AucklandHousing rethink: Govt set to slash 2 million-home plan and pull back from Auckland suburbsThe new rules are expected to prioritise CBD and rail corridors over suburbs.18 Feb 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Damned if they do, damned if they don't – the billion-dollar bill for Labour's gas banOPINION: The LNG levy will cost up to $180m a year for 15 years to secure back-up fuel.18 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘She’s not a trained lawyer’: Peters hits out at India’s top diplomat in NZ over FTA commentsThe Indian High Commissioner's comments are significant in the current domestic debate.18 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment faces court over controversial disability funding changesAn advocacy group says the 'tectonic' changes have had a significant impact.18 Feb 04:21 AM
PoliticsBlood cancer patient lauds ‘brilliant’ drug funding, ministers avoid saying whether failed promise now honoured If approved, patients could receive the treatment from May this year. 18 Feb 03:41 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBishop’s ‘behind the bike sheds’ law change to force better maintenance of infrastructureThe 'boring' change aims to get govt departments to spend more on infrastructure. 18 Feb 03:37 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: NZ needs to embrace AI tools to know what is happening with the economy nowOPINION: An AI tool, NZ Prosperity Live, nowcasts how the economy is performing daily.18 Feb 03:00 AM
PoliticsNicola Willis says Mt Victoria tunnel ‘all go’ after Chris Bishop hints at delay or cancellationTransport Minister Chris Bishop hinted the tunnel may need to wait.18 Feb 02:23 AM
Politics‘Facilitating murder’: Winston Peters says dog owners deserve manslaughter charges after fatal attacksA woman died after an alleged dog attack in Northland yesterday. 18 Feb 01:42 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRua Gold to list on NZX ahead of fast-track bid for Reefton mineThe Reefton project targets underground gold and antimony mine for 2029 output.17 Feb 11:41 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSpark first-half profit improves, but still falls shy of expectationsA year on from the disaster result that wiped $1b from its value, the telco fronts again.17 Feb 09:16 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn Rae: Benefit of Crown Regional Holdings loans outweigh risksOPINION: Only about 6% of Crown regional loans are in serious difficulty.17 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark Laurence: We're AI-illiterate, and our economic growth is at stakeOPINION: Nations from the US to Australia are investing heavily in AI skills.17 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: RBNZ to reveal path for rate rises ... here's why we shouldn't panicANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.17 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt moves to reverse court ruling that could have wiped large debts for beneficiariesThe legislation is expected to be passed through the House under urgency. 17 Feb 06:47 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Infrastructure Commission asks Labour and National to do something unpopularOPINION: The commission has told some uncomfortable truths about funding new projects. 17 Feb 05:53 AM
Politics'Very big decision': Govt weighs tolling harbour bridge to build new crossingThe Government may need to toll the old bridge in order to build a new crossing.17 Feb 02:19 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFewer roads, more hospitals: Government publishes sobering Infrastructure PlanThe Government was warned New Zealand can't build everything it wants.16 Feb 11:08 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBiggest labour market regulation changes in decades – what they mean for you The Bill is expected to have its final reading in the coming week. 16 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyTreasury boss raises flags over NZ being indebted to opaque foreign investors Around 60% of new NZ Government Bonds issued are being bought by foreigners16 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Too many ministries and too many ministers. Kiwis will want a smaller govtOPINION: We have more ministries than similar countries and more than some larger ones.16 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsCoalition Govt would be re-elected on latest poll, but both major parties downNZ First is continuing to trend upwards, according to the latest survey results.16 Feb 05:18 AM
Politics'Incredibly exciting': PM lauds State of Origin coming to NZ, Eden Park to host 2027 matchA range of new settings for the venue has been agreed by the Government.15 Feb 10:02 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThree things to look for in Spark's earnings as it gears for leadership changeA year on from the disaster result that wiped $1b from its value, the telco fronts again.15 Feb 08:00 PM
PoliticsDavid Seymour makes election promise to radically cut Govt departmentsAct is promising to slash the number of departments from 41 to no more than 30.14 Feb 10:44 PM
PoliticsLabour sets its price for supporting India trade dealHipkins says he wants to see more detail before fully committing support. 14 Feb 09:42 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Willis, Luxon and the perils of trying to be too cleverOPINION: The coalition has ended up drowning their ideas in silly debates.14 Feb 09:00 PM
Politics'Joy and grief': Local MP opens up on his wedding held after Mount Maunganui tragedyThe MP had to abandon wedding planning to support his community amid the tragedy.14 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Act prepares for state of the nation, but what’s the state of Act? OPINION: David Seymour will deliver his first major speech of the year this weekend.13 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDocuments revealed: Inside Te Pāti Māori’s vote to expel two MPsConcerns were raised about the "perception of a conflict of interest". 13 Feb 03:20 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday, February 13, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Friday, February 13, 2026. Hospital parking changes, Valentine's Day and Sail GP returns to Auckland. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Feb 05:52 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPeters didn't get advice on Breman signing letter before complaining she didn't get advicePeters told the Herald he didn’t need advice “because I know what the situation is”.12 Feb 04:14 AM
Politics'Utter disdain': Peters seeks Māori seats referendum after 'last straw' behaviourThe NZ First leader wants New Zealanders to vote on the issue.12 Feb 02:44 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 8 horrific child deaths since 2006 – why won't MPs act?OPINION: Alerts have been issued for years over window-cord risks, but nothing's changed.11 Feb 11:46 PM
