New ZealandPM says $65k wage limit for parents with jobless teens about putting pressure on mums and dadsThe PM says he wants to tackle the “trap” of starting on welfare at a young age.05 Oct 05:59 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Auckland Rugby Union's neglect highlighted in All Blacks starting XVOPINION: Immigration is not the only answer for a country with low productivity.05 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: National’s runway for relief is shrinkingOPINION: Everybody agrees power should be cheaper and yet no one can agree on what to do.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Shameful': Winston Peters dodges pro-Palestine protesters in DunedinAbout 200 people gathered at Port Otago calling the minister’s stance a ‘moral failure’.03 Oct 01:42 AM
New ZealandInsufficient evidence: Corruption case against Manurewa Marae stallsThe Privacy Commissioner is still probing claims of Census data misuse at the marae.02 Oct 04:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt pledges $28m to build 80 more homes on Rotorua Māori landStage two of Manawa Gardens will be built by mid-2027.02 Oct 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Shane Jones' silence on energy reforms speaks volumesOPINION: The minister's uncharacteristic reticence is all about election 2026.02 Oct 12:02 AM
PoliticsNgāti Whakaue housing partnership announcement in RotoruaPrime Minister Christopher Luxon at announcement for next stage of Rotorua Manawa Gardens Rental Housing Development Video \ Annabel ReidWatch01 Oct 11:29 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertySeascape developer seeks foreign buyer exemption to finish $300m+ Auckland tower'Delays caused unique financial pressure on the developer' - Overseas Investment Office.30 Sep 10:37 PM
PoliticsGovt reveals measures intended to avoid power crisis, clarity on its position on asset salesThe Government wants to avoid another winter power crisis.30 Sep 07:12 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWatch: 'Everyone's a critic' - Luxon assesses his leadership as questions mountThe PM has researched leaders since he was a schoolboy - he chooses one per year to study.30 Sep 04:58 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon talks about leadership and managing the coalitionChristopher Luxon said National got everything it wanted from coalition talks except for two things. Video / Mark MitchellWatch30 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChlöe Swarbrick: Govt reveals its outright cowardice on PalestineOPINION: New Zealanders' response has been swift and angry, says Green Party co-leader.30 Sep 04:00 PM
Herald NOWChris Hipkins on his letter from Christopher LuxonPrime Minister Luxon urges Labour leader Hipkins to back offshore gas exploration for 10 years, seeking a credible bipartisan approach.Watch29 Sep 06:52 PM
PoliticsLuxon’s personal letter to Hipkins appealing for ‘bipartisanship’ on key issue dismissed as ‘political stunt’The correspondence comes at a critical time for energy developments.29 Sep 04:00 PM
PoliticsLabour commits to ‘very quickly’ recognising Palestine state if party wins election Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced New Zealand wouldn't recognise Palestine now.29 Sep 04:37 AM
New ZealandEarthquake-prone building system changes revealedPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Building & Construction Minister Chris Penk unveil significant changes to New Zealand’s earthquake-prone building system. Video / Mark MitchellWatch29 Sep 03:27 AM
PoliticsIs your property impacted? Earthquake-prone building system changes revealedThe decision follows a review of the ratings system.29 Sep 12:58 AM
Herald NOWLuxon on New Zealand not recognising Palestinian statehoodPrime Minister Christopher Luxon joins Ryan Bridge to discuss New Zealand’s stance on Palestinian statehood.Watch28 Sep 07:45 PM
LiveNew ZealandLuxon says 'right' decision made on Palestine; Seymour lauds it triumph for logic, not 'mob rule'David Seymour says dark forces on social media may have played big part in shaping views. 28 Sep 06:53 PM
New Zealand'Shame on us': Ex-Race Relations Commissioner slams Govt's 'torturous logic' on PalestineWinston Peters told the UN that NZ is 'not ready' to recognise Palestinian statehood.28 Sep 01:00 AM
Politics'Not at all': PM denies fears of US backlash informed Palestine decisionDonald Trump says he sees recognition of a Palestinian state as a 'reward' for Hamas. 27 Sep 04:40 AM
New ZealandNZ holds back as allies move on recognising PalestineNZ has said no, but what would Palestinian statehood mean?27 Sep 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: GDP slump exposes deeper cracks in economy and govt responseOPINION: The economy shrank 0.9% in the June quarter, double the worst forecasts.26 Sep 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: How the Govt can prove it’s listening to the Mood of the BoardroomOPINION: Speculation was buzzing around the Beehive for weeks ahead of survey's release.26 Sep 05:00 PM
Politics'He should know better': Luxon's comments about independent agency under scrutinyPM says the Electoral Commission should 'move heaven and earth' to count votes quickly.26 Sep 01:35 AM
Politics'Target on my back': Stanford on why she can't delegate; calls critique 'weird'The Herald's Audrey Young assessed Stanford's performance. Here's what the minister said.25 Sep 09:32 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Robertson makes Luxon-esque statement with All Blacks selectionsOPINION: Robertson is backing his incumbents, rather than making significant changes. 25 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Gross debt to explode $100b more before electionOPINION: Finance Ministers continue to ignore Treasury's fiscal time bomb.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Daylight saving is back. The problem is, we're already tiredOPINION: The list of tasks to coincide with the switch-over is growing.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Why Erica Stanford is more popular outside caucus than in itOPINION: There’s a world of difference between being a good minister and a good leader.25 Sep 12:18 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: PM in bargaining blunder; Douglas' legacy of economic damageRichard Wagstaff says he never secured a meeting with Christopher Luxon during this term.24 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsNicola Willis: National-only Govt would have focused less on 'Māori-related issues'She also said National would have been able to move with more pace on legislative change.24 Sep 04:45 AM
New Zealand'UN needs serious reform': Luxon supports change after fiery Trump speechDonald Trump questioned the point of the UN in a speech to the organisation.24 Sep 04:30 AM
