Politics‘A tough time for New Zealanders’: Jobseeker benefit numbers jump 12% in a yearGovt says numbers will get worse before they get better.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The shockers for Govt hiding in the Mood of the BoardroomOPINION: To politicians and business leaders growth is seductive but so are other things.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsPanel rejects quarry proposal a week after being included in fast-track listQuarry consent rejected under Labour's fast-tracking – but it's on Govt's new list too.14 Oct 07:25 AM
New Zealand'A shambles': Nicola Willis says Govt watching Wellington City Council very closelyThe Finance Minister says the council doesn't appear to be very functional.14 Oct 06:21 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Chris-tastrophe! Poll much closer than it looksThe latest polls indicate the Prime Minister needs to up his game.14 Oct 06:12 AM
PoliticsLuxon and Hipkins both take a hit in latest political pollThe poll marks the anniversary of the 2023 election.14 Oct 05:09 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon on one year on from the electionPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis speak about the country one year on from the electionWatch14 Oct 05:03 AM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki funding decisions under Auditor-General’s spotlightConcerns were raised about the agency's decision-making.14 Oct 03:39 AM
PoliticsWatch: Sir Brian Roche announced as next Public Service CommissionerToday marks one year since the 2023 election.14 Oct 03:27 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceChristopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceWatch14 Oct 12:40 AM
PoliticsPoll: 40% think New Zealand in worse shape than on election dayThe poll marks the anniversary of the 2023 election.13 Oct 08:17 PM
PoliticsNew foreign investment fund aimed at people with more than 'a lousy $20m', says Winston Peters'The economy is going to be strengthened by foreign investment.'13 Oct 05:54 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisDerek Cheng'Intrusive': Inside the Govt's vision for boot camps, including new police powers officials opposedCabinet has agreed to make its future boot camps as least boot-campy as possible.13 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOpinion: Energy the goldmine NZ First will exploit in 2026 election campaignCriticising the energy companies has proven effective for NZ First thus far.13 Oct 05:55 AM
PoliticsWatch: Winston Peters accosted by protesters, two arrested after pushing Shane JonesWinston Peters described the protesters as "woke and feral".13 Oct 04:03 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters harassed by protestors at NZ First ConferenceProtestors interrupted Winston Peters speech at the NZ First Party Conference this afternoon in Hamilton. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Oct 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe reinvention of Judith Collins: 'I did not shed a tear'Judith Collins on misogyny, China, Nato, GE – and the portfolios she always wanted.12 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsShane Jones calls for new Crown entity to drill for geothermal energyJones is also promising a future for the Marsden Point refinery.12 Oct 06:42 AM
PoliticsShane Jones advocates for geothermalNew Zealand First MP Shane Jones believes geothermal energy is the best natural resource for ensuring energy certainty.Watch12 Oct 04:40 AM
New ZealandShots fired in Act, Tui beer online smackdown after meme takes swipe at university's Treaty course'Hey @actnewzealand, keep my beers’ name out of your mouth’.12 Oct 04:31 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters believes Cook Strait ferries have more life left in them.New Zealand First leader Winston Peters claims Cook Strait ferries could last 20 more years with proper maintenance.Watch11 Oct 11:44 PM
PoliticsInterislander ferries can run for 20 more years, claims Winston PetersThe coalition Government appeared split on what to do about the ferries.11 Oct 11:38 PM
PoliticsReturn to power charges NZ First members as Winston Peters opens party conferenceMembers are celebrating being back in government as the conference starts.11 Oct 09:35 PM
PoliticsNew Zealand First conference kicks offWinston Peters makes the opening speech at the New Zealand First conference in HamiltonWatch11 Oct 09:17 PM
PoliticsNo regrets: Luxon says Kiwis ‘want me to try’ to fulfil election promise despite hurdlesThe Prime Minister spoke to the Herald following his trip to Laos.11 Oct 06:19 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters promises ‘major’ policy announcement at NZ First conferenceThe policy wasn't in the coalition agreement but Peters is confident he'll get support.11 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Why Govt buckled on revealing fast-track conflicts of interestOPINION: Leaving it to your enemies to unearth conflicts can make things look a bit murky.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeabed miner retracts claim it will earn $1 billion a yearIt comes after the plan was included in list of projects up for Fast-track Bill approval.11 Oct 04:04 AM
Politics'Stop talking badly about our city': Tory Whanau rejects call for govt interventionWellington's mayor admits losing the airport shares sale vote was a setback.11 Oct 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBishop bows out of fast-track decision involving Winton LandHow ministers managed potential conflicts of interest choosing projects for fast-tracking.11 Oct 03:55 AM
Politics‘I just don’t care’: Luxon on his and National’s poll dipNational score lowest result in rankings in 15 months.11 Oct 03:00 AM
PoliticsLuxon says Modi interested in trade agreement during meeting, remains ‘hopeful’ for deal this termThe India PM extended an invitation to visit his country.11 Oct 02:14 AM
Politics'We should have done better': Government broadly accepts findings of landmark Abuse in Care inquiryLandmark report was tabled in late July.10 Oct 09:48 PM
PoliticsLuxon meets Indian PM Modi - and has surprise pull-aside with new leaderThe Prime Minister's diplomatic dance card was full in Laos.10 Oct 07:20 PM