PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Coalition partners take control; Luxon takes a hidingOPINION: National's attempt to set the agenda lasted about a nanosecond.29 Jan 11:29 PM
New Zealand'It's a Mexican stand-off': Shane Jones unrepentant for comments labelled 'racist'The NZ First politician made the remark during a debate in Parliament.29 Jan 07:11 PM
Politics'Send the Mexicans home': Greens ask PM to condemn ministers' 'racist' rhetoricNZ First's Shane Jones yelled 'Send the Mexicans home' during Tuesday's debate.29 Jan 04:55 AM
New Zealand‘Obsessed’ and ‘weird’ - Ghahraman critical of police pursuit of Pak’nSave incidentGolriz Ghahraman says police never laid charges over threats while she was in Parliament.28 Jan 04:00 PM
Politics‘We haven’t bounced back at all': PM hopes ‘digital nomads’ will help tourism recoverChristopher Luxon wants the tourism industry back to pre-Covid levels.27 Jan 07:08 PM
New Zealand‘I’m relieved’: Golriz Ghahraman speaks as she avoids charges over Pak’nSave ‘shoplifting’The police decision on charging Golriz Ghahraman is out – and she's speaking.23 Jan 03:15 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Doctor v ex-bank clerk – why the PM dumped Reti for BrownOPINION: Reti's demotion was brutal, but it had to be done.23 Jan 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe greening of New Zealand businessLarge and small, businesses are not waiting to be told how to address climate change.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandGhahraman’s $150 shopping incident: Pak’nSave never complained so how did cops find out?Police wanted Golriz Ghahraman's new alleged shoplifting claim in her High Court appeal.17 Jan 05:33 AM
LifestyleFrom a famous family to Tory Whanau's media advisor: Who is Pearl Little?The 26-year-old has worked in some of Wellington's most powerful places.16 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsGhahraman reportedly seen putting items into tote bag at Pak’nSaveThe former MP was allegedly observed on CCTV by a member of the store's staff. 16 Jan 06:03 AM
PoliticsFormer MP Golriz Ghahraman under investigation after Pak’nSave shoplifting complaintPolice are looking into the alleged incident.15 Jan 07:54 PM
OpinionCale Silich: Why tikanga debates matter at political tangihangaOPINION: Three PMs blocked from speaking at Turia's tangi, igniting tikanga controversy.13 Jan 06:01 AM
OpinionOpinion: Lessons from Aunty Tari on courage and community changeHer legacy of inclusivity and courage continues to inspire future generations across Aotearoa.06 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Dame Tariana Turia's inspirational interviewTariana Turia in her own words: 'We are never going to be separate.'05 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why Tariana Turia should be immortalised for her mahiMinister reflects on nearly joining Te Pāti Māori, praises Dame Tariana Turia’s leadership.05 Jan 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorOpinion: NZ’s honours highlight need for government action on child povertyOPINION: Wellbeing and welfare of youngsters top of mind for readers.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in October 2024?As the year draws to a close, the Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.28 Dec 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: The politicians who stood out in a turbulent yearOPINION: It's been a year where minor party MPs led the way.28 Dec 04:00 PM
Kahu'No balls': Prime Minister urged to attend Waitangi amid safety concernsMāori leaders challenge PM to 'front up' at Waitangi, dismiss safety fears.17 Dec 06:49 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGerry Brownlee – the wit and grumpiness of Parliament’s SpeakerSome first-term MPs have particularly impressed the Speaker.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Hooray for the Public Servant of the Year (and honourable mentions)OPINION: Hail and farewell to a forthright and compelling advocate for good leadership. 16 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: What next for the troubled foreshore and seabed law?The Government may want to push for direct negotiations rather than court settlements.15 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Troubled waters – Peters, Seymour clash over ferry planOPINION: The new Minister for Rail is not in a collaborative mood.12 Dec 12:24 AM
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
