PoliticsHerald Now: Political editor Thomas Coughlan unpacks the weekend of politics and NZ's next stepsHerald Now: Political editor Thomas Coughlan unpacks the weekend of politics and NZ's next steps. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Sep 08:15 PM
PoliticsHerald Now: Winston Peters talks to Ryan Bridge following his conferenceWinston Peters talks to Ryan Bridge following his NZ First conference over the weekend. Video / Herald NOWWatch07 Sep 07:39 PM
Politics"We are not going to let bludging Marxism prevail" Winston Peters opens NZ First conference speechWinston Peters gave a charged speech at his annual party conference. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Sep 04:48 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Te Pati Maori and NZ First Annual ConferenceNZ Herald Morning News Update | Te Pati Maori and NZ First Annual Conference.Watch05 Sep 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanAfter Investment Boost, Budget 2026 needs to be about polling boost – Thomas CoughlanOPINION: Treasury told ministers that years of cuts will be needed to maintain spending. 05 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomy'Significant value for money concerns': Treasury unleashes at RBNZ for 50% funding increase requestNew details emerge of negotiations between departments.05 Sep 04:42 AM
PoliticsUnion calls out Health NZ for hosting private healthcare ads on job websiteA centralised job platform, owned and operated by Health NZ, was decomissioned in July.04 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsChief Justice speaks on the stress judges face in a overloaded justice systemChief Justice Dame Helen Winkelmann speaks on the "heavy load" that judges carry on a day to day basis in a justice system she says is under considerable stress. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Sep 03:19 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: A four-year term won't improve political accountabilityOPINION: All parties support a four-year term referendum except Act.02 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandWhy thousands of NZ nurses are striking this weekAbout 36,000 unionised nurses went on strike Tuesday and plan to again Thursday.02 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsRevealed: What ministry staff were told about proposed Govt agency triple-mergerThe Public Service Commissioner said there is scope to reduce fragmentation.02 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'No need' to change KiwiSaver, says Willis: Workers over 65 miss employer contributionWestpac says the Government should consider making the practice compulsory.02 Sep 04:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Cut the spin, Nicola Willis and Reserve BankOPINION: Why the Finance Minister should have done more to push for transparency.01 Sep 02:24 AM
World'The fate of France': Crucial vote looms for struggling PMBayrou plans to slash spending by billions to reduce France’s debt.31 Aug 06:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew Barnes: Why we should charge the ultra-rich tens of millions of dollars for an NZ passportOPINION: If you are insanely wealthy and you want access to NZ, you should pay to play.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsFlying regionally could be about to become ‘easier’, plus $30m Govt loans for small airlinesIt's being called a potentially 'game-changing development'.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHow much Aucklanders’ travel times could increase by 2055 if no change madeIt comes as Parliament progresses congestion-charging legislation.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsRevealed: Leaked data show major hospitals failing ED wait time targetsHealth NZ says the stress on EDs this winter has been 'unprecedented'.31 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuWhy the Tāmaki Makaurau byelection is crucial for Labour and Te Pāti MāoriPeeni Henare and Oriini Kaipara campaigned at flea markets today.31 Aug 01:10 AM
EconomyLabour fixes embarrassing error as it challenges Govt to 'be honest' about RBNZ sagaLabour's finance spokeswoman Barbara Edmonds is calling for transparency.30 Aug 11:27 PM
PoliticsReduction in overall violent crime, but uptick in sexual assault victimsThe Government also announced the location of a new police beat team.30 Aug 11:04 PM
New ZealandAssociate Justice Minister Nicole McKee reveals raft of alcohol law changesThe Government is proposing several changes to the laws governing the sale and supply of alcohol, including making it easier to allow bars to open during major sporting events.Watch28 Aug 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumWellington'Desperate to deflect responsibility': Mayor fires back at Willis in economic blame gameThe city's leaders are defending their record and Whanau is fighting back.27 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Ex-ministers' refusal undermines Covid inquiry integrityOPINION: The ex-ministers claim all questions were answered in private.27 Aug 12:00 AM
Politics'This is not an Oprah-style, everyone gets a visa': Stanford on new investor visa as speculation rises over foreign buyer settingsImmigration Minister confident changes to foreign buyer ban 'will get across the line'.26 Aug 08:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRobert MacCulloch: Chumocracy is threatening NZ's futureOPINION: After the 2023 election, Sir John Key-era politicians got top jobs again.26 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Planning by firing squad': The Auckland suburbs facing three-storey housingFifteen-storey blocks will be allowed in 22 areas near CBD and transport hubs.26 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonThe city suffering as 177 businesses shut – does Nicola Willis accept any blame?New numbers show the region's economy continues to be hit more than the national average.26 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Rotten to the core': Govt banks $151m by ending 'double-dipping', wiping $100 a week for struggling householdsThe Government decided on the changes in 2024, but used urgency to pass the law in 2025.26 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt warned Te Pūkenga de-merger would lead to more people on Jobseeker for longerAdvice suggested fewer people on a Jobseeker benefit would move into study.25 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeReserve Bank doubles Auckland office space just as staff redundancies hitThe bank plans to cut 142 roles, including 35 currently vacant positions.24 Aug 10:13 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: NZ can dramatically increase funding for vital drugsOPINION: It just needs to prioritise people's health and make budget cuts in other areas.21 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Reserve Bank and polls give Luxon a reprieveOPINION: Westpac speculates tax cuts could be back on the Government’s agenda.21 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJust over 40 jobs to go at EIT in restructureCuts necessary as Eastern Institute of Technology returns to independence, it says.20 Aug 08:00 PM
