New Zealand'Conservation retreat': Criticism over major law changes for public landThe Government says the current system is broken.02 Aug 10:40 PM
New ZealandUS envoy arrives in Middle East, job layoffs at Weta | NZ Herald news update: August 2, 2025A US special envoy has arrived in Gaza in hopes to mediate some peace. Turmoil offer Trump's tariffs continues. Job layoffs at Weta Workshop in Wellington. PM is in Christchurch.Watch01 Aug 08:07 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: What to watch out for this reporting seasonWill this month's company reporting season reveal a turnaround for the sharemarket?31 Jul 11:00 PM
Personal FinanceGovt cuts snippet of red tape associated with deathThe probate threshold is set to rise.31 Jul 05:44 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Farmers must be sick of Wellington's wonky ideasOPINION: The minister spoke as though she has never set foot on a farm.30 Jul 05:00 PM
Politics‘Some may be concerned’: National MPs on how Kiwis will react to board members' pay hike'I accept that everyone wants a pay rise in this tough time.'29 Jul 01:40 AM
PoliticsGovernment to ban surcharges on card paymentsThe Government plans to ban surcharges on most in-store card payments by May next year. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Jul 04:49 AM
PoliticsGovernment marks year of tax cutsPM Christopher Luxon urges doubling down on Government's plan to improve living standards. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Jul 04:13 AM
New Zealand'Terrifying explosion': Surge in prison segregation as violence risesOver 12,000 segregation requests were approved in 2023/24, up 66% from 2018/19.27 Jul 05:00 PM
Politics'Frankly outrageous': Government making thousands more building products available in New ZealandThe minister says thousands of overseas building products have been given the green light.27 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Miscommunication': DoC backtracks over call that could have cost 700 jobs at Otago mineHundreds of jobs are on the line in an Otago mine.26 Jul 12:44 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: It's time to fully review our local government structureOPINION: But any changes must be the right ones for the right reasons.25 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris Abercrombie: NCEA changes must build on what works, not destroy itOPINION: Reform should be thoughtful, build on its strengths and listen to communities.24 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'English-first': Changes confirmed for NZ passport will place English before te reo MāoriThe current passport, with te reo Māori text first, came into effect in 2021.24 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Address signs of leaky homes 2.0 before the rot sets inOPINION: Building inspectors seeing more low-quality work fear history repeating.24 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBryce Wilkinson: Attracting overseas investment: A step forward, but not far enoughOPINION: The Government's proposed bill is timid compared to earlier hopes.23 Jul 09:00 PM
BusinessHigh Court extends asset freeze for Du Val founders over $300m debtThe court upheld the FMA's orders, including a travel ban on the Clarkes.23 Jul 05:35 AM
New ZealandDropping livestock numbers dominate red meat sector event'New Zealand currently faces over-capacity in the processing industry.'23 Jul 12:44 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsForeign buyers ban: Peters says change to be announced this year, denies 'softening'No formal proposal has gone before David Seymour, the minister in charge.22 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhy Govt's $7b ACC accounting change won't lower your leviesThe Government's making a big change to ACC's liabilities, but it will not mean levy cuts.22 Jul 05:40 AM
New ZealandGisborne District Council does not back LGNZ campaign against rates-cappingGisborne residents face an average 9.95% rate increase this year.21 Jul 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatt Whineray: Govt can't be de facto insurer of property after weather eventsOPINION: Current ad hoc buyout policies have led to inconsistent outcomes for communities.20 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandRSA suspends clubs, threatens them with termination over outstanding feesThe RSA has already suspended several local branches over unpaid fees.20 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsFinancial mentors warn of $300m debt risk in family payment changesNearly $300 million is owed in Working for Families debt nationwide.20 Jul 06:29 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Auckland invasion' – Night out with hundreds of boy racers; PM warns of crackdownThe Herald followed the drivers as they took police on a cat-and-mouse chase.20 Jul 03:00 AM
Politics$6b of Govt-funded building projects to start before Xmas – this is where they areChris Bishop claims the projects could create about 27,000 jobs.19 Jul 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPrepare for war: Defence Minister tells Army recruits to be ready for combat'People don't join the Army to sit at home and fight over the remote control.'18 Jul 09:05 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAnti‑corruption taskforce launched, but what will it actually do?Three key threats cited as fraud experts spearhead new taskforce.18 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandNational joins Labour to back bill protecting workers talking about payCamilla Belich's bill aims to end enforceable pay secrecy clauses in New Zealand.17 Jul 05:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Bishop puts boot into councils as rates table reveals biggest hikesOPINION: It's been the week for bashing local government – although not without cause.17 Jul 12:42 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour calls for free tests as Government struggles with cervical cancer eliminationHealth officials say there is no funding for free HPV self-tests for most people.16 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisKate MacNamaraReserve Bank's employee benefits: Gold standard or pretty standard?ANALYSIS: $800 for a home office, $500 wellness allowance and 15 days' wellness leave.16 Jul 03:00 AM
PoliticsChris Bishop tells councils to stop plan changes ahead of RMA reformsThe Government pauses council plan changes ahead of the new RMA coming into effect.16 Jul 12:36 AM
PoliticsLGNZ Conference: Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale calls for a review of local government sectorLGNZ Conference: Tauranga Mayor calls for a review of local government sector. Video / Herald NOWWatch15 Jul 08:14 PM
