PoliticsWatch: Luxon delivers state of the nation speech, wants National ministers to write new planning rulesLuxon acknowledged it had been a 'tough time' for Kiwi households and businesses. 19 Jan 12:36 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorWhat to expect from PM's state of the nation today - and unveiling of election dateANALYSIS: The National Party leader is yet to comment on major world events.18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: National MPs' angst over housing crash as Luxon and Hipkins mull reshufflesOPINION: PM appears to have few Cabinet positions to play with.16 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyQT Auckland hotel and former Queenstown backpackers sold to foreignersCBRE agents have made deals totalling $118.5 million.16 Jan 03:19 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: U-turn season starts with housing intensification OPINION: Ministers to drop demands for Auckland Council to zone for 2 million more houses.15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWatch: 'Everyone's a critic' - Luxon assesses his leadership as questions mountThe PM has researched leaders since he was a schoolboy - he chooses one per year to study.10 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandLuxon shares 27-track summer playlist - who does PM have on heavy rotation?The PM's seasonal selection mixes Kiwi classics with viral TikTok hits and pop.10 Jan 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Bipartisanship support for trade deals is crucialOPINION: Why political parties need to prioritise the national interest on trade.09 Jan 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: NZ must prepare for the end of the rules-based eraOPINION: If international law no longer exists, NZ needs a new approach.08 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFrom CRL to Costco: The mega projects that will change 2026’s skylineTe Waihorotiu Station and the CRL promise to transform central Auckland travel.04 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: The economy has crashed completely off the track OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Matthew Hooton.03 Jan 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: Why Luxon’s India trade gamble could decide the next electionOPINION: My forecasts for the year ahead.31 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: What was really behind RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr's shock resignation?OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Thomas Coughlan. 29 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Why India's FTA win could reshape our exports – and our politicsOPINION: The deal will cut or scrap tariffs on 95% of New Zealand exports to India.26 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Labour now holds cards over Luxon’s India dealOPINION: Deal with India would not have happened without PM’s personal determination.25 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: What has happened to the old Green Party?OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Audrey Young.25 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Free trade deal with India deserved better coverage, Peters resorts to populist responseOPINION: Where was the live cross to Luxon's FTA announcement?25 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘This Christmas may not be as joyous’: Luxon acknowledges tough year for some in Christmas videoHe said 2025 had been tough for some Kiwis but that the country was progressing.24 Dec 03:54 AM
Politics‘An agreement worth supporting’ Labour may rescue India FTA after NZ First says it will vote against it The Government has agreed an FTA with India, although there are limited dairy concessions.22 Dec 05:36 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Election timing, debt and coalition deals now hang on GDP staying hotOPINION: The most logical day for next year’s election is October 3.18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The three most improved MPs of 2025OPINION: They're from different parties, but they share an admirable work ethic.17 Dec 11:23 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: How the Mowbrays, Luxons and Auckland’s A-list are spending ChristmasPlus, meet the entrepreneur brothers behind Auckland’s new hospitality hotspot.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsLabour has eight-point lead over National in latest pollLabour’s rise to 38% would still leave it short of a majority in Parliament.17 Dec 05:42 AM
LivePoliticsPolitical leaders wrap 2025 with final parliamentary speechesNational's Christopher Luxon and Labour's Chris Hipkins were among the speakers.17 Dec 03:16 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhy Chris Hipkins still refuses to answer the big Winston Peters questionCurrent polling suggests Labour and the Greens will need another party's support to win.16 Dec 03:00 AM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon on his meeting with the Jewish communityPrime Minister Christopher Luxon describes his meeting with the Jewish community last night. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 Dec 09:32 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to the Herald for ChristmasChristopher Luxon says he'll give his coalition partners a break from each other for Christmas. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAll I want for Christmas is a break from you – PM's gift to coalition partnersChristopher Luxon's gift to his coalition partners is a break from each other.15 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsForeign buyers ban change passed at night under urgency – so what could be the impact on house prices? Officials' analysis of the policy has been revealed.15 Dec 03:16 AM
New ZealandPM Christopher Luxon on Sydney terrorist attackPrime Minister Christopher Luxon address “sickening” mass shooting in Sydney ahead of meetings with Jewish communities. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 Dec 02:40 AM
PoliticsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon due to meet with Jewish community after Sydney terrorist attackAt least 15 people have died after a mass shooting in Sydney.15 Dec 01:28 AM
New ZealandWhy Rotorua’s young people are struggling to get hiredIt's not poor attitudes preventing youth from getting jobs, an advocate says.13 Dec 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: Why NZ and Australia should push back on Trump’s intrusive visa rulesOPINION: US border staff could soon demand five years of your social media history.12 Dec 08:00 PM
Auckland'Strong anger': Ex-Cabinet minister warns Auckland housing plan could cost Nats votesPlan Change 120 would enable up to two million homes across Auckland suburbs.12 Dec 08:00 PM