PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Hipkins' blunt message to iwi leaders – lower your expectationsOPINION: Labour has learned a critical lesson after the rapid change of the Ardern era.04 Feb 11:36 PM
PoliticsGovernment in talks around restoring derelict Chateau TongariroGovt response to a petition to "save" the Chateau confirms demolition is still an option.04 Feb 09:59 PM
Politics'Spin and excuses': Labour critical of Govt over rising unemployment, Willis sees green shootsUnemployment is now at the highest level since 2015.04 Feb 03:49 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLuxon claims NZ-US critical minerals chat at early stage, Seymour says framework summary producedThe Prime Minister wouldn't commit to public consultation on it.04 Feb 02:59 AM
PoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins talks to the media from WaitangiLabour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to media from Waitangi today. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Feb 01:45 AM
PoliticsHow a dusty Gerry Brownlee led to a road to Waitangi being sealedMinisters, council celebrate collaboration ahead of invective at Thursday's pōwhiri. 03 Feb 08:37 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAnalysis: When Peters met Germany’s foreign minister at luxury Northland lodge - and their deal to reshape the PacificDavid Fisher: Meeting between NZ and Germany sees shaping of a new global order.03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew Zealand and Germany build closer tiesWinston Peters meets German counterpart at exclusive lodge in Bay of Islands. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsNgāpuhi: What’s holding back the country’s last major iwi settlement? Iwi, minister give update on the status of the country's last remaining major settlement. 03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSchools are back – how does yours rate? NCEA, UE results at every college rankedOur interactive graph lets you check where your school sits according to latest data.03 Feb 02:29 AM
Politics'No bad feeling': Labour MP Peeni Henare explains why he's leaving politicsHenare had not put himself forward for his former Tāmaki Makaurau seat.03 Feb 02:05 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins faces questions on Peeni Henare's decision not to stand for Auckland Māori seatThe Labour leader refused to say whether he had confidence in the senior MP. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Feb 02:05 AM
PoliticsNZ, US commit to explore 'co-operation on critical minerals' less than day after PM brushes off deal talksChristopher Luxon said reporting on a framework was 'frothy'.02 Feb 11:04 PM
PoliticsGovernment confirms raft of changes to NZ driver licence testsKiwis will no longer need to undergo a practical test to attain their full licence. 02 Feb 10:39 PM
PoliticsSenior Labour MP considers future as large iwi returns to WaitangiOne of the country's largest iwi is heading to Waitangi as a senior Labour MP mulls future02 Feb 09:32 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandPublic brawls and academic concerns: Govt intervenes at two Auckland schools in one zoneTwo schools in one zone around Ōtara are both under Government-appointed managers in 2026.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTop NZ diplomat heads to US critical minerals summit as PM brushes off deal talk, China watchingChristopher Luxon refused to say what the benefits of such a deal could be.02 Feb 04:00 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori expulsion: Party offered to retake vote on Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's membership ahead of court hearingThe hearing comes just days before Waitangi celebrations. 02 Feb 03:40 AM
PoliticsGovernment announces new school assessment, reporting toolsThe changes will ensure a nationally consistent approach to assessments.02 Feb 01:31 AM
New Zealand'A lifeline’: Push to keep Te Huia train rollingNZTA funding is only confirmed until June 2026, keeping the train a trial.02 Feb 01:26 AM
New ZealandMajor North Island highway set for three weeks of overnight closuresDrivers on the SH41–SH47–SH4–SH49 detour should allow about 35 extra minutes.01 Feb 10:15 PM
New Zealand'Trump - Tehran conflict: 'Fifty-fifty chance of war'International Law Professor Al Gillespie says if the Trump-Tehran conflict spills into war "it would be a disaster". Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch01 Feb 07:44 PM
New Zealand'Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on NZ-India FTA; critical minerals; and asset salesThe Prime Minister joined Ryan Bridge to discuss the big topics of the day. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch01 Feb 07:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: What to expect from Waitangi 2026 without the Treaty Principles BillOPINION: The PM is heading north this week but won't be in Northland for Waitangi Day.01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Was the road cone hotline the most comically farcical use of taxpayer money?OPINION: WorkSafe review found excessive use of cones at just 6% of 250 sites inspected.01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWellington jobs fall by nearly 10,000 since election Stats NZ data shows a reduction of 9931 jobs by the end of the third quarter of 2025.01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanOpinion: Chris Hipkins and Nicola Willis go to war over who broke the economyAs Parliament returned, Hipkins and Willis clashed.31 Jan 03:36 AM
New ZealandHow Ruakākā's new hydrogen hub is cutting carbon before it even opensConstruction will take just three months and create work for about 50 people.31 Jan 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNZ, US in discussions over critical minerals framework as Trump seeks to counter ChinaThe Government is working towards an announcement.30 Jan 02:32 AM
PoliticsPM declines Trump's invite to join Board of Peace for GazaThe body was initially designed to oversee the restoration of peace in Gaza.29 Jan 08:07 PM
Herald NOWMajor Hospital disruptions: Health NZ investigating major IT outageFleur Fitzsimons and Darren Douglass join Ryan Bridge on Ryan Bridge Today on Herald Now to discuss. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch29 Jan 07:56 PM
Herald NOWACT Leader David Seymour on why his party opposed modern slavery billIn a rare move, Labour and National have teamed up after National's coalition partner wouldn't support a bill to address worker exploitation. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch29 Jan 07:27 PM
Herald NOWPaul Goldsmith and Tangi Utikere join Ryan Bridge on the Political PanelPaul Goldsmith and Tangi Utikere join Ryan Bridge on the Political Panel. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch29 Jan 06:24 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday, January 30, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Friday, January 30, 2026. Increased employment thought to be the way forward as the government looks to combat modern slavery. The Mt Maunganui search resumesWatch29 Jan 05:57 PM
