PoliticsHelen Clark joins distinguished international groupHelen Clark is now one of The Elders, a group set up by Nelson Mandela.15 Sep 12:48 AM
KahuDeath 'threat' on campaign trail for Green Party’s Efeso Collins, man foundEfeso Collins said the threat made him reassess his priorities.14 Sep 10:46 PM
PoliticsNicola Willis says she'll resign if National can't deliver tax cutsWillis said the party had made a commitment to the NZ people and they intend to keep it.14 Sep 10:14 PM
PoliticsNational targets Ministry for Pacific Peoples’ $50k post-Budget breakfasts spendNational is accusing the ministry of more extravagant spending.14 Sep 09:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe weird and wonderful ways that party votes become MPsJust 46 per cent of the vote is enough to form a government in New Zealand. Here's why.14 Sep 09:57 PM
PoliticsElection 2023: Labour wants to enable class action law suits, review district court jury trialsNew Zealand does not currently have a class action regime, with cost being a barrier14 Sep 08:46 PM
PoliticsChris Hipkins hits Labour country on West Coast, grilled by 91-year-oldThe Labour supporter has photos of herself with several recent Labour leaders.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandChris Hipkins visits one of Labour's longest-living supportersPrime Minister Chris Hipkins visits 91-year-old Nan Dixon, one of Labour's longest-living supporters, at her West Coast home. Video / Michael Neilson/ George HeardWatch14 Sep 06:40 AM
PoliticsWatch: 'Release the costings' - Robertson and Willis spar over National tax policy at economy debateWho has the economic chops to supercharge the New Zealand economy?14 Sep 06:38 AM
PoliticsWill voters care about criticism of Nat's 'beyond comprehension' tax policy?Plus, a tense climate debate and National's rural policy.14 Sep 05:53 AM
New ZealandFour political parties pledge to strengthen legal protections against stalkingThe pledges follow the murder of promising AUT student Farzana Yaqubi.14 Sep 01:09 AM
PoliticsElection 2023: Poll finds Hipkins' words have a followingVoters have decided they think National, Act and NZ First would be a 'coalition of chaos'.14 Sep 12:22 AM
LivePoliticsHipkins on the West Coast with money for roads; Luxon tours glass factoryAct's David Seymour the main casualty of National's rise but little hope for Labour.13 Sep 11:00 PM
Politics'Beyond comprehension' - Modelling shows $2b hole in Nats' foreign buyer taxEconomists are casting doubt that National can fund its tax plan.13 Sep 10:00 PM
KahuBarrister Tony Bouchier takes on Act’s Law and Order policyFormer police officer turned barrister says politicians should stay out of Law and Order.13 Sep 09:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Why Luxon is winning the campaign for NationalOPINION: Make no mistake, the tide has turned.13 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGreens co-leader: Beer, pool and how the 'geeks' will take over the EarthWatch James Shaw take to the pool table for the first time in 12 years.13 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsAct candidate says no climate emergency, James Shaw describes him as ‘clown show’All the action from a pre-election debate last night.13 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGreens co-leader James Shaw talks pool and politicsJames Shaw talks to Michael Neilson about his time before being a part of Parliament, and where he believes the Green Party stands in the upcoming election. Video / Mark Mitchell Watch13 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuSeymour promises tougher sentences for serious crimes in law and order policySeymour has promoted Act's policy in a media standup outside a dairy ram-raided in April.13 Sep 07:31 AM
New Zealand'I just love it' - David Seymour given Barbie billboard makeoverDavid Seymour describes it as the 'greatest piece of vandalism' he has ever seen.13 Sep 07:29 AM
PoliticsNational/Act could govern as Labour’s slump continues in poll; NZ First hits 5%New Zealand First is back in Parliament, according to the latest 1News Verian poll.13 Sep 06:06 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettWhy Luxon wants to be the underdog ahead of election debate showdownLuxon declared Hipkins the best debater in New Zealand. He didn't mean a word of it.13 Sep 05:30 AM
Politics'The best debater in the country': Luxon shadily downplays debate chancesPlus, Labour and Act reveal their new policies.13 Sep 05:30 AM
New ZealandDoctors strike, food costs up and Libya floods | Focus Evening Bulletin September 13, 2023More strike action for doctors following Labour's training policy announcement, food prices rise again and the death toll in Libya continues to climb. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Sep 04:54 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWillis accuses Labour of consistently breaking spending promises - has receiptsNicola Willis produced figures showing Grant Robertson always spends more than promised.13 Sep 04:18 AM
PoliticsOn the campaign trail: 'Secret costings' - Hipkins continues National tax plan attackLabour has promised to train additional doctors.13 Sep 02:17 AM
OpinionOpinion: Luxon’s real test could come from his right – not the leftIf National leads the next government – and even if it doesn’t – NZ politics are changing.13 Sep 12:21 AM
PoliticsOn the campaign trail: Hipkins kicks back in Dunedin, Luxon visits businesses in Sth AklDrilling down into the numbers, there are serious questions for all political parties.13 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Labour and Nats share points over austere times aheadANALYSIS: Both major parties were given a hard word by Treasury.12 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMeet the leaders: Minigolf with Act’s David SeymourHe could be the next Deputy PM, but his golfing skills may need some fine-tuning.12 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOn the road with David Seymour Adam Pearse challenges Act leader David Seymour to a game of mini-putt at Holey Moley in Wellington. Video / Mark MitchellWatch12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo panic button for All Blacks, Herald's poll of polls and could Auckland get a new stadium | Focus Morning Bulletin September 13, 2023Why the All Blacks aren't pushing the panic button just yet, eight weeks in and the search for Yanfei Bao continues plus the latest attempt to solve Auckland’s long-running stadium strategy. Video / NZ Herald Watch12 Sep 04:41 PM
Politics'There isn't enough in the kitty': Prefu's major warning for next governmentPlus, how a sign-waving event got hijacked by Government debt.12 Sep 05:33 AM