New ZealandNeed a 'chiropractor': National's Simeon Brown hits out over potholesSchool speed limits have also come under fire.20 Sep 05:57 AM
PoliticsHipkins admits claim he made in leaders' debate was incorrectFor the first time, the men vying to be PM have gone head-to-head on television.20 Sep 04:57 AM
New ZealandFormer hospo boss in last-minute bid for Parliament off to rocky startRob Hulman, the former owner of a well-known restaurant, is standing in Tukituki.20 Sep 03:05 AM
EntertainmentHuge ratings: TVNZ reveals how many Kiwis tuned into first leaders’ debateIt was the first time the two leaders have gone head to head on primetime TV.20 Sep 02:50 AM
PoliticsElection 2023: Act vows to cut funding for poorly-performing ECEsThe party also wants to rank all schools using standardised tests, which is controversial.20 Sep 12:52 AM
Kahu‘A lot to contend with’: Te Tai Hauāuru debate shows commitment to electorateIn a race too close to call, the three leading contenders put their best case forward.19 Sep 11:50 PM
New ZealandNational will scrap Golden Mile plan if contract remains unsignedThe party says it would be inappropriate to sign the contract this close to the election.19 Sep 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Caused a lot of pain': Election candidates back review of retirement village law'Frankly, this piece of legislation has not been delivering as it should be.'19 Sep 11:11 PM
New ZealandLuxon's very talkative debate debutAn analysis of the first leaders' debate shows National's leader got the most words in.19 Sep 11:08 PM
New ZealandBattle of the Chrises, crack down on the prison population and two police officers attacked in Auckland | Focus Morning Bulletin September 20, 2023First leaders' debate labelled as forgettable, calls to crack down on the prison population, and two police officers attacked in Auckland. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Sep 08:32 PM
New ZealandLabour, Te Pāti Māori in tight race for Te Tai HauāuruPolls show Labour's Soraya Peke-Mason holds a tight lead over her Te Pāti Māori rival.19 Sep 07:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Mass immigration isn’t working - we need to get more Kiwis into jobsOPINION: We are economically going backwards and so too is our quality of life.19 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: On crime, climate, a stadium, grey power and men's healthOPINION: Letters and premium debate on the All Blacks and more.19 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Food bins a small but collectively big step to tackle wasteThe biggest slice of food waste comes from households.19 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsDavid Seymour struggles in search for dismal economy and crime wave in RemueraSeymour is not short of support in one of NZ's wealthiest suburbs.19 Sep 05:00 PM
Politics8/10: Leaders rate their performance in first TV debateIt's the first debate between the two leaders vying to be PM.19 Sep 09:57 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe verdicts: Who won the TV leaders’ debate?OPINION: Our political experts have their say.19 Sep 09:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Searching for an ounce of charisma in the leaders’ debateOPINION: There was a very exciting coat hanger incident that set the bar.19 Sep 09:25 AM
New ZealandTVNZ Leaders' debate: Chris Hipkins stand-upChris Hipkins stand-up after the first TVNZ Leaders' debate. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Sep 09:15 AM
New ZealandTVNZ Leaders' debate: Christopher Luxon stand-upChristopher Luxon stand-up after the first TVNZ Leaders' debate. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Sep 08:59 AM
New ZealandLabour dumps prison population reduction targetThe party doesn’t have a target for the next term, Chris Hipkins says.19 Sep 07:28 AM
PoliticsCrime convictions up - spike in serious and violent offencesThere's been an uptick in the number of people charged in the year to June 2023.19 Sep 06:06 AM
New ZealandWhat do young Kiwis worry about? Increasingly, economic turmoil and climate changeHaving experienced extreme weather, young people are now more fearful of climate change.19 Sep 04:55 AM
PoliticsLeaders' debate: How important is it for picking the next government?A lot is riding on tonight's first leaders' debate.19 Sep 04:44 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey Young: First leaders debate tonight is Luxon's to loseOPINION: The pressure is on Chris Hipkins to play a blinder tonight.19 Sep 01:49 AM
KahuI have never heard so much racism in a campaign - Labour’s Northland candidateLabour MP says Pākehā have no problems yelling racist remarks.19 Sep 12:17 AM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon speaks to mediaChristopher Luxon speaks to the media after a tour of the Southern Spars factory in Auckland. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Sep 11:42 PM
OpinionCan National improve reading and writing in schools with new policy?OPINION: National Party has vowed to shake up how children are taught to read and write.18 Sep 11:34 PM
PoliticsLuxon claims 'we have become a country of bureaucrats in NZ'The two big party leaders are going head-to-head tonight in a TV debate.18 Sep 10:45 PM
New ZealandElection 2023: Whanganui hopefuls front up in FordellRural Women NZ Fordell/Mangamahu Branch hosted a meet-the-candidates evening at Fordell.18 Sep 09:45 PM
New ZealandArrest made after bus station attack, Party Leaders face off, Ethan de Groot out | Focus Morning Bulletin September 19, 202316-yr-old arrested after person dies after Albany bus station incident, it's Chris v Chris in tonight’s first televised debate of the election, All Blacks prop will miss two matches at the Rugby World Cup. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Sep 08:47 PM
VideoChris Hipkins in studio with Mike HoskingChris Hipkins sits down to chat with Mike Hosking ahead of leader's debate. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch18 Sep 08:15 PM
KahuAcademic wants to ensure 2020 issues have been fixed for Māori this polling dayProfessor Veronica Tawhai wants Māori to feel more part of the process.18 Sep 07:11 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsClaire Trevett: What to expect, what's at stake in first TV leaders debateOPINION: Chris Hipkins might be the better debater, but he's got a harder job.18 Sep 05:00 PM