New ZealandNational will rewrite school curriculum if elected - Christopher LuxonNational Party leader says the current state of education in New Zealand is alarming.21 Mar 08:26 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsQ&A: Hipkins marks two months as PM - has he saved Labour?The Herald's Audrey Young and Thomas Coughlan answer your questions.21 Mar 08:11 PM
New ZealandFocus: Christopher Luxon promises to 'rewrite the curriculum' in education policyNational Party leader Christopher Luxon has announced a plan to "rewrite the curriculum" for school students. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Mar 08:04 PM
New ZealandRecord numbers move off benefits into workMinistry of Social Development says result is 'better than expected'.21 Mar 05:19 PM
PoliticsBattle of the Chrises: Heather du Plessis-Allan v Simon Wilson on the next PMToday, we host a debate between two people on opposing ends of the political spectrum.21 Mar 05:01 PM
OpinionBrooke van Velden: Money’s too tight to mentionHouseholds around NZ are tightening their belts - and Govt needs to as well.21 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment policies blamed for record rents in new survey from Housing MinistryThe Government is not backing down from changes.21 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsWhat pie does the PM prefer? Chris Hipkins chows down at childhood hauntFaced with more than 20 options, Hipkins' choice was very telling.21 Mar 05:21 AM
PoliticsPie plunder: Police Minister accidentally ‘steals’ pie from PM’s favourite shopWhen the Herald made her aware of the error, Andersen sought to make amends.21 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe squeeze goes on Labour's class of 2020The demand for safe electorate seats outstrips the supply.21 Mar 03:35 AM
PoliticsHipkins defends lobbying role previously held by chief of staffHipkins is visiting his old school and a pie shop in Upper Hutt.20 Mar 11:33 PM
PoliticsHipkins says anti-transgender rights activist 'chasing headlines' over 'Orwellian' commentsThe Green Party says public safety is at risk due to her Nazi supporters.20 Mar 11:31 PM
PoliticsNational leader Christopher Luxon falls to new low in pollThe poll puts Te Pāti Māori in kingmaker position.20 Mar 11:01 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Shining a bright light on lobbyists in politicsFour out of five people who worked as PM's chief of staff have been lobbyists since 2017.20 Mar 10:14 PM
New ZealandPM responds to revelations chief of staff led lobbying firmThere is a need for 'transparency and vigilance' around lobbyists, says Chris Hipkins.20 Mar 09:11 PM
PoliticsPM on police portfolio going to newcomer Ginny AndersenHipkins defends selecting Andersen over O'Connor for Police portfolio.20 Mar 05:22 PM
New ZealandMan allegedly behind half a tonne of meth extradited, decade-low road funding & Trump faces arrest | Focus Morning Bulletin: 21 March, 2023 The alleged man behind mass drug shipment appears in court, the Government’s plans to slash driving in Auckland and Donald Trump anticipates arrest in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch20 Mar 04:50 PM
PoliticsRoad use up, smaller share of transport cash going to roadsSevere weather events have put the country’s roading network in sharp focus.20 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Time to stop this obsession with cyclewaysAn obsession with stopping cycleways is preventing the progress we need.20 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsWhy campaigners are not happy with Govt's $14.6b welfare overhaulFive years on and still not one of the 42 recommendations has been fully implemented.20 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKushlan Sugathapala: Youth unemployment - support or sanction?OPINION: How successful will our efforts be to get young people into work?20 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsTax credits: Is your family in line for more money?Working for Families changes are before ministers, with possible changes in the Budget.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGeoffrey Miller: NZ’s Middle East strategy, 20 years after the Iraq WarNZ may want to think about reopening its embassy in Baghdad – again.20 Mar 06:24 AM
PoliticsAndersen gets game plan as she steps up to Police Minister jobThe Hutt South MP became a Cabinet Minister only this year and is now Police Minister.20 Mar 05:25 AM
VideoFocus: PM announces new Minister of PolicePrime Minister Chris Hipkins has announced Ginny Andersen will be Minister of Police. Video / Mark MitchellWatch20 Mar 03:24 AM
PoliticsNational tallies up nonexistent taxes in cheeky election calculatorNational is tallying up taxes that don't yet exist.20 Mar 03:04 AM
VideoFocus: PM announces new bridges and Minister of PolicePrime Minister Chris Hipkins has announced that six temporary bridges will be delivered to cyclone-impacted areas. Video / Mark MitchellWatch20 Mar 03:00 AM
PoliticsNanaia Mahuta heads to China for first ministerial visit since 2019Nanaia Mahuta leaves tomorrow for for Beijing.20 Mar 02:33 AM
PoliticsGovt announces six new bridges; new Minister of Police confirmedHipkins announced Cyclone Gabrielle measures and a new Police Minister.20 Mar 01:45 AM
New ZealandMental health building projects delayed amid soaring costsOne upgrade has escalated in price by $100 million.19 Mar 05:52 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: Stuart Nash’s stint as Police Minister short, but not sweetOPINION: Spectacular own goal also shows the importance of defending against corruption.19 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe man behind NZ's 'stop co-governance’ rallies and his property dispute with MāoriEvangelist Julian Batchelor's latest meeting to be targeted by anti-racism protesters.19 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsLabour chooses candidate to replace Grant Robertson in hotly-contested Wellington electorateGrant Robertson held the seat since 2008.19 Mar 06:36 AM
PoliticsPotential kingmaker Te Pāti Māori avoids indicating coalition preferenceThe Māori Party is considering more novel partnership approaches ahead of the election.19 Mar 05:23 AM
