‘Extremely unhelpful’: US denounces NZ’s travel ban on Israeli ministers
The US urged allies to instead focus on Hamas.
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Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick and ACT Minister Karen Chhour join Ryan Bridge to talk politics
Herald NOW’s political panel Act Minister Karen Chhour and Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick discuss sanctions against Israeli ministers. Video / Herald NOW
Government bans two ‘extremist’ Israeli ministers from entering NZ
The ban aligns with actions by the UK, Australia, Canada and Norway.
Auckland Transport says speed limit increase at seaside highway was not appropriate
'AT does not believe the speed limit change... to be either desirable or appropriate.'
'Opening a can of worms': Govt considers allowing KiwiSaver withdrawals for farms
Finance Minister Nicola Willis is seeking advice from Inland Revenue.
Simon Wilson: Before you start ranting about cycleways, please read this!
OPINION: 'Car brain' is ruining the important transport debates we need to have.
Minister announces multimillion-dollar plan to increase tourism numbers
The Government wants to restore international visitor arrivals to their 2019 levels.
Government agrees to big change for proposed anti-stalking law, doxing included
The committee believed the act of “doxing” should be added to the list.
'Friend and partner': Ambassador Wang Xiaolong on future of NZ-China relationship
Opinion: 'The key to our success lies in dialogue, collaboration and mutual benefit.'
Greens argue rich list proves case for tax. Act disagrees
The Greens say the growing wealth is evidence for taxing the rich more.
Moo-turn: Chris Hipkins says farming emissions policy ‘under review’
Labour on verge of giving up on a 17-year battle to price agricultural emission?
Les Mills identified as gym where Luxon's former staffer took women's photos
The gym manager told the Herald they take the safety of their members seriously.
Herald NOW: Labour leader Chris Hipkins on Government’s tourism spend: do the numbers stack up?
Herald NOW’s Ryan Bridge speaks with Labour leader Chris Hipkins. Video / Herald NOW
Te Pāti Māori attack Greta Thunberg’s ‘abduction’, Israel says she’s safe
Israeli forces intercepted ship destined to deliver aid to Gaza.
Govt makes another investment into tourism marketing
It's predicted to lead to another 72,000 visitors.
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon and Louise Upston make tourism announcement
Christopher Luxon and Louise Upston make tourism announcement
Herald NOW: Simeon Brown announces major investments into health infrastructure
Health Minister Simeon Brown announces major investments into health infrastructure. Video / Herald NOW
Herald NOW: PM on parent visas, the economy and last week's polls
PM Christopher Luxon talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge. Video / Herald NOW
PM speaks on Newstalk ZB about new visa for parents of NZ residents
Applicants need $160,000 for a single parent or $250,000 for a couple.
Herald NOW: Will the new parent visa category make a difference?
A new visa category for the parents of migrants has been announced by the Government. Video / Herald NOW
David Seymour talks about targeting Māori in social and health policy
David Seymour explains why he supports Māori charter schools but opposes a Māori Health Authority. Video / NZ Herald
Audrey Young: 'No such thing as Māori funding' - what did Seymour mean and is he right?
OPINION: Health? Education? When is targeting okay and not okay for Māori under this Govt?
New visa to allow migrants' parents to visit NZ for up to 10 years
There are a number of criteria that have to be met.
'Don't want war': Jackson on the Labour-Te Pāti Māori relationship
The Labour MP believes he may have upset Te Pāti Māori.
Thomas Coughlan: Govt suffers minimal political damage from pay equity shock
OPINION: Polls show pay equity changes are unpopular, but not as unpopular as feared.
Seymour loses Oxford debate but lauds its ‘contrast’ to Te Pāti Māori actions
Deputy PM says English debate was "great fun", despite his team's defeat.
Watch: ‘Pretty horrible day’ - MPs react to Te Pāti Māori suspension
Three Te Pāti Māori MPs have received the harshest penalties in Parliament's history.
Herald NOW: Auckland's Mayor Wayne Brown - does he have a clear run for another term?
Wayne Brown tells Herald NOW what he aims to achieve if elected for a second term. Video / Herald NOW
Herald NOW's political panel on 'disturbing' Te Pāti Māori suspension debate
'A horrible day in the house' - Herald NOW's political panel Erica Stanford and Deborah Russell on Te Pāti Māori suspension debate. Video / Herald NOW
Govt considered using Bluebridge to replace ageing Interislander ferries
The first new ship to service Cook Strait is expected to arrive in February 2029.
Thomas Coughlan: How the Forbes scandal exposed flaws in NZ's security clearance system
Analysis: The Prime Minister is right to be concerned about vetting processes.
Matthew Hooton: Labour’s Te Pāti Māori problem
OPINION: Fear of the alternative is Christopher Luxon’s easiest path to a second term.
‘Ugly and sad’: Te Pāti Māori MPs condemn unprecedented suspension for haka after chaotic debate
Three Te Pāti Māori MPs have received the harshest penalties in Parliament's history.
Police endorse decision not to charge PM’s deputy press secretary Michael Forbes
Current commissioner Richard Chambers says the police's executive team were made aware.