Politics'Tell the truth': Swarbrick responds after accusing PM of 'demonstrable lie'As Luxon spoke, Swarbrick could be heard saying his comments were a 'demonstrable lie'.13 Dec 02:41 AM
New ZealandTe Papa protest: It’s a mistake to ignore ‘painful’ parts of history, museums boss saysA group called Te Waka Hourua spray painted over a panel of a version of the English text.13 Dec 01:54 AM
New ZealandSmokefree protest: Hundreds gather at Beehive and Auckland for anti-Govt rallyHāpai Te Hauora will present a 45,000-signature petition to Parliament today.13 Dec 12:55 AM
World'Absolutely scandalous': Far-right lawmaker extinguishes Hanukkah candles in parliamentA cloud of smoke, haze, and white powder filled the building.12 Dec 08:56 PM
KahuSmokefree challenge: Put People before Profit campaign has gained widespread supportHāpai Te Hauora will present a 45,000-signature petition to Parliament today.12 Dec 06:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFour key facts for thoughtful people when it comes to NZ povertyOPINION: I'm a capitalist and I can see why investing to solve childhood poverty matters.12 Dec 04:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: To Winston the spoils as the battlefronts keep openingWinston Peters enjoys the sun as protests keep rolling out at Parliament.12 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldRussian opposition leader disappears from max security prison during transferNavalny has been serving a 19-year term on charges of extremism.12 Dec 03:38 AM
KahuMāori legal expert backs Te Papa protesters' demandsMāori academic Carwyn Jones said Te Papa's Treaty of Waitangi exhibition needs to change.11 Dec 07:22 PM
KahuVaping for Māori and Pasifika teens on the riseYouth vaping is dropping but wāhine Māori teen use is a concern.11 Dec 05:45 PM
KahuIwi accuses Government of attacking Māori culture and languageNgai Te Rangi files claim to Waitangi Tribunal over Government's te reo plans.11 Dec 05:18 PM
New ZealandThree Kāinga Ora units in South Auckland overcharged more than $400k in ratesThe error was identified during Herald data analysis.11 Dec 04:50 AM
New Zealand'Massive overruns': Three Waters staff on five-year contracts in for big payoutLuxon said it was a bit like gardening, ripping the trees out rather than trimming leaves.10 Dec 09:13 PM
New ZealandTommy Wilson: Strap in for three years of unsettled political weatherOPINION: We could collapse into a chaos not seen in this country before.10 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged carePipeline becomes nightmare: Ryman axes $150m plans'Frustrating' local community, residents had to pay $40,000 to battle plans in their area.10 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionShaneel LalShaneel Lal: How the change in the fees-free tertiary policy could put off potential uni studentsOPINION: This policy change is perhaps one of the first I haven’t felt like screaming at.09 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettBeehive Diaries: Luxon tries to start a new trend, Parker's DIY disasterBeehive Diaries: Plus, Shane Jones meets his match in Te Pāti Māori.09 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Fair Pay Agreements make a massive difference for blue-collar workersOPINION: National and Act won't admit repealing Fair Pay Agreements won't benefit workers.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt eyes private partnerships for future hospital developmentsACT coalition deal commits the government to explore build and lease-back arrangements.09 Dec 02:57 AM
Kahu'Private health cover saved my life - but I’m worried for my Māori cousins'Opinion: Boris Sokratov has private health care but his Māori cousins don't.08 Dec 07:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: The Secret Diary of Christopher LuxonOPINION: Christopher Luxon has had a bit of a frustrating week.08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Why it’s a great time to be in GovernmentThe new Government is having fun - so is the Opposition.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrime Minister derails hopes for Napier-Wairoa linkThe PM said the Government 'shouldn't be progressing' the 'poorly utilised' rail link.08 Dec 04:01 AM
New Zealand'Goldilocks of New Zealand': Hamilton MP showcases his electorateThe new MP presented his maiden statement in Parliament yesterday.08 Dec 03:48 AM
Politics'Public trust is our biggest challenge': How the relationship between media and politicians is changingLong-time political reporter Jane Patterson joins the On the Tiles podcast.08 Dec 03:32 AM
New ZealandThe Govt departments set to switch from Māori to English namesNZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi was first out of the blocks. Who's next?08 Dec 03:24 AM
New ZealandLuxon says Cyclone Gabrielle-hit zones 'not forgotten', SH2 'in really bad shape'The PM is in Cyclone Gabrielle-hit Wairoa in a change from his duties this week.08 Dec 02:46 AM
New Zealand'Cheap politics': Labour fires back at Nicola Willis over ferry budget blowoutLabour finance spokesman Grant Robertson sheds more light on KiwiRail's ferry conundrum.08 Dec 02:07 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentIRD puts four Auckland dentistry companies underThe businesses were in receivership till last April but repaid creditors $5m to escape.08 Dec 12:58 AM
New ZealandAT vows to fix 550km of potholed roads, but road deaths forecast from funding cutsThere'll be a blitz on road maintenance this summer, but safety funding could be cut.07 Dec 07:28 PM
KahuDame Naida has doubts over Government’s approach to te reo Māori“I think they’re racist - there’s no other word for it."07 Dec 06:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMike Hosking: So far the new Government has done one very important thingOPINION: As much as we want change, we want results more.07 Dec 04:00 AM
OpinionUkraine has moved my soul on many levelsOpinion: Tenby Powell is back after setting up a relief effort in Ukraine.06 Dec 09:00 PM
New Zealand'He's the man that's there': Police union boss coy on Coster's suitabilityChris Cahill was asked if Andrew Coster is still 'the man for the job'.06 Dec 08:05 PM