Education'Don't gamble with our future' students protest school closureWellington Girls' College students hold a silent protest at Parliament over their earthquake-prone class block. Video / NZ HeraldWatch14 Aug 01:31 AM
New Zealand'We have to face some very strong medicine as an organisation' - Health NZ boss Lester LevyHealth NZ boss Dr Lester Levy says there is a "serious financial problem" in health.14 Aug 12:39 AM
KahuStratford votes to retain Māori ward'Decision now puts the future of Māori wards in the hands of our community.'13 Aug 07:15 PM
OpinionOpinion: Removing barriers to better health outcomes for Māori is criticalOPINION: Health disparities between Māori and non-Māori are well documented.13 Aug 06:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandState school teachers could be told to fill in at new charter schoolsCabinet material states charter schools aim to increase choice and enable 'innovation'.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTerminally ill Lake Alice survivors to receive $20,000 'rapid payments' from GovtThe cash will be available for patients from the Lake Alice Child and Adolescent Unit.13 Aug 06:54 AM
PremiumPremiumSportHow the Government plans to use sport to forge global connectionsThe unlikely diplomatic weapon New Zealand is using to win friends and influence trade.13 Aug 12:38 AM
Lifestyle‘Bring on the rest’: Du Plessis-Allan says ‘nothing harder’ than interviewing Ardern during Covid'If you're prepared to yell at Jacinda at the height of her popularity, bring on the rest'13 Aug 12:28 AM
KahuMinister's message to gang members after bikes ticketed: 'Leave'The Police Minister says green-ticketing illegal bikes is just the beginning.12 Aug 09:46 PM
PoliticsGovt opponents slam benefit sanction traffic light systemPM says there'll be “no more excuses” for beneficiaries not knowing their obligations.12 Aug 07:33 PM
KahuCrowds expected for coronation celebrations of Kiingi TuheitiaAugust 21 marks the 18th anniversary of the Māori king's coronation12 Aug 07:30 PM
EditorialEditorial: Houdini couldn't make that many families disappear from the emergency housing listOPINION: The Govt says there are 32% less households living in motels.12 Aug 05:05 PM
Politics'No more excuses' – Govt announces beneficiary traffic light systemThe PM outlined the harsh new penalties under a traffic light system in Auckland today.12 Aug 03:59 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careRetirement giant wins fast-track consent for 13-level block at $500m villageBuilding to rise in Parnell after a joint venture between developer and charitable entity.12 Aug 02:17 AM
New ZealandSarjeant redevelopment on track but costs risingSarjeant director Andrew Clifford says the gallery 'is already looking spectacular'.12 Aug 01:00 AM
PoliticsSimeon Brown discusses 'time of use' charges to ease congestionTransport Minister Simeon Brown announced that the government has agreed to policy settings that will allow time of use schemes to be proposed. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Aug 10:27 PM
New Zealand'Super lonely‘: Woman has no neighbours as housing development reviewedKāinga Ora bulldozed everything around her, but isn't returning 'to put housing back up'.11 Aug 09:07 PM
KahuDame June's passing marks the end of an era for Urban MāoriThe matriarch of Māoridom died on Saturday morning at Otamaroa.11 Aug 08:00 PM
KahuMāori housing advocacy group want to know MSD's strategyTe Matapihi says it fears for vulnerable communities.11 Aug 06:59 PM
New Zealand'The system is broken': Long waits to see GPs now impacting hospitalsEven Health Minister Shane Reti admits he struggles to get a doctor's appointment.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Truancy and the law – crisis or smokescreen?OPINION: The focus should be on addressing the chronically absent rate.11 Aug 03:00 AM
PoliticsGovernment: Households living in emergency housing down 32% over six months'Auckland has experienced one of the biggest improvements.'11 Aug 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: We’re getting close to an energy crisisOPINION: Our electricity prices last week were said to be the highest in the world.10 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I’m on my way out': Suffering patients say right-to-die law still doesn't help themThe family of a woman who was declined for assisted dying say the law is 'ridiculous'.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayor: A poll is a terrible way to decide if we should have Māori wardsOPINION: Those with skin in the game tell us, with passion, how Māori wards will help.09 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven JoyceSteven Joyce: Energy sector needs a telco momentOPINION: Our energy market has been a slow-moving train crash for some time.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch cathedral rebuild hopes crumble as Govt declines fundingGovernment will not provide $60m of taxpayer cash to bail out troubled project.09 Aug 02:26 AM
KahuToday is World’s Indigenous Peoples DayThe day was made official by the UN General Assembly in December 1994.08 Aug 07:34 PM
KahuIwi spokeswoman questions if councillor’s ute was shot at over Māori wardsJacqui King optimistic discussions about the wards could be had civilly.08 Aug 07:05 PM
KahuOranga Tamariki told to address youth offendingIt is one of five new instructions to Oranga Tamariki by Children’s Minister Karen Chhour.08 Aug 06:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Why Nicola Willis must prioritise social investment nowFrom prisons to profits: the moral and fiscal case for social investment.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'These cuts are dangerous': Ministry of Justice to axe nearly 200 rolesUnion criticises the new set-up that will come into effect on October 1.08 Aug 04:32 AM
Politics'Playing with fire': Act criticises council move to keep Māori seats without referendumThe Act Party has hit back, criticising the move as a 'race-based' decision.08 Aug 02:33 AM
New ZealandWatch live: PM speaks to media at primary school after maths 'overhaul'It comes after the Government announced major change to the maths curriculum.08 Aug 01:27 AM
