OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Victory for transparency in lobbying reformsNew reforms on lobbying are necessary to clean up the industry, writes Bryce Edwards.03 Apr 10:27 PM
New ZealandFocus: Ministers react to CCP-linked cameras found in Govt departmentsPrime Minister Chris Hipkins and GCSB Minister Andrew Little react to the report that CCTV cameras made by CCP-linked companies were found in Government departments. Video / Mark MitchellWatch03 Apr 09:16 PM
PoliticsGovernment’s proposed crackdown on lobbyists too tentativePM Chris Hipkins wants advice on how to regulate lobbying long-term.03 Apr 08:07 PM
PoliticsPM, Hosking discuss plans to limit lobbyists' access to ParliamentThe changes to the lobbying industry would improve transparency, Hipkins said.03 Apr 06:35 PM
New ZealandOusted Te Whatu Ora chair Rob Campbell blasts 'half-baked' reformsThe outspoken former boss likens changes to a half-baked cake.03 Apr 06:27 PM
New ZealandControversial Chinese CCTV cameras, lobbying shake-up & NZ fashion icon in administration | Focus Morning Bulletin: 4 April, 2023 Exclusive report on controversial Chinese security cameras installed in NZ, PM Hipkins triggers lobbying shake-up and the iconic Kiwi fashion retailer in administration in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch03 Apr 05:15 PM
PoliticsWatch: Mike Hosking speaks with PM Chris Hipkins on lobbyists, health reformsPrime Minister Chris Hipkins told Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking that swipe card access for lobbyists did not necessarily mean they get meeting with anyone in the parliament. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch03 Apr 05:07 PM
PoliticsCCTV cameras made by state-owned Chinese firms found in NZ Govt buildings, MP's homeManufacturers Dahua and Hikvision both have reported links to the Chinese Communist Party.03 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSimon Wilson: National, Labour and their magical thinking about climate changeNational's renewable energy plan and Labour's new harbour crossings are both delusional.03 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsGreens make another push into Labour territoryRicardo Menendez March has been selected to run in Mt Albert.03 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsFree speech v trans rights: Do culture wars win politicians votes?For some, leaning into outrage might seem likea good idea.03 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLobbying reforms substance or just ‘something’?Will the lobbying reforms actually do anything?03 Apr 06:17 AM
PoliticsPM reveals plans to limit lobbyists’ Parliament access, new rules for ministersHipkins has announced a move toward regulating the lobbying industry.03 Apr 04:36 AM
PoliticsStuart Nash to retire from politics at election after sacking and scandalsThe Labour politician will not contest his Napier seat in October's election.03 Apr 04:20 AM
PoliticsGolriz Ghahraman down, Elizabeth Kerekere up in new Green Party listParty releases early version of the list it will take to the election.03 Apr 12:15 AM
New ZealandLabour announces candidate for hotly-contested Māori electorateThe electorate's last MP is moving to Labour's list, leaving it wide open.02 Apr 11:22 PM
New ZealandLiving wage boost, new youth crime stats & Hipkins' honeymoon over | Focus Morning Bulletin: 3 April, 2023 Boost for those on Living Wage, nearly half of retail burglaries are committed by youths & is PM Chris Hipkins' Honeymoon over in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch02 Apr 05:29 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury warns of skyrocketing bills if carbon price used to cut emissionsTreasury and the Climate Change Commission scrapped over where to set carbon prices.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNanaia Mahuta to attend Nato meeting ahead of potential Russian counteroffensive in UkraineFormer prime minister Jacinda Ardern attended the Nato summit in Madrid last year.02 Apr 07:17 AM
PoliticsPM may announce mini Cabinet reshuffle after Nash sagaA reshuffle is likely this week - who, if anyone, will win?02 Apr 06:44 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBeehive Diaries: Parties, parties, partiesThe Beehive was the place to be this week... unless you're Stuart Nash01 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRemarkable or shambolic? Four PMs give their verdicts on Jacinda Ardern's legacyJacinda Ardern has put race relations back by years, says one former PM.31 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsClaire Trevett: Hipkins' worst week - how much has it hurt him?National's target was not Nash - it was Hipkins' credibility.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAll over: Colin Craig loses final defamation case against John StringerColin Craig has confirmed the years-long legal saga is finally over.31 Mar 06:00 AM
PoliticsConspiracy or cock-up: Will Stuart Nash OIA drama resonate with voters?This week brought new revelations in the saga of the Napier MP.31 Mar 05:08 AM
PoliticsOutcry over ‘Henry VIII’ powers in cyclone billA wide-ranging bill transfers significant power to the Government.31 Mar 03:24 AM
PoliticsStuart Nash saga: Ombudsman re-opens investigation into OIA responseThe investigation will be concluded 'as soon as possible'.31 Mar 02:21 AM
PoliticsPM on Stuart Nash’s email scandal: ‘He should have told me about it’Hipkins says Nash has been 'ultimately held accountable'.31 Mar 02:09 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDavid Fisher: Nash, National and the way politicians play games with the OIACalling out 'law-breaking' over OIA games is the right thing to do.31 Mar 01:22 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: The astonishing Government suppression of Nash’s emailThe Prime Minister’s Office knew Nash had given privileged information to donors.31 Mar 01:07 AM
PoliticsNational launches policy to 'electrify New Zealand'Luxon: No sense driving EVs if the power comes from burning coal.30 Mar 07:22 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNash scandal takes disturbing turn as more revelations emergeRevelations about the release of official information up the ante.30 Mar 05:49 AM
PoliticsNZ will have to ‘lift our game’ on climate change after world court's decisionThe world's top court will decide on countries’ legal obligations to fight climate change.30 Mar 05:24 AM
PoliticsNearly a quarter junior women in NZDF face “inappropriate sexual behaviour”Report also found 78 personnel said they had been sexually assaulted in the past year.30 Mar 04:47 AM