WorldHarvard slams Trump administration funding cuts in pivotal court hearingThey called the move illegal and 'cooked up.'22 Jul 12:29 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Give us 15 more years': SkyCity on Queenstown casinoInternal Affairs, Police, Companies Office and Insolvency Service have cited no issues.22 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandWaitangi Tribunal calls taihoa on seabed mining claimThe tribunal has left the door open if the process turns out to be unfair.21 Jul 09:29 PM
New ZealandGisborne District Council does not back LGNZ campaign against rates-cappingGisborne residents face an average 9.95% rate increase this year.21 Jul 04:00 AM
New Zealand'PR stunt': Opposition slams Govt's $6b infrastructure announcementChristopher Luxon defends mega construction plan amid Opposition backlash.20 Jul 08:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatt Whineray: Govt can't be de facto insurer of property after weather eventsOPINION: Current ad hoc buyout policies have led to inconsistent outcomes for communities.20 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandRSA suspends clubs, threatens them with termination over outstanding feesThe RSA has already suspended several local branches over unpaid fees.20 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsFinancial mentors warn of $300m debt risk in family payment changesNearly $300 million is owed in Working for Families debt nationwide.20 Jul 06:29 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Auckland invasion' – Night out with hundreds of boy racers; PM warns of crackdownThe Herald followed the drivers as they took police on a cat-and-mouse chase.20 Jul 03:00 AM
Politics$6b of Govt-funded building projects to start before Xmas – this is where they areChris Bishop claims the projects could create about 27,000 jobs.19 Jul 10:30 PM
Wellington'Peace of mind': New radar to enhance weather monitoring in NelsonIt's hoped the $5m equipment will help prepare the area for future disasters.19 Jul 12:57 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle10 years with Tūhoe: The story behind Nelson photographer Tatsiana Chypsanava’s global award'It became a journey of self-discovery for me.'19 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPrepare for war: Defence Minister tells Army recruits to be ready for combat'People don't join the Army to sit at home and fight over the remote control.'18 Jul 09:05 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleNot enough babies: Cost and careers affect NZ's birth rate The global fertility rate to maintain the human population is now 2.7 children per woman. 18 Jul 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Everyone's anxious about it': Slip adds uncertainty to Brynderwyns projectAnother Brynderwyns slip has spiked concern about the prolonged impact on businesses.18 Jul 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Who can claim credit for ram raid reductions?Labour says National has kept its most important programme in reducing ram-raids.18 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: The $3.1b the Govt could grab - and those who would be left empty-handedThe unexpected need to account for $3.1b after a small appeals board made a big call.17 Jul 10:37 PM
New ZealandUK to lower voting age to 16 - should New Zealand do the same?The voting age in the UK will be lowered to 16 by the next general election.17 Jul 10:28 PM
New ZealandDo people earning $200,000 need help with childcare?Economist claims those on the highest incomes are benefiting most from FamilyBoost revamp.17 Jul 07:02 PM
New ZealandNational joins Labour to back bill protecting workers talking about payCamilla Belich's bill aims to end enforceable pay secrecy clauses in New Zealand.17 Jul 05:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Bishop puts boot into councils as rates table reveals biggest hikesOPINION: It's been the week for bashing local government – although not without cause.17 Jul 12:42 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesMore than half of Crown Regional Holdings' loan book flagged as 'at risk'Three companies which received Government loans have gone into liquidation.16 Jul 08:54 PM
PoliticsOfficials warn Seymour's bill could cost $60m, slow growthRegulatory Standards Bill could lead to business uncertainty, slowing economic growth.16 Jul 07:39 PM
PoliticsQuran, Torah and Bible among books bound for National Library shredderThe library continues to hold a collection of religious texts.16 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour calls for free tests as Government struggles with cervical cancer eliminationHealth officials say there is no funding for free HPV self-tests for most people.16 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisKate MacNamaraReserve Bank's employee benefits: Gold standard or pretty standard?ANALYSIS: $800 for a home office, $500 wellness allowance and 15 days' wellness leave.16 Jul 03:00 AM
Politics'Wild West': Thousands petition for Govt to halt contentious Gene Technology BillBeef + Lamb NZ has asked Government to 'slow down' and 'consult properly' with farmers.16 Jul 02:42 AM
PoliticsChris Bishop tells councils to stop plan changes ahead of RMA reformsThe Government pauses council plan changes ahead of the new RMA coming into effect.16 Jul 12:36 AM
PoliticsLGNZ Conference: Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale calls for a review of local government sectorLGNZ Conference: Tauranga Mayor calls for a review of local government sector. Video / Herald NOWWatch15 Jul 08:14 PM
Herald NOWChlöe Swarbrick and David Seymour on the UN letter, local government and taxGreens Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick and Act Leader David Seymour look at the local government refocus, the UN letter and taking Fringe Benefit Tax off health insurance.Watch15 Jul 06:56 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCoalition cracks? Leaders dismiss claims Govt in disarray over UN letterBut they appeared on different pages about the Government's formal response.15 Jul 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumTaxTax break? Govt urged to make it cheaper for employers to provide health insuranceBut the change could cost the Crown hundreds of millions of dollars.15 Jul 01:02 AM
PoliticsPeeni Henare hits back at Te Pāti Māori 'greedy' byelection contest claimHenare won't say yet whether he'll contest Tāmaki Makaurau in the 2026 general election. 15 Jul 12:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIndependence day for EITRegional governance returns to 10 polytechnics on January 1, 2026.15 Jul 12:24 AM