PoliticsPM Chris Hipkins facing questions on political motives after bungled announcementChris Hipkins has historically criticised the use of rhetoric in commentary on crime.18 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsChris Hipkins: From 'quite different' child to his part in the Ardern 'quiet coup'The woman who knows him best in life says he is more than up to leading New Zealand.17 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandFather to testify in trial, the Government cracks-down on crime and a new transport plan for Auckland | Focus Morning Bulletin July 18, 2023Father of suffocated girls to testify in his wife Lauren Dickason's murder trial, how the Government's defending its latest crime response and Auckland Transport lays out a new proposed plan in the latest headlines. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / Rocket Lab Watch17 Jul 07:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The PM’s Stockholm Syndrome and National’s potholesOPINION: Why aren't we debating what could really make a difference this election?17 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPoll of polls: Race tightens with National only just ahead of LabourThe major parties are almost neck and neck in the countdown to the October election.17 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsHipkins enters 'tough on crime' space, seeks to turn around tough pollsIt comes as a poll overnight showed Labour's slide slowing, but Nats/Act able to govern.17 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsChris Hipkins’ mother talks about his upbringing‘Not your typical Kiwi kid’ - Chris Hipkins’ mother talks about his upbringing. Video / Mark MitchellWatch17 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsChris Hipkins on the path to leadership‘What I learned from Trevor Mallard’ - Chris Hipkins on the path to leadership. Video / Mark MitchellWatch17 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNZ Upgrade roads denied Budget top up - Robertson discussed funding with WoodNational wants Labour to come clean on whether roads will be cut.17 Jul 08:12 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettDo the polls show Christopher Luxon is finally coming right?A bonanza for the small parties as National and Labour fail to fire.17 Jul 07:39 AM
New ZealandNo extra money: Minor parties challenge to election advertising cash failsA High Court challenge from some of NZs smallest parties has failed17 Jul 06:47 AM
PoliticsBuilding 'a cultural bridge' with ChinaSir Richard Taylor will be going to farewell his Chinese 'twin' while he is in America.17 Jul 06:40 AM
PoliticsNational, Act able to form Government in new poll, justThe poll comes after two different polls last week showed falls for Labour and National.17 Jul 06:08 AM
Politics'Kiwis have had a gutsful': PM hits out at rising youth crime in policy revealLaw and order is shaping up as the theme of this week for the Government.17 Jul 04:51 AM
New ZealandNats announce policy to allow students to dip into KiwiSaver for bond paymentsNational's youth wing, the Young Nats, suggested the policy to help struggling students.17 Jul 02:03 AM
PoliticsGreen Party vows to return stolen land to Māori'The Aotearoa we know today has been built off of Māori land' - co-leader Marama Davidson.16 Jul 11:28 PM
PoliticsHipkins defends NZ teaming up with Australia and othersChris Hipkins says three principles will guide NZ’s relationship with China.16 Jul 09:16 PM
PoliticsScam investigations shelved, National’s pothole proposal and returning faces to parliament | Focus Morning Bulletin July 17, 2023Police halt investigations into offshore scams, National announces $500 million road transport policy and Kiri Allan and Michael Wood back on the tools in the latest headlines. Video / NZ Herald / GettyWatch16 Jul 07:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I have never seen an ED that busy’: Shane Reti's night ride with 19 ambulance crewsOver three months, National's health spokesman shadowed medics across the country.16 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsAct Party list: Some big falls and a few surprisesThe party is on track to substantially increase its current offering of 10 MPs.16 Jul 05:38 AM
PoliticsUK signs up to Asia Pacific free trade agreement, including NZSix other countries have applied to join, including Ukraine and China.16 Jul 05:07 AM
PoliticsWatch live: Chris Hipkins launches Labour Party's election campaign sloganHipkins also reasserts focus on 'bread and butter' and 'cost of living' issues.16 Jul 02:45 AM
PoliticsPothole Repair Fund: National's $500m pledge to fix 'shocking state' of roadsGovt says National created problem by freezing road maintenance.16 Jul 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFinal act of service: Sir Wira Gardiner’s role in court case to improve veterans' lotSir Wira gave his mana and name to a legal case as a koha to others who served.15 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettBeehive Diaries: Vindication for Nicola Willis, Luxon gets a Barbie photo opNicola Willis' April prophesies were right all along, and why was Luxon in a Barbie box?15 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt scrapped Working for Families reform at Budget timeWorking for Families changes were at the heart of Minister Sepuloni's Budget bids.15 Jul 12:58 AM
OpinionJack TameJack Tame: Three Waters, wealth tax - is an election win more important than political vision?OPINION: Sometimes you have to make unpopular calls for the greater good.15 Jul 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Hipkins right to scotch wealth tax, but polls have Labour at tipping pointHipkins is hoping his caucus got a short, sharp lesson from bad polls. They need one.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids: Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni gets her malu Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni has just received her malu, a traditional, sacred Samoan tatau, or tattoo. Video / Kea KidsWatch13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMāori Party says PM and Labour won’t call the shots come election nightThe party officially launches its election campaign tonight.13 Jul 10:49 AM
Video'We are the opportunity waiting to happen' Te Pāti MāoriTe Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer gives an interview with the Herald ahead of the party's campaign launch. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Jul 09:06 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury warns of ‘unsustainable’ Defence Force staff costs, but govt. boosted wages anywayDespite low pay forcing people to quit, Treasury said staff costs were 'unsustainable'.13 Jul 06:41 AM
PoliticsBudget 2023: Big pharmacies could pocket up to $70m from free prescriptions - TreasuryFree prescriptions policy costed just days before Budget went to Cabinet.13 Jul 04:38 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Labour keeps the status quo on tax, but has it shot itself in the foot?OPINION: Hipkins was 'spooked' by the tax switch idea.13 Jul 03:33 AM
