Politics‘Extraordinary courage’: Arbiter decides redress payments for Lake Alice survivors 'The survivors have all shown extraordinary courage and resilience.'26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCompany privatised by Ardern Govt now owned by firm courting arms sale to IsraelKiwiStar Optics was sold in 2022. Australian reports say its new owner is courting Israel.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Totally unsuitable': Inside the NZDF's crumbling housing conditionsThe $2.5b plan aims to fix decades of decay in defence housing and bases.26 Nov 04:00 AM
PoliticsClaims Te Pāti Māori tried to oust ill MP 'brought clarity to matters long carried in silence' – MP's familyTe Pāti Māori's president says he wouldn't respond to matters 'based on hearsay'.26 Nov 02:56 AM
Politics'It's not impossible': Willis says National may join other parties to repeal Regulatory Standards ActThe National deputy leader said her party may also campaign to get rid of the law. 25 Nov 11:40 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessRuminant Biotech raises $17m for cow pill that will slash methane emissionsGovt is pulling back on methane reduction targets, but founder has a cunning plan.25 Nov 09:00 PM
PoliticsGovt pledges $4b for Devonport Naval Base in major upgrade of flood-prone, mouldy defence estateThe Defence Force warns 70% of its infrastructure has less than 20 years of working life.25 Nov 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt's parent-income welfare gateway for teenagers blasted by officials MSD officials said the policy did not tackle deeper causes of problems for young people.25 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: The Govt wants to abolish councils, just not the ones you're thinking ofOPINION: The Government's proposal reveals two truths.25 Nov 05:47 AM
PoliticsPolice accept Jevon McSkimming sex allegations will hurt recruitment It comes two days out from the Govt officially failing its police recruitment target. 25 Nov 05:32 AM
Politics'Most significant changes since 1989': Govt plan would scrap regional councillors in sweeping overhaulMayors would take over regional roles under the new proposal.25 Nov 04:00 AM
PoliticsPM's office clarifies Luxon's suggestion he isn't concerned for National MPs who could lose seatsChris Bishop has also addressed speculation about a leadership coup. 25 Nov 03:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Bidders race to land $800m Christchurch prison expansion dealPlans for the expansion include 240 high-security beds in 160 cells.24 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionGenerate Wealth Weekly: What assets the Crown should keep, and what it could sellNet core Crown debt is forecast to climb above $230b by 2028.24 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsExpelled Te Pāti Māori MP claims spending was under budget amid overspend allegationsAn email reportedly from Parliamentary Service says the MP came in under budget.24 Nov 05:52 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhy National's new policy would lead Govt to pocket more taxEarning more money from tax is not always a tax increase, says National.24 Nov 04:00 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon defiant amid talk he could be rolled as National leaderHe says he will be Prime Minister heading into next year.24 Nov 02:27 AM
PoliticsCapital gains tax poll reveals option with most support: How it differs from Labour policyThe Taxpayers' Union-Curia polling was conducted from November 2-6.24 Nov 12:47 AM
PoliticsTararua District's new Mayor Scott Gilmore on doing things different, curbing council spendingTararua District Mayor Scott Gilmore joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NowWatch23 Nov 07:40 PM
New ZealandPrime Minister Christopher Luxon reacts after being challenged for leadershipPM Christopher Luxon answers questions on policy, pressure and progress. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Nov 07:13 PM
PoliticsOCR decision looms, ANZ business confidence survey - Zoe Wallis talks markets for the week aheadForsyth Barr Investment Adviser Zoe Wallis joins Herald NOW for a look at ahead at the markets this week. Video / Herald NowWatch23 Nov 07:09 PM
PropertyMPs under fire over property rich listPolitical analyst Bryce Edwards on MP property rich list. Video / Herald NOWWatch23 Nov 06:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpy whistleblowers speak, breaking 30 years' silenceTheir concerns include health and safety risks in first known use of whistleblower law.23 Nov 07:00 AM
PoliticsElection 2026: Nats pledge to lift default KiwiSaver contribution ratesChristopher Luxon has announced National's first election policy.22 Nov 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorJamie Ensor: The growing connections between NZ First and Labour Are there issues on which the two parties agree?22 Nov 12:00 AM
Politics‘Left with no choice’: Ngāi Tahu takes Govt to court over conservation law changesIwi leader says legal action is 'not a step we take lightly'.21 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTaxTreasury: It's a matter of 'when, not if' taxes need to riseA better balance between taxing labour and capital income needs to be struck.21 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: The week the National coup rumour went into overdriveOPINION: Trapped in a long week in the House, MPs invented a coup that doesn't exist. 21 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsMinister ‘bending over backwards’ for pork industry with reform timeframe – GreensThe minister says a 10-year span for changing mating practices is realistic for farmers. 21 Nov 02:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Asset recycling - a good call, but no cash cowA closer look at what the Government actually owns. 20 Nov 08:00 PM
Politics'Enough of this hostility': Lady Tureiti Moxon takes issues with Government to UNProminent advocate says Māori people are standing up to say 'enough'.20 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOfficials warn of higher petrol costs from emissions standard change Officials ultimately supported the changes. 20 Nov 04:25 AM
Politics500 extra police: Why minister Costello wouldn’t change her failed recruitment target Costello says she prefers setting an ambitious timeframe rather than losing momentum. 20 Nov 01:45 AM
Politics'Getting ready to go with Labour again': Seymour reacts to Peters' bombshellWinston Peters has promised to repeal the two-day-old Regulatory Standards Act.20 Nov 01:37 AM