PoliticsEx-Police Commissioner Coster on leave from new job after damning reportCoster goes on leave from his role as CEO of the Social Investment Agency.11 Nov 04:51 AM
New ZealandGovernment installs Inspector-General of Police after damning IPCA reportSteps under way to establish the 'strongest possible oversight' after scathing review.11 Nov 04:47 AM
New Zealand|UpdatedPolice bosses ignored sex complaints against top cop, charged woman for 'revenge' emails insteadSuppressions fall away to reveal the full story of the downfall of a deputy police boss.11 Nov 04:01 AM
New Zealand'It's time to give it back': Te Pāti Māori MP links Tongariro blaze to call for land return10 Nov 11:51 PM
PremiumPoliticsNew gun laws revealed: Act fails to find coalition support for wider access to military-style semi-automatics10 Nov 10:40 PM
PremiumPoliticsTwo Te Pāti Māori MPs ousted as party scrambles to reset waka ahead of 2026 general election10 Nov 02:11 AM
WorldDozens hurt as two trains collide near Bratislava, officials confirmAround 800 passengers were on board when the trains collided north of Bratislava.09 Nov 11:48 PM
PoliticsMariameno Kapa-Kingi says she will 'challenge and appeal' expulsion from Te Pāti MāoriTPM has endured months of turbulence effectively splitting the party in two.09 Nov 09:23 PM
WorldSuper typhoon Fung-wong nears Philippines with fierce winds, heavy rainWinds near Fung-wong's centre are reaching 185km/h with gusts up to 230km/h.09 Nov 04:25 AM
Politics'Scourge on our society': Government unveils major meth action planSecurity agencies will band together to find drugs, fight cartels – and heal communities.09 Nov 01:19 AM
WorldTrump administration wins temporary Supreme Court stay on benefits orderAbout 42 million Americans rely on the Snap payments frozen amid legal wrangling.08 Nov 06:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Have we forgotten the value of a hard day’s work?Labour productivity has grown just 4% in New Zealand over the past decade.07 Nov 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Teachers are leaving': Why maths curriculum changes have triggered an outcryCritics fear second reset won't improve learning but may demoralise students and teachers.07 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Prepare for a choose your poison electionOPINION: Both major parties seem destined to run on an unpopular policy. 07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice urged to face criminal probe over falsified breath test scandalDefence Lawyers Association says any officer involved should be named in court cases.07 Nov 05:03 AM
Business‘Obscene waste of money’: Taxpayers pay $10.7m for redundancy costs at Govt agencyThe Callaghan Innovation workforce has been cut by 57% in under two years.07 Nov 02:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonStop whinging about living in Auckland – it's a great city Don't believe the bleating: this place isn't broke, dysfunctional or crime-ridden.07 Nov 01:00 AM
PoliticsMajor provider not included in next round of Seymour's school lunch scheme New suppliers have been announced for David Seymour's primary school lunch programme. 07 Nov 12:31 AM
PoliticsFinal verdict on Govt’s controversial military-style bootcamp pilot: Was it a success?The majority of the nine pilot participants reoffended after returning to the community.06 Nov 10:50 PM
WorldTeacher shot by 6-year-old awarded $10m by Virginia juryAbby Zwerner was shot in the hand and chest by her 6-year-old student.06 Nov 08:25 PM
Herald NOW'America on Pause: US shutdown continuesLive from New York, political commentator, Danielle McLachlan provides insight into the record breaking government shut down. Video / Herald NowWatch06 Nov 06:22 PM
PoliticsGovt plans to ban homelessness? Separating fact from fiction as rumours swirlA move-on order may still make it to Cabinet but likely as part of a wider package. 06 Nov 12:33 AM
PoliticsLabour plans free cervical screening for all women aged 25-69Ayesha Verrall says the scheme will cost $21.6m and be paid for out of health baselines.06 Nov 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Just answer the question, Prime MinisterOPINION: Luxon's deflection in the House forced his colleagues into clean-up mode.05 Nov 11:13 PM
PoliticsFormer MP comes out of retirement to be new Green Party chief of staff The party has been without a permanent chief of staff since September.05 Nov 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe potential cost of Govt’s board fee increases – and how much members could getThe Government increased the fee ranges for some boards by 80%.05 Nov 04:02 AM
PoliticsPM skips Parliament to meet Indian trade minister, denies talks in troubleLuxon chose to skip his usual appearance in the House for Question Time on Wednesday.05 Nov 03:06 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGreens accuse Government of late-night gutting of Zero Carbon ActLast night the Government quietly stripped the Climate Change Commission of a job.05 Nov 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Cutting addiction, not increasing taxes, should be Labour's top priorityOPINION: Graduates of drug treatment courts are 86% less likely to reoffend.04 Nov 11:00 PM