New ZealandWhat the Queen told Jacinda Ardern about NZ during Covid lockdownsDame Jacinda Ardern says Queen Elizabeth II personally phoned her during the pandemic.05 Dec 04:47 AM
PoliticsJudge reinstates Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's Te Pāti Māori membership The case was heard in the High Court at Wellington yesterday.05 Dec 03:17 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Blame game on Willis and Luxon exposes deeper crisis in economic reformOPINION: Taxpayers’ Union set to turn its guns on Coalition’s shocking economic record.04 Dec 04:05 PM
New Zealand'I'm not going to comment': CAA chief tight-lipped on de Wattignar dealThe former security boss resigned after the police investigation into Jevon McSkimming.04 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsJudge reserves decision as Mariameno Kapa-Kingi challenges expulsion in court The decision on the Māori Party's move is set to be made public tomorrow afternoon.04 Dec 05:40 AM
PoliticsMPs’ Spotify Wrapped: Luxon loves Zach Bryan, Bishop backs Aussie rock band, Labour MP’s passion for the Pacific Other top artists for politicians include Shania Twain, Stan Walker and The Superjesus.04 Dec 05:28 AM
Politics$3200 for lunch, $227k for advising role: Labour questions retail crime chairman’s workSunny Kaushal has defended his work, accusing Labour of 'playing politics'.04 Dec 02:37 AM
PoliticsWatch: Former Te Pāti Māori MP speaks after court hearingExpelled Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi speaks after a court hearing where she is challenging her expulsion from the party. Video / Mark MitchellWatch04 Dec 02:36 AM
PoliticsGovt unveils 'compassionate' changes for parents of stillborn childrenThe Government has announced a law change for parents who experience a stillbirth.03 Dec 09:57 PM
PoliticsNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks from Ikea openingChristopher Luxon speaks from Ikea openingWatch03 Dec 09:56 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Coster's apology had all the feeling of a piece of woodOPINION: The former police boss's resignation statement was barely adequate. 03 Dec 09:55 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTe Pāti Māori, NZ First get funding for electorate offices they don't have. Is that fair?Some MPs have three offices, some have two, many have one, Te Pāti Māori has none.03 Dec 04:00 PM
EnergyLNG import terminal plan a costly mistake, energy and environmental groups warn GovtThe open letter warns an LNG terminal could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions.03 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsMinistry reveals only 12 non-financial sanctions applied to beneficiaries in six monthsThe total compares with more than 12,000 financial sanctions in half that time.03 Dec 05:28 AM
New ZealandDavid Seymour speaks about Christchurch school's mouldy lunch issueDavid Seymour speaks with Heather du Plessis-Allan about mouldy school lunches. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch03 Dec 04:50 AM
PoliticsExpelled MP files court action against Te Pāti Māori president John TamihereOne of the expelled MPs has not been in favour of going to court.03 Dec 04:48 AM
New ZealandLocal government shake-up explained: Rate caps, mayors board and servicesVictoria University of Wellington associate professor in politics, Lara Greaves, is with us to take us through what it all means.Watch03 Dec 03:50 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour warns National ‘planning to sell off public assets’ after Treasury confirms it is halfway through asset reviewLabour and the Greens fear the Government is softening the public for privatisations.03 Dec 03:41 AM
PoliticsAndrew Ketels steps down as Act chief of staff after decade in politicsHe helped grow Act from under 1% in polls to 11 MPs at the Cabinet table.03 Dec 02:51 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSir Brian Roche: Why Coster would've been sacked if he hadn't resigned, what will he be paid? The Public Service Commissioner believes the least costly option has been taken.03 Dec 01:35 AM
Politics'The right thing to do': Andrew Coster resigns as CEO of Social Investment Agency after damning IPCA reportThe former Police Commissioner was put on leave following the McSkimming revelations.02 Dec 11:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Deliberative democracy and the golf course - what happens if we stop shoutingOPINION: A remarkable exercise in deliberative democracy delivers insights and dignity.02 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment ponders overturning court ruling, saving billions in veterans’ support paymentsVeterans' Affairs Minister Chris Penk said he was mulling options to "provide clarity".02 Dec 05:38 AM
PoliticsOranga Tamariki holding some young people in secure units illegally long, officials admitFrom January to July, 64 extensions to secure-unit stays occurred without legal authority.02 Dec 05:13 AM
PoliticsHeated exchange between Nicola Willis and Labour MPs at ParliamentFinance Minister Nicola Willis has labelled the conduct of Labour MPs 'unbecoming' after a fiery Scrutiny Week encounter. Video / Parliament TVWatch02 Dec 03:20 AM
PoliticsTrust on the line: Police set new targets after McSkimming fallout and device auditsThe four targets cover trust, service, retail crime and public violence.02 Dec 02:23 AM
New ZealandWatch: Police Commissioner Richard Chambers explains why he's introducing new police targetsReflecting on 12 months in the role, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says new targets will drive better standards within police. Video / Mark MitchellWatch02 Dec 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLies, conspiracy theories and a scone – tempers flare in parliamentary clashMPs clashed in Parliament this morning, hurling insults at each other.02 Dec 12:28 AM
InflationNew RBNZ Governor keen on transparency, cautious on money printingWill Monetary Policy Committee members start detailing more of their thinking?02 Dec 12:12 AM
PoliticsAndrew Coster on $1500 a day while on leave during investigation into role in McSkimming scandalSir Brian Roche provided an update on his investigation into Andrew Coster.02 Dec 12:09 AM
PoliticsWatch: Public Service Commission investigation into Coster over in 'not too distant future'Sir Brian Roche says the investigation he is leading in Andrew Coster's role in the McSkimming scandal will be concluded soon. Video / Mark MitchellWatch01 Dec 11:37 PM
PoliticsChambers denies he wants to quickly ‘move on’ after McSkimming scandal, asks for time to make changesThe woman at the centre of the scandal has spoken publicly for the first time. 01 Dec 11:06 PM
PoliticsWatch: Govt explains why it will introduce a rates cap range for councilsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Local Government Minister Simon Watts announced the rates cap range at the post-Cabinet press conference on Monday. Video / Mark MitchellWatch01 Dec 04:33 AM
Politics'Stop doing dumb stuff': Govt rubbishes concern rates cap will degrade public servicesCouncils wanting rate rises above the cap would need approval from a new regulator.01 Dec 02:46 AM
