PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon's dire interview of no answersOPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Claire Trevett.01 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: All the signs Ardern was about to drop a bombshellOPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Audrey Young.26 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'Vibe' budget leaves key questions hangingOPINION: We wanted details about tax cuts. We did not get them.21 Dec 11:32 PM
New ZealandChloe Swarbrick apologises for ‘demonstrable lie’ claim at PMMP said in debating chamber PM Christopher Luxon had lied - a breach of the rules.21 Dec 03:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWellington should take the second Mt Victoria tunnel and runWellington has been more of a loser than a winner in 2023.18 Dec 11:00 PM
Politics'Tell the truth': Swarbrick responds after accusing PM of 'demonstrable lie'As Luxon spoke, Swarbrick could be heard saying his comments were a 'demonstrable lie'.13 Dec 02:41 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Peters wastes no time with foreign policy pivotOPINION: 'Independent' policy is out, New Zealand's traditional allies are back in.12 Dec 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettBeehive Diaries: Luxon tries to start a new trend, Parker's DIY disasterBeehive Diaries: Plus, Shane Jones meets his match in Te Pāti Māori.09 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Clear MVP after a sensational first week in ParliamentOPINION: Political rookies, take notice: this is how you set the tone.07 Dec 11:54 PM
New ZealandPolice Minister Mark Mitchell explains why he released letter to CosterChris Hipkins set the tone, labelling the new Government as a 'disgrace'.06 Dec 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Who has the advantage and disadvantage in the new debating chamber?Where the new battle lines are drawn as Question Time resumes.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTory Whanau scandal: Should she stay or should she go?The mayor of Wellington has admitted to a drinking problem after a second public misstep.03 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Pointless byelection held in Port WaikatoOPINION: The law could swing an election unfairly and it causes voters needless trouble.26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Seymour's swipe puts National on noticeOPINION: Also in today's politics wrap - Cameron Brewer cleans up his mess (mostly).20 Nov 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Pretty alarmed': Thousands of Kiwis with ADHD forced to switch drugs after supply problemsGlobal demand has been blamed for the shortage of Teva, a common ADHD drug.19 Nov 04:00 PM
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
