New ZealandSpeaker overturns advice on Fast-track Approvals Bill's private benefitAn expert criticises the rushed lawmaking, saying it undermines select committee scrutiny.10 Dec 10:22 PM
New ZealandEmbattled businessman under investigation for new Waiheke bike business'I didn’t mutate into an animal or Gremlin overnight,' Hoff-Nielsen said.10 Dec 12:27 AM
PoliticsLatest poll shows Te Pāti Māori getting boost, National and Act need NZFIt follows another political poll earlier in the day.09 Dec 05:11 AM
New ZealandGreen Party plan to cut five times more emissions than govt by 2030Green Party plan to cut net emissions by 35% by 2030, five times more than Government.08 Dec 02:12 AM
PoliticsSwarbrick on ‘probably’ the Greens' toughest yearThe party is preparing for a significant policy announcement tomorrow.06 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsNZTA says new revenue needed and is discussing structure of debtsThe transport agency will have a $6b annual deficit by the end of the decade.05 Dec 04:10 AM
PoliticsMSD ‘concerned’ one-in-four beneficiaries getting paid wrongThe minister admitted it was 'challenging'.04 Dec 12:55 AM
PoliticsPM says economy is 'turning a corner' but unemployment a 'particular concern'Jobseeker numbers have swelled to 65,000 above Christopher Luxon's target.02 Dec 05:39 PM
OpinionOpinion: Richest 1% emit more CO2 in an hour than lifetime of average personOpinion: 'Climate inaction will cost countries much more than climate action.'29 Nov 02:15 AM
KahuWaitangi Tribunal: Crown breached Te Tiriti o Waitangi in scrapping Māori Health AuthorityLady Tureiti Moxon: 'The process was driven by a political and racist agenda.'28 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Winston Peters dings PM on coalition anniversaryOPINION: It's a fraught business when political leaders talk about each other.28 Nov 12:00 AM
KahuShane Jones defends seabed mining plans amid environmental protestsMayor insists the community opposes mining, prioritising scientific evidence on harm.27 Nov 05:58 PM
New Zealand'Hugged me silently': Green MP's tribute to Nikki Kaye after shared cancer battleYou 'hugged me silently for what seemed like the longest of time.'25 Nov 10:28 PM
New ZealandNZ's first non-binary MP presents maiden speechBenjamin Doyle became a list MP based in Hamilton after Darleen Tana was ousted.22 Nov 03:41 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Shallow takes on Treaty hīkoi underestimate its powerOPINION: Change is coming – whether critics like it or not.20 Nov 11:40 PM
New ZealandTreaty Principles Bill passes first reading after House suspended for haka, ‘appalling’ disruptionThe House was suspended briefly after the haka disrupted voting.14 Nov 03:52 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: KC smackdown – top barristers join Treaty bill backlashOPINION: Protesters have some heavyweight legal experts on their side.13 Nov 10:50 PM
Politics'Very simplistic': Luxon pushes back against Seymour ahead of Treaty Principles Bill voteThe contentious bill will have its first reading in Parliament this afternoon.13 Nov 10:06 PM
PoliticsChlöe Swarbrick calls for a conscience vote on the Treaty Principles BillGreen Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick is calling for a conscience vote on the Treaty Principles Bill. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Nov 02:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Opposition party power rankings – the top 10OPINION: Some former Government MPs seem invigorated by being in Opposition.10 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentGreens' 'meme' satire bill to be debated in ParliamentIt will allow people to use a copyright work for parody or satire, such as memes.08 Nov 03:10 AM
PoliticsLeaked doc reveals minister's admission of risks of allowing boot camp providers to use force against childrenThe Children's Commissioner is 'disappointed' she wasn't consulted.04 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Trump warnings fall flat in final days of presidential raceOPINION: Damnation be damned – American voters won't be swayed.30 Oct 11:54 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAn end to fiscal holes? New plan to independently assess political parties' costingsPoking holes in opposing parties’ costings has long been a feature of NZ elections.27 Oct 06:35 AM
New ZealandChristian Hoff-Nielsen on why he's back in the bike business after scandal'I didn’t mutate into an animal or Gremlin overnight,' Hoff-Nielsen said.25 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Really sad': Migrants dismayed as expelled Green MP's husband starts new bike businessChristian Hoff-Nielsen has opened a new bike business.24 Oct 07:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Biggest losers – Andrew Bayly, Darleen Tana and Tory Whanau blow itOPINION: Bayly can kiss goodbye to a second term as a minister.23 Oct 11:07 PM
PoliticsDarleen Tana 'relieved' after she's ousted from ParliamentDarleen Tana has been removed from Parliament.22 Oct 06:32 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Green Party speaks to mediaGreen Party speaks to the mediaWatch21 Oct 10:16 PM
CrimeEx-MP loses appeal for $9k shoplifting spree, conviction to standJudge: 'Consequences of conviction cannot be said to be ‘out of all proportion’.'20 Oct 09:48 PM
Politics‘Removing roadblocks’: Government seeks to simplify acquisition of private landGovernment wants to update the 1981 Public Works Act.20 Oct 04:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungMetiria Turei emerges from obscurity – with a new bookThe Treaty of Waitangi has been central to Metiria Turei's life.19 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: The Greens have saved their membership, now what about the votersGreen Party delegates decided to sanction the use of the waka-jumping law against Tana.18 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsWho is Darleen Tana – and why she might go down in NZ political historyShe could soon be kicked out of Parliament.17 Oct 10:09 PM