PoliticsNew poll delivers more bad news for Labour; Hipkins dives in preferred PM stakesLabour is down in two polls this week, but National has not benefited,12 Jul 04:22 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside Three Strikes: Did the law keep people safe from violent offenders?Courts grappled with 'unforeseen casualties' that would 'shock the conscience' of NZers.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPathways not punishment: Youth support workers question Act's new law and order policy“What we do in our youth justice houses works.”10 Jul 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: The 'soft on crime' debate - should we use a Swat team, not KFC, to get kids off roof?OPINION: The Greens and Act offer plain choices in this election.10 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsAct wants 17-year-old offenders to be dealt with in adult courtsIt would reverse a policy Act helped create in 2016.09 Jul 03:49 AM
Politics'Mind-boggling': Govt defends $500m spend on unused and expiring Covid testsThe Act Party says it is 'mind-boggling' mismanagement.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsAuckland to Tauranga? Parliament committee urges ministers to restart regional rail servicesA select committee reckons its time to restart North Island passenger rail.06 Jul 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike Hosking: Labour looks worn out and chaotic - here are my election predictionsOPINION: Two parties will be the biggest stories of election night.05 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBrooke van Velden: Race criteria for health waitlists 'mindboggling'Opinion: Government's ethnic waitlist factor papers over cracks of healthcare failures.04 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuTe Ururoa Flavell wants Māori to enrol - then make their election votes countFormer Māori Party leader is urging Māori to make their votes count.02 Jul 10:54 PM
KahuNational’s wāhine MPs hail what party has delivered for MāoriSuggestions National has a poor relationship with Māori dismissed as untrue.24 Jun 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou: National being squeezed left and rightOpinion: Opposition trying to appeal to right-wing and moderate voters.24 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPoll of polls: Labour-Green-Te Pāti Māori most likely coalition, ahead of National-ActThe most likely coalition scenario remains the one National took off the table.23 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsACT proposes rules blocking contractors from claiming rightsRecent Employment Court rulings would make some businesses unviable, says Seymour.22 Jun 12:45 AM
PoliticsPoll shows bounce back for Labour, bad news for Christopher Luxon and NZ FirstLabour will hope the poll shows a recovery after the Meka Whaitiri and Stuart Nash dramas.20 Jun 02:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonThe silence of the wolves: Where's the response to the Greens' poverty plan?Why such a deafening silence in the wake of the Greens' new tax policy?19 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplainer: Why Māori, Pacific are prioritised for surgeryPremium explainer: Why the controversial change has happened.19 Jun 02:25 AM
PoliticsFieldays: Act Party differing from National’s ‘flip-flopping’ in hunt for rural voteThere aren't many new policies but the party argues that will be appreciated by farmers.15 Jun 12:00 AM
New Zealand10,000 complaints, three evictions: The numbers behind Kāinga Ora's 'crackdown'Housing Minister Megan Woods says moving tenants to new locations is also an option.12 Jun 10:20 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: A taxing questionOpinion: Our editorial on the diverging political viewpoints on taxation.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNational, Act could form Government in latest pollChris Hipkins still well ahead of rival Christopher Luxon in favourability stakes.10 Jun 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFree cervical screening for all NZ women? Te Whatu Ora seeks fundingCervical screening is the only national screening programme not to be free to all.09 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuRob Campbell: Nation building that lacks this base is fatally flawedOPINION: Politicians agree we need 'infrastructure' but what of sustainability?08 Jun 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Court: A practical prescription for progressOPINION: Fuel taxes and the existing road-user charges will be abolished.06 Jun 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsIs Labour really soft on crime? The numbers reveal a surprising storyThe Herald has analysed decades of data to see how crime has changed in Aotearoa.31 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsAct fires up over Labour's refusal to define mātaurangaLabour and Green MPs voted against Act proposal over replacement RMA legislation.31 May 04:32 AM
Politics'National needs to work harder': Former National MP jumps to Act PartyParmar was unsuccessful in becoming the candidate for three electorates for National.31 May 01:43 AM
KahuJackson: The electorates have blood, sweat, years and tears that I have to balance against what JT is sayingTe Pāti Māori have some political advice for Labour.29 May 08:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Labour got what it wanted - a war with National over superannuationLabour's so-called policy announcements were aimed at advertising National's and Act's.27 May 09:51 PM
PoliticsSome prescriptions will still attract $15 fee, despite Budget policy to abolish $5 chargesThe Government has abolished most charges, but some remain.23 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsPromising Labour MP chosen as candidate in Auckland’s Epsom electorateCamilla Belich missed out on Mt Albert, despite being endorsed by Ardern.18 May 11:42 PM
PoliticsChris Hipkins’ make or break, bread and butter Budget awaitsWith the polls neck and neck, there's everything to play for this Budget.17 May 10:57 PM
OpinionOpinion: Budget 2023 is not going to shift the dial one bit for Māori - but will make out it doesBusinessman Rob Campbell asks why Budget announcements are in boardrooms and not marae.17 May 02:36 AM
PoliticsDivision on the right as National and Act disagreeRegistry comes into force on June 23, managed by the police’s Firearms Safety Authority.15 May 06:05 AM
