PoliticsChris Hipkins delivers his speech at Labour conferenceLabour leader Chris Hipkins closed the Labour Party’s 2025 conference with a speech and policy announcement. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Nov 12:29 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to the Herald ahead of his conferenceChris Hipkins will not say whether Labour will commit $12.8b to restore pay equity. Video / Mark MitchellWatch27 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Watch this space – there's more to come': Hipkins on the tech tax Labour may look atAs Labour grandees gather in Auckland, Chris Hipkins gets ready to rally the troops.27 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: What it would really take for Luxon to step asideOPINION: There will be no coup. But the speculation didn't appear out of thin air. 26 Nov 11:44 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Fancy a CGT with your sausage and tomato sauce this summer?OPINION: Two-thirds back a CGT but want inflation-adjusted, not nominal, gains taxed.25 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics'Who knows what you're voting for': Hipkins takes swipe at NZ First but doesn't rule out allianceThe Labour leader also ruled out any new wealth taxes but will keep its CGT on the table.24 Nov 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorJamie Ensor: The growing connections between NZ First and Labour Are there issues on which the two parties agree?22 Nov 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Why there's a target on Chris Bishop's backOPINION: A C-grade scandalette over a footbridge signals something's up. 19 Nov 10:58 PM
New ZealandPM backs minister's 'pragmatic' call to spend Kāinga Ora money on local bridgeLabour leader Chris Hipkins says the move by Chris Bishop ‘doesn’t pass the sniff test’.18 Nov 03:45 AM
Politics'I panicked': Hipkins reveals location of proposal to new fiancéThe Labour leader told the world the news in an Instagram post this afternoon.17 Nov 04:47 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Plain-talking IPCA report sets standard for other inquiriesOPINION: Paul Goldsmith’s crackdown orders the Navy and spies to target Pacific gangs.13 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsLabour jumps to 38% in new poll after tax announcement National is also up in the Talbot Mills/Anacta poll.13 Nov 03:56 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: McSkimming scandal – how 'groupthink' evolved in the NZ PoliceOPINION: When loyalty trumps integrity, very bad things can happen.13 Nov 12:19 AM
Politics'Take them out': Labour unconcerned if Te Pāti Māori destroyed at electionChris Hipkins couldn't say what value the party brought to Parliament.10 Nov 11:00 PM
PoliticsLabour wants Māori seats, doesn't express concern if that destroys Te Pati MāoriChris Hipkins says Te Pati Māori isn't focused on the key issues. Video / Mark MitchellWatch10 Nov 09:58 PM
EconomyLuxon calls for 'mature' conversation on asset recycling, Hipkins pledges to hold on to all state assetsThe debate between political opponents was sparked by a new Treasury report.10 Nov 06:19 AM
Politics Luxon wants a ‘bigger, bolder, braver conversation’ on asset sales Christopher Luxon will speak at 4pm.10 Nov 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Something has to be done about rough sleepersOPINION: Luxon denied any crackdown plans when questioned in Parliament.08 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Prepare for a choose your poison electionOPINION: Both major parties seem destined to run on an unpopular policy. 07 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsLabour plans free cervical screening for all women aged 25-69Ayesha Verrall says the scheme will cost $21.6m and be paid for out of health baselines.06 Nov 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Trump Godzilla v Zohran Mamdani – The lessons for Hipkins and his tax plansOPINION: If you're going to take on Godzilla, you need the electorate on your side. 04 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics'A victory for Hobson's Pledge': Hipkins critical of Govt removing school board Treaty clause'It's a step backwards for our education system.'03 Nov 08:22 PM
Herald NOWLabour leader Chris Hipkins on Te Pāti Māori, CGT and the upcoming electionLabour leader Chris Hipkins joins HeraldNOW to talk about Te Pāti Māori, CGT, and the upcoming election.Watch03 Nov 07:09 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: It's a Nat leader's job to kill CGTs – is Christopher Luxon up to it?There's more riding on Labour's CGT for Luxon than Labour's Chris Hipkins. 31 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Te Pāti Māori collapse great news for HipkinsOPINION: As his Clayton's capital gains tax reveals, Hipkins is all about winning centre. 30 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 10-minute mates – Luxon aces first Trump meetingOPINION: The PM's ability to form instant connections proved critical in South Korea.29 Oct 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Capital gains tax is a case of right policy, wrong rationaleOPINION: Why Labour shouldn't be thinking up new ways of spending money.29 Oct 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘Bring it on’: Hipkins targets Luxon in capital gains tax debateLuxon insists the plan punishes Kiwi businesses and denies flipping houses.29 Oct 07:10 AM
Politics‘Not a complete pushover’: Hipkins shuts door on Green Party doubts over CGT bottom lineLabour is adamant it won't shift from the tax policy it released yesterday. 29 Oct 03:24 AM
BDBDBusinessDeskLabour’s CGT calculus: Taxing property to pay for healthcareLabour may finally have found a politically acceptable CGT.28 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTaxLabour knows what it'll tax, but can't say what it'll allow you to deductLabour won't commit to allowing interest write-offs under its capital gains tax policy.28 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Labour's CGT sets small target but has big loopholes - including family homeOPINION: Labour's capital gains tax sets a small target for its critics. 28 Oct 03:58 AM
PoliticsLabour’s capital gains tax: Chris Hipkins celebrates ‘progressive’ policy amid stern warning to leaker Labour says all CGT revenue would go towards health spending including free GP visits.28 Oct 12:25 AM
PoliticsLabour to campaign on capital gains tax, but there are several exemptionsHipkins said money from a CGT would be funnelled back to give Kiwis free doctors visits.27 Oct 04:32 PM