PoliticsGovt adds 2 years to prison sentences for assaults on first responders, prison officersThe announcement comes as the Government's tougher sentencing rules come into effect.29 Jun 06:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Regulatory Standards Bill undermines democratic processOPINION: Some 88% of 22,821 submissions opposed the bill outright.29 Jun 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Luxon shines on global stage but has work to do at homeLuxon's international meetings included French President Macron and EU President von der Leyen.27 Jun 09:00 PM
PoliticsMinister ditches agency's Māori name, forming new group instead of ‘Māori-only one’ She wants the group to represent more than just Māori.27 Jun 12:56 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Parliament in shock over MP's unexpected deathOPINION: Takutai Tarsh Kemp was at Parliament yesterday.26 Jun 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCould companies sue for compensation under Seymour's controversial bill?Labour's Willie Jackson says he doesn't trust Regulation Minister David Seymour.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAct leader David Seymour on his Regulatory Standards BillAct leader David Seymour is rejecting claims his controversial Regulatory Standards Bill could lead to corporations seeking compensation if their property rights are affected.Watch24 Jun 07:30 AM
New ZealandSeymour defends social media posts amid Cabinet Manual breach claimsDavid Seymour dismissed criticism of his social media posts as playful fun.23 Jun 09:05 PM
OpinionThe Conversation: Austerity politics and the real cost of 'savings' in schoolsOPINION: NZ's public expense rose from 25.9% of GDP in 1972 to 35.9% in 2022.22 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Cooks crisis complicates Luxon's big China meetingOPINION: The timing of Winston Peters' announcement is curious.19 Jun 12:49 AM
OpinionHow Act's bill could entrench power for the wealthyOPINION: NZ rich-list value rose from $95.5b last year to $102.1b this year, a 6.8% jump.18 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRising scrutiny: Economists take key roles in next phase of Covid InquiryEconomists who found NZ overpaid for Covid health measures hired by Royal Commission.15 Jun 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: This Government is showing us what it valuesOPINION: Why WorkSafe changes are leaving workers vulnerable.14 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'Superficial facelift' – the undercover zingers in Jacinda Ardern's memoirOPINION: The former PM avoids naming her critics, but some are identifiable anyway.12 Jun 12:32 AM
PoliticsGovernment compromises with Auckland on housing, U-turns on 'sausage flat' promiseAuckland will opt out of the 'sausage flat' law but other councils will be forced to stay.11 Jun 01:54 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: What Luxon must do to secure a coalition victoryOPINION: The right's challenge is managing Seymour's and Peters' grandstanding.11 Jun 12:00 AM
PoliticsDavid Seymour talks about targeting Māori in social and health policyDavid Seymour explains why he supports Māori charter schools but opposes a Māori Health Authority. Video / NZ HeraldWatch08 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'No such thing as Māori funding' - what did Seymour mean and is he right?OPINION: Health? Education? When is targeting okay and not okay for Māori under this Govt?08 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsNew visa to allow migrants' parents to visit NZ for up to 10 yearsThere are a number of criteria that have to be met.08 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandThousands of school meals uneaten in Northland every weekNationally, 34,878 surplus meals went uneaten for the week of March 28.07 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsSeymour loses Oxford debate but lauds its ‘contrast’ to Te Pāti Māori actionsDeputy PM says English debate was "great fun", despite his team's defeat.06 Jun 01:34 AM
New ZealandMayor unapologetic in face of backlash at council's Māori ward videos'It’s no different to having rural wards,' the deputy mayor says to the camera.06 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Labour’s Te Pāti Māori problemOPINION: Fear of the alternative is Christopher Luxon’s easiest path to a second term.05 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: Parliament votes for harshest-ever sanctions for Te Pāti Māori co-leadersThree MPs have been sanctioned after a haka in the House last year. 05 Jun 05:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'Conflicting' polls, van Velden strikes again and a Beehive sex scandalOPINION: How far up the food chain did the Forbes complaint go? 05 Jun 12:27 AM
New ZealandResearchers warn of Pike River mine disaster potential repeat amid WorkSafe shake-upA health and safety expert believes the minister is being 'dogmatic' in changing WorkSafe.04 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceHome owners to 'almost certainly' face insurance levy hike – David SeymourThe coverage provided by the Natural Hazards Commission is likely to remain unchanged.04 Jun 05:00 PM
Politics'Snapshot': Political leaders react to conflicting poll resultsOne survey said the left could kick the coalition out, while another showed them staying.03 Jun 10:36 PM
New ZealandSeymour claims 99.5% of Regulatory Bill submissions were 'bot-made'88% of submitters opposed the proposed regulations, with just 0.33% in support.03 Jun 07:42 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBe profitable: Brown's warnings to Govt-owned companiesAct's David Seymour says the time for hard questions is approaching.03 Jun 05:00 PM
Politics'Going in hard': Luxon warns Kāinga Ora tenants amid policy crackdownDavid Seymour is now Deputy PM, following Winston Peters.02 Jun 07:07 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Kids left to their own devices prefer social-media's blue lightOPINION: Hugh Grant's social-media lashing a timely tirade. 02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Act remains Labour's 'worst nightmare' – new Deputy PM's messageDavid Seymour held a celebration brunch after being sworn in yesterday.31 May 11:21 PM
Politics'Almost certainly': Seymour warns of prosecutions as Govt cracks down on school truancyBut he says families facing hardship will not be penalised. 29 May 05:00 PM
