New Zealand'If it's good for them, it's good for us': Doctors call on MPs to use public health systemMarcus Lee urges leaders to have 'skin in the game' for healthcare decisions.23 Jul 08:29 PM
Politics‘It’s clear we have a real problem’: Homelessness 'appears' to be outstripping population growthGovernment ministers have released a report on the 'long-running challenge' facing NZ.23 Jul 06:55 AM
PoliticsLuxon faces questions amid speculation over foreign buyers ban changeThe Herald revealed an announcement is expected this year.23 Jul 04:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Wilson'The scariest thing yet'? Calling out Groundswell's scare tacticsOPINION: New finance proposals for climate action deserve support, not scaremongering.22 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon mouths off at ‘frickin’ Hipkins over cost of living policy stoush'They put us in this mess," the PM said, bristling at the Labour leader's criticism.22 Jul 12:05 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon attacks Chris Hipkins on policyLuxon attacked Hipkins over Labour’s lack of policy. Video / Mark MitchellWatch21 Jul 11:24 PM
New Zealand'Everything's on the table': PM says he is taking on NCEA, 'profound' changes possible'There’s nothing more important than getting our kids well educated', says Prime Minister.20 Jul 08:58 PM
New Zealand'PR stunt': Opposition slams Govt's $6b infrastructure announcementChristopher Luxon defends mega construction plan amid Opposition backlash.20 Jul 08:50 PM
New ZealandLive: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in studio with Mike HoskingPrime Minister Christopher Luxon talks to Mike Hosking live in the studio. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch20 Jul 06:57 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Auckland invasion' – Night out with hundreds of boy racers; PM warns of crackdownThe Herald followed the drivers as they took police on a cat-and-mouse chase.20 Jul 03:00 AM
Politics$6b of Govt-funded building projects to start before Xmas – this is where they areChris Bishop claims the projects could create about 27,000 jobs.19 Jul 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Inflation is back – and that’s a problem for the Prime Minister OPINION: Regardless of who is to blame, rising food prices will be a political hot potato.19 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt announces $231m new Auckland-based NZ Institute for Advanced TechnologyLuxon is speaking alongside Dr Shane Reti this morning. 17 Jul 10:20 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Bishop puts boot into councils as rates table reveals biggest hikesOPINION: It's been the week for bashing local government – although not without cause.17 Jul 12:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why the Regulatory Standards Bill matters for property rightsOPINION: Property rights are a cornerstone of liberal democracy, but not in New Zealand.16 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCoalition cracks? Leaders dismiss claims Govt in disarray over UN letterBut they appeared on different pages about the Government's formal response.15 Jul 05:30 AM
PoliticsPeeni Henare hits back at Te Pāti Māori 'greedy' byelection contest claimHenare won't say yet whether he'll contest Tāmaki Makaurau in the 2026 general election. 15 Jul 12:55 AM
PoliticsPM grilled on Seymour's critical UN letterChristopher Luxon says he has spoken to David Seymour about his United Nations letter. Video / Mark MitchellWatch14 Jul 11:13 PM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon calls Ray Chung's explicit email 'pretty vile'The Prime Minister has commented on the email scandal engulfing Wellington's mayoral race. Video / Mark MitchellWatch14 Jul 08:11 PM
PoliticsWatch: PM sets Tāmaki Makaurau byelection date for September 6Labour confirmed its candidate on Sunday. 14 Jul 03:58 AM
New ZealandTeen's 900km ride for Māori wards ends with cheers at ParliamentHe delivered a support letter to Parliament, and was greeted by Chris Hipkins.14 Jul 12:34 AM
New ZealandLuxon backs fast-tracking supermarkets and defends ‘brain drain’ statsPM returns from break, backs plan, talks brain drain, cones and fast-tracking. 13 Jul 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: When the centre cannot hold - the stark future for Labour OPINION: Voters are fed up and populism is sweeping the world, but Labour can benefit. 08 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: When travelling, do not rely on the good faith and help of strangersOPINION: I’m amazed that New Zealand paid $29 million towards a satellite.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLove this City: The wind in Luxon’s hair, better housing and more dogs, roads and Matariki magic Opinion: Goings on at Auckland Council and other highlights of the week. 04 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The changes we need to make to make electricity prices affordableOPINION: Plus Luxon on unemployment; climate change; social cohesion and the CRL.04 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsGroup of prominent Kiwis – including former PM – issue letter against Act billDavid Seymour says debate has been 'marred by misinformation and alarmist language'.03 Jul 04:24 AM
Politics'Still tough': PM unveils new action plan after Labour pulls ahead on key issueMany of the actions are just next steps in actions from previous plans.03 Jul 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Crash and burn – Chris Hipkins gets the pip over ram raidsOPINION: Are the Herald's 'Tory owners' suppressing crime coverage? Er, no. 03 Jul 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: David Seymour has made a mess of almost everything he's touchedOPINION: If Seymour was serious about getting things done, he'd have a different record.02 Jul 12:10 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Now house prices have fallen, what does that mean for CGT debate?OPINION: The rise of chatbots and a manipulated internet lead to a disinformed public.01 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider‘Needs to grow ... a bigger set of balls': BSA rejects complaint about Ryan Bridge's PM commentA listener said the phrase was vulgar and disrespectful to the Prime Minister's office.01 Jul 01:28 AM
New Zealand‘Like drinking Coke from a fire hose’: Forest and Bird CEO on ‘sneaky’ Govt nature reforms'I'm worried New Zealanders … might not have eyes on the things we're losing.'30 Jun 06:03 AM
LivePoliticsLuxon issues warning to judiciary, vows to enforce tough new sentencing lawsChristopher Luxon says he doesn't care if judges think they can skirt the new rules. 29 Jun 08:53 PM