PoliticsWatch: 'Must do better' – Mayor says tough decisions ahead after Government appoints observerThe Government is to appoint a Crown observer to Wellington City Council.22 Oct 05:12 AM
PoliticsPolitical leaders respond to comments made by Minister Andrew BaylyPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins on the complaints made about Minister Andrew Bayly. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandSpy agencies silent on Israel-Iran leak amid US investigationNZ spy agencies are silent on leaks of secret documents linked to Israel's Iran plans.21 Oct 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFour government departments spend more on consultants in a financial year after order to cut backThe Government has directed agencies to reduce reliance on contractors and consultants.21 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsMinister mulls dissolving Ihumātao committee after four years, $500k spent and no solutionThe group tasked with deciding the future of Ihumātao has been told it could be dissolved.21 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuAnaru Eketone: Act's belief Māori should have exact same rights as non-Māori flawedOPINION: Rights are complex and many-layered.21 Oct 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGreg Smith: Why the RBNZ has to cut the OCR by at least 0.75%OPINION: Our economic data is dire, and the RBNZ must take drastic steps.20 Oct 10:58 PM
New ZealandMinister's apology, crime and cost of power continue to concern | NZ Herald Update 19 October 2024Minister apologises for calling a member of the public a 'loser', as crime and the cost of power continue to cause worry.Watch18 Oct 07:24 PM
Politics‘Mean-spirited’: Labour attacks Govt decision on hardship assistance for sanctioned beneficiariesMSD recommended beneficiaries on non-financial sanctions have access to hardship payments.16 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury asks itself why its forecasts are wrong, sanctions on the tableTreasury's revenue forecasting hasn't been the best recently. It's trying to fix that.15 Oct 05:57 AM
BusinessNZ Film Commission slammed for 'six-figure junket' to CannesA reel-y big junket? Film Commission says it actually cut spending this year.15 Oct 03:25 AM
Politics'It doesn’t look great': Luxon's concern over Wellington councilThe PM said Simeon Brown has a 'close eye' on the council and is ready to step in.14 Oct 07:10 PM
PoliticsLuxon and Hipkins both take a hit in latest political pollThe poll marks the anniversary of the 2023 election.14 Oct 05:09 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The costly fiasco of GP funding, Samoa deserves Manawanui compoOPINION: 'General practice is struggling for funding and therefore for staff.'13 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters harassed by protestors at NZ First ConferenceProtestors interrupted Winston Peters speech at the NZ First Party Conference this afternoon in Hamilton. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Oct 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: When smoke gets in your eyes – Time for Casey Costello to goOPINION: The minister has shown she is not acting in the best interests of public health.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeabed miner retracts claim it will earn $1 billion a yearIt comes after the plan was included in list of projects up for Fast-track Bill approval.11 Oct 04:04 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Fast-track approvals are necessary but should be temporaryOPINION: There is no need for a special long-term fast-track approvals process.09 Oct 11:16 PM
PoliticsHealth NZ Commissioner overruled CEO on proposed reduction of nursesExcessive growth in employed nurses was one contributor to the budget blowout.09 Oct 10:13 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGermany expects economy to shrink in 2024 after cutting forecastFinancial Times: Skills shortage, red tape, infrastructure deficit hamper growth.09 Oct 07:44 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Govt incoherent on climate change; Tech giants orchestrate 'heist of the century'OPINION: 'Who thinks digging more coal out of the ground and burning it is going to help?'08 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The sinking of the Manawanui and a Defence Force in dire straitsOPINION: It's clear the NZDF will need even more of a funding boost.08 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKāinga Ora board member slams Bill English review in resignation letterPhilippa Howden-Chapman served on Kāinga Ora’s board for six years.08 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Boardroom mood reflects in Government minister approval ratingsOPINION: Erica Stanford has been the best-performing MP, according to CEOs.07 Oct 04:02 PM
New ZealandPM vows to do 'everything it takes' to reduce environmental impact after navy ship sinksChristopher Luxon said clean-up teams and spill kits were sent to Samoa.07 Oct 01:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRuataniwha revival? Initiative borne from doomed dam project put on Govt's fast-track billHawke's Bay's water storage woes could be helped by new legislation.07 Oct 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunications2degrees wins big education contract previously held by SparkSir John Key's Palo Alto Networks is also part of the new N4L line-up.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCrew abandoned stricken ship in darkness, rescued from lifeboats in heavy seasAll 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.06 Oct 07:44 AM
PoliticsWatch: Roads, mines, housing and Eden Park upgrade on fast-track approvals listInfrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has spoken to reporters.06 Oct 03:18 AM
New ZealandHMNZS Manawanui sinking: Commander credited with saving lives after Navy ship ran agroundAll 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.06 Oct 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentWillis and Luxon’s 'work from work' edict misses the point, four-day week pioneer saysAnd a real estate boss says some offices are straining on the three days staff do come in.04 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Winston didn't want a 65-year-old larrikin': Shane Jones gets serious after talking-toShane Jones is playing the jester less as he goes about his politics04 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomySir Bill English: What he'd do differently if he was PM againSir Bill English shares his money stories and reflects on his legacy.02 Oct 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment promises to consider hiking road charges and tolls before end of termTransport Minister Simeon Brown hints any revenue increases will be in the form of tolls.02 Oct 04:00 PM