PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Christopher Luxon survives gruelling days at Parliament OPINION: There’s a lot of pressure on the PM, who is prone to verbal fumbles and gaffes.10 Mar 04:11 AM
New ZealandCovid inquiry: Report slams cost of long lockdowns, urges future changesHealth Minister Simeon Brown is with The Front Page to discuss the final report’s findings, and whether we’ve actually learned anything from it.Watch10 Mar 03:55 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon confirms call with Sir John Key amid leadership speculationHe said they chatted golf. Video / Mark MitchellWatch10 Mar 03:00 AM
PoliticsKey spoke with Luxon over weekend amid leadership speculationThe former Prime Minister has previously said he largely listens during their calls.10 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandDr Shane Reti reveals why he is leaving politicsHe announced his departure on Tuesday. Video / Mark MitchellWatch10 Mar 01:50 AM
PoliticsWatch: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon responds to Covid inquiryHe said it made sobering reading and included a very big lesson about the impact on the economy. Video / Mark MitchellWatch10 Mar 01:24 AM
PoliticsExpelled Te Pāti Māori MP back in party after winning court caseJustice Paul Radich said the suspension was unlawful “in the pure sense of that word”.10 Mar 12:18 AM
PoliticsHealth Minister Simeon Brown responds to Covid inquiryHealth Minister says some Covid restrictions were in place to long. Video / Mark MitchellWatch10 Mar 12:01 AM
PoliticsArdern responds to criticism from Royal Commission's final report into Covid responseThe 323-page report is the inquiry’s final assessment of the NZ response to the pandemic.10 Mar 12:00 AM
PoliticsNational's Dr Reti announces retirement from politics - he reveals whyReti's upcoming retirement may prompt the PM to remove him from Cabinet.09 Mar 11:47 PM
PoliticsStanford admits a 'bad week' for National after poll, Potaka won't rule out leadership runThe Prime Minister says his caucus is 'unified'.09 Mar 09:28 PM
PoliticsErica Stanford admits it has been a bad week for the National PartyEducation Minister Erica Stanford admits it has been a bad week for the National Party. Video / Julia GabelWatch09 Mar 09:26 PM
PoliticsRoyal ranks and weed strains: 2025's most rejected baby names revealedThe most popular declined name was King, followed by Prince.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon and Nicola Willis on the economic fallout of the Iran conflictPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis spoke to the media about the effects of the Iran conflict on New Zealand's economy. Video / Mark MitchellWatch09 Mar 04:34 AM
PoliticsGovernment open to scrapping 12 cent fuel tax hike next year if conditions worsenThe Government has not yet decided whether to go through with the plan.09 Mar 04:16 AM
Politics'Expanding defence partnerships': Trump's ambassador pick reveals his plans for New ZealandHe said New Zealand was aware of the 'darkening security environment in the Pacific'.09 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceChristopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceWatch09 Mar 12:36 AM
PoliticsLuxon says 'hand on heart' he'll lead National to election, but fresh poll results show preferred optionsLast week's poll showed National on track for one of its worst-ever election results.08 Mar 08:26 PM
WorldHelen Clark says Govt’s response to Iran strikes should be same as IraqThe former PM spoke to Newstalk ZB host Tim Beveridge on the Weekend Collective. Video / NZ HeraldWatch08 Mar 03:39 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O’Sullivan: Iran crisis and Trump’s tariffs leave little room for NZ to breatheOPINION: Any prolonged Iran conflict risks higher oil prices and NZ export disruption.06 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuElection 2026: Familiar name to bid for Tāmaki Makaurau seat held by Oriini KaiparaTwo are vying for the Labour nomination and the party is yet to confirm its candidate.06 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: After the Government's horror week, things are about to get a whole lot worseOPINION: This weekend is the most precarious for Luxon since he became National leader. 06 Mar 04:00 PM
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
