PremiumPremiumEconomyRevealed: What Nicola Willis was told ahead of Adrian Orr’s shock resignationDocuments show Orr wasn't meant to resign before the RBNZ hosted a big conference.02 Apr 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Significant failings': Health NZ apologises after 11yo injected twice in mistaken identity case'This particular case cannot happen again,' said a health boss.01 Apr 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: A four-year term for Parliament is ‘recipe for chaos’OPINION: Politicians should not be able to make deal with Opposition to extend their term.01 Apr 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Golden opportunity missed’: Why Auckland’s America’s Cup hopes sank without Govt backingTeam NZ needed $150 million, with half expected from Government support.01 Apr 03:47 AM
Politics‘Designed to silence us’: Te Pāti Māori refuses to face Privileges Committee over hakaThe party argues it will not get a fair hearing after several requests were rejected.01 Apr 03:38 AM
KahuJohn Tamihere and Govt head to court today over Whānau Ora contractsChristopher Luxon said TPK has made an appropriate operational decision. 31 Mar 08:06 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWoolworths wins consent for giant $213m land deal in ChristchurchOverseas Investment Office approval comes day after Govt announces supermarket crack-down.31 Mar 04:00 AM
Banking and financeRBNZ to review controversial bank rules, championed by Adrian OrrDecision comes as banks lobby for loosening of rules.30 Mar 10:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUniversity law school merger decision looms amid legal challenge threatsThe proposal could go ahead despite overwhelming opposition from the university's senate. 30 Mar 08:00 PM
Markets with MadisonWhy a Canadian gold mining company wants to invest $1b in WaihīIs its investment dependent on fast-track approval? 30 Mar 06:00 PM
PoliticsHealth NZ to cut more than $200m from its contractor and consultant spendHealth New Zealand has been using contractors to fill vacancies.30 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyAnalysis: Risks ‘not trivial’ – what Govt’s adviser thinks about breaking up supermarket giantsANALYSIS: Will making groceries more affordable become Nicola Willis' legacy?30 Mar 04:15 AM
Business'Magic days coming to an end': Govt puts supermarkets on notice in war on high food pricesGrocery sector leaders largely reacted positively to Nicola Willis' announcements.30 Mar 03:07 AM
BusinessGovt to consider break-up of supermarket duopoly, wants another big competitor in NZFinance Minister stresses the Government was not looking to run a supermarket chain.29 Mar 09:23 PM
New ZealandAct MP launches bill to stop universities offering ‘race-based services’It follows on from a Cabinet directive last year to create a 'colourblind' public service.29 Mar 04:51 AM
New ZealandMyanmar deadly earthquake, health sector woes, Australian election begins | NZ Herald News UpdateA devastating earthquake shook Myanmar and surrounding countries late last night. The NZ health sector continues to struggle, Israel continues bombing Israel despite ceasefire.Watch28 Mar 07:54 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Truly broken’: Don’t expect Willis to pull rabbit out of the hat as she woos third supermarketExpert says the Government needs to be realistic about our “truly broken” market.28 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandThree-term councillor running for mayor'This is about a new generation of leadership.'28 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness$1m payout for former Kāinga Ora chief executiveAndrew McKenzie took home $1.066m in the 11 months to August 30 last year.28 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsBill English on fixing the health system - and the Auckland iwi leading the wayThe former Prime Minister thinks there are plenty of ways to improve performance.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'High costs': Commerce Commission to scrutinise Wellington WaterSimon Watts cited 'high costs and unsound financial management' as justification.28 Mar 12:52 AM
PoliticsWildlife Act changes coming after court ruled Mt Messenger permit unlawfulMinister says changes will be targeted and narrow.27 Mar 09:11 PM
New ZealandNot fit for office: How to remove ‘impaired’ Prime MinistersOne of the options suggests medical assessments before and during office for future PMs.27 Mar 08:29 PM
New ZealandEden Park upgrade endorsed and Auckland Hospital roles disestablished | NZ Herald News UpdateAn upgraded Eden Park is endorsed to be Auckland's main stadium and Auckland Hospital disestablishes hospital supporter roles. Video / NZ Herald, GettyWatch27 Mar 06:02 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCabinet blocks Bishop's plan to zone for 540,000 new Auckland homesHousing Minister Chris Bishop's audacious proposal for new housing was overruled.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora sells up state houses in Auckland’s wealthy suburbsKāinga Ora said it's been waiting on final building approval from Auckland Council.27 Mar 05:30 AM
WorldAlbanese says he will call Australian election ‘imminently’Elon Musk's influence raises concerns of foreign interference in Australia.27 Mar 02:41 AM
New Zealand'Malicious actor' downloaded private information about Health NZ staffThere is no evidence the leaked information was shared or posted online.27 Mar 12:22 AM
New ZealandWatch: Anti-vax ex-Māori All Black questions Efeso Collins’ grieving widowFia Collins wants a coroner to hold an inquest into her husband's death.26 Mar 10:14 PM
New ZealandPrimary healthcare spend flatlines and plans for another Auckland hospital | NZ Herald News UpdatePublic primary healthcare spending has flatlined and Health Minister Simeon Brown announces plans for a second South Auckland hospital. Video/ NZ HeraldWatch26 Mar 06:09 PM
New ZealandSouth Auckland set for major new hospital projectMiddlemore Hospital has been under intense pressure for years.26 Mar 05:00 AM
PoliticsLabour reserves judgment on Govt’s caps to sentencing discountsJudges will soon only be able to discount sentences by up to 40%.26 Mar 04:27 AM
New ZealandDrug-driving testing legislation passes despite concernsBill passes with support of National, Act, NZ First and Labour.26 Mar 02:48 AM
New ZealandFears over minister’s bid to loosen psychologist rulesPsychologists fear that the Government's plans will dumb down the profession.26 Mar 02:37 AM