New ZealandTaxpayers' $25m bill, even if flag staysChanging New Zealand's flag is likely to cost the taxpayer $30 million or more, with Finance Minister Bill English acknowledging he doesn't know what the final total will be.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPM defends cost of flag referendumsTwo referendums are to be held on changing the NZ flag - the first to firm up a design and the second to choose between it and the existing flag.29 Oct 02:19 AM
New ZealandNZ to vote on new flag next year - KeyNew Zealanders are likely to get their first vote on a new national flag at the end of next year, Prime Minister John Key says.14 Oct 11:44 PM
New ZealandNZ flag's fate roped to Union JackThe Union Jack could be in for an overhaul - meaning another design for the New Zealand flag could be on the cards if Scotland becomes an independent country.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFlag It! begins flag debateLeading artists are flying their ideas for a new national flag in an Auckland art gallery ahead of next year's debate and referendum.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTop US paper backs Key's flag changeThe New York Times has thrown its weight behind a change to the New Zealand flag.22 Mar 03:15 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Black, red and white flag a spark of senseThe faith modern executives have in the transformational powers of rebranding is remarkable.18 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandGallery: Your flag designsFollowing the referendum announcement, we asked for ideas on what our national symbol could change to. Here are some of your suggestions.<br> <a href='http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/image.cfm?c_id=1&gal_cid=1&gallery_id=141658#14418090' target='_blank'>Click here for: Gallery 1: Your flag designs</a> 13 Mar 11:16 PM
New ZealandGallery: Your flag designsFollowing the referendum announcement, we asked for ideas on what our national symbol could change to. Here are some of your suggestions.12 Mar 11:23 PM
OpinionEditorial: PM's flag path gives time for thorough input from allWhatever the makeup of the govt after the Sept 20 election, a cross-party committee of MPs will be established to come up with the best option for a referendum process on changing the NZ flag.12 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ flag vote to be held after electionNew Zealanders will vote on whether New Zealand gets a new flag during the next Parliamentary term, Prime Minister John Key announced this morning.11 Mar 12:04 AM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Lorde's success gives country another reason to change flagThere are only three things wrong with our flag. The presence of the Union Jack suggests this country is a British possession, the last, loneliest relic of an otherwise vanished empire, writes Paul Thomas.31 Jan 08:30 PM
OpinionSam Clements: Fly a flag for our future and pastHistorically, few nations have chosen to replace their flags with new ones, although many have made adaptations to existing designs, writes Sam Clements.30 Jan 08:30 PM
New ZealandBlack NZ flag rejectedA black and white New Zealand flag showing a fern leaf may not be the best option, according to academics and designers, but they agree it's time for a change.30 Jan 04:19 AM
New ZealandPM on NZ ensign: Keep it, or flag it?The Prime Minister has revived the possibility of changing the NZ flag, though he concedes the issue could be an election year distraction.29 Jan 08:27 PM
OpinionEditorial: Key needs to be bolder on flag changeEditorial: Hats off to the Prime Minister for being prepared to test the public appetite for changing the national flag.29 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Should we change our flag?If we change it now who’s to say future generations won’t do the same when what we thought was so appropriate in the early 21st century starts looking tired and dated.02 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandKey's flag doodle sells for over $10kBeauty school students have trumped bidders in the auction for John Key's NZ flag doodle.16 Feb 07:39 AM
New ZealandSilver Fern design preferred choice for new NZ flagA silver fern is the most favoured design for an alternative New Zealand flag, according to nzherald.co.nz readers.14 Feb 10:14 PM
New ZealandAlternative NZ flag designs - Gallery 3Readers contribute their designs for a new flag for New Zealand.10 Feb 11:10 PM
KahuFlag debate: Maori split on need for new designMany Maori would welcome a new flag if it reflected tangata whenua. However, concerns remain about disrespect for the current ensign.10 Feb 03:00 PM
