PoliticsPM announces 100 placements for overseas-trained doctorsThe Government is funding a new two-year primary care training programme.03 Mar 03:58 AM
New ZealandHow NZ’s military ties provoke tensions with ChinaWhy China's ships may have conducted live firing in the Tasman Sea last week.02 Mar 07:22 PM
PoliticsPaltry $970,000 saved as Govt freezes incomes of 3000 familiesThe Government has opted not to adjust a tax credit.02 Mar 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Not worried, but they are watching’: What the ratings agencies think of Govt’s booksWhat do the big ratings agencies think of the Government's fiscal repair job?02 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsHelen Clark questions continued involvement in Five EyesClark said she is concerned about mission creep of the arrangement.01 Mar 11:45 PM
New Zealand‘Making communities safer’: New firearms rules target gangsPolice now can search for firearms without a warrant under new powers.01 Mar 08:50 PM
PoliticsHyundai back in contention for Cook Strait ferries after Peters talksThe Government last year cancelled an order with Hyundai to build two mega ferries, 28 Feb 08:39 PM
Politics‘He’s the minister responsible’: PM makes expectations clear to Seymour over school lunchesChristopher Luxon says the programme is still experiencing some 'teething issues'.28 Feb 05:41 PM
OpinionJason WallsJason Walls: Luxon’s brilliant week of diplomacy; terrible week of politicsLuxon proved a master deal-maker in Vietnam but a gaff-prone interviewee back home.28 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Is Seymour at risk of a fail mark on school lunches?National & Act campaigned on Labour's delivery fails - are they heading for their own?28 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill submissions wrap up with activist Tāme ItiSelect committee told 'it’s just hoha, it’s a game of chess'.28 Feb 07:01 AM
PoliticsFitt resigns as Pharmac chief executive, Bennett expects major change to cultureDrug-buying agency's chief executive had received criticism in the role.28 Feb 01:30 AM
PoliticsBishop's 'whole shebang' plan to fight communist productivity with housingKiwis suffer productivity comparable to ex-communist states. Bishop wants to change that.28 Feb 12:14 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins calls on PM to compel David Seymour to address school lunch issuesOne school raised concern about the lack of ‘halal-certified’ free lunches for children.27 Feb 09:34 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins speaks to mediaChris Hipkins speaks to the mediaWatch27 Feb 09:12 PM
PoliticsGovernment struggles with lack of visibility of big projects ahead of Budget 2025Treasury warns of $140b project woes amid data concerns.27 Feb 06:55 PM
BusinessCallaghan Innovation’s new $10m software in limbo after shutdown newsThe organisation only began implementing the software in September 2024.27 Feb 05:59 PM
PoliticsKiwi police in Vietnam amid Wellington sexual assault case investigationPM Luxon: 'Anyone coming to New Zealand needs to respect our laws. Anyone.'27 Feb 05:08 PM
PoliticsMayoral races heat up: Can Whanau and Brown get a second term?First-term mayors in our biggest cities have all confirmed they're up for round two.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsCitizens' arrest restraining powers ‘very problematic’ - legal expertOne retailer says the Government hasn't learned from the death of a dairy manager in 2022.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTreasury receives ‘encouraging’ private-sector response for Cook Strait ferry ideasThe deadline for proposals is 6pm tonight. 27 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsWar drums and sabre rattling: PM sets scene for big Defence spend-upPM cites a global shift as he gears up for more military spending.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsOverall crime and violent crime steady, but some family violence doublesLuxon hailed a fall in violent crime on Tuesday, but it depends on which data you use. 27 Feb 05:28 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘There is room for savings’: Nicola Willis mulls Reserve Bank funding cutThe Bank has dramatically increased spending while struggling to control inflation.26 Feb 11:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon floats sending Navy ship into South China SeaThe move to send a vessel will affirm closer ties with Vietnam.26 Feb 10:44 PM
New ZealandNZ Government Proposes Shift to Four-Year Parliamentary TermJustice Minister Paul Goldsmith announcement to introduce legislation on a four-year Parliamentary term, subject to a referendum. Video / Dean PurcellWatch26 Feb 10:20 PM
PoliticsGovt accepts plan to cut approval times for products ‘absolutely critical’ to KiwisHalving approval times could have a massive economic benefit.26 Feb 09:45 PM
PoliticsReferendum possible; Parliament may shift to a four-year term, rather than three yearsGovernments could enjoy a four-year term if approved by referendum – but there's a catch.26 Feb 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Risk to brand’: Inside TVNZ’s decision to quit ‘notoriously toxic’ X/TwitterThe Herald has obtained internal comms about the choice to leave.26 Feb 09:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon tells major summit NZ’s risks are real as regional tensions flareThe PM spoke of conflict threats in the Asia-Pacific region during his Vietnam trip.26 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTaxIRD sets sights on taxing 9000 clubs, societies and other not-for-profitsTax expert worried about administrative nightmare.26 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Mayor fought for street upgrade but now wants to stop it. What’s going on?OPINION: Why is Wayne Brown ranting against a cycleway in the city?26 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics‘I don’t get it right all the time’: Luxon reflects on train-wreck Hosking interviewHe's also addressed questions about the situation in Mark Patterson's office.26 Feb 07:32 AM
PoliticsLuxon says NZ ‘clear-eyed’ about risks of conflict in PacificThe Prime Minister delivered a bleak outlook for the Asia-Pacific region at Asean26 Feb 05:50 AM
