PoliticsInterpol seeking Pacific base as NZ police chief eyes boosting officers in regionLast month, America's FBI announced it would set up an office in New Zealand. 21 Aug 05:27 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCats & possums? Why Government says we need ‘precision kill weapon system’Defence Minister Judith Collins had a model to show off to her colleagues.21 Aug 05:15 AM
PoliticsLabour byelection candidate ‘mistaken’ to promise gang patch ban repeal – deputy leaderLabour leader Chris Hipkins has previously said he would not repeal the patch ban. 21 Aug 02:59 AM
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
