PremiumPremiumRetailTourism and hospitality get research funding as Holidays Act resetsThe Government has committed funding to the sector in an effort to support future plans.16 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWill Govt 'shift goalposts' on surplus, 2025 cuts details revealedMinisters have looked at changing the surplus measure and have begun 2025 cuts programme.16 Dec 04:00 PM
Kahu'World's cold wallet': NZ fintech launches $100m crypto fundMāori-led fintech launches NZ's first crypto fund, aiming for $100m in year one.16 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandScience body urges PM to reconsider cuts to research fundingRoyal Society Te Apārangi weighs in on Govt-ordered cuts to humanities research grants.16 Dec 04:48 AM
KahuTe Tai Tokerau iwi marks 'significant milestone' in council relations'We are adamant we must cut a path forward.'16 Dec 03:01 AM
KahuSaved by generosity: Dave Letele's foodbank revival brings festive hopeOver 1000 Xmas hampers and toys delivered in Auckland, Hamilton, Tokoroa and Te Kuiti.15 Dec 07:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGNS job cuts: Emergency management bosses told of 'significant risks' for natural hazards watchdogCost-cutting GNS Science shake-up sparked worries within NZ's emergency management agency.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Nothing but rumour and doubt’: Scientists hit out at Govt secrecy over sector reformsA scientists’ coalition has hit out at Govt silence regarding a long-planned sector reset.15 Dec 05:00 AM
AnalysisOpinion: 'Ghost guns' to gangs' – 5 lessons from Canada for NZ firearms reformOPINION: Both countries view firearms as a privilege, not a right.15 Dec 01:00 AM
PoliticsNew family and sexual violence action plan released by GovernmentThe plan details seven key areas of focus.14 Dec 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven JoyceSteven Joyce: How political bottlenecks stalled Kiwirail's ferry plansOPINION: Ferry saga shows politicians should be kept from commercial decision-making.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant impact': Health NZ confirms nearly 600 voluntary redundancies amid job cutsHealth NZ confirms 600 staff are taking voluntary redundancy amid major job cut proposals.13 Dec 03:33 AM
KahuWhy curriculum changes could ignite cultural controversies in NZTeachers worry about public and political interference in curriculum rewrites.13 Dec 01:30 AM
New Zealand'This is a win-win': Health Minister Shane Reti cheers new child health unitThe Whangārei Hospital rebuild is still on-track, providing more beds than first modelled.13 Dec 12:30 AM
KahuWhat Tipene's return as a charter school means for South AucklandTipene, a former St Steven’s School, reopens in 2025, catering to Years 9 and 10.12 Dec 10:56 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellAnalysis: What does 'rail-enabled' ferries mean and can KiwiRail survive without them?KiwiRail has changed its tune as to how its freight business might be affected. 12 Dec 10:21 PM
New Zealand'Such a load of s***': Mayor fumes at road speed limit hurdlesMayor's swearing outburst sparked by unforeseen challenges in lowering speed limits12 Dec 10:16 PM
LiveNew ZealandWatch: Christopher Luxon takes talkback calls on Newstalk ZBIt's been one of the coalition Government’s more challenging weeks in office.12 Dec 08:02 PM
KahuWhy 49 roles are being cut at the Māori-Crown relations officeTe Arawhiti shifts focus, saves 44 roles by transferring them to Te Puni Kōkiri.12 Dec 07:04 PM
OpinionKaren Chhour: Why young offenders need real chances, not political gamesOPINION: We should be honest and realistic about the programme’s outcomes.12 Dec 05:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Government gets fast-track reform rightOPINION: Expect a construction boom with less risk of corruption than feared.12 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsNicola Willis likely to exceed target for reducing consultant spending, saving $800mThe Government set a target of reducing spending by $400m a year.12 Dec 04:00 PM
Kahu'Huge day': First iwi-council pact in NorthlandNgāti Hine and NRC sign historic resource management agreement at Otiria Marae.12 Dec 06:07 AM
PoliticsThird bootcamp youth charged, OT limiting updates amid 'public scrutiny' on offendersIt says the offenders are facing 'public scrutiny'.12 Dec 03:41 AM
Personal FinanceHefty ACC levy hikes confirmed for next three yearsThe Government is to commission a review of the state insurer, as costs soar.12 Dec 01:44 AM
Kahu'Too divisive': Council shuts down submission on Treaty BillTRC submission warns Treaty Bill could harm Crown-Māori relations and existing ties.11 Dec 08:30 PM
KahuIwi Chairs appeal to King Charles over Treaty of Waitangi concernsForum warns King Charles: 'Ensure the Government respects its honourable partner role.'11 Dec 07:09 PM
New ZealandCultural issues at Fire and Emergency NZ and replacement ferries due in 2029 | NZ Herald News UpdateCultural issues within Fire and Emergency NZ have been addressed and the Government has announced its plan for replacement ferries to begin service in 2029. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Dec 06:14 PM
OpinionWillow-Jean Prime: Govt needs to rethink failed boot camp strategyOPINION: 330+ community services lose funding; critics advocate proven local programmes.11 Dec 04:15 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Govt's Kiwibank move a good step in the right directionOPINION: Ultimately, a public listing may be needed for it to reach a competitive scale.11 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: Ferry flop - Govt reveals it still hasn't sorted its ship outOPINION: What has the Govt been doing in the year since it cancelled the mega-ferries?11 Dec 06:00 AM
PoliticsLabour loses confidence in Speaker after 'unprecedented' decisionIt follows a ruling on Tuesday night. 11 Dec 03:35 AM
New Zealand'Bring them home': Tensions as pro-Israel and pro-Palestine rallies meetPro-Palestine and pro-Israel marches converge at Parliament, each with around 500 protesters.11 Dec 02:52 AM
PoliticsWatch: Govt grilled after key questions on new ferries left unansweredA cost blowout forced the cancellation of project started under the Labour Government.11 Dec 02:48 AM
