PoliticsNational plunges to lowest poll as governing party in decadesNZ Herald political editor, Thomas Coughlan, is on The Front Page to break down what the numbers mean, and who could be on the chopping block.Watch06 Mar 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisInside the day the question of Luxon’s exit moved from ‘if’ and closer to ‘when’ANALYSIS: National MPs have gone to ground amid fevered rumours.06 Mar 03:43 AM
Politics'Absolutely not': Luxon rubbishes talk of resignation after brutal poll for NationalIt is the National Party's worst poll result since November 2021.06 Mar 02:38 AM
Politics'I am not happy with that number': Willis reacts to National's dire new pollThe poor rating follows weeks of criticism of Christopher Luxon’s leadership.05 Mar 09:29 PM
Politics‘High-value powerhouse’: David Seymour backs surge in medicinal cannabis exportsA Cabinet paper shows more than a tonne of cannabis flower was exported in 2024.05 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey Young'I may possibly have grunted': Paul Goldsmith plays down TVNZ crime coverage callOPINION: Labour MP Reuben Davidson pressed the minister on possible media interference.05 Mar 05:48 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Map-gate is dead’: Bishop seeks to clear up Auckland housing density talk, mayor says Seymour ‘trying to screw me’ 'The Government has not asked for maps,' the Housing Minister stressed.05 Mar 04:29 AM
Politics"He's trying to screw me" Mayor Wayne Brown on David Seymour and map-gateIn an interview with Newstalk ZB last night, Brown claimed the Act leader was “trying to screw me”. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch05 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMinistry considers uses of AI in war, ex-Air Force MP says front line wants more people and bulletsOfficials were quizzed by an former airman about the use of AI in combat.05 Mar 01:49 AM
PoliticsWatch: Act's David Seymour responds to criticism from Auckland MayorWayne Brown was critical of Seymour's approach to housing planning. Video / Mark MitchellWatch05 Mar 01:40 AM
PoliticsAct 'embarrassed' as parliamentary committee backs social media ban for under-16s Parmjeet Parmar, who initiated the inquiry, says outcome was predetermined.05 Mar 12:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Winston Peters can't resist crack at PM over Iran fumbleOPINION: 'Why didn't you call [me], then no one will have misspoken?'04 Mar 11:33 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDid Nicola Willis promise to reduce food prices? Labour says soThe debate continued on Wednesday with both parties far from common ground. 04 Mar 10:41 PM
PoliticsBondi terror attack could have happened in New Zealand, NZSIS saysThe intelligence agency stood up a team to monitor anti-Semitic terror. 04 Mar 05:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: Affordability politics – what Luxon, Hipkins and Seymour's speeches really told votersOPINION: Christopher Luxon offered 37 initiatives but little sense of priority or empathy.04 Mar 02:00 AM
PoliticsPM, Immigration Minister questioned over visas amid Middle East conflictThe Prime Minister has had to clarify his comments in Parliament. Video / Mark MitchellWatch04 Mar 01:39 AM
New ZealandSenior Govt minister visits Gloriavale after refusing to rule out shutting communityShe met new overseeing shepherd Stephen Standfast and other leaders.04 Mar 12:26 AM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon returns to Parliament at night to correct answer on Middle East – Greens say he mucked up again 'The Prime Minister just doesn't seem to know what is going on,' Chlöe Swarbrick said.03 Mar 10:07 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon has to return to Parliament to correct an answerThe PM made a personal explanation of an answer he gave on visa extensions during the Middle East conflict.Watch03 Mar 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Forest of magical money trees': Willis, Seymour attack Edmonds' Reserve Bank remarksEdmonds responds: 'I think they’ve got the wrong end of the stick.'03 Mar 04:00 PM
Politics'We need to show some humanity': Labour calls for abuse-in-care survivors, clients in hardship to be exempt from law changeThe Opposition party acknowledges a 'loophole needs to be closed'.03 Mar 06:18 AM
New Zealand'Disgusting': Outrage as council flies American flag amid Iran attacksThe council said the flag was raised to mark AmeriCARna, a US car event.03 Mar 05:00 AM
PoliticsHipkins reignites criticism of $12.8 billion pay equity figure as Treasury stands firmThe Labour leader has been accused of "fiscal denialism".03 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Christopher Luxon's Clare Curran moment – can he recover?OPINION: The PM's muddled stance leaves NZ without a clear position after three days.03 Mar 03:30 AM
PoliticsSecond young offender bootcamp pilot to begin as proposed law delayedThe second pilot will begin on Monday with another 10 young offenders. 03 Mar 12:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChristopher Luxon's Clare Curran momentThe Prime Minister was flummoxed at his post cabinet press conference. Video / NZ Herald / Parliament TVWatch03 Mar 12:13 AM
PoliticsFormer minister Bayly won't contest electorate again, seeks list-only positionBayly resigned as a minister early last year.02 Mar 11:32 PM
Politics'I misspoke': Luxon walks back comments on Iran strikes by US and IsraelThe Prime Minister clarified comments he made in Monday's post-Cabinet press conference. 02 Mar 11:09 PM
PoliticsPM Christopher Luxon walks back comment on IranPrime Minister Christopher Luxon says he misspoke at Monday's post-Cabinet press conference when discussing action on Iran. Video / Mark MitchellWatch02 Mar 10:09 PM
New ZealandPhones in every cell? The growing pressure to overhaul prison phone rulesOne Serco-run prison already has a monitored phone installed in every cell.02 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsEdmonds on Labour's big mistake, landlords, Reserve Bank shake-up and if she's getting 'nasty'Labour's finance spokeswoman sits down with the Herald to discuss Labour's economic plans.02 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon says NZ not 'best placed' to make call on legality of US, Israel attacks'We weren't proxy or party to these attacks.'02 Mar 06:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: As Middle East erupts, Luxon struggles to articulate where NZ standsOPINION: He's struggling to explain whether New Zealand supports strikes against Iran.02 Mar 06:06 AM
New ZealandHow US-Israel assault on Iran could repeat 20 years of failed warsWaikato University international law professor, Al Gillespie is with The Front Page to discuss how we got here, and where to next.Watch02 Mar 03:55 AM
