PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside the coalition: the frictions, the power brokers and what they really think about each otherWorking with NZ First is 'like a dream' but Act is another story, insiders say.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsFast-track Approvals Bill passes final reading in ParliamentIt's been a bumpy road.17 Dec 05:07 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBarely alive in 2025: Treasury’s grim diagnosis Treasury shows the books will be in the red for the rest of the decade.17 Dec 01:47 AM
EconomyNo surplus in sight: Creative accounting used to mask deterioration in Govt booksDebt issuance is expected to rise by more than expected.17 Dec 12:46 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Rail Minister is never going to be railroadedOPINION: Peters has long been a tough interview subject.16 Dec 04:02 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWill Govt 'shift goalposts' on surplus, 2025 cuts details revealedMinisters have looked at changing the surplus measure and have begun 2025 cuts programme.16 Dec 04:00 PM
AnalysisOpinion: 'Ghost guns' to gangs' – 5 lessons from Canada for NZ firearms reformOPINION: Both countries view firearms as a privilege, not a right.15 Dec 01:00 AM
PoliticsNicola Willis likely to exceed target for reducing consultant spending, saving $800mThe Government set a target of reducing spending by $400m a year.12 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsThird bootcamp youth charged, OT limiting updates amid 'public scrutiny' on offendersIt says the offenders are facing 'public scrutiny'.12 Dec 03:41 AM
Personal FinanceHefty ACC levy hikes confirmed for next three yearsThe Government is to commission a review of the state insurer, as costs soar.12 Dec 01:44 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Govt's Kiwibank move a good step in the right directionOPINION: Ultimately, a public listing may be needed for it to reach a competitive scale.11 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: Ferry flop - Govt reveals it still hasn't sorted its ship outOPINION: What has the Govt been doing in the year since it cancelled the mega-ferries?11 Dec 06:00 AM
PoliticsLabour loses confidence in Speaker after 'unprecedented' decisionIt follows a ruling on Tuesday night. 11 Dec 03:35 AM
PoliticsWatch: Govt grilled after key questions on new ferries left unansweredA cost blowout forced the cancellation of project started under the Labour Government.11 Dec 02:48 AM
New ZealandSpeaker overturns advice on Fast-track Approvals Bill's private benefitAn expert criticises the rushed lawmaking, saying it undermines select committee scrutiny.10 Dec 10:22 PM
PoliticsGovernment's climate plan hits some targets, misses othersThe Climate Change Minister is bullish about his Government's chances.10 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessCyber security agency reports spike in hacking incidentsOther surveys suggest under-reporting, while there are job losses at Cert NZ.10 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPublic servants offered support to retire or move to Australia amid job cutsAn internal document describes retirement as 'your next work-life balance adventure'.10 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Memo to bootcamp critics – progress requires trial and errorOPINION: 'Expecting a 100% performance rate from any new initiative ... is naive.'10 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsPolice Minister’s boy racer crackdown not this year, Labour says 'another broken promise'The minister says it's been more 'complex' than expected.10 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsPM clarifies boot camp youth could be in facility for longer under legislationThe Prime Minister has had to clarify his comments.10 Dec 12:05 AM
PoliticsGovernment inches towards Kiwibank part-privatisationThe capitalisation measures are intended to boost competition.09 Dec 05:09 AM
PoliticsWatch: 'Not good enough' – Govt moves on banking sector to improve competitionChristopher Luxon: ‘In short, we want to disrupt the status quo.’09 Dec 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Don't let Auckland Airport proceeds become council piggy bankOPINION: 'Is NZ a First World country? I wonder.'08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury fire rages on as Labour continues pressure on the government | NZ Herald News UpdateThe fire on Castle Hill, Canterbury continues to burn as it has since Thursday this week. Labour continues to press the governments policies as Franklin road prepares to re-open.Watch06 Dec 07:15 PM
PoliticsBootcamp youth dies after accident, another on the run after absconding from mate's tangiThe Herald understands the death was caused by a car accident.05 Dec 09:08 AM
PoliticsNZTA says new revenue needed and is discussing structure of debtsThe transport agency will have a $6b annual deficit by the end of the decade.05 Dec 04:10 AM
PoliticsGovt target to train 500 new police officers could miss deadline – policeThe target's timeline was a source of tension within the coalition at one point.05 Dec 02:11 AM
EditorialEditorial: Do public servants really not deserve Christmas?OPINION: Grinchy spending cuts mean no Christmas do for many employed by the Government.04 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSpending cuts will help growth; tax system unfair on workers – TreasuryThe new Treasury Secretary noted New Zealand's lack of a tax on capital gains was unusual.04 Dec 04:13 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Beach contamination shameful; what Kiwi cities are lackingOPINION: 'Nothing but Third-World standards, and an absolute disgrace.'03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil to 'take back control' of Auckland Transport's policy functionsThe two Browns have announced a major shake-up to Auckland Transport's functions.03 Dec 02:59 AM
BusinessCEO pay: Highest-paid public sector bosses revealedRanking: best paid bosses in the public sector02 Dec 11:41 PM
PoliticsPM says economy is 'turning a corner' but unemployment a 'particular concern'Jobseeker numbers have swelled to 65,000 above Christopher Luxon's target.02 Dec 05:39 PM
