PremiumPremiumPoliticsFour government departments spend more on consultants in a financial year after order to cut backThe Government has directed agencies to reduce reliance on contractors and consultants.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon and Simeon Brown's roading announcementPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Transport Minister Simeon Brown say work has started on the first of the Government’s Roads of National Significance. Video / Mark MitchellWatch21 Oct 05:25 AM
New ZealandSimeon Brown receives advice on government interventions at Wellington City CouncilLocal Government Minister Simeon Brown has received advice from officials on potential government interventions at Wellington City Council. Video / Mark MitchellWatch21 Oct 04:59 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins on complaints against Andrew BaylyPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaking on complaints made about Small Business Minister Andrew Bayly. Video / Mark MitchellWatch21 Oct 04:50 AM
New ZealandAdvice on Govt intervention at Wellington City Council lands with Simeon BrownMeanwhile, Tory Whanau is aiming to 'share the pain' with her budget cuts.21 Oct 03:43 AM
KahuAnaru Eketone: Act's belief Māori should have exact same rights as non-Māori flawedOPINION: Rights are complex and many-layered.21 Oct 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGreg Smith: Why the RBNZ has to cut the OCR by at least 0.75%OPINION: Our economic data is dire, and the RBNZ must take drastic steps.20 Oct 10:58 PM
KahuAct copping the blame for much of the anti-Māori rhetoric, Seymour saysDavid Seymour looks back over 12 months in power.20 Oct 06:15 PM
KahuBook highlighting climate change in the Pacific launched at Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa'Trouble in Paradise' features climate change imagery from across the Pacific.20 Oct 05:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMinistry for Regulation among public service's highest earners as sector pay jumpsThe average manager's salary in the public sector sits at $163,800.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMinister's apology, crime and cost of power continue to concern | NZ Herald Update 19 October 2024Minister apologises for calling a member of the public a 'loser', as crime and the cost of power continue to cause worry.Watch18 Oct 07:24 PM
KahuMonopoly Man: Why Shane Jones is splashing cash in the provincesThe Regional Development Minister says he'll take 'coal before dole' any day.18 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsAndrew Bayly addresses interaction that led to complaint against himAndrew Bayly speaks with Heather du Plessis-Allan about an incident in October that led to a complaint being laid against him. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch18 Oct 04:23 AM
PoliticsComplaint made against Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Andrew BaylyMinister Andrew Bayly has apologised after a complaint he allegedly swore at, mocked and ridiculed a man during a ministerial visit to a business. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Oct 03:49 AM
New ZealandJudith Collins speaks with Ryan BridgeDefence Minister Judith Collins speaks with Ryan Bridge from Nato Defence Ministers' meeting in Brussels. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch18 Oct 03:08 AM
KahuGroup's animated ad pokes fun at David Seymour’s legislation'Regular New Zealanders' who oppose Act's Treaty Principles Bill create comedy skit.17 Oct 09:07 PM
Politics'Like a sick idiot': Peters claims use of 'simile' excuses his language in House amid uproarIt's just the latest row in the House over MPs' conduct in recent weeks.17 Oct 03:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Should Govt run a mile from Tory Whanau's 'shambles' council?Simeon Brown says official advice on potential Government intervention is just days away.17 Oct 02:58 AM
New ZealandWellington mayor Tory Whanau claims Govt intervention not discussed in meeting with ministerThe mayor went into the meeting adamant any outside intervention was unnecessary.16 Oct 09:32 PM
New ZealandTory Whanau speaks after meeting Minister Simeon BrownWellington Mayor Tory Whanau speaks after meeting with Local Government Minister Simeon Brown at Parliament today.Watch16 Oct 08:55 PM
KahuWhat's behind the Māori hikoi to Wellington'Every step of the hīkoi is a ... step towards our own liberation as a people.'16 Oct 06:05 PM
KahuProsecution guidelines 'an update to what’s already there'Solicitor-General's new guidelines cover the test for prosecution to diversion schemes.16 Oct 05:48 PM
Politics‘Mean-spirited’: Labour attacks Govt decision on hardship assistance for sanctioned beneficiariesMSD recommended beneficiaries on non-financial sanctions have access to hardship payments.16 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Solicitor-General and Attorney-General clash over prosecution guidelinesCOMMENT: Judith Collins expressed disquiet about the new guidelines.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Haven't broken the law': Wellington councillors challenge Govt intervention threatWellington City councillors have emerged from an urgent meeting this afternoon.16 Oct 04:01 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely not a shambles': Defiant Tory Whanau insists Wellington council will be fineMeanwhile, an urgent meeting has been called for all councillors this afternoon.16 Oct 12:11 AM
KahuMaybe Act can be thanked for exposing the chimera of Treaty principles to proper scrutinyProfessor Jane Kelsey analyses Act's Treaty Principles Bill motivation.15 Oct 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury asks itself why its forecasts are wrong, sanctions on the tableTreasury's revenue forecasting hasn't been the best recently. It's trying to fix that.15 Oct 05:57 AM
New ZealandWellington council warned airport could request money for expansion planIf the council is called on and cannot provide capital, its shareholding could be diluted.15 Oct 05:16 AM
PoliticsAct leader David Seymour on issues with the Wellington City CouncilAct leader David Seymour speaks about issues with the Wellington City Council. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 Oct 04:15 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins' reaction to 1News Verian pollPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins respond to last night's 1News Verian poll. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 Oct 04:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Watch out Tory, there is a real risk Govt will intervene at Wellington councilOPINION: Tory Whanau should be worried by ministers calling her council a shambles.15 Oct 12:58 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon and Simeon Brown on Wellington City CouncilPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Local Government Minister Simeon Brown commenting on Wellington City Council. Video / Mark MitchellWatch14 Oct 11:09 PM
New ZealandFuture management of 'two waters' in Waipā still being reviewedWaipa District Council's Dawn Inglis said the CCO is about “how we manage debt"14 Oct 08:40 PM