Feb 03:54 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Flash utes fair game as Govt expands spending cutsOPINION: Optics are even more important when you're on a cost-cutting drive.15 Feb 11:43 PM
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
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
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
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
