New ZealandMayor Brown’s manifesto: 'Wellington needs to stop planning Auckland'"More of the tax Aucklanders pay should stay in Auckland," Mayor Wayne Brown said.18 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Celebrating women’s achievements amid ongoing struggle for rightsOPINION: Our editorial on women's rights as we mark the 130th anniversary of suffrage.18 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Here's why business should vote GreenOPINION: No one wants a coalition of chaos, so here's why business should be looking left.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandBillionaire Graeme Hart’s $700k in donations to right-wing partiesNZ’s wealthiest man has donated personally and through Rank Group Limited.18 Sep 08:18 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWinston Peters on why he might get Nicola Willis’ job, and how Act is too soft on Treaty issuesPeters might take the Finance job if Willis quits, and he reckons Act is soft on Treaty18 Sep 07:47 AM
New ZealandHipkins in Tauranga: Labour leader addresses five hot election topicsHipkins: 'Watch this space ... there hasn’t been enough competition in the grocery sector'18 Sep 07:01 AM
KahuThe ‘accidental’ Māori: Winston Peters slams David SeymourPeters says Seymour discovered his Māori-ness the same way Columbus discovered America.18 Sep 06:37 AM
Politics'No red flags' about anti-fluoride, anti-mandate comments, says Nats candidateRyan Hamilton says his views were not raised in his candidate selection.18 Sep 05:27 AM
New ZealandAlbany manhunt, Dilworth to make sweeping changes and Labour’s solar powered announcement | Focus Evening Bulletin September 18, 2023Manhunt underway after stabbing on Auckland’s North Shore, Dilworth School to make sweeping changes after abuse review and Labour’s solar powered announcement. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Sep 05:10 AM
PoliticsHipkins, Luxon gear up for debate - how are they rating their chances?Plus, what happened during Act's chaotic party launch?18 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch live: The Front Bench looks at the big political issues of this weekThe Front Bench will examine the issues that Kiwis are talking about ahead of voting day.18 Sep 03:45 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon confirms Ryan Hamilton to remain as National candidate'If everyone had to have a perfect record, we'd have nobody in Parliament.'18 Sep 03:38 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters on working with NationalNZ First leader Winston Peters on working with Luxon and the Nats, from his standup after his public meeting in Paraparaumu. Video / Mark MitchellWatch18 Sep 03:12 AM
New ZealandTukituki attracts the most candidates for General ElectionAll up, 27 candidates are vying for your votes on October 14.18 Sep 02:50 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyPSI downturn could signal 'return to recession'Supplier deliveries down, some other economic indicators cause concern.17 Sep 11:58 PM
PoliticsHipkins on housing; Luxon on candidate's fluoride commentsRyan Hamilton is expected to win the Hamilton East electorate.17 Sep 10:50 PM
PoliticsLabour promises $4000 grants for solar power in homesPolicy expected to reach 60,000 homes in four years.17 Sep 09:53 PM
New ZealandRyan Hamilton: National’s anti-fluoride, anti-mandate MP-in-waitingRyan Hamilton has voiced support for groups that spread misinformation about fluoridation.17 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandAll Blacks red card, wild winds and cannabis for debt | Focus Morning Bulletin September 18, 2023Red card decision looms for the All Blacks, severe winds wreak havoc in the lower North Island and why some Vietnamese migrants are being forced into cultivating illegal cannabis. Video / NZ HeraldWatch17 Sep 07:45 PM
KahuSeymour: We can ensure Māori language and culture are preservedAct Party leader David Seymour says all Kiwis must be treated equally.17 Sep 06:56 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCoalition collision? Audrey Young on the tensions between National and ActOPINION: The Treaty of Waitangi referendum is likely to be the most problematic issue.17 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: First debate a chance to size up main leadersOPINION: It's Chris versus Christopher in what could be a pivotal campaign moment.17 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAre we out of recession? Economists make their picksAfter two quarters of contraction, has the economy rebounded - and can it last?17 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsSeymour responds as heckler disrupts Act launch; Labour launches 'Women's Manifesto'Karl Mokaraka, Freedom NZs candidate and serial heckler, stood up and started shouting.17 Sep 02:41 AM
PoliticsHecklers disrupt Act Party campaign launch during David Seymour’s speechSeveral hecklers were dragged out of the theatre by security.17 Sep 01:55 AM
New ZealandDon't forget South AucklandPanmure-Otahuhu candidate for the Freedoms NZ party, Karl Mokaraka was ejected from the Act Party launch in Auckland after heckling and interrupting David Seymour.Watch17 Sep 01:34 AM
VideoChris Hipkins reveals Labour's Women's ManifestoLabour Party leader talks to media in Mt Albert about the party's priorities for women.Watch17 Sep 12:46 AM
VideoFocus Live: Act launches 'Real Change' campaignThe Act party launches its 2023 'Real Change' campaign. Video / ACTWatch16 Sep 11:12 PM
VideoChristopher Luxon in Palmerston NorthNational leader talks to media on the campaign trail. Watch16 Sep 09:59 PM
OpinionShaneel Lal: Only a fool would fall for these figuresOpinion: It's not unreasonable to think National can’t deliver on its tax promise.16 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou: Is National distracting us from the real tax plan?Opinion: Act’s alternative budget has the cuts National needs to pay for its tax package.16 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsBeehive Diaries: Who is the best debater, and what’s Chippy been eating?Chris Luxon thinks Chis Hipkins is a great debater - is he?16 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsHipkins promises to keep lifting wages; Sepuloni's swipe at Act leaderLabour says workers’ rights 'under threat' if National and Act gain power16 Sep 02:46 AM
PoliticsElection 2023: Greens promise five weeks of annual leave by 2025Party co-leader Marama Davidson made the announcement while in Auckland today.16 Sep 01:47 AM
