PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Why Luxon’s reshuffle makes sense - plus the MP who has lost 25kgOPINION: The PM managed to pull out a few surprises.01 Apr 11:45 PM
PremiumWellingtonWellington councillors, mayor, skip blessing of new HQ amid office space tensionsThe Herald understands some elected members boycotted the blessing.01 Apr 01:00 AM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: Another Green Party MP has supported a vandal in courtOPINION: The Greens are making a habit of writing to judges.29 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPoliticsWellington MP standing by letter of support for graffiti tagger who defaced her city28 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Govt's oil-crisis response slick so far – but the real test is coming25 Mar 11:55 PM
PoliticsGreens promise rent-rise caps and WoFs, and tens of thousands of new public homes25 Mar 02:30 AM
Politics‘We’re not the Govt’: Hipkins not offering ideas to help Kiwis amid fuel price rises 23 Mar 05:18 AM
PoliticsGreen Party suggests axing infrastructure projects for temporary free public transport and relief payments22 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Why markets tend to do fine no matter who wins in NovemberShares have risen under every government since 1975, despite political shifts.22 Mar 03:00 PM
PoliticsLatest poll sees National far higher than in early March, but not all good news for LuxonNational suffered a disastrous Taxpayers’ Union-Curia Poll weeks ago.17 Mar 11:27 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYPolitical panel: Fuel prices, hospital pricing and what's next for Labour| Ryan Bridge TODAYThe political panel with Green Party co-leader v and Act MP Nicole McKee. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch17 Mar 06:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDavid Harvey: Why the online harm report is fatally flawedOPINION: The report urges a powerful new online safety regulator with sweeping powers.15 Mar 02:00 AM
WellingtonPeters floats boosting Interislander spare-parts stock after fault cuts KiwiRail to one ferryNew ferries are not due until 2029, leaving years of reliance on older vessels.12 Mar 05:15 AM
PoliticsGreen MPs suffer drops in draft list, Paul ranked high as party hypes Māori candidates Many existing members are in spots that would put their return to Parliament at risk.12 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Govt need to start being realistic about possibility of fuel shortagesOPINION: Govt's line on 'healthy' fuel supply risk leaving public unready for shortages.12 Mar 12:40 AM
New ZealandRocket Lab satellites draw questions amid US-Iran conflictRocket Lab says it does not control how satellites launched from Māhia are used.08 Mar 11:18 PM
WellingtonStaff cuts possible as Wellington City Council unveils multimillion-dollar savings proposalConsultant spending and climate work are targeted to avoid a double-digit rates rise.05 Mar 11:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon's leadership now a problem for the whole countryLuxon's Iran remarks left him unable to explain New Zealand's official stance.05 Mar 04:01 PM
PoliticsAct 'embarrassed' as parliamentary committee backs social media ban for under-16s Parmjeet Parmar, who initiated the inquiry, says outcome was predetermined.05 Mar 12:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Winston Peters can't resist crack at PM over Iran fumbleOPINION: 'Why didn't you call [me], then no one will have misspoken?'04 Mar 11:33 PM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon returns to Parliament at night to correct answer on Middle East – Greens say he mucked up again 'The Prime Minister just doesn't seem to know what is going on,' Chlöe Swarbrick said.03 Mar 10:07 PM
WellingtonLast minute negotiations as Wellington City Council unveils plan for term aheadIt includes planting 300,000 trees, pausing projects, and a potential rates shake-up.02 Mar 09:17 PM
Politics See how Kiwis rank the parties on key election issues - Labour remains in front on mostThe Government's rating has also seen a rebound after a record-low score.01 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsCross-party MPs urge Government to increase Whakaata Māori fundingThe broadcaster has recently undergone a major restructure amid looming funding changes. 27 Feb 04:01 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Wednesday, February 25, 2026NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Government weighs response to cyber attacks and Greens co-leader rules out Winston Peters | Wednesday, February 25, 2026Watch25 Feb 12:01 AM
Ryan Bridge TODAYRacism in the House, cybersecurity hack and Resource Management Act | Herald NOWDavid Seymour and Marama Davidson join Ryan Bridge to discuss the latest political stories. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch24 Feb 06:27 PM
New ZealandImmigration officers to get increased powers to ask suspected overstayers for identificationLegislation is due in Parliament next month and could pass this term.24 Feb 05:41 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'Outright race-baiting' – Winston Peters shocks chamberOPINION: Peters' response to another MP's question sparked an outcry in the House.18 Feb 11:30 PM
New ZealandChris Hipkins accuses Winston Peters of ‘pure racism’ in ParliamentGerry Brownlee ruled the NZ First leader's personalised question was unacceptable.18 Feb 06:58 AM
PoliticsEmployment Relations Amendment Bill debated for final timeThe bill sets a $200,000 pay threshold for unjustified dismissal claims.17 Feb 07:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: New benchmark - NZICC impresses with three outstanding eventsThe 88,000sq m NZICC can host more than 4000 people across vast event spaces.16 Feb 04:00 PM
