OpinionDriving in the wrong direction: Why NZ's oil consumption is at a 5-year highOPINION: Oil now makes up 77% of NZ's fossil-fuel emissions, mostly from transport.25 Mar 09:50 PM
PoliticsNCEA to go: Govt officially confirms new qualifications – what parents, students need to knowThe changes have been signed off by Cabinet.25 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandAssociate Immigration Minister tells migrant couple’s disabled son to leave NZThe 6-year-old's parents, brother, two grandparents and an aunt all live in NZ.25 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: A defensible decision can still be a bad oneOPINION: Kiwis must have faith in their institutions and trust the judgments they make.25 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsMSD told to clarify grounds for declining emergency housing under Govt’s new criteriaThe Auditor-General says the guidelines need to be clearer for when people seek help.25 Mar 06:07 AM
PoliticsDiesel crunch coming: MBIE to update data after showing diesel stocks could decline to 11.3 daysThe Government has announced a temporary $50-a-week increase to the In-Work Tax Credit.25 Mar 04:24 AM
PoliticsGreens promise rent-rise caps and WoFs, and tens of thousands of new public homesThe party intends to pass a Renters' Rights Bill if it returns to Government.25 Mar 02:30 AM
New ZealandHB leaders, financial advisers say $50 fuel relief welcome but no 'silver bullet’From April 7, about 140,000 families nationwide will get an extra $50 a week.25 Mar 01:51 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt says thousands more eligible for temporary tax credits thanks to changes. Are you one of them?See how much you can get from the Government's cost of living relief with our calculator. 24 Mar 11:19 PM
PoliticsSpeaker Gerry Brownlee asks judge to 'recall' and reconsider expelled Te Pāti Māori MP rulingMariameno Kapa-Kingi is the MP for the Māori seat of Te Tai Tokerau.24 Mar 10:17 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYNEW POLL: Is Luxon or Hipkins going better off the war? | Ryan Bridge TODAYNZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan discusses exclusive poll results. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch24 Mar 06:36 PM
Politics'Human error': Stanford admits National Party video sent to school principals through ministerial emailLabour says it was 'inappropriate' for Stanford to use her ministerial email address. 24 Mar 05:46 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: How Fitch warning, war jitters and weak GDP collide for NZNew RBNZ Governor Anna Breman has pushed back on market bets of rapid rate hikes.24 Mar 05:00 PM
Education'We need a plan now': Ministry weighs remote learning as fuel crisis deepensUnions met ministry officials today as remote and hybrid-learning plans are scoped.24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPoll results reveal Kiwis' view of Luxon, Hipkins after their recent troublesHave recent events affected Kiwis' opinions on the leaders?24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Luxon and Willis and in a lose-lose situation. We should keep calm and carry onOPINION: The temporary fuel relief measures will likely be attacked by both sides.24 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt department expects Cabinet to weigh up long-term, 60+ year lease for Chateau TongariroThe Government is asking for proposals from operators keen to do up the historic site.24 Mar 04:00 PM
Politics'Big loss': Tāmaki electorate voters react to Brooke van Velden's retirementThe 33-year-old took the usually safe electorate from National in the 2023 election.24 Mar 08:19 AM
New ZealandHow NZ’s $50 fuel relief package compares with other countries' effortsSpain is planning to spend €5 billion to soften the financial impact of war.24 Mar 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Nicola Willis tells Labour there’s a new sheriff in town The Government's cost of living package sends a strong message.24 Mar 06:02 AM
New Zealand'The rainy day is here': Why pressure is on Govt to go further on fuel painFrom April 7, about 143,000 working families will receive an extra $50 a week.24 Mar 04:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungA different kind of woman: What Brooke van Velden's resignation could mean for ActShe is leaving on her own terms. It's no longer clear who could succeed David Seymour.24 Mar 02:24 AM
PoliticsAbout 140,000 families to get $50 a week to help with high fuel pricesThe boost is expected to cost about $373 million and last no more than a year.24 Mar 01:56 AM
InflationReserve Bank unlikely to lift OCR directly in response to oil price spikeThe central bank will act if inflation shows signs of becoming embedded.23 Mar 11:23 PM
PoliticsAct Party deputy leader Brooke van Velden to leave politicsThe 33-year-old expressed a desire to work in the private sector.23 Mar 11:02 PM
Herald NOWThe Government needs to make public transport cheaper | Ryan Bridge TODAYLabour leader Chris Hipkins urges the Government to provide practical solutions for the cost of living. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch23 Mar 06:37 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tavern's Dame Jacinda Ardern book-burning on wrong side of historyOPINION: The Black Dog's pyre wasn’t a case put forward – it was an absence of argument.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCannabis charges surge to 8-year high after years of declinePolice say higher charges mirror wastewater data showing more cannabis use.23 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Not a strong case’: Treasury cool on $1 billion LNG terminal Treasury cautioned against against the speed at which the Government was moving.23 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyThe private companies that have benefitted so far from the $1.2b Regional Infrastructure FundWho's getting what for regional development: Oji, OpenStar, minerals and a NZ First donor.23 Mar 04:00 PM
Politics‘We’re not the Govt’: Hipkins not offering ideas to help Kiwis amid fuel price rises The Labour leader's reticence contrasts heavily with the Green Party's policy offerings.23 Mar 05:18 AM
PoliticsGovernment considering rapid law change after concerns fuel restrictions not currently legalPlans to implement fuel restrictions may require bespoke legislation. 23 Mar 04:53 AM
PoliticsGovt announces major fuel import step at post-Cabinet press conferencePressures are being felt at the pump over the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.23 Mar 02:46 AM
PoliticsHow much fuel does NZ have left? Government reveals latest figuresThe Government is moving to a twice-weekly update on the nation's fuel stocks.23 Mar 12:14 AM
