PoliticsSpeed limit cuts, transport spending on PM’s policy bonfireAbout $1 billion in savings had been identified so far to go towards the cyclone recovery.13 Mar 02:39 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Political Roundup - The big 'consultocrats' debate needs to carry onOPINION: It is an issue that very much has Labour on the back foot.12 Mar 10:00 PM
VideoMore cops to reduce retail crime, anti-lgbt rhetoric & nationwide teachers strike | Focus Morning Bulletin: 13 March, 2023 The government says more cops on the beat should reduce incidences of retail crime, new wave of anti-lgbt rhetoric online, nzei and post primary teachers association voted to strike this Thursday. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Mar 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFake stolen cars - the warning police failed to heed over plate recognition systemsInternal police warning number plate systems were a step towards facial recognition.12 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsReports of retail crime up nearly 40 per cent, almost 300 incidents every dayNational Party says it has a plan to restore law and order.12 Mar 05:24 AM
Politics‘Fabulous’: PM Hipkins visits Big Gay Out, unveils plan to end transmission of HIVIt's the first time the celebration of the rainbow community has been held since 2021.12 Mar 12:36 AM
Politics'No question' over bigger Budget spend post cyclones, says HipkinsHipkins said on infrastructure alone estimates were '$4-8 billion'.11 Mar 11:42 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBeehive Diaries: Which big names said no to a fight with Chloe Swarbrick?Chloe Swarbrick is keen to get into the ring - who's too chicken to take her on?11 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsLabour picks candidate to stand for Jacinda Ardern's seatThe Labour Party has selected current list MP Helen White to stand in Mt Albert.11 Mar 03:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon has a big problem - how to stop people liking HipkinsHipkins was a twist in the tale National did not predict - and it's struggling to respond.10 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘If you send me back I will die’: Dramatic escape for first defector to NZ since Cold WarEx-Chinese consulate staffer feared his Catholicism was putting his life in danger.10 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Is the Govt’s about-face post-cyclone or pre-election?There's been a change in leadership, but is it one of substance?10 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsLack of evidence roadworkers were threatened with guns led to PM doubting claimHipkins disputing the claim added to feelings the Government isn't taking crime seriously.10 Mar 05:45 AM
PoliticsHealth Minister reveals inappropriate use of public funding for Te Whatu Ora advertIt's understood the newsletter containing the advert cost about $14,000.10 Mar 03:20 AM
PoliticsAyesha Verrall on health targets, mātauranga Māori - and being struck by lightningThe Health Minister sits down for a chat with the NZ Herald's Thomas Coughlan.10 Mar 02:14 AM
VideoChris Hipkins takes part in traditional Samoan sivaPrime Minister Chris Hipkins is invited to take part in a traditional Samoan siva (dance) at the Samoan stage at the Polyfest today. Video / Candice LukeWatch10 Mar 12:09 AM
PoliticsLabour MP Tāmati Coffey to retire from politics at upcoming electionCoffey will retire after six years in Parliament.09 Mar 11:41 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsChris v Chris: Did Luxon or Hipkins win the best for the week?It was a good poll for Hipkins, and a good policy for Luxon - but who won?09 Mar 11:30 PM
New Zealand‘They’re leaving for the lifestyle’: Teachers are struggling to work under pressureThe role of school principal has high turnover due to the mounted pressures on staff.09 Mar 10:16 PM
PoliticsPM doesn’t see kids 'anywhere near enough'; answers ZB listeners' questionsThe PM spent an hour with host Kerre Woodham.09 Mar 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPM, National disagree on Hipkins’ ram raid record - who’s got the numbers right?Ram raid data is a complex matter but politicians know how to use it to their advantage.09 Mar 07:24 PM
New ZealandHealth Minister promises extra funding if community nursing pay disparity foundTe Whatu Ora to re-investigate whether community nurses are missing out.09 Mar 05:42 PM
New Zealand50,000 teachers to strike, hospital wait times balloon & Labour Party in the lead | Focus Morning Bulletin: 10 March, 2023 Educators prepare for one of the country’s biggest ever strikes, new CCTV footage in search for missing doctor and new poll reveals what Kiwis think of our new Prime Minister in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch09 Mar 04:48 PM
PoliticsWafer-thin lead: Labour overtakes National in new poll; where the others sitLabour beats National in new poll, but Greens near threshold of leaving Parliament.09 Mar 04:47 PM
PoliticsPrison assaults on staff increase, despite fall in prisoner numbersPrisons are becoming more dangerous places to work.09 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsForestry Minister stands by decision to keep Hawke’s Bay out of land use inquiryThe two-month inquiry would take twice as long if Hawke's Bay was included, Nash says.09 Mar 07:04 AM
PoliticsWatercare spending held back by Auckland Council borrowing limitsWatercare has bolstered Labour's Three Waters argument.09 Mar 05:24 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAudrey Young: Inside Labour's battle over Ardern's Mt Albert electorateThe succession plan in Mt Albert has turned into a heated contest.09 Mar 04:53 AM
New ZealandStrip Law Society of statutory powers, panel recommendsA huge shake-up is recommended for how lawyers who break rules are held to account.09 Mar 02:14 AM
New ZealandTe Whatu Ora admits figures used by Health Minister are ‘not accurate’National and the nurses union claim official figures about ED wait times can't be real.09 Mar 01:52 AM
Politics‘We are living in a more threatening world’ - top diplomat’s warning to MPs'The world is tricky... particularly for small states (like NZ)'09 Mar 12:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Transport crossroads – this Govt has more enthusiasm for subsidising fossil fuel use than reducing itOPINION: If the transport sector doesn't cut emissions what will?08 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Economic coercion': Govt fears China using trade as a weaponOfficials are working on a plan to make New Zealand resilient to a China trade freeze08 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeRobertson says select committee ill-equipped to conduct bank profits inquiryThe Finance Minister is unsupportive of a 'quick and dirty' banking probe.08 Mar 04:44 AM