New ZealandFocus: PM Hipkins reacts to findings from the IPCA investigation into the Parliament protestPM Chris Hipkins reacts to the findings from the IPCA investigation into the Parliament protest while on a visit to Auckland's Chelsea Sugar Factory. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Apr 01:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Police top brass should answer to front line for protest handlingUnder-estimated and under-equipped: Top brass should answer to front line for protests.19 Apr 11:34 PM
PoliticsGovt moves ahead with wind farm and solar plansThe Government wants to make it easier to consent renewables.19 Apr 11:26 PM
PoliticsFocus: PM Hipkins reacts to National candidate Stephen Jack resignationPM Chris Hipkins reacts to the news that National candidate Stephen Jack has resigned and responds to National's selection criteria. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Apr 11:11 PM
OpinionPolitical lobbying: Time to tackle transparency and accessLobbying regulations are vital to any well-functioning democracy – it’s time NZ got some.19 Apr 10:22 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Managed retreat, emissions pricing could slip as election approachesThe Government is running out of time to fulfil some of its promises.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNational candidate Stephen Jack resigns after poem comparing Ardern to HitlerIt comes after Stephen Jack made other inappropriate and sexist comments.19 Apr 09:03 AM
Politics'Uninspiring': Govt hits back at National's farming policyChris Luxon's policy overhauls many of Labour's rules on the environment and immigration.19 Apr 04:38 AM
New ZealandHealth staff gaps: Task force has 'achieved nothing'Senior and junior doctors say Govt workforce scheme has failed to measure up.18 Apr 06:28 PM
PoliticsNats want to double RSE workers, add residency pathwaysIt also wants to ban foreign investment converting farms to forestry.18 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandNational reveals new farming policy, feral cat hunt killed & airfare price surge | Focus Morning Bulletin: 19 April, 2023 National want to double RSE workers and add residency pathways, Canterbury feral cat hunt called off after backlash and Kiwis spending $1,700 more on travel over the past year in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch18 Apr 05:47 PM
PoliticsFormer MP Gaurav Sharma turned down $20,000 donation before failing to reclaim seat in byelectionInstead, Sharma paid more than $20,000 out of his own pocket and finished fourth.18 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsFirst National MP in 20 years to run in a Māori electorateHarete Hipango has been picked to run in Te Tai Hauāuru.18 Apr 08:19 AM
PoliticsNational wants India trade deal, but MFAT officials scepticalMFAT says India won’t budge on dairy - that’s a problem for NZ.18 Apr 01:14 AM
PoliticsWealthy pay more tax than you think - reportA new report highlights the amount of tax paid by wealthy individuals.18 Apr 12:20 AM
PoliticsRussia responds as NZ joins condemnation over jailed Kremlin criticNanaia Mahuta says Aotearoa "stands in solidarity" with the Ukraine war dissident.18 Apr 12:18 AM
New ZealandAccusations surface of Green MP Elizabeth Kerekere ‘bullying’Five people break ranks to speak out about Tai Rāwhiti-based MP's behaviour.17 Apr 07:39 PM
PoliticsPrime Minister Chris Hipkins reveals plans for King Charles III coronation and travel for major Nato summitHipkins has outlined New Zealand's plans to mark the coronation - and who will go.17 Apr 06:53 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRates v airport shares: The battle of the Auckland Council budgetArts and community funding are safe(ish) but the fate of the airport shares is undecided.17 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsNZ First receives $100k in donations from rich-lister Auckland property developersThe two donors have given almost $500,000 to National and Act in recent years.17 Apr 07:38 AM
PoliticsLouisa Wall could stand for Te Pāti MāoriFormer Labour MP is thinking about running for the Māori Party in Manurewa.17 Apr 07:01 AM
PoliticsGovernment spending stoked inflation - Treasury paperA Treasury paper found the Government stoked inflation in 2021.17 Apr 06:17 AM
PoliticsOne less student: Govt plans reduced class sizes for Year 4-8 studentsTeacher/student ratio to go from 1:29 to 1:28, 320 extra teachers needed.17 Apr 12:42 AM
New ZealandDeputy PM downplays China tensions at start of Pacific tourCarmel Sepuloni flew out to the Solomon Islands to strengthen relations with the nation.17 Apr 12:34 AM
New Zealand'Bloated bureaucracy’: Communications staff increase by 50 per cent since Labour took overCommunications staff working in the core public service have tipped over the 500 mark.16 Apr 10:57 PM
PoliticsSo long Three Waters: Will Affordable Water Reform rebranding change voters' minds?Three Waters is dead - long live Affordable Water Reform.16 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsJacinda Ardern keeps Harry and Meghan messages secret - for nowJacinda Ardern has decided to keep three years of messages secret.16 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsMinister’s comments on democracy concern Opposition amid water reform debateThe new model would deliver savings to households of between $2770-$5400 a year by 2054.16 Apr 07:06 AM
Politics"Heartbreaking": Households living over two years in emergency housing doubles in past yearIt comes as demand for social housing trends up again and cost of living bites.16 Apr 05:39 AM
PoliticsLawyer working in Abu Dhabi chosen as National candidate for Wellington CentralNational deputy leader Nicola Willis formerly stood in the seat but has moved electorates.16 Apr 12:42 AM
Politics‘Nobody died because of lack of empathy’: Auckland mayor on review of fatal flooding'Perhaps I didn’t go and hug people', Brown said; lack of planning cited as deaths cause.15 Apr 11:25 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBeehive Diaries: Chippy forgets his linesParliament is in recess, but that hasn't stopped MPs from gaffing.15 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Tax question remains unanswered as Budget draws closerApril will be a big month for Budget hints.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: 'Desperate’ hospital workers file 23,000 reports warning of unsafe staffingFigures obtained by the Weekend Herald reveal a hospital system pushed to breaking point.14 Apr 05:00 PM
