PremiumPremiumPolitics'Cavalier': Privacy fears over police use of facial recognition techThe upgraded technology can recognise facial features and also scars and tattoos.29 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPlan in place after officials warn against light rail appointmentNew board member appointed despite officials concern over potential conflict.29 Mar 04:00 PM
Politics'Luxon smiles to your face but stabs you in the back' - Nash swings at NatsNash earlier posted a response to his dismissal on Facebook.29 Mar 07:50 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Blunders and Nash - what next for MPWill Stuart Nash be forced out of Parliament after series of scandals?29 Mar 05:21 AM
New ZealandGovt 'actively considering' amnesty for migrant overstayersOfficials have prepared advice on the matter for the minister to take to Cabinet.29 Mar 04:54 AM
Politics‘Increasingly volatile’: New $200m tactics model to protect police from more gun crimeThe Police Commissioner hosted a demonstration for the Prime Minister and Police Minister.29 Mar 04:24 AM
PoliticsDavid Parker rejects calls to delay RMA reformsEnvironment Minister has rejected calls to slow down RMA reforms.29 Mar 03:16 AM
PoliticsNash faces probe into his correspondence with donorsNash set to make future plans clear later this morning29 Mar 01:18 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Nash’s sacking means a deeper probe into Cabinet requiredNash was sacked after disclosing confidential information from a Cabinet meeting.28 Mar 09:42 PM
PoliticsNew law blocks gang leaders using family and kids to stash money and assetsThe Green Party and the Māori Party both opposed the bill.28 Mar 06:06 PM
New ZealandYeah nah - Hannah Tamaki struggles to meet southern councillorsVision NZ party founder on a less than fruitful meet-and-greet mission in Otago.28 Mar 05:43 PM
New ZealandStuart Nash says there will be no Napier by-electionSacked minister says he will remain MP for Hawke's Bay electorate.28 Mar 05:14 PM
New ZealandStuart Nash sacked, attempted kidnapper arrested & teachers back on strike | Focus Morning Bulletin: 29 March, 2023 Stuart Nash dismissed from cabinet, the big chill hits the country and how much time we’re wasting waiting on customer service in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch28 Mar 04:43 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsStuart Nash's sacking was a no-brainer - but questions lingerNash's last sin made his first two pale in comparison.28 Mar 07:29 AM
VideoFocus: Stuart Nash sacked from Cabinet after new email scandalChris Hipkins has announced that ex-Police Minister Stuart Nash will be stripped of all his cabinet portfolios after a new scandal has emerged. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Mar 05:47 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Stop Co-Governance’ site used world's oldest man who died in 2020 to illustrate rally supportThe so-called Stop Co-governance roadshow uses images of others presented as supporters.28 Mar 05:44 AM
PoliticsNew police-style vests for Parliament Security after Parliament occupationThe new uniform is designed to make staff feel safe after occupation threats.28 Mar 05:31 AM
PoliticsSecurity threat: Could TikTok get banned in NZ?There are growing concerns about the influence of the social media app.28 Mar 03:36 AM
PoliticsMarama Davidson cut short trying to ‘have conversation’ on violence in the HouseChris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon face off in Parliament.28 Mar 02:52 AM
PoliticsMarama Davidson speaks after Opposition demands apology for ‘white cis men’ commentThe Greens co-leader was strongly questioned in the House today.28 Mar 02:29 AM
PoliticsGreens call for universal Covid vax availabilty after nearly 2500 children hospitalisedThe Green Party is calling for the Covid-19 vaccine to be made universally available.28 Mar 02:09 AM
PoliticsMahuta ‘clearly stated’ NZ’s concerns over China giving lethal aid to RussiaMahuta urged China to use influence on Russia to end its war on Ukraine.28 Mar 01:26 AM
Politics‘Problematic’ ram raid reporting prompts police to consider data collection changeThe true number of ram raids per month can almost be double what police first estimate.28 Mar 12:48 AM
PoliticsZero speed camera warning signs set up since 'no surprises' policy announced in 2019The policy was announced alongside a suite of programmes to tackle unsafe speeds.28 Mar 12:41 AM
PoliticsGovt to increase detention of asylum seekers without warrant from 4 to 28 daysAmnesty says sends "worrying message and sets a dangerous precedent" for future changes.27 Mar 11:13 PM
PoliticsMarama Davidson apologises to PM for ‘white cis men’ commentThe Greens co-leader is still suffering from being hit by a motorcycle on Saturday.27 Mar 10:34 PM
PoliticsPM giving Marama Davidson 'leeway' for 'white cis men' commentChris Hipkins said he accepted Marama Davidson's clarification.27 Mar 07:07 PM
PoliticsHolly Bennett calls on colleagues to be more accountableHolly Bennett is urging fellow lobbyists to make sector more transparent.27 Mar 06:32 PM
New ZealandWatch: Mike Hosking grills PM over Marama Davidson's 'white cis men' commentPrime Minister Chris Hipkins says Greens co-leader Marama Davidson's comments about white men at the Posie Parker protest at the weekend were not "particularly helpful". Video / Newstalk ZBWatch27 Mar 04:57 PM
New ZealandMayor's threats against private landowners, long road for SH25A & Marama Davidson's u-turn | Focus Morning Bulletin: 28 March, 2023 Auckland Mayor reveals emergency recovery plan, work continues on Coromandel highway cut off by landslides and cold snap hits the country in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch27 Mar 04:43 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSimon Wilson: Wayne Brown's finger to the rest of the countryOpinion: Why does the Auckland mayor care so little about the ties that bind?27 Mar 04:00 PM
Politics'Not appropriate': PM says MP's 'white cis men' commentIt comes after a week of tensions and MP injured at trans-rights rally.27 Mar 05:53 AM
PoliticsMarama Davidson walks back 'white cis men' comment over violenceThe Minister for Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence faces flak over the comments.27 Mar 05:11 AM
PoliticsPeters 'extraordinarily grateful' for Hugo Barr's $116k bequest to NZ FirstNZ First has received a large donation.27 Mar 05:05 AM
