PoliticsLabour’s new deputy leader won’t ‘cast shade’ on incoming government at Pacific Islands ForumCarmel Sepuloni and Gerry Brownlee leave for Rarotonga this morning.07 Nov 05:37 PM
PoliticsWealth, capital gains tax back on Labour's policy table“We need to take stock, we need to refresh. We start again with a blank page.”07 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesBid to halt proposed building tax hikeAccountant rings alarm bells over National's proposal to end depreciation deductibility.07 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Strains of self-delusion': NZ's foreign policy dilemmaA gathering of high-profile ex-diplomats agonisedover what it means to be independent.07 Nov 07:00 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters confident Govt can be formed but could still walk away - reportThere's still a chance the three parties won't reach an agreement, according to Peters.07 Nov 06:24 AM
Politics'Extremist fringes': Swarbrick apologises after using slogan at Palestine rallyAcademics say other language would be more appropriate for the Green MP to use.07 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Full check': Electoral Commission reviewing voting results after Herald identifies errorOne of errors occurred at Pukekohe Intermediate voting station in Port Waikato.07 Nov 05:23 AM
PoliticsSenior NZ First MP Shane Jones slams National’s foreign buyers’ taxA senior NZ First MP said opposing the tax was in the party's DNA.07 Nov 04:41 AM
PoliticsThe multimillion-dollar health problem that could hurt the new Government’s plansA big pay parity problem will be a fiscal challenge for the incoming government.07 Nov 03:43 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPM-elect Christopher Luxon's choice of Premier House or staying put and claiming allowanceLuxon owns his Wellington apartment but does Premier House beckon?07 Nov 02:52 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins stays on as Labour leader, Kelvin Davis steps down as deputyThe Labour leader will almost certainly survive a leadership vote today.07 Nov 01:22 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The departing MPs I'll miss the mostOPINION: Also in today's wrap: Peters' petulance continues; closest races set for recount.06 Nov 11:40 PM
New ZealandLabour confidence vote under way, new head injury study, official cash rate to be released and Niwa releases climate summary | Focus Morning Bulletin November 7, 2023Labour to convene in Wellington for leadership selection, recent rugby head injury study results released, Reserve Bank likely to maintain official cash rate and Niwa releases climate summary for the month. Video / NZHeraldWatch06 Nov 07:14 PM
KahuOpinion: It is clear the country has called for a changeOPINION: The Ngāti Whātu ki Tāmaki leadership will seek a mandate to continue the mahi.06 Nov 05:56 PM
PoliticsThe gift every MP gets, but none declareWhat perks does Air New Zealand offer MPs?06 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsElection 2023: Several MPs supporting Chris Hipkins ahead of Labour leadership voteThe Labour leader will almost certainly survive a leadership vote today.06 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsNational and Act approaching deal ahead of NZ First caucus meetingTo date, the leaders of Act and NZ First haven't spoken.06 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFormer PM Sir John Key's 'direct' conversations on Zespri with top China politician in BeijingKey said top China politician understood and appreciated NZ stance on golden kiwifruit.06 Nov 06:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon should rethink his cone of silence approach to negotiationsThere should at least be a show of transparency when it comes to coalition talks.06 Nov 06:16 AM
New ZealandState of the nation in nine charts: What country is Luxon inheriting?Economist: Strong domestic inflation pressures are expected for some time yet.06 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandNational and Act getting close to draft agreement, says SeymourThe groundwork’s been laid for a deal between National, Act and New Zealand First.06 Nov 03:07 AM
KahuHow did what should have been seen as a golden period of partnership with Māori, end so badly for Labour?Voters considered whether they were better off.05 Nov 10:25 PM
PoliticsNZ First's Winston Peters arrives in Wellington ahead of coalition talksThe party leader arrived in the capital shortly after midday.05 Nov 09:55 PM
Kahu'Springbok tour times 10': Willie Jackson's dire warning on Treaty referendumThe Labour MP is nervous about Act’s proposed Treaty referendum getting the go-ahead.05 Nov 05:25 PM
Politics'Sideshow': Peters confirms Seymour meeting will go aheadSeymour says their frosty relationship 'hasn't changed', but they can work together.05 Nov 04:00 PM
TalanoaPasifika community in for 'rough ride' under new GovernmentAct has said it wants to get rid of the Ministry for Pacific Peoples.05 Nov 01:40 AM
PoliticsMelissa Lee calls for recount in Mt Albert after slim Labour winLabour's Helen White has beaten Melissa Lee by just 20 votes.04 Nov 10:53 PM
OpinionOpinion: Māori Party president says foundation in 2020 was key to success in 2023Labour merely adopted intellectual rigour and capacity that was provided by Te Pāti Māori.04 Nov 10:34 PM
PoliticsKiwi social media guru talks working with Luxon, Boris, and facing 'dark arts' backlashAdapting to the digital age is one reason Topham Guerin has succeeded around the world.04 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou: The economic opportunity Labour should seizeOPINION: The party must clearly articulate a new, positive vision for the economy.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon and Winston Peters at DiwaliPrime Minister-elect Christopher Luxon and NZ First Leader Winston Peters join in Diwali festivities. Video / Dean PurcellWatch04 Nov 03:25 AM
PoliticsKingmaker Peters back - how soon can Luxon thrash out a new government?Final count reveals three parties also secured their best-ever election results.03 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon's 'last resort' becomes reality - what next?OPINION: Seymour and Peters are putting on a show of shelving campaign grievances.03 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuI was told Te Pāti Māori would win six seats but wanted to know what my mate was smokingOPINION: I wasn't as sure as my mate as to what the result would be.03 Nov 06:35 AM
