VideoFocus: Herald journalists discuss the Auckland mayoral debateLiam Dann, Simon Wilson and Fran O'Sullivan come together after the NZ Herald Auckland mayoral race live debate to discuss Efeso Collins and Wayne Brown's performance. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Sep 03:49 AM
New ZealandNational's Simon O'Connor faces challengers in re-selection bidThe Tāmaki MP faces a rare challenge in his electorate, which he's held since 2011.30 Sep 02:45 AM
New ZealandMahuta welcomes historic US Pacific push amid China tensionsThe superpower seeks to counter what it calls 'pressure and economic coercion' by China.30 Sep 12:14 AM
New ZealandLights on, but anyone home? Govt's $21k power bill on evacuated buildingThe building has lights going all night despite being unused and vacant since May.29 Sep 08:22 PM
New ZealandLocal body elections: People still without voting papersEveryone should have received their voting papers more than a week ago, an official says.29 Sep 07:33 PM
New ZealandAuckland speed limit changes: 1600 safer roads or more congestion?Auckland Transport's board decided on lower speeds for over 1600 roads around the city.29 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAct MP responds to Kelvin Davis' 'vanilla lens' swipeOPINION: Act MP wants agency to be 'colour blind' when deciding the needs of a child.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandTop officials urge long-term commitment to address youth crimePolice have rejected National assertions youth offenders are getting off scot-free.29 Sep 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFourth Government agency to review contract to Nanaia Mahuta's husband's firmA $28,000 grant made from a suicide prevention fund is being looked into.29 Sep 04:50 AM
New ZealandMedia bill needs to withstand 'Trump' test - submissionLack of information on the impact of the media merger is appalling, says Opposition MP.29 Sep 04:26 AM
OpinionPublic sector bosses must be held accountable for undermining transparencyOPINION: Dock the pay of chief executives for the failures of their agencies.29 Sep 02:00 AM
PoliticsFocus Live: Luxon on tax cuts and crimeChristopher Luxon on tax cuts, ram raids, and crime in Hamilton. Video / NZ Herald Watch29 Sep 12:30 AM
New Zealand'Too personal': PM on Kelvin Davis comment about Act MP Karen ChhourWillie Jackson says Māori slighting other Māori is not a good look for MPs.28 Sep 11:31 PM
PoliticsSurveillance audit: Cops will investigate use of CCTV networkPrivacy Commissioner questions police access of surveillance network.28 Sep 10:06 PM
New ZealandNurses warned refusing extra shifts likely illegalNurses Organisation advises all 35,000 members to work only the rostered shifts.28 Sep 05:29 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSamira Taghavi: Why the silence on Iran?OPINION: Where is the condemnation for the arrest and death in custody of Mahsa Amini?28 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Who said romance is dead': Cabinet Minister's and radio presenter's airport engagementA 'very on-brand proposal' was announced in an Instagram post.28 Sep 04:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou: Blues in the boardroom? Give me a breakOPINION: Meanwhile, there are 125,000 children in New Zealand living in material poverty.28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungCut and Thrust: Willie Jackson draws howls of derision in Question TimeOpinion: Willie Jackson seemed to lose control of his thoughts.28 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: Our city needs to evolve away from a reliance on carsOPINION: Foot traffic brings places to life, encouraging people to interact and enjoy.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice moot audit of CCTV network accessed by fake crime scamAudit possible as police face questions over gaming access to surveillance network.28 Sep 05:43 AM
New ZealandPoll shows Luxon's approval ratings up, but it's not all good newsLuxon says 'long job interview' ahead as voters start to make up their minds about him.28 Sep 05:10 AM
PoliticsCampaigner's own brush with death after losing wife to cancerMalcolm Mulholland backed wife Wiki through terminal cancer - then was diagnosed himself.28 Sep 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTamihere calls for electoral law changes amid funding investigationTamihere critical of news report; demands that electoral laws be changed.28 Sep 04:40 AM
New ZealandInquiry's concern over government spin doctors flouting lawA new inquiry into the Official Information Act has raised questions around openness.28 Sep 02:51 AM
New ZealandGovt announces date for Census 2023The next census will be on March 7, 2023.28 Sep 12:57 AM
New ZealandNational MP Gerry Brownlee in Wellington car crashNational MP Gerry Brownlee says he is not quite sure how the crash happened.27 Sep 11:17 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessExclusive: John Tamihere campaign funding probedTwo charities run by Te Pāti Māori president face scrutiny over political donations.27 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRhys Jones: Vote for your health's sakeOPINION: A public health physician advises on what to look for in a candidate.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral hopefuls face off in Christchurch: Objectives and aims outlinedMayoral hopefuls face off at live debate in Christchurch27 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: The three obvious lessons from latest pollOPINION: The next election looks set to be a grubby drag race, on the latest poll.27 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandNational, Act could form Government in new political pollResults revealed from latest 1News Kantar poll.27 Sep 05:02 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessInland Revenue and Treasury oppose build-to-rent property tax breakGovt advised exempting built-to-rent sector from tax rule was unnecessary and unfair.27 Sep 04:47 AM
New ZealandChristchurch mayoral debate - Mauger vs Meates in battle for votesDavid Meates and Phil Mauger will each make their case for why they should get the job.27 Sep 04:14 AM