PoliticsWatch: New planes, helicopters with Hellfire missiles, on investment listThe two new Airbus planes will be acquired on a lease-to-buy arrangement. 21 Aug 01:02 AM
PoliticsSpy agency warns Kiwis of need to step up to combat terror amid possibility of new attackThe latest SIS report deems China a 'particularly assertive and powerful actor'.20 Aug 07:03 PM
PoliticsPrime Minister, Finance Minister respond after latest OCR cutChristopher Luxon and Nicola Willis welcomed the decision to drop the rate. Video / Mark MitchellWatch20 Aug 04:06 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Labour's silence a strategy for winning, not governingOPINION: National can't run on its own record, but has nothing to attack Labour on.20 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandTāmaki Makaurau by-election: What you need to knowVictoria University of Wellington associate professor Lara Greaves is with us to give us a rundown of what you need to know about this sought-after seat.Watch19 Aug 05:00 PM
Politics'Devastating for women around the world': Ex-PM on loss of Ardern from politicsHelen Clark said social media enables false allegations to be magnified like never before.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDon't go there: Former Defence Minister urges young fighters to avoid UkraineDozens of Kiwis have fought in Ukraine despite the risks and low pay, and some have died.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDamning NZ maths and writing results reveal new detail about gender, ethnic and rich-poor gapsThe Year 8 maths divide: 81% of poorer students are more than a year behind.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonGaza and the Government: How to 'grow a spine' – Simon WilsonOPINION: Even the horrors of war haven't stopped the Act tail wagging the Government dog.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDebt fight: Willis accuses Hipkins and Swarbrick of fiscal vandalism Tempers flared in Parliament as a ratings agency turned up the temperature.19 Aug 06:17 AM
PoliticsNicola Willis and Chris Hipkins clash on ratings agency warningsFinance Minister Nicola Willis and Labour leader Chris Hipkins critical of each other on debt levels. Video / mark MitchellWatch19 Aug 03:33 AM
Politics'Carnival's over': Peters celebrates Trevor Mallard's early exit as Irish Ambassador'I cannot believe that Jacinda Ardern sent somebody like him.'19 Aug 03:30 AM
PoliticsSeymour, Peters distance themselves from Luxon's Netanyahu 'lost the plot' remarks'It's better just to keep your thoughts to yourself.'19 Aug 03:05 AM
PoliticsStanford launches new writing strategy at Brooklyn SchoolEducation Minister Erica Stanford visits Brooklyn School where she launched the new "Writing Action Plan." Video / Mark MitchellWatch19 Aug 02:35 AM
Politics'Hugely disrespectful': MP says minister’s error over school teachers’ pay ‘harmful’It comes as teachers prepare to strike tomorrow. 19 Aug 01:22 AM
PoliticsGovt releases 'poor' literacy data for kids as ‘writing action plan’ launchedLess than a quarter of Year 8 students have a writing ability that meets the benchmark.19 Aug 01:04 AM
AnalysisJamie EnsorWillis swoops in for PM’s media spot, denies ‘power play’ as Luxon forced aside'I regret that I came and took his lectern.'19 Aug 12:32 AM
EnergyLevelling the field: Measures promise more choices in electricity marketThe Electricity Authority plans three interventions to boost competition in the market.18 Aug 11:28 PM
PoliticsNicola Willis on why she took the Prime Minister's usual media spotShe's admitted being a little embarrassed by the snafu. Video / Mark MitchellWatch18 Aug 11:02 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe three regions where numbers of serious youth offenders remain stubbornly highThe Government is very close to achieving its target for fewer serious young offenders.18 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon says Govt will ‘get to the bottom’ of Airways outage Airways will review the incident which CEO suggests was a system issue.18 Aug 07:16 AM
PoliticsMinister Judith Collins apologises for ‘mixing the message’ over secondary school teachers’ payUnion members are set to strike on Wednesday. 18 Aug 05:57 AM
PoliticsWhy didn't Prime Minister Christopher Luxon join call on Ukraine?He says he normally attends these talks with world leaders. Video / Mark MitchellWatch18 Aug 05:38 AM
Politics'It was 1am in the morning': Luxon skips Ukraine call due to bad time zoneThe PM, no stranger to long days, did not stay up for the call. 18 Aug 05:29 AM
PremiumPremiumKahu'Nothing but positive': Police Minister backs Northland police over racism claimsMark Mitchell and local MP Shane Jones say the force deserves public support.18 Aug 05:00 AM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon and Minister Chris Penk announce major building rules overhaulThe Government is set to make the biggest changes to the Building Act in two decades.18 Aug 03:26 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNational and Labour warned of 'weakening... culture of fiscal responsibility' as Govt keeps AA+ ratingThe major parties were given a polite warning by a ratings agency.18 Aug 02:55 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceChristopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceWatch18 Aug 02:35 AM
Politics'Biggest change since 2004': Building consent reforms to be unveiled todayThe Govt signalled in late 2024 it was investigating options for major reform. 18 Aug 12:48 AM
Politics'Trying to gaslight NZ': Prime Minister says Chris Hipkins should be accountable, attend inquiry Luxon says he would appear if called and former key ministers should turn up as well.17 Aug 08:28 PM
Business'Toxic economic & political cocktail' - Robertson on cost of living; opens up on clash with OrrThe former Finance Minister reflects on political and personal relationships in new book.17 Aug 08:00 PM
Kahu'Stay in your lane': Seymour weighs in as 100 church leaders back Māori wards100 churches plan workshops to prepare communities for the Māori wards vote.17 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsConcerns amid continued delays on hiring Auckland Future Fund investment managerAuckland Councillor Chris Darby expresses frustrations about the $1.3 billion fund not being invested in global markets in a Governing Body meeting on July 31, 2025.Watch17 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsMarama Davidson presses for big system change at Oranga TamarikiMarama Davidson joins us to discuss what more we need to do to make sure every child growing up in this country has a fighting chance.Watch17 Aug 05:00 PM
