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
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
PremiumPremiumTaxIRD sets sights on taxing 9000 clubs, societies and other not-for-profitsTax expert worried about administrative nightmare.26 Feb 04:00 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
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
PoliticsBrian Tamaki ‘excited’ by new citizen’s arrest powers, fears emerge for retail workersThe powers would allow anyone to arrest and detain a criminal.26 Feb 03:57 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCook Islands crisis: Mark Brown writes to Christopher LuxonThe Cook Islands Prime Minister has made contact with Christopher Luxon.26 Feb 01:32 AM
PoliticsWatch: ‘Not necessarily a headlock’ – Goldsmith details new citizens' arrest powersThe announcement comes amid a rise in retail crime.26 Feb 12:52 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: David Seymour makes announcement on charter schoolsAssociate Minister of Education David Seymour announced today that round two of the charter school application process is open.Watch26 Feb 12:34 AM
PoliticsChildren 'getting the bash' from Oranga Tamariki staff as abuse in care risesExamples included young people getting punched and hit in the head.26 Feb 12:04 AM
PoliticsWatch live: Greens deliver alternative budget, Swarbrick takes battle to ‘right-wing’The Greens held their State of the Planet event on Wednesday.25 Feb 11:15 PM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill: Dame Anne Salmond, Annette Sykes condemn billDame Anne Salmond and Annette Skyes present their submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill to the Justice select committee. Video / NZ ParliamentWatch25 Feb 10:50 PM
Politics‘Absolutely deplorable’: Lawyer Annette Sykes says Treaty Principles Bill attempting to ‘erase the treaty from the soul of our nation’.Act leader David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill is before the Justice Select Committee.25 Feb 10:25 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Paul Goldsmith makes retail crime announcementPaul Goldsmith Minister of Justice and Nicole McKee Associate Minister of Justice make retail crime announcementWatch25 Feb 08:42 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Green Party co-leaders to deliver State of the Planet addressGreen Party Co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chlöe Swarbrick will deliver their State of the Planet kōreroWatch25 Feb 08:36 PM
EducationEleven days of butter chicken: Principals report more problems with school lunchesSchools meet with catering area manager, but still no clear solutions to lunch issues.25 Feb 07:04 PM
PoliticsLuxon poised to meet Vietnam’s ‘Big Four’; plays down China tensionsThe looming spector of China in the Pacific will be top of Luxon's mind in capital Hanoi.25 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsNew citizen’s arrest powers to be announced amid rise in retail theftThe Government is expected to announce the new powers later today.25 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt considers bespoke regional tax and concessions to spur growthCould the Government adopt different tax rules for different regions?25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 inquiry hit by top-level resignationsThe executive director of the Covid-19 inquiry and two lawyers have quit.25 Feb 07:15 AM
KahuHow a $48.7m boost is shaping the future of kapa hakaFinance Minister Nicola Willis received a rock star welcome at Te Matatini's opening day.25 Feb 05:31 AM
PoliticsMinistry stops sending workers to minister’s office amid complaintsMultiple complaints have been made.25 Feb 05:14 AM
New Zealand‘Frankly ludicrous’: Rusting oil tank has same heritage protection as ParliamentProposed new legislation aims to make it easier to delist heritage buildings.25 Feb 05:00 AM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill: Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau warns of local government impactDozens of submitters gave their view today, including the current Wellington mayor.25 Feb 02:36 AM
KahuHow Efeso Collins' legacy continues to inspire South Auckland youthThe former Auckland councillor's mural was unveiled in Manukau, South Auckland.24 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandWatch Live : Christopher Luxon live with Mike HoskingChristopher Luxon live with Mike Hosking in the studioWatch24 Feb 06:06 PM
PoliticsWatch live: PM speaks to Hosking before Vietnam trip amid domestic pressure over MP’s exitAs Luxon prepares to fly to Vietnam one of his ministers has resigned.24 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt mulls extending repeat prescriptions, doctors warn it may lead to ‘catastrophic’ GP shortagesPatients may be able to go longer without seeing a doctor for a repeat prescription.24 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics‘I couldn’t afford the pain relief’: New report shines light on true cost of dental careNancy pulled her rotten tooth at home due to high dental costs.24 Feb 04:00 PM
