PoliticsChloe Swarbrick: Time to put oceans before profits and ban bottom trawlingNo more dithering - it's time to properly protect our precious oceans - from ourselves.11 Apr 05:00 PM
Politics'Quite bleak': Mahuta on Ukraine peace prospects after Nato meetingOngoing war also has implications for New Zealand.11 Apr 07:36 AM
New ZealandAuckland mayor takes potshots at city's business elite and fires up again over conesThe mayor also hit up the new Auckland Transport boss to sort out the road cones.11 Apr 07:18 AM
VideoWatch: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown addresses attendees at NZ Herald's Project Auckland luncheonAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown is briefing business leaders today in one of his first major appearances since the devastating anniversary weekend flooding and February’s Cyclone Gabrielle. Video / NZ Herald Watch11 Apr 07:05 AM
Politics'Three Waters' to become 'Affordable Water Infrastructure'?PM Chris Hipkins signals Three Waters rebrand, to be announced 'imminently'.11 Apr 06:34 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeMPs wary of drowning non-bank deposit-takers in red tapeFinance and Expenditure Committee reports back on Deposit Takers Bill.11 Apr 06:23 AM
VideoWatch: Project Auckland Panel DiscussionNZ Herald's Tim McCready leads Heart of the City CEO, Viv Beck, Auckland Chamber CEO, Simon Bridges and Committee for Auckland Director, Mark Thomas in a discussion on the pain points plaguing Auckland's infrastructure. Video / NZ Herald Watch11 Apr 06:20 AM
PoliticsGreens staff may submit on Elizabeth Kerekere conductThe review follows her comments, seemingly about fellow Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick.11 Apr 06:17 AM
VideoFocus: PM Chris Hipkins on Three WatersPM Chris Hipkins says the term Three Waters is confusing, 'Water Infrastructure' is what they're talking about. Video / Mark MitchellWatch11 Apr 06:05 AM
PoliticsPM's Cabinet reshuffle; new roles added to Green List; Covid settings to stayNew minister joins the Cabinet.11 Apr 03:55 AM
New ZealandCabinet to consider relaxing last Covid-19 restrictionsSeven-day isolation for those testing positive may finally be dropped.10 Apr 07:17 PM
New ZealandNZ could face $24 billion bill to hit 2030 climate targets, officials warnAn expert says it means taking stronger action now could save money in long-term.10 Apr 05:00 PM
Politics'Lobbyists have immense power in NZ': Do reforms need to go further?Will removing swipe card access go far enough in curbing lobbyists' influence?10 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt considered making child support ‘income’ for the childIt would have given parents more income and had a "greater impact" on child poverty.09 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBattle for Māori seats heating up as Labour rethinks campaignLabour taking all seven seats come October is looking increasingly unlikely.09 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsDavid Seymour: What free speech really isOPINION: ACT opposed hate speech laws because they are subjective.09 Apr 03:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBeehive Diaries: A visitor from Hollywood, and Seymour's no-show for Ardern's big dayEveryone who was anyone went to Ardern's valedictory - but not Act's David Seymour08 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsClaire Trevett: The Green Party and the crybaby crisisThe Green Party's list ranking process prompts three-yearly Lord of the Flies scenes.07 Apr 06:01 AM
Politics'Too much power': Former mayors weigh in on Gore council dramaA local government panel says it's too early for commissioners.06 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsRepeat offenders behind recent jump in police dealings with childrenYoung people coming before the courts has been decreasing over the last 10 years.06 Apr 05:32 AM
PoliticsFocus: Green Party Leaders on inquiry into Elizabeth Kerekere's crybaby commentThe Greens co-leaders James Shaw and Marama Davidson on their inquiry into Elizabeth Kerekere calling Chloe Swarbrick a crybaby. Video / Mark MitchellWatch06 Apr 02:50 AM
PoliticsGreen MP calls Chlöe Swarbrick a ‘crybaby’ in group chatThe text message sent to other MPs in error.06 Apr 02:14 AM
New Zealand'Dazzling' or 'divisive'? World reacts to Ardern's speechPM's speech in the house has gone viral.05 Apr 11:14 PM
PoliticsRNZ to get $25.7m in new funding, new strategy unveiledRNZ will get $25.7m in new funding, half to run a new platform.05 Apr 09:54 PM
New ZealandReserve Bank shock, warning for Easter travellers & Ardern signs out | Focus Morning Bulletin: 6 April, 2023 Reserve Bank hikes Official Cash Rate to 5.25%, the warning cops have for Easter travellers and Jacinda Ardern signs out with tearful valedictory in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch05 Apr 05:34 PM
PoliticsCabinet plans to improve ACC coverage for womenCurrently the list is mostly based on experiences of men at work.05 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Sensitivity made Jacinda Ardern strongerHer last moments in Parliament sought to reclaim her legacy.05 Apr 11:24 AM
PoliticsJacinda Ardern makes last push for Labour donations after final speechThe email requesting donations to Labour landed just minutes after Ardern ended speaking.05 Apr 07:07 AM
PoliticsJackson teases new media strategy and RNZ fundingPM Chris Hipkins has indicated RNZ would be getting a funding boost of up to $12m.05 Apr 05:10 AM
PoliticsClean car policy saving $115m in fuel billsEV users are saving a fortune on fuel.05 Apr 04:19 AM
PoliticsForeign spies ramping up activity in NZ - SIS reportMore young Kiwis are consuming violent extremist material online, the report says.05 Apr 02:58 AM
PoliticsWatch: 'Happily be known as Neve's mum' - Ardern's message to daughterJacinda Ardern has delivered her final speech to Parliament.05 Apr 01:15 AM
New ZealandCabinet minister on Kiri Allan: ‘Whatever context you are in you are a minister’Little says people see cabinet ministers as ministers 24/7.04 Apr 10:01 PM
PoliticsAudrey Young on how Jacinda Ardern will be rememberedArdern led the country through several major crises.04 Apr 05:00 PM
