New Zealand‘Perfect storm‘: What Wellington’s Crown observer said in his first reportObserver surprised the council hasn't totally wilted under the pressure it's facing. 29 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsKiri Allan slams ‘despicable’ Government actions on Treaty bill'Te Tiriti is not about race, Te Tiriti is about how each of us find a home here.'29 Jan 04:00 PM
Politics'Send the Mexicans home': Greens ask PM to condemn ministers' 'racist' rhetoricNZ First's Shane Jones yelled 'Send the Mexicans home' during Tuesday's debate.29 Jan 04:55 AM
PoliticsPM says NZ has been in recession for three years – Treasury disagreesChristopher Luxon says the recession started under Labour, contradicting Treasury.29 Jan 04:52 AM
Politics'Abhorrent': Te Pāti Māori MP says minister doesn't understand 'essence of being Māori', Seymour respondsThe Children's Minister faced sharp questions during a parliamentary select committee.29 Jan 01:58 AM
New ZealandEight out of 10 Govt agencies unsure of former prisoner employment numbersMost of the largest government agencies can't say how many former prisoners they employ. 28 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Obsessed’ and ‘weird’ - Ghahraman critical of police pursuit of Pak’nSave incidentGolriz Ghahraman says police never laid charges over threats while she was in Parliament.28 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsPM floats National potentially campaigning on asset sales at electionLuxon: '2025 will be another massive year for New Zealand'.28 Jan 01:10 AM
New Zealand'Everything to lose': Community protests Bream Bay sand miningProtesters fear the proposed fast-track sand mining project could kill marine life.28 Jan 12:24 AM
KahuAfter losing 100kg, ‘the Brown Buttabean’ tackles NZ’s obesity crisisNew Zealand has the third-highest adult obesity rate in the OECD.27 Jan 07:31 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHighest CEO payout triggered by change in Government: $532,500Water services boss Jon Lamonte pocketed a half-million-dollar payout when Govt changed.27 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment starts the mood music for privatisationsChristopher Luxon has ruled privatisations out – so why is everyone talking about them?27 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Sir Bill English's Waitangi lessons for Christopher LuxonOPINION: What Christopher Luxon can learn from Bill English's 2017 visit to Ngāti Whātua.27 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsEconomic growth announcementNicola Willis, Erica Stanford and Louise Upston hold announcement about economic growth. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Jan 11:10 PM
PoliticsDavid Seymour speaks before his Treaty Principles Bill submissionDavid Seymour speaks about the Treaty Principles Bill before going in for his submission. Video / Julia GabelWatch26 Jan 09:55 PM
Politics‘Incompatible with freedom’: Seymour speaks on Treaty Principles BillMore than 300,000 online submissions on the bill were received, setting a new record.26 Jan 07:21 PM
PoliticsJustice Committee hears submissions on the Treaty Principles BillThe Justice Committee hears submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill.Watch26 Jan 06:41 PM
New ZealandMangawhai tornado damage and Auckland floods anniversary | NZ Herald News UpdateThe Mangawhai tornado damaged 50 homes and today marks two years since the Auckland Anniversary Day floods. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Jan 06:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoanna Hall: Moving towards a smarter immigration systemOPINION: NZ needs an immigration system that can consistently provide the skills we need.26 Jan 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: How ACC remains a bright spot in a turbulent worldOPINION: A 2023 court decision widened the scope for sensitive claims.26 Jan 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: PM and Seymour take different views on attending WaitangiOPINION: Christopher Luxon should front up in good times and bad.25 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Wayne again – the 2025 mayoral election campaign has begunOPINION: Part of Brown's positioning is to burn off potential rivals. It’s working.25 Jan 12:19 AM
EconomySir Bill English: What he'd do differently if he was PM againSir Bill English shares his money stories and reflects on his legacy.24 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven JoyceSteven Joyce: Govt science plan’s like rearranging deckchairsOPINION: Merger is likely to be costly and distracting and achieve little.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRātana 2025: Govt faces Māori leaders ahead of Treaty Principles Bill hearingsSpeakers from both sides spoke about the need for collaboration.24 Jan 08:27 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon speaks about National's relationship with Māori and the Treaty Principles BillPrime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks about National's relationship with Māori and the Treaty Principles Bill at Rātana. Video / Mark MitchellWatch24 Jan 03:42 AM
PoliticsGovt hints at ‘major’ mining announcement next weekChristopher Luxon acknowledged sensitivity but emphasised the need for growth.23 Jan 07:12 PM
New ZealandEden Park CEO ‘delighted’ at PM’s call to abolish concert limit, Helen Clark criticises itLuxon has called for the limit of concerts at Eden Park to be abolished completely.23 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon’s big economic speech a good start, but needs moreThe Beehive plans to spend the whole year on a rolling maul of announcements.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeymour defies his hapū‘s advice not to attend Waitangi 2025Ngāti Rēhia advised Seymour not to attend this year's commemorations at Waitangi.23 Jan 03:41 AM
New ZealandMixed reactions: Govt's science revamp aims to drive economic growthNew Zealand's seven Crown Research Institutes to be grouped into three new organisations.23 Jan 12:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwiRail’s ‘excessive’ spend on consultants kept secret after Ombudsman rulingFinance Minister Nicola Willis has said the spend on McKinsey & Co was not justifiable. 22 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyWe don’t always know what government spending achieves - Auditor-General speaks outFinance Minister open to addressing the issue with a law change. 22 Jan 09:23 PM
KahuWhy the Māori Queen’s visit to Rātana marks a new eraThe Kīngitanga and Te Pāti Māori will be welcomed at 3pm Thursday.22 Jan 04:00 PM
