PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGovernment drops further hints it's open to selling KiwibankThe Kiwibank board has been asked to come up with ideas to grow the bank.25 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandBillions likely for abuse survivors and a blow for SMEs | Focus Morning Bulletin July 25, 2024In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, compensation could run into the billions for abuse in care survivors and small businesses in biggest sales decline since Covid.Watch24 Jul 07:54 PM
New ZealandGovernment announces $800m investment to improve lower North Island rail travelThe investment aims to fund 18 new trains which will run from 2028.24 Jul 07:00 PM
New Zealand'We used to live in the castle' - Waikato-Tainui tell their storyThe Crown signed a settlement with Waikato-Tainui in 1995, valued at $170m.24 Jul 05:02 PM
New ZealandAre we ready for this? The Treaty debate in 2024ANALYSIS: The Treaty of Waitangi debate is about conflicting values. Can we line them up?24 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly emotional': Victim welcomes Abuse in Care report 40yrs after trauma'There are very senior people who need to hang their heads in shame for their conduct.'24 Jul 07:49 AM
New ZealandCommissioners of Abuse in Care Royal Commission reflect on the landmark inquiryCommissioners of Abuse in Care Royal Commission reflect on the landmark inquiry.Watch24 Jul 06:40 AM
New ZealandAbuse in Care inquiry: Snapshot of 138 recommendations for redressThe 3000-page report calls for apologies, redress and police investigations.24 Jul 04:21 AM
New Zealand'Little to no financial compensation': Abuse in care survivors suffer third-class systemThe Prime Minister said he was committed to doing 'the right thing'.24 Jul 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘National disgrace’: NZ’s landmark Abuse in Care inquiry finds 200,000 harmedThe 3000-page report calls for apologies, redress and police investigations.24 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandAbuse in Care: Our national disgraceThe Abuse in Care report calls for apologies, redress and police investigations. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Jul 03:59 AM
New ZealandPM responds to Abuse in Care final reportThe Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care began probing into state and faith-based care of children, young people, and vulnerable adults over five years ago.Watch24 Jul 01:36 AM
PoliticsBill dumped after chaos sees Government caught without ministerThe Government saw one of its bills discharged after no minister spoke on it.24 Jul 12:18 AM
New ZealandAbuse in Care report and could Darleen Tana be forced out? | Focus Morning Bulletin July 24, 2024In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, a big day for survivors of abuse in this country and Greens looking at whether to force Darleen Tana out. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Jul 08:41 PM
KahuAct Party wants Te Whatu Ora staff to ditch karakiaDavid Seymour questions whether other cultural practices would be incorporated.23 Jul 08:21 PM
KahuCommissioner Levy to work with Hauora Māori Committee'I’ve kept Māori health very much in front of mind' - Shane Reti23 Jul 08:13 PM
New Zealand'A game-changer': Northlanders thrilled with four-lane highway announcementSimeon Brown has announced accelerated work on a new four-lane expressway.23 Jul 04:41 AM
New Zealand'Having to wait too long': New commissioner tackles health waiting timesThe health minister is blaming the Labour government for a $130m monthly overspend.23 Jul 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Offensive': Review finds senior public servant's Rātana speech 'not politically neutral'The staffer said the Māori world was being 'persecuted' by the coalition's policies.23 Jul 12:12 AM
KahuKororāreka or Russell? Name change call stalls'I think Kororāreka is the name it should be, because that's what it was called.'23 Jul 12:04 AM
KahuTe Pāti Māori calls out the Act Party over Treaty Principles donations plea'This shows is the Act Party has no confidence in their coalition party agreement.'22 Jul 11:06 PM
OpinionRob Campbell: 'I reckon that most landlords have better health than tenants'OPINION: A tongue-in-cheek letter on behalf of the Health Minister.22 Jul 10:44 PM
KahuChildren’s Minister Karen Chhour outlines boot camp agenda for young offendersThe first military-style academy for young offenders is set to start next week.22 Jul 06:59 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionProperty Insider: New SkyCity CEO starts; NZ’s highest outdoor office gardenMichael Ahearne has gone. Now ex-army officer Jason Walbridge has returned from Las Vegas.22 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldKamala Harris: from VP to presidential nomineeJoe Biden's endorsement has boosted Kamala Harris' chances of becoming the Democrats' leader when a replacement is chosen in August.Watch22 Jul 03:10 AM
New ZealandTown to get one of its one-lane bridges replaced – but the other will have to waitIt will cost up to $125 million to replace all the bridges but bottlenecks will continue.22 Jul 02:50 AM
KahuYouth boot camps: Non-inclusion of mana whenua seen as lost opportunityOranga Tamariki says it should have engaged with mana whenua sooner.21 Jul 08:49 PM
KahuSmall rural projects boost communities, says Shane JonesRegional Development Minister opens new centre at Kaingaroa.21 Jul 08:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Budget-busting transport planning needs more political debate, not lessOPINION: NZ needs a broader discussion on what Tiriti-led transport policies look like.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Another blow for Northland': Brynderwyns closure highlights need for four-lane highwayThe closure of the highway on Saturday shows an urgent need for a Brynderwyns replacement.21 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori MP to take leave of absence after kidney disease diagnosisKemp said she looks forward to returning after six weeks of leave 'to focus on my health'.21 Jul 03:46 AM
EducationChildren’s Minister unveils first boot camp in Palmerston NorthGovernment's military-style academy pilot for youth offenders will start later this month.20 Jul 05:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEx-addict says roadside drug testing wouldn't have stopped him – but NZ should still do itDuring his time on drugs, he drove high 'every day' and wrote off about six vehicles.19 Jul 05:04 PM