New ZealandTauranga's $306m civic precinct: Who should pay?Councillors voted to use asset sale profits first to reduce project debt.17 Dec 06:00 AM
PoliticsGovt confirms plan to sell Chorus debt, will invest in infrastructureThe sale will fund schools, hospitals and roads, Finance Minister Nicola Willis said.17 Dec 03:41 AM
LivePoliticsPolitical leaders wrap 2025 with final parliamentary speechesNational's Christopher Luxon and Labour's Chris Hipkins were among the speakers.17 Dec 03:16 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSearch your school: The most-improved schools in NZ – and how they did itOur interactive graph lets you see how your school's results have improved or declined.16 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Dark motivations': Seymour brands Swarbrick a 'demagogue' in pre-Christmas interviewSeymour likened his fight for the Treaty Principles Bill to the effort to abolish slavery.16 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsRuth Richardson won't 'be party to a circus', backs out of debate with Nicola WillisThe Taxpayers' Union recently ran an anti-Willis campaign with branded fudge.16 Dec 04:40 AM
PoliticsLabour's Edmonds says Government 'lost control of the economy' but won't say what actions her party will takeKiwis will have to wait a while longer to find out.16 Dec 04:34 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhy Chris Hipkins still refuses to answer the big Winston Peters questionCurrent polling suggests Labour and the Greens will need another party's support to win.16 Dec 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanNicola Willis makes a Christmas wish as she comes out swinging against Taxpayers’ Union and Labour The Finance Minister launched a searing attack.16 Dec 01:08 AM
PoliticsRevealed: How much house prices may grow over next four years according to TreasuryThe Half-Year Economic and Fiscal Update has been released today.16 Dec 12:07 AM
EconomyNicola Willis sees red: Still no surplus in sightEconomic recovery taking longer than expected. 16 Dec 12:06 AM
PoliticsMinisters deny number of job losses decided in proposed ministry mergerA new Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport will be established. 15 Dec 10:35 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW panel: Chippy, the sexy Kiwi accent and humanoid robotsThe Herald NOW panel discuss the big issues of the day. Featuring Lara Greaves and Damien Light. Video / Herald NOWWatch15 Dec 07:42 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAll I want for Christmas is a break from you – PM's gift to coalition partnersChristopher Luxon's gift to his coalition partners is a break from each other.15 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsForeign buyers ban change passed at night under urgency – so what could be the impact on house prices? Officials' analysis of the policy has been revealed.15 Dec 03:16 AM
PoliticsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon due to meet with Jewish community after Sydney terrorist attackAt least 15 people have died after a mass shooting in Sydney.15 Dec 01:28 AM
New ZealandGolden Mile returns: Major milestone hit in city's bid to restore reputationRotorua's 'MSD Mile' era ends as the final emergency housing motel contracts wind up.14 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyNo reprieve for Willis expected from Treasury forecasts, as return to surplus in questionThe return to surplus may be pushed out again.14 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanRuth Richardson v Nicola Willis – the facts behind the argumentWhat are Ruth Richardson and Nicola Willis actually fighting about. 12 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsNicola Willis vs Ruth Richardson: Taxpayers’ Union backs down, requests economist moderatorThe union had previously threatened to back out of the debate if Willis didn't agree. 12 Dec 03:58 AM
PoliticsMinimum wage to increase from April next year, Govt commits to bigger rise than last yearThe minimum wage will rise by 2% to $23.95.11 Dec 10:36 PM
Politics'Absolutely laughable': Government ministers take aim at UN over report criticising NZ treatment of MāoriThe report was released by a UN committee focused on race relations.11 Dec 04:54 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFinal decision to scrap NCEA pushed out – why delay?The Government is seeking to replace the NCEA with a new qualification regime.11 Dec 04:00 AM
Wellington'Now is the time': Wellington councils take first step towards amalgamationMayors have revealed early amalgamation talks are underway.11 Dec 03:57 AM
BusinessLost in transition: The businesses trapped by New Zealand's energy crisisGas supply has fallen about 45% in six years as prices for industry double.11 Dec 02:36 AM
Politics'Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right': Nicola Willis hits backThe Finance Minister has a fiscal scrap on her hands and a debate-date dilemma too.11 Dec 02:13 AM
New ZealandTaxpayers' Union releases fudge taking swipe at Nicola WillisThe Finance Minister has responded, saying she would not comment on silly stunts.11 Dec 01:52 AM
HealthcareACC chief executive won't seek reappointment News of the CEO's plan to leave late next year comes as organisational change looms.10 Dec 11:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Nicola Willis shows her mettle as attacks come from left and rightOPINION: The Finance Minister has taken the fight back to TPU chairwoman Ruth Richardson.10 Dec 11:28 PM
PoliticsParliament ponders a social media regulator and ban on alcohol adsSelect committee looks at social media harm as Australia's under-16 ban begins.10 Dec 10:38 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeReserve Bank spending under fire – between-office travel cost hits $850kThe bank's costs for between-office travel in the age of Zoom has been labelled 'waste'.10 Dec 05:00 AM
Politics'How out of touch can you be': Political leaders react as bank hikes mortgage ratesWestpac is the first of the banks to move. 10 Dec 02:56 AM
Politics Support for Labour and National drops in latest poll, indicating potential for hung Parliament A new poll shows an election on a knife-edge. 10 Dec 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Government gets its way with new planning reforms The Government is going to have its way with the new RMA system. 09 Dec 05:23 AM
