Politics'Unacceptable': Another blistering report blasts Oranga Tamariki practices'The effects of decisions on children and their families are still not known.'15 May 02:35 AM
PoliticsBrooke van Velden responds to criticism from Winston PetersBrooke van Velden thinks it is odd Winston Peters would criticise her for using the c-word.Watch15 May 02:34 AM
Politics'Big distraction': Hipkins admits question that led to c-bomb was 'mistake''I’ll own that,' the Labour leader said.15 May 02:26 AM
PoliticsUnion accuses minister of ‘passing the buck’ on pay equity changesThe reform has prompted protests up and down the country.15 May 01:39 AM
PoliticsNicola Willis condemns use of ‘C’ word in ParliamentWillis emphasises it should not be weaponised against women. Video / Jason DordayWatch15 May 01:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: C-bomb brings explosive end to appalling fortnight in politicsOPINION: Who won't be seething with disgust after the past few days in Parliament? 15 May 12:47 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyU-turn: Treasury to let union and other groups attend Budget lock-upThe move follows Nicola Willis intervening. 14 May 11:30 PM
PoliticsNicola Willis announces $190m for Social Investment Fund'We can do much much better here.'14 May 09:46 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Nicola Willis gives pre-Budget social investment speechNicola Willis gives pre-Budget social investment speechWatch14 May 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyGovt rules out KiwiSaver tax cut – how much will it really help us boost our balances?ANALYSIS: Jenee Tibshraeny looks at what Budget-day KiwiSaver changes could look like.14 May 09:00 PM
PoliticsPrivileges committee recommends suspension for Te Pāti Māori MPsTe Pāti Māori has been advised of the committee's decision.14 May 07:03 PM
Politics'Slanting the playing field': Treaty concerns over new Act-backed legislationMore than 18,000 people have registered support for the Waitangi Tribunal claim. 14 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsLabour doesn’t rule out taxes from Greens’ $89b plan, coalition attacks 'Marxist' budgetNational says Labour "on the train to the clown show".14 May 06:01 AM
BusinessThe big lessons for NZ in Australia's under-16 social media banThere are some blanks to fill in as the deadline looms.14 May 05:32 AM
PoliticsGovt appoints leaders for new research institutes in major overhaulBarry Harris will lead the Bioeconomy Science Institute after the merger.14 May 04:34 AM
PoliticsWatch: Brooke van Velden drops c-bomb after Labour asks if she agrees with infamous columnIt comes as Labour refused to condemn the column.14 May 04:11 AM
PoliticsJan Tinetti questions Brooke van Velden during Question TimeWatch a heated back and forth around the topic of pay equity. Video / Parliament TVWatch14 May 03:19 AM
PoliticsThe Green party releases its alternative BudgetGreens promise $88b taxes including 33% inheritance tax for massive social safety net expansion. Video / Mark MitchellWatch14 May 01:46 AM
PoliticsGreens promise $88b from new taxes spanning inheritance to private jetsThe Greens want a wealth tax, inheritance tax and some income tax increases.13 May 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Ridiculous': Why Firearms Minister compared guns to ovens and toastersMcKee raises concern about the cost-benefit justification for maintaining a gun registry.13 May 09:00 PM
LivePoliticsWatch: 'The current system fails' – Govt investing $140m to boost dire school attendance ratesMost of the Government's funding will go towards creating a new nationwide service.13 May 08:21 PM
PoliticsDavid Seymour's $140 million Getting kids in School programmeDavid Seymour speaks with Mike Hosking about the new $140 million Getting kids in School programme. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 May 07:41 PM
Politics'Dangerous and direct threat': Urgent Waitangi Tribunal hearing into Seymour's new billSeymour says the bill will help remove unnecessary red-tape and improve lives. 13 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDavid Parker on going ‘a bit far’ on landlord tax and calling an MP a ‘tosser’Why a former MP thinks his tax change of 2021 went too far and how it could be fixed.13 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Debt-funded spending spree’: Economist from NZ’s largest bank aims at Labour’s BudgetsAn ANZ economist has said Labour's Budgets were unsustainable and fuelled inflation. 13 May 07:20 AM
Politics'Lies': Luxon on attack as Hipkins claims PM ‘taking money out of women’s pay packets’ The Labour leader denied he's scaremongering.13 May 02:08 AM
OpinionOpinion: Prisoner voting ban shows how few parliamentary power checks there areOPINION: It will damage a critical but fragile check on Government power.13 May 02:00 AM
PoliticsPolice Minister accepts McSkimming resignation could impact public confidenceThere are multiple investigations into the former Deputy Police Commissioner. 12 May 11:49 PM
PoliticsPay equity tit-for-tatNational and Labour accuse each other of lying over pay equity claims. Video / Mark MitchellWatch12 May 11:37 PM
PoliticsEconomic milestone set as Govt signals first Super Fund withdrawal dateThe Government will make the first withdrawal since the fund was established in 2001.12 May 11:01 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins' pre-Budget speechChris Hipkins delivers pre-Budget speech at the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 May 06:31 PM
WorldInside the India-Pakistan conflict and what it means for NZ’s trade aspirationsThe two countries have negotiated a ceasefire after weeks of tensions. 12 May 06:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: 'Govt is gaslighting all Kiwi women' Hipkins says in pre-Budget speechThe Government refuses to disclose how much money it will save from reducing pay equity. 12 May 05:00 PM