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
PoliticsPharmac defends near-$350k exit payment to one employee in same year CEO resignedPharmac's minister says he expects changes to the entity's employment contracts.01 Dec 02:16 AM
PoliticsWatch: Pharmac Minister David Seymour responds to $350k payoutPharmac Minister David Seymour says he is comfortable with the near-$350,000 payout made to one Pharmac employee last year. Video / Mark MitchellWatch01 Dec 02:05 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceChristopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceWatch01 Dec 01:54 AM
PoliticsAndrew Coster’s fate still unresolved after three weeks leaveThe former Police Commissioner was placed on leave as Social Investment Agency CEO.30 Nov 11:26 PM
PremiumPremiumKiwiSaverContradictory? Govt eyes allowing KiwiSaver withdrawals for farms as Nats tout lift in contributionsCritics say policy shifts clash with plans to make workers save more for retirement.30 Nov 08:00 PM
PoliticsPM confirms action plan on Auckland CBD homeless 'move on orders' after mayor, minister meetThe PM said he expected an announcement to be made by Christmas.30 Nov 07:49 PM
PoliticsPolitical update with Adam Pearse | Herald NowPolitical update with Adam Pearse | Herald Now Video / Herald NowWatch30 Nov 06:43 PM
PoliticsRevealed: Councils expected to foot a near $48 billion bill for Local Water Done WellOfficials estimate water service infrastructure will cost $47.9 billion to 2034.30 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Labour knows what’s wrong with NZ, but not what party it wants to beOPINION: The party knows what's going wrong. It's not sure what it wants to be to fix it.30 Nov 07:46 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins and Ayesha Verrall speak to media after conferenceChris Hipkins and Ayesha Verrall speak to media after delivering his conference speech. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Nov 02:00 AM
PoliticsLabour will offer cheap loans to allow GPs and nurses to buy into practicesLeader Chris Hipkins closed Labour's 2025 conference with the policy announcement.30 Nov 01:43 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins delivers his speech at Labour conferenceLabour leader Chris Hipkins closed the Labour Party’s 2025 conference with a speech and policy announcement. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Nov 12:29 AM
KahuMāori Queen launches multi-million-dollar investment platform The Kotahitanga Fund has initial iwi seed commitments of about $100m.29 Nov 07:51 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Pretty disappointed’: Mowbray’s personal text to PM amid social media lobbyingThe Herald has obtained texts and emails between the PM and the high-profile lobbyists. 29 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics‘Māori sovereignty’: Labour sets out ambitious pitch to win back Māori seatsLabour's sole Māori electorate MP is laying out the pitch to win back the Māori seats.29 Nov 12:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'Sullivan‘We shouldn’t be naive’: Collins’ quiet signal to Luxon on union relationsOPINION: Collins met union leaders, while Luxon and van Velden have refused to do so.28 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonLove this Christmassy City: Eden Park, the port, speedway and the pink pathway OPINION: What's Auckland Council up to at the moment?28 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyGovt orders mining royalty shakeup as decades-old discounts bite Crown takeNearly half of new mining permits since 2013 still use 1996 royalty rates.28 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Labour on the cusp of history, but tax wounds will take time to healOPINION: Chris Hipkins has shown tax can be popular, but now he needs to win.28 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsExpelled MP urges Labour restraint in Māori seats to prompt overhangFormer Te Pāti Māori MP Tākuta Ferris holds one of the seven Māori electorates. 28 Nov 02:07 AM
Kahu‘Ignited an invigoration’: Māori Queen turns social media kids onto KīngitangaRahui Papa says her reign has reignited rangatahi pride in the Kīngitanga.27 Nov 10:56 PM
New ZealandPhillips children 'deserve to know' who tried to help them - Judith Collins Justice Simon Moore KC will examine every agency involved before the kids vanished.27 Nov 08:41 PM
PoliticsPolitical panel: Education reforms, Lake Alice fallout & police shortagesNational vs Labour on education overhaul, Lake Alice error and police numbers. Video / Herald NowWatch27 Nov 06:02 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to the Herald ahead of his conferenceChris Hipkins will not say whether Labour will commit $12.8b to restore pay equity. Video / Mark MitchellWatch27 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Watch this space – there's more to come': Hipkins on the tech tax Labour may look atAs Labour grandees gather in Auckland, Chris Hipkins gets ready to rally the troops.27 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHow does your school rate? NCEA, UE results at every college - rankedOur interactive graph lets you check where your school sits in 2024 education data 27 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsAbuse in Care: Lake Alice survivors' details shared in ‘extremely serious’ privacy breach Minister, lawyer say survivors have been let down by the state once again. 27 Nov 05:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: What it would really take for Luxon to step asideOPINION: There will be no coup. But the speculation didn't appear out of thin air. 26 Nov 11:44 PM
PoliticsInquiry into Phillips children's disappearance announced: What will be investigatedRecommendations from the inquiry are expected in July next year.26 Nov 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCompany privatised by Ardern Govt now owned by firm courting arms sale to IsraelKiwiStar Optics was sold in 2022. Australian reports say its new owner is courting Israel.26 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics‘Extraordinary courage’: Arbiter decides redress payments for Lake Alice survivors 'The survivors have all shown extraordinary courage and resilience.'26 Nov 04:00 PM
