PremiumPremiumBusinessAuckland floods: Taxpayers may be called on to top up EQC fundCrown will need to top up EQC if floods cost it more than $250m.02 Feb 05:02 AM
PoliticsJames Shaw will not contest Wellington Central, councillor Tamatha Paul to run insteadJames Shaw will not contest the Wellington Central electorate.02 Feb 04:45 AM
PoliticsNew Police Minister pushing for faster removal of cigarettes from dairiesThe number of retailers that can sell tobacco in New Zealand will be reduced to 600.02 Feb 04:03 AM
PoliticsFuel tax cuts: Where did Robertson find spare $718 million?Robertson says funding came from savings identified in 'October baseline update'.02 Feb 02:50 AM
PoliticsPM unveils extra $700,000 for storm-struck regions; 'good meeting' with Mayor BrownBusinesses large and small have been impacted by the recent flooding.01 Feb 11:47 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Hipkins hires a lobbyist to run the BeehiveLobbyists running the Beehive have become a recurring theme since Labour got in power.01 Feb 10:09 PM
PoliticsMore money needed for fixing damage to roadsThe fund for fixing damage to roads is nearly exhausted after years of heavy storms.01 Feb 08:33 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Politics’ big question - what does a National-Act government look like?A National-Act government is likely after the election - but what would it look like?01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumVideoFormer Treaty of Waitangi Minister Christopher FinlaysonFormer Treaty of Waitangi Minister Christopher Finlayson talks to Audrey Young about partnership, co-governance and Tariana Turia. Video / Mark MitchellWatch01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMāori Party founder: We are never going to be separateChristopher Finlayson says it's no exaggeration to say he loves Dame Tariana Turia.01 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsHipkins appoints Andrew Kirton as chief of staffKirton was a campaign manager for the successful 2017 election campaign.01 Feb 04:18 AM
PoliticsGovernor-General delivers climate-change warning to new ministersPrime Minister Chris Hipkins announced his Cabinet reshuffle yesterday.01 Feb 01:10 AM
PoliticsAuckland floods NZ's biggest non-quake insurance event; PM extends fuel tax cutsHipkins reverses Labour's decision to end fuel tax cuts.31 Jan 11:56 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Hipkins’ bread and butter reshuffleHipkins is trying to convince voters Labour is focused on 'bread and butter' issues.31 Jan 09:03 PM
PoliticsPetrol subsidy and half-price public transport to continueThe move will aim to help Kiwi households as cost of living bites.31 Jan 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: The real winner of Chris Hipkins' reshuffleHow much clout will new Auckland Minister Michael Wood have?31 Jan 06:47 PM
New ZealandNew Health Minister outlines her prioritiesThe struggling healthcare system has a new boss.31 Jan 06:17 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Political polls point to game onOPINION: Our editorial on the first polls since Chris Hipkins became PM.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandVerrall gets Health, new Auckland portfolio in Hipkins' Cabinet shake-upSeveral long-serving senior ministers dropped significantly down the party list.31 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsCovid-19 Royal Commission: When public will be informed on inquiryThe inquiry officially begins on Wednesday this week.31 Jan 04:00 PM
Politics‘I look better with a shovel in my hand’: Michael Wood takes on Simeon Brown in Auckland derbyThe two MPs are battling it out for the future of Auckland.31 Jan 05:55 AM
New ZealandMayor's text to tennis mates: Can’t play because have ‘to deal with media drongos'There has been extensive criticism of Auckland Council’s communications.31 Jan 05:08 AM
PoliticsCabinet reshuffle: Little, Mahuta demoted; range of new ministersHipkins reveals a refreshed Cabinet team as one if his first tasks as PM.31 Jan 04:07 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCabinet reshuffle: Who are the winners and losers?Who is up and who is down in Labour reshuffle?31 Jan 03:59 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins to fly to Australia, meet with PM Anthony AlbaneseHipkins will fly to Australia to meet Anthony Albanese next week.31 Jan 01:22 AM
Politics'Shambolic': Luxon slams Govt's decision to shut schoolsLuxon has been based in Auckland in recent days following flooding damage across the city.30 Jan 11:52 PM
New Zealand‘Nothing’s changed’: Luxon hits back at Labour’s rise in pollsOpposition leader Christopher Luxon reacts to Labour's popularity in recent polls.30 Jan 07:55 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: The gamechanger PM and pollsLast night's opinion polls answered a big question ahead of this year's election.30 Jan 07:51 PM
PoliticsNew polls: Chris Hipkins' dramatic riseHow have voters reacted to Chris Hipkins' appointment as Labour leader and PM?30 Jan 05:06 PM
New ZealandBrace for more heavy rain, Mayor v 'media drongos' & new poll results revealed | Focus Morning Bulletin: 31 January, 2023 North Island braces for more heavy rain, Auckland’s Mayor called out over ‘media drongos’ text and why the battle of the Chrises might not be a good thing in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Jan 04:14 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Some 'bread and butter' suggestions for the new PMOPINION: As Chris Hipkins prepares to refresh the Government, what should he focus on?30 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThree Waters could alleviate floods - it could also make them worseCouncils and critics warn reforms could make flood management worse.30 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: A chipper Chippy as polls deliver a dream start - and a fright to LuxonHipkins got the initial dividends - and hope of turning them into long-term dividends.30 Jan 06:01 AM
New Zealand‘I’m certainly not going to resign’ - Mayor Wayne Brown vows to carry on'My message to Wayne is he is out of his depth,' says community leader David Letele.30 Jan 04:37 AM
