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
OpinionNZ’s tax system is under the spotlight (again). What needs to change to make it fair?OPINION: Views on how to make the system fairer vary wildly.30 Jan 03:46 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: How authorities failed Aucklanders in an emergencyOpinion: The communications failures made the crisis much worse than it needed to be.29 Jan 09:38 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Now is Hipkins' chance to prove he’s a different sort of leaderOPINION: Three Waters will be the make or break issue for new leader.28 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBeehive Diaries: Revealed - Jacinda Ardern’s secret catA cat has been living at Premier House.28 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Wayne Brown vs. everyone a test of Chris Hipkins’ powerFloods take backseat as Mayor picks fight with Beehive and media28 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaula BennettPaula Bennett: The changing of the guard - but not the tideWill a new leader be enough to change Labour's decline in popularity?28 Jan 04:00 PM
VideoFocus: PM Chris Hipkins speaks to the mediaPrime Minister Chris Hipkins spoke to the media after a helicopter fly-over to survey the damage from last night's flooding. Video / NZ Herald / Pool FootageWatch28 Jan 03:51 AM
VideoFocus: PM Chris Hipkins discusses emergency response in AucklandPM Chris Hipkins and MP Kieran McAnulty flew to Whenuapai to discuss the emergency response with teams in Auckland and survey the damage by helicopter. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Jan 02:15 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThree Waters: Papers reveal months of planning to entrench provision, hidden meeting with GreensMahuta is tipped to be moved out of the local government portfolio after a secret meeting.27 Jan 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumVideoChris Hipkins on a reset on some government policiesClaire Trevett speaks to PM Chris Hipkins about a reset in some government policies, including Three Waters. Video / Mark MitchellWatch27 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Jacinda’s goodness will be a hard act to followPolitics aside, Jacinda Ardern was a fine model of a modern, young female political leader27 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Just watch me': Chris Hipkins on plan to win an election, Auckland - and a Three Waters reset?Hipkins says Three Waters is in for a reset as his job of winning an election starts.27 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumVideoOne-on-one interview with new PM Chris HipkinsClaire Trevett sits down with Chris Hipkins to discuss his new role as Prime Minister. Video / Mark MitchellWatch27 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Can Hipkins win back an angry Auckland?The only question Hipkins should ask in his reset is will this win us the election?27 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFrom Beehive to backbench: What happens with Ardern?Jacinda Ardern is in for a pay cut of more than $300,000 after stepping down as PM.27 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsBeehive working on early meeting between Hipkins and AlbaneseA meeting between the two PMs could take place soon after Waitangi Day.27 Jan 06:27 AM
PoliticsThe challenges facing Labour as they look towards the electionHow much of a reset can Labour really get away with?27 Jan 05:02 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsChris v Chris: Which Chris won the week?One election year. Two Chrises wanting to be Prime Minister.27 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandFocus: Carmel Sepuloni, New Zealand's first Pacific Deputy PMCarmel Sepuloni talks to Vaimoana Tapaleao about her life, and becoming New Zealand's first Deputy Prime Minister of Pacific descent. Video / Michael Craig Watch27 Jan 02:00 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Time for a sober discussion about toxicity and personality in politicsOPINION: The abuse and toxicity extends further than the outgoing prime minister.26 Jan 11:09 PM
PoliticsGrant Robertson won't contest Wellington CentralThe Finance Minister will vacate his electorate and run on the list.26 Jan 09:52 PM
PoliticsBarry Soper on the past PM who most reminds him of ArdernVeteran politics reporter says that Ardern will be remembered as a divisive PM.26 Jan 05:35 PM