PoliticsChris Hipkins to be sworn in as PM again in constitutional oddityTwo other vote recounts - both in Auckland - are due to begin on Monday.10 Nov 05:17 AM
PoliticsPoor poll, leaks and bullying allegation extend the pain for LabourThe party has been kicked out of government and continues to feel the aftershocks.09 Nov 05:13 PM
PoliticsAct and NZ First make first contact in coalition talksNational's Chris Bishop, NZ First's Shane Jones seen in Wellington hotel as talks go on.08 Nov 03:53 AM
KahuVerbal clash erupts during politics podcastPolitical panel gets rough and ready over Treaty and Chlöe.07 Nov 09:23 PM
Politics'Extremist fringes': Swarbrick apologises after using slogan at Palestine rallyAcademics say other language would be more appropriate for the Green MP to use.07 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand'From the river to the sea': Green Party MP's use of slogan sparks controversyThere are now calls for Chlöe Swarbrick to resign or to be stood down.06 Nov 06:18 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyNZ energy likely to change under National-led governmentThe energy sector is poised for a reversal of the oil and gas exploration ban.05 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpecial votes confirm Winston Peters holds the power - so what does he really want?Another week of big stories covered by the NZ Herald podcast team.03 Nov 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Relieved' veteran MP flips seat; Luxon keen to get 'cracking', Ex-minister pushes for recount'We don't want this to string out': Luxon says on coalition negotiations.03 Nov 04:55 AM
Politics'Swallow some of those words': Why Luxon is unlikely to be happy about final votesThe final results will force National and Act to work with NZ First.03 Nov 04:33 AM
New ZealandSpecial votes: Official General Election result is declared – what happens now?The special votes may be counted - but machinations of the General Election are not over.03 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandSpecial votes Election 2023: Hawke’s Bay’s final results are outThe final count of special votes has come in three weeks after election night.03 Nov 01:45 AM
LivePoliticsFinal election results to be announced – here's what could change in special votes countOne veteran National MP is on the cusp of not getting back in.02 Nov 11:30 PM
KahuGreen Party MP says Treaty of Waitangi should not be up for debateIndigenous people's rights are not up for interpretation through a referendum, she says.02 Nov 12:24 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew Zealand 'no longer on track' to meet climate goals - officialsThey doubt the Government can hit its 2025 target; NZ risks becoming a climate pariah.31 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandCouncil byelection to cost $120,000 after Greens win Wellington CentralTamatha Paul pulled off a historic victory by flipping the safe Labour seat.30 Oct 04:15 AM
New Zealand‘Incredibly frustrating’: How a $1m Queen St pedestrianisation project ballooned to $12m'We could do a lot more ... without having to do massive infrastructure,' Swarbrick said.27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: There's only one sensible pick for Deputy PMOPINION: Christopher Luxon has been given ample reason this week to tread carefully.26 Oct 11:17 PM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareOpinion: Localism - the common thread in New Zealand's emerging coalitionOPINION: A solid foundation for the new Government.25 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment's ban on new fossil-fuel power plants questionedOfficials questioned the need to ban something that was unlikely to happen anyway.23 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsOne week on from the election – what next for National-led coalition?It's been a week filled with election news.20 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupPolitical football: Which New Zealand politicians would make the First XV?With so much focus on the All Blacks, what about the best of NZ's politicians?20 Oct 08:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Nats' 'father of the House' could be turfed outOPINION: National's list has fallen victim to its unexpected success in the electorates.20 Oct 12:23 AM
BusinessWho spent most on online ads this election?How much parties, candidates and lobby groups shelled out to show up in your feeds.19 Oct 10:56 PM
New Zealand'No meme unposted': Politics popularity has become a battle for social mediaAs audiences go online so has political advertising, and it's a million-dollar enterprise.19 Oct 09:53 PM
Politics'Avoid speculation': Winston Peters makes quiet return to WellingtonThe NZ First leader is avoiding media ahead of the special vote count.18 Oct 04:00 PM
TalanoaNew Pacific MPs in Parliament: 'My intention is to bring the hood'Angee Nicholas, Fa'anana Efeso Collins and Lemauga Lydia Sosene are proud Pasifika MPs.18 Oct 06:00 AM
PoliticsGreens welcome what could be a record number of MPsBut the co-leaders are uncertain if they will be around for the full term.18 Oct 02:15 AM
Politics'Get out of my way': NZ First leader ignores questions as he arrives in WellingtonWinston Peters remained silent as journalists plied him with questions upon his arrival.18 Oct 01:58 AM
New ZealandExplainer: Why does it take so long to count special votes?The final election result will be declared on November 3.17 Oct 04:57 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Key's coalition brainwave is likely to irritate PetersOPINION: It wasn't Christopher Luxon who came up with the Winston-for-Speaker idea.17 Oct 12:45 AM
New ZealandCoalition of climate chaos? Where National, Act and NZ First differ on emissionsPre-election, Christopher Luxon said climate pledges were not up for negotiation.16 Oct 08:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Welcome to Auckland - it’s not what you may have thoughtOPINION: The election has thrown some new realities of Auckland into sharp relief.16 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: Green MP should reconsider snub to Mike HoskingTamatha Paul says the broadcaster can be hurtful to communities she represents.16 Oct 03:05 AM
