PoliticsLuxon, Albanese talks focus on lifting living standardsThe New Zealand PM said transtasman relations are as strong as they've ever been.10 Aug 03:22 AM
PoliticsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon following annual talks with Anthony AlbanesePrime Minister Christopher Luxon following annual talks with Anthony Albanese, and a helicopter ride to surrounding peaks including the Humboldt glacier.Watch10 Aug 12:53 AM
PoliticsLabour MP has 'learned a lot' from NCEA emails affair – HipkinsHe hopes 'political point-scoring' doesn't stop future bipartisan work.10 Aug 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPM's rates nearly double at his Waiheke pad; Auckland billionaire has $225k bill See what some of Tāmaki Makaurau's biggest property owners are paying to the council. 09 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Stanford is a standout in a Government struggling to turn things aroundOPINION: Erica Stanford is being discussed as a possible leadership replacement for Luxon.09 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon welcomes Anthony Albanese in Queenstown; Trump tariffs and Gaza war on agendaThe Australian PM touched down in Queenstown for the annual transtasman leader talks.09 Aug 02:53 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Stanford’s masterclass resets story but Govt faces tough decisionsThe Government has had a good week but a challenging course is ahead. 08 Aug 08:00 PM
PoliticsRevealed: Labour didn't respond, declined offers for NCEA briefingsLabour only contacted minister a little over a week before the changes were announced.07 Aug 07:52 PM
PoliticsWatch: PM and Education Minister front media during school visitThe stand-up comes days after a radical NCEA announcement. 07 Aug 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: NCEA masterclass – Stanford schools colleagues on how to get things doneOPINION: It has been Erica Stanford's week, or perhaps Erica Stanford's year.07 Aug 12:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Why National's got the country and itself into such a messOPINION: National either knows what it's doing or it doesn't, but the outcome is the same.05 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPrincipals have their say on axing NCEA: A 'huge step forward' or a game of political football?Leading principals debate the merits of plans to radically overhaul education.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorJamie Ensor: What led Government to abolish NCEA – and why we shouldn't be shockedANALYSIS: It's likely to be a popular move at the right time for the Government.04 Aug 05:16 AM
PoliticsNCEA scrapped: What Labour, Greens think about the radical overhaul NCEA will be replaced with three new certificates. 04 Aug 04:34 AM
PoliticsNCEA abolished in 'massive' shake-up of NZ’s main secondary school qualificationTwo new qualifications at Year 12, 13 will replace NCEA after a series of damning reports.04 Aug 12:10 AM
PoliticsNCEA is being scrapped - here is what will replace itThe overhaul represents the most radical overhaul in decades.03 Aug 09:10 PM
PoliticsLuxon signals 'massive' NCEA announcement, envoy heads to US to appeal tariff Luxon earlier called the decision by Trump to impose a 15% tariff rate 'blunt'.03 Aug 08:10 PM
New ZealandUS envoy arrives in Middle East, job layoffs at Weta | NZ Herald news update: August 2, 2025A US special envoy has arrived in Gaza in hopes to mediate some peace. Turmoil offer Trump's tariffs continues. Job layoffs at Weta Workshop in Wellington. PM is in Christchurch.Watch01 Aug 08:07 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Can Luxon convince voters that better times are coming?OPINION: The Prime Minister might be right. But what if nobody believes him?01 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsUse of urgency to upend pay equity scheme decided after PM met senior ministersThe pay equity changes prompted protests up and down the country. 01 Aug 04:58 AM
New Zealand‘Lagging behind’: NZ stance on Palestinian recognition questionedPrime Minister Luxon says NZ's focus should be on getting aid into Gaza.31 Jul 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon living on borrowed time as stagflation loomsOPINION: Nervous National MPs look to next polls.31 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNCEA test: Prime Minister prepares 'fundamental overhaul', announcement imminent The Education Minister is foreshadowing public consultation on a substantial proposal.31 Jul 08:01 PM
New Zealand‘Enough is enough’: Leavers’ lawyer urges PM to take control of Gloriavale"For God’s sake, Prime Minister, you’re the only one who can step up now."31 Jul 02:58 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: NZ beginning to look like an outlier on GazaOPINION: As global sentiment on Gaza shifts, New Zealand is standing still. 31 Jul 12:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why Argentina's radical reforms could work hereOPINION: A tale of two Governments.30 Jul 12:00 AM
Politics‘Some may be concerned’: National MPs on how Kiwis will react to board members' pay hike'I accept that everyone wants a pay rise in this tough time.'29 Jul 01:40 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins on the 80% increase to board feesThe party leaders were quizzed about the latest Government change. Video / Mark MitchellWatch28 Jul 11:35 PM
Politics'More spin than a front load washing machine': Hipkins blasts Willis for 10-minute cost of living 'sermon' Meanwhile, PM took aim at Labour for "taxing and borrowing" policy that "didn't work".28 Jul 06:56 AM
PoliticsPM Luxon grilled on hiking board member fee rangesHe said it was necessary to make the roles attractive. Video / Mark MitchellWatch28 Jul 05:07 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMinisters agree to raise board members' pay ranges by up to 80% The increase for Crown bodies comes as the Govt celebrates tax relief it has introduced.28 Jul 04:54 AM
PoliticsGovernment to ban surcharges on card paymentsThe Government plans to ban surcharges on most in-store card payments by May next year. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Jul 04:49 AM
PoliticsGovernment marks year of tax cutsPM Christopher Luxon urges doubling down on Government's plan to improve living standards. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Jul 04:13 AM
NetballWatch: Luxon booed by crowd at ANZ Premiership netball finalChristopher Luxon was on hand to present the Mainland Tactix with the trophy.28 Jul 03:04 AM
