PremiumPremiumEconomyHow Winston would grow our economy: Deputy PM on countries NZ should followThe Deputy PM is eyeing tax and investment strategies used by other small nations.10 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Energy crisis - Will Kiwis be able to heat their homes this winter?OPINION: As we head into winter, how will New Zealand's energy grid cope?10 May 05:00 PM
OpinionRāwiri Bhana: Governance is at an exciting crossroads in AotearoaOPINION: To serve isn't demeaning, it is the greatest honour.09 May 08:44 PM
KahuKura teacher worried about school lunch planThe tumuaki worries about the split in the new school lunch scheme.09 May 06:53 PM
New ZealandACC taxi troubles force injured retiree to hobble, hitch-hike to appointmentMike Fletcher needed his stitches removed, but was left stranded.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandACC cutting 390 jobs - nearly 10 per cent of workforceThe public sector union said the cuts included 'vital' injury prevention staff.09 May 05:51 AM
New ZealandNorthland nurses 'drowning' in work call for safer staffing levelsOne Whangārei nurse says the mental health of her over-worked colleagues is a concern.09 May 04:05 AM
TravelTourism minister reveals the kind of tourist he wants in NZNew Zealand needs more tourists. Here’s who the country is trying to tempt.09 May 02:41 AM
TalanoaFormer Fijian PM Bainimarama handcuffed, sentenced to prisonFrank Bainimarama and Sitiveni Qiliho walked out of the High Court in Suva in handcuffs.09 May 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKate MacNamaraKate MacNamara: Tony Blakely’s Covid advice and what it means for the inquiry he chairsThe chair of the Covid-19 inquiry advised government officials during the pandemic.09 May 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandACC spending cuts expected to be announced today, 100 jobs possibly on the lineThe agency's bosses said changes will not impact frontline services like rehabilitation.08 May 10:46 PM
PoliticsAlmost every Kiwi household will benefit from tax relief, Finance Minister promisesNicola Willis has set the scene for the upcoming Budget.08 May 09:11 PM
KahuMāori mums must have whānau supportWriter and Māori advocate Tina Ngata talks about a new documentary08 May 08:03 PM
New ZealandPonsonby killer’s past, Budget tease and temperatures plunge | Focus Morning Bulletin May 9, 2024New details emerge about the Ponsonby Road killer’s criminal past, Nicola Wilis teases her upcoming Budget and polar air sees temperatures plunge in the latest NZ Herald headlines.Watch08 May 08:01 PM
KahuNgāti Toa hīkoi to Parliament opposing Fast-Track BillMāori take to the streets in protest.08 May 07:46 PM
OpinionRob Campbell: Those fighting for the environment are worlds apart but intrinsically linkedOPINION: The distance between the NZ Yacht Squadron HQ and the District Court is not far.08 May 07:07 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Finance Minister gives first pre-Budget speechFinance Minister Nicola Willis delivers first pre-Budget speech to the Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce this morning.Watch08 May 06:55 PM
OpinionEmpathy missing in action as MPs take pay riseOPINION: On what planet would MPs think they deserve a big pay rise while others struggle?08 May 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Tikanga Māori has no place in our secular legal systemOPINION: 'The role of the judiciary is to interpret our law, not to make new law.'08 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGovt fails to calm carbon market jitters, flagging forestry reviewIt is unsure of the impact land use rule changes will have on how many trees are planted.08 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleA definitive list of woke and non-woke foodsDavid Seymour said kids would no longer be served ‘woke’ foods.08 May 07:15 AM
PoliticsPM in a huff after questions over 'woke food'The Prime Minister did not want to answer questions about which foods were woke.08 May 05:41 AM
New ZealandPonsonby gunman dead, Canterbury fires and airborne crash | Focus Morning Bulletin May 8, 2024Alleged Ponsonby gunman found dead, two Canterbury houses go up in flames and footage emerges of a terrifying airborne crash in the latest NZ Herald headlines.Watch07 May 07:38 PM
KahuWillie Jackson follows in the footsteps of David LangeThe Labour MP will become the first Māori MP to debate at Oxford Union.07 May 05:01 PM
OpinionArena Williams: Is the fast-track bill at risk of corruption?OPINION: People believe that the system is rigged to benefit the rich and powerful.07 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandKing’s Counsel files complaint over tikanga Māori in NZ law courses, Peters agreesKing's Counsel describes incoming requirement as 'symptomatic of a dangerous trend'.07 May 07:30 AM
New ZealandNIWA job cuts could gut team of NZ’s top climate modellersNiwa said it would not be commenting while consultation was underway.07 May 04:54 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDouble voting found in election result, judges and minister briefedA small number of double votes is likely, but it would not change the result.07 May 02:25 AM
KahuJT thought maybe a couple hundred protesters would front -wrongOPINION: Willie Jackson recalls the day the hikoi came to Wellington06 May 11:14 PM
KahuNGOs raise concerns about child abuse reporting to Oranga TamarikiResearch suggests requests are commonly met with delayed decisions or silence.06 May 09:40 PM
KahuMay be the month to kick smoking for goodHapai Te Hauora is using art to help whānau stop smoking.06 May 08:02 PM
KahuMicrosoft enters ‘groundbreaking’ Māori data sovereignty deal that could have global implicationsTe Tumu Paeroa CIO Ruth Russell described Māori data as a 'taonga'.06 May 07:36 PM
KahuOranga Tamariki scrutiny overdone, says former advisory board chairMatthew Tukaki says society is to blame for Oranga Tamariki's failures.06 May 07:13 PM
PoliticsNZ launches trade negotiations with UAEThe country has begun trade negotiations with the United Arab Emirates.06 May 05:00 PM