PoliticsReprieve for Government as Prefu predicts no recession, surplus forecastTreasury says the economy will grow and the books will get to surplus - eventually.12 Sep 03:22 AM
New ZealandFocus: David Seymour responds to today’s PrefuDavid Seymour on Act's view of the Government's spending after today's Pre-election economic and fiscal update Video / Mark Mitchell Watch12 Sep 02:32 AM
LivePoliticsHipkins announces cervical screening programme; responds to Prefu announcementLabour's offer to fully fund cervical screening will benefit 1.4 million women.12 Sep 02:09 AM
LivePoliticsHipkins takes responsibility for Labour's poll crashReid Research Newshub poll puts Labour support at 26.8 per cent, its worst in six years.12 Sep 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyAnalysis: Prefu shows next Govt facing tough economic trade-offsDeteriorating finances mean next Government will have very little spending wiggle room.12 Sep 01:45 AM
VideoFocus: Finance Minister Grant Robertson at today's prefuFinance Minister Grant Robertson's summary of today's prefu at the Treasury. Video / Mark MitchellWatch12 Sep 01:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Even an economic miracle can't save Labour nowToday's Treasury forecast should be a key election moment. It doesn't feel that way.11 Sep 11:29 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWho’s running the election campaigns - and what have they got to spend?Why David Seymour says his punt on pink is working.11 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOut the back surfing with Māori Party's Debbie Ngarewa-PackerThe Taranaki-based MP shows the Herald around her local breaks.11 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Confidence-only’: An Act bluff or a real prospect of a policy-by-policy minority government?David Seymour has talked about offering support to Luxon only on confidence, not supply11 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Christopher Luxon and the truth about schoolsOPINION: Schools have enough problems without having to deal with politicians' bad data.11 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment opens the books - how bad is it?The Government opens the books today - expect a bloodbath11 Sep 07:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanOpinion: Labour hits historic unpopularity with devastating pollOPINION: The last time Labour polled this low in Newshub's poll Andrew Little was leader.11 Sep 07:38 AM
PoliticsNational hits the 40s, Labour plunges in latest pollWhile Hipkins got his teeth checked today, Luxon was tucking into a mince pie.11 Sep 06:31 AM
PoliticsThe people who won't be able to vote this election - and whether that needs to changeThe wheels of democracy are always turning.11 Sep 06:21 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins gives an update on Labour's policies Prime Minister Chris Hipkins talks to the media in the Nelson Pine Industries plant while on Labour's campaign trail in Nelson Video / Tim Cuff Watch11 Sep 05:50 AM
Politics'Quite a big hole in their tax plan': The policy roadblock on Luxon's path to powerPlus, has Chris Hipkins finally found his mojo?11 Sep 05:38 AM
PoliticsOn the campaign trail: Luxon talks up policies for older Kiwis; Hipkins visits dentistNational unveils its health policy, Labour releases pledge card as Greens, Act push cases.11 Sep 03:54 AM
PoliticsWatch Live: The Front BenchHeather du Plessis-Allan, Barry Soper, Phil O'Reilly and Richard Hills thrash out the big political issues in the lead up to Election 2023.Watch11 Sep 03:07 AM
CrimeFormer Advance NZ Party co-leader Billy TK receives mixed verdict, acquitted of most serious chargesIt's the second time he's been convicted of a crime in Auckland District Court this year.10 Sep 10:07 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsA drive with Chris Hipkins: Polls, a pie and the problem with National's hoardingsChris Hipkins takes us for a drive and insists his party isn't stuck on a red light.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters claims ‘Māori are not indigenous’ at meeting with supportersThe idea of Māori being indigenous to NZ was a "misconstruct", Peters said.10 Sep 07:35 AM
New ZealandNational confirms EV owners to be hit with road user chargesThere are currently about 63,000 registered electric cars on NZ’s roads.10 Sep 06:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettElection 2023: Christopher Luxon's dire interview and the big plays on the campaign trailOPINION: For the first time in a long time, Luxon looked like the first-term MP he is.10 Sep 05:23 AM
PoliticsLabour launches pledge card with nine priorities - one more than NationalLeader Chris Hipkins launched the plan at an energised campaign rally in Christchurch.10 Sep 01:30 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: MPs speak to a motion on Kingi Tuheitia's deathMPs speak to a motion on Kingi Tuheitia's deathWatch10 Sep 01:24 AM
PoliticsGreens want 30 per cent of marine space protected by 2030The party is launching its oceans policy today and is keen to set legally binding goals.10 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Christopher Luxon gives health policy announcementFocus Live: Christopher Luxon gives health policy announcement. Video / NZHerald Watch09 Sep 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Lose with dignity, don’t lose dirtyPorkies aren’t a surprise in politics. But generally parties are a bit smarter than this.09 Sep 09:27 PM
PoliticsBeehive Diaries: Christopher Luxon creates ‘taste sensation’The National leader appears to be hitting his stride in battle for Chris of the Week.09 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsGreen oceans policy - ban on fishing trawling seamounts, biosecurity boostThe party says not enough is being done to protect underwater hotspots.09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAnalysis: Chipper 'Chippy' hits the Hutt for boost after tough weekLabour was savaged in several polls this week.09 Sep 06:59 AM
PoliticsMāori Party to abolish prisons by 2040, establish separate tikanga justice systemThe incarceration rate for Māori is seven times that of non-Māori.09 Sep 04:44 AM
New ZealandChris Hipkins speaks about election campaign and mood of votersLabour leader Chris Hipkins on the mood of voters and the campaign in general. Video / Mark MitchellWatch09 Sep 03:15 AM