New Zealand'Give people their freedom back': MP's push to end licensing trusts'Monopoly' for selling alcohol labelled an 'outdated, nanny state throwback'.25 Oct 10:42 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPublic service's new fixit man: 'I have the luxury of an extremely low heart rate'Sir Brian Roche says being involved with rugby has exposed him to some great leaders.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council snubs Government, makes own decisions on transport spendingAuckland Council has spread transport cuts far more widely than the Government wanted.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Act leader Richard Prebble appointed to Waitangi TribunalSince leaving Parliament, he had provided pro-bono advice to Māori trusts, hapū and iwi.24 Oct 08:22 AM
PoliticsSamoan citizenship bill: Community gathers as bill unanimously passes second reading at Parliament"This is a step forward for Pasifika justice."24 Oct 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Biggest losers – Andrew Bayly, Darleen Tana and Tory Whanau blow itOPINION: Bayly can kiss goodbye to a second term as a minister.23 Oct 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Next on the menu – healthy $3 lunches for MPsOPINION: 'Currently the price of a meal at Bellamys is between $35 and $60.'23 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisDerek Cheng800% more third strikers under the Govt's changes to toughen Three Strikes 2.0 – but will it make us safer?Is the price tag of tens of millions of dollars worth a policy that may not work?22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: David Seymour reviews new school lunchesDavid Seymour tasting the new school lunches before speaking to the mediaWatch21 Oct 11:21 PM
KahuAnaru Eketone: Act's belief Māori should have exact same rights as non-Māori flawedOPINION: Rights are complex and many-layered.21 Oct 12:45 AM
KahuAct copping the blame for much of the anti-Māori rhetoric, Seymour saysDavid Seymour looks back over 12 months in power.20 Oct 06:15 PM
KahuGroup's animated ad pokes fun at David Seymour’s legislation'Regular New Zealanders' who oppose Act's Treaty Principles Bill create comedy skit.17 Oct 09:07 PM
New ZealandFast-track project group: Most members chosen by ministers, not agenciesPolitical parties chose members of the fast-track independent advisory group.17 Oct 06:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew Hooton: Time for a 12.5% company tax rate?OPINION: Glad-handing and dating services will never attract the major investment we need.17 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics‘Mean-spirited’: Labour attacks Govt decision on hardship assistance for sanctioned beneficiariesMSD recommended beneficiaries on non-financial sanctions have access to hardship payments.16 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics'I'm wealthy': Has Christopher Luxon lost touch with voters?National Party supporters most likely to view PM as in touch.15 Oct 07:27 AM
PoliticsInquiry into Oranga Tamariki: Children’s Minister Karen Chhour says she welcomes scrutinyInquiry launched after concerns raised with Auditor-General.15 Oct 05:23 AM
PoliticsAct leader David Seymour on issues with the Wellington City CouncilAct leader David Seymour speaks about issues with the Wellington City Council. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 Oct 04:15 AM
BusinessNZ Film Commission slammed for 'six-figure junket' to CannesA reel-y big junket? Film Commission says it actually cut spending this year.15 Oct 03:25 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
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
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Govt wasting time and money on pointless election promisesOPINION: Why draft a bill that's going nowhere? Or amend sports rules for no reason?10 Oct 12:10 AM
New ZealandPolitical donations raise eyebrows over fast-track project approvalsForest & Bird criticises fast-track bill for lack of transparency and potential conflicts.09 Oct 07:59 PM
Politics'Never been so focused on race', Seymour says at first public Treaty Principles Bill debateThe issue of sovereignty was threaded throughout the debate.08 Oct 05:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNon-English-speaker approved for assisted dying - without translatorOne doctor described the oversight process for assisted deaths as a 'tick-box activity'.08 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: Seymour clashes with iwi leader in first Treaty Principles Bill debateAct leader says NZ has not been this divided since the 1981 Springboks tour.08 Oct 07:54 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Boardroom mood reflects in Government minister approval ratingsOPINION: Erica Stanford has been the best-performing MP, according to CEOs.07 Oct 04:02 PM
PoliticsWatch: Roads, mines, housing and Eden Park upgrade on fast-track approvals listInfrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has spoken to reporters.06 Oct 03:18 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Winston didn't want a 65-year-old larrikin': Shane Jones gets serious after talking-toShane Jones is playing the jester less as he goes about his politics04 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Minister gets top marks despite $30m te reo raidOPINION: Erica Stanford proved she could be ruthless when she needed some quick cash.03 Oct 12:06 AM
KahuAct leader will go head-to-head with Ngāti Toa leader in Treaty debateDavid Seymour and Helmet Modlik to have a 'conversation' on the principles bill.02 Oct 07:18 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomMood of the Boardroom: Seymour strikes right note with CEOsBut there are some concerns, including over the Act leader’s new Ministry of Regulation.02 Oct 03:59 PM
Mood of the BoardroomWatch live tomorrow: Mood of the Boardroom – CEOs’ verdict on the GovernmentNew Zealand's top CEOs have their say on the coalition and its policies.02 Oct 03:00 AM