PremiumPremiumPoliticsRoading agency's $1b pothole due to fuel tax cut, less driving during CovidForecasts show people will drive less because of high fuel prices, creating problems.24 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: The only election question in my mind - how badly will Labour lose?OPINION: All the talk of kindness and being open and transparent was essentially a con.24 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment doubles poll and research spend to $28mThe Government is spending millions more on polls and surveys - National alleges politics.24 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessHow much NZ taxpayers have paid for new Lord of the Rings seriesIs New Zealand getting a good enough return on its massive movie investments?24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLabour passes Oranga Tamariki reforms despite opposition from other parties'It's more complicated. It's more difficult for children to access,' says Louise Upston.24 Aug 06:51 AM
KahuWho is the 'gentle giant' replacing Trevor Mallard as Speaker?Despite being a good listener, Adrian Rurawhe won't be allowing misconduct in his House.24 Aug 06:03 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFears cost saving could hamper quality of recruitment in the public sectorGovt criticised for overhauling how it pays recruiters in the midst of a labour crisis.24 Aug 05:50 AM
New ZealandNew Speaker's warning to expelled MP after fresh accusationsAdrian Rurawhe will be the second Māori to hold the role of Speaker.24 Aug 04:45 AM
New ZealandA look back at Trevor Mallard's long and colourful career in politicsOPINION: The 'father of the house' has never been one to pull his punches.24 Aug 04:27 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Conspiracy theorists not yet threat to democracyOPINION: Conspiracy theorists are not a threat to our Parliament - yet.24 Aug 03:35 AM
OpinionJohn MacDonaldOpinion: Trevor Mallard gets 2-out-of-10 from meI think Mallard has been the worst Speaker we have ever had, writes John MacDonald.24 Aug 02:33 AM
BusinessGovt fleshes out plan to boost supermarket competitionSupermarket giants face regulation if they don't open their wholesale arms.24 Aug 01:00 AM
Politics'Parliamentary scrapper': Luxon on Mallard's diplomatic skillsChristopher Luxon says National won't miss Mallard as Speaker, but has done good as well.23 Aug 11:19 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 24 August, 2022 Uncertainty swirls around Gaurav Sharma's future, what’s in store from Brian Tamaki’s new political party and how long’s the wait for practical driving tests nowadays in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Aug 07:52 PM
OpinionBrooke van Velden: Innocent Kiwis no longer feel safe, and that's not okayAs long as criminals face weak consequences, we'll risk turning into next Johannesburg.23 Aug 06:06 PM
New ZealandWellington breathes sigh of relief as protest dissipatesBrain Tamaki reckons up to 6000 people came to protest. Police think it was about 1500.23 Aug 06:06 PM
PoliticsMore Sharma drama? MP's expulsion opens opportunity to speak even more freelyGaurav Sharma could use his expulsion to deliver another broadside against Labour.23 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn Minto: Tax cuts need to start with GSTOPINION: NZ's tax system is heavily weighted against those with low and middle incomes.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe darker undertones of mock court trial at parliamentary protest"The event [yesterday] takes place not by itself. It's not a singular event."23 Aug 08:04 AM
Politics'An outrage': Seymour slams Mallard's Irish diplomatic postNational could give Gaurav Sharma a speaking slot to unload on Labour.23 Aug 07:52 AM
VideoFocus: Brian Tamaki's anti-government protestBrian Tamaki led a protest to parliament grounds today in an attempt to trigger a snap election. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Aug 06:49 AM
CrimeLockdown breach trial begins for prominent Covid-19 conspiracy theoristsBilly TK and Vinny Eastwood were arrested on the first day of the Delta variant lockdown.23 Aug 05:21 AM
New ZealandProtesters leave Parliament grounds as demonstration wraps upPolice said no issues were reported as the group marched to Parliament today.23 Aug 05:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The sorry tale of a senseless decisionOPINION: Not all MPs who go rogue have dishonour.23 Aug 04:29 AM
PoliticsSharma expelled from caucus; PM says saga is overGaurav Sharma will now sit in Parliament as an independent MP.23 Aug 01:56 AM
OpinionJohn MacDonaldJohn MacDonald: Government ideology putting money in the bankOPINION: Spending $2.1m defending an ideology is not a good investment.23 Aug 01:53 AM
New ZealandBrian Tamaki announces new political partyThree parties have joined the new 'umbrella party', with more encouraged to join.23 Aug 01:43 AM
VideoBrian Tamaki leads anti-government protest in WellingtonThere was a heavy police presence as the Brian Tamaki-led anti-government protesters met counter-protesters on their way to Parliament. Video / NZ Herald / Jed Bradley / Nick James / Vita Molyneux / Georgina CampbellWatch23 Aug 12:25 AM
New ZealandGaurav Sharma expelled from Labour caucus, hasn't decided if he stays as independentSharma claimed at least one MP had voted not to expel him and one had abstained.22 Aug 11:32 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 23 August, 2022 The Capital prepares for another protest, rogue MP Gaurav Sharma faces judgement and more money for flood-ravaged parts of the country in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Aug 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Mayoral contenders, platform boosters and narcissistsDespite what many mayoral candidates say, democracy is about more than slogans.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBullying at Parliament - meet the man trying to get rid of itParliament is not a toxic place to work, says boss Rafael Gonzalez-Montero.22 Aug 07:38 AM
PoliticsNZ MPs set up anti-China Pacific groupTwo New Zealand MPs are among Pacific MPs joining a new anti-China Pacific group.22 Aug 07:33 AM
New ZealandICU head shuts down Act's criticism over intensive-care bed numbersTraining for staff wanting to work in ICU could sometimes take years.22 Aug 07:23 AM