PoliticsChris Hipkins in China: PM says he has confidence in Kiri Allan, Jan TinettiDomestic dramas have followed Hipkins to Shanghai.29 Jun 02:48 AM
Politics'Significant error of judgment': Tinetti apologises for misleading ParliamentThe minister has avoided a contempt finding but must apologise to her fellow MPs.29 Jun 01:51 AM
PoliticsGovt unveils inquiry into wild weather response; $240m to finance rebuildIt has also launched an inquiry into the response to the cyclones.28 Jun 11:00 PM
Kahu20-year-old takes on political challenge to empower young wāhine Māori"I don’t want rangatahi to think going into places like Parliament is a scary place"28 Jun 10:00 PM
PoliticsKiri Allan confirms break-up, returns to Parliament after mental health break'I’ve never had any allegations put to me that I’ve had to deal with on a staffing front'.28 Jun 09:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSir James Wallace unmasked: The inside story of a rich-lister, arts philanthropist and criminalHis frail figure gives no indication of the money and influence he holds over people.28 Jun 08:42 PM
New ZealandSir James Wallace faces losing his knighthood, slip closes Dome Valley and more flights between China and New Zealand secured | Focus Morning Bulletin: June 29, 2023Convicted sex offender Sir James Wallace faces being stripped of his knighthood, why the Government's being called out after another slip closes a critical part of State Highway 1 and the Prime Minister heads to Shanghai while securing extra flights to New Zealand in the latest headlines. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / SuppliedWatch28 Jun 08:07 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Who is really tough on crime?OPINION: Let's take another look at statistics from different governments.28 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsChris Hipkins heads to Shanghai after securing extra flights to NZChris Hipkins heads to China for the last day of his trip.28 Jun 05:00 PM
Politics‘Ridiculous’: $80m spent on Dome Valley safety project with none on resilienceIt comes as another slip closes the busy section of State Highway 1 north of Auckland.28 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsPM, Kiri Allan respond as ‘concerns’ emerge over work relationsHipkins said Allan had been under a lot of strain, but not formal complaints made.28 Jun 07:10 AM
PoliticsKiri Allan on mental health leave after 'hitting the wall'; PM faces questions, admits 'issues raised'The report refers to matters from over a year ago.28 Jun 06:18 AM
PoliticsGovt moves to strip Sir James Wallace of knighthood, artworks to remain on display'The Acting Prime Minister has initiated the process for honours forfeiture.'28 Jun 04:41 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins speaks to media after meeting Chinese PremierChris Hipkins will address media after a morning in the Great Hall of the People.28 Jun 04:18 AM
PoliticsCabinet Secretary apologises to PM Chris Hipkins for letting him down over Michael WoodShe apologised for not keeping the PM informed of Wood's conflicts of interests.28 Jun 12:47 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Xi meeting shows Hipkins knows where his bread is butteredOPINION: Human rights concerns took a back seat to trade.28 Jun 12:07 AM
PoliticsXi Jinping appears to raise Chris Hipkins’ refusal to call him a dictator in meetingPrime Minister suggested the Chinese side raised Joe Biden's 'dictator' slur.27 Jun 06:00 PM
Politics‘Great importance’: Chinese leader hails NZ relationship at meeting with HipkinsHipkins faces his greatest diplomatic test this evening.27 Jun 10:35 AM
BusinessFree Trade Agreement with EU comes closerThe European Council has given the deal the green light.27 Jun 09:46 AM
New ZealandRuapehu Alpine Lifts funding: What political parties sayParties across Parliament seem to agree funding is not a great look, but needed to happen.27 Jun 06:57 AM
KahuRob Campbell: Dr Shane Reti is a GP - is that a Good Person or a General Protagonist?Ex-health boss Rob Campbell wonders about health outcomes for everyone.27 Jun 05:47 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon v Sepuloni - one of them failedOPINION: National MPs were clearly buoyed by their party conference.27 Jun 05:21 AM
PoliticsUse of 'pigeon English' on National poster 'inappropriate'A National Party poster on issues of concern to voters had 'pigeon English' added to it.27 Jun 01:55 AM
Politics‘Very robust’: Mahuta's response to report of being harangued in meeting with ChinaNanaia Mahuta says the meeting hasn't damaged our 'mature' relationship with China.27 Jun 12:39 AM
PoliticsGovt pumps extra $128m into cash-strapped universitiesSector welcomes funding but no word yet on if it will save threatened jobs.27 Jun 12:30 AM
PoliticsLuxon won’t use ‘ancient’ Defence Force planes, will fly commercial insteadThe 30-year-old planes aren't due to be replaced until 2028 to 2030.27 Jun 12:16 AM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon will not use the RNZAF 757sChristopher Luxon says he will not use the RNZAF 757s, but will use commercial or charter aircraft instead. Video / Mark MitchellWatch26 Jun 11:14 PM
KahuLabour names former East Coast Rugby CEO as Ikaroa-Rāwhiti candidateCushla Tangaere-Manuel will go up against Meka Whaitiri.26 Jun 10:53 PM
New ZealandChris Hipkins to meet Xi Jinping, $160 million of Covid tests about to expire, and crypto-trading investment grounds Kiwi travel company | Focus Morning Bulletin: June 27, 2023Chris Hipkins to meet his Chinese counterpart today, $160 million of Covid tests to expire, and $3 million crypto investment ends up ruining travel business in the latest headlines. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / APWatch26 Jun 08:03 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Can NZ sustain a 'values-based' relationship with a dictatorship like China?OPINION: Hipkins sits down with Chinese President Xi Jinping later today.26 Jun 06:03 PM
PoliticsRevealed: The 'insulting' number of accepted claims for permanent surgical mesh injuriesOfficials are investigating pausing the use of surgical mesh for a common birth injury.26 Jun 05:28 PM
PoliticsPM Chris Hipkins’ China visit: President Xi meeting today in BeijingPrime Minister Chris Hipkins will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping today.26 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsUnused Covid tests worth almost $160m could be wastedThe Health Minister says Te Whatu Ora needs to 'get on with' finding a solution.26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: It’s time for a National Party ‘man ban’OPINION: National going backwards with its women MPs, and on crime, for similar reasons.26 Jun 07:39 AM
