New ZealandDrug-driving testing legislation passes despite concernsBill passes with support of National, Act, NZ First and Labour.26 Mar 02:48 AM
PoliticsHenare apologises after powerful committee reports on his actions during Treaty Principles votePrivileges Committee says the Labour MP's haka did not amount to contempt.25 Mar 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The real reasons for Winston Peters' war on wokenessOPINION: The war on wokeness is one of Donald Trump's special gifts to this country.25 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Winston Peters has a lot of thoughts about ... LabourOPINION: Winston Peters couldn't stop talking about the Labour Party.23 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘I’m pragmatic’: Willie Jackson gears up for one of Labour’s biggest jobs"On my own marae, I have banned [gang] patches for years."23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy MP Willie Jackson intends to stayLabour MP Willie Jackson talks about why he is committed to staying in politics.Watch23 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Govt comes out on top this week but choppy waters aheadThe Government has fared best of late – but it is unprepared for a brutal winter.21 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandNew low: Kiwis score Govt 4/10 in performance survey Labour is closing in on National on inflation, the economy and crime.20 Mar 10:13 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘False facts’: Govt hits out at Labour for ‘misleading’ attacks on PPP schoolsLabour has had to change its story on PPP schools and their alleged downfalls.20 Mar 05:00 PM
Politics‘Embarrassing’, ‘hypocrites’: Feud over working groups re-erupts between Labour, NationalThe two political parties had strong words.20 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Veteran vs newbie – Luxon and Peters take very different styles to world stageOPINION: The PM gets an A for enthusiasm, but he may have his high trade hopes dashed. 19 Mar 11:38 PM
PoliticsLabour recommits to abolishing charter schools after Andersen comments criticisedThe Labour MP has defended her comments.19 Mar 03:20 AM
PoliticsFirst official talks between NZ, US trade representatives as Trump rolls out tariffsTodd McClay's meeting with US trade representative Jamieson Greer lasted 45 minutes.16 Mar 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Trudeau’s tariff riposte was brave, not cringeworthyOPINION: 'Does anyone remember the concept of tough love?'15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: NZ needs a long-term vision for infrastructureOPINION: 'Why do we have to spend time and money cleaning up after the incompetents?'14 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt reject advice to lower cancer screening age further for Māori, PasifikaThe Government is focused on 'need, not race'. 14 Mar 02:15 AM
OpinionOpinion: You don’t fix an education system by tearing it apartOPINION: The thing is not all children learn in the same way.13 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Bayly’s 2-week holiday becomes 3; school lunches flown in from OzOPINION: Taking a break is understandable. Blurring the facts is not.12 Mar 11:48 PM
PoliticsPeeni Henare apologises but stands by his haka in ParliamentHenare was one of four MPs referred to the powerful privileges committee.12 Mar 05:32 AM
PoliticsPeeni Henare speaks after facing Privileges Committee for haka in HouseThe Labour MP said he would do the haka again 'if it is the right cause'. Video / Julia GabelWatch12 Mar 05:32 AM
Politics‘Fantastic’: Stanford, Seymour met as school lunch debacle continuesMeeting followed liquidation of a key lunch provider, child receiving second-degree burns.12 Mar 03:13 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Polls show Christopher Luxon’s leadership challengeOPINION: Luxon slips behind Hipkins as voters signal doubts about National's leader.11 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: National MPs’ faces tell story of gloomy pollsNational MPs' faces told the story of the party's fading faith in its leader.11 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsLabour’s Peeni Henare facing privileges committee for haka in the HouseHenare and three other MPs were referred to the committee.11 Mar 03:28 AM
PoliticsCollins warns against ‘putting labels’ on people, assuming they’re appointed for DEIIt comes as Winston Peters wants to rid the public service of diversity regulations.10 Mar 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Labour looks refreshed amid rise in pollsChris Hipkins appears more comfortable as leader amid government missteps.10 Mar 04:00 PM
Politics‘A string of slogans rather than solutions’: Hipkins encouraged as he pips Luxon in latest pollThe centre-left bloc continues its upward trend in the latest Taxpayers Union-Curia poll.10 Mar 06:05 AM
PoliticsWatch: PM dismisses bad poll, grilled on Andrew Bayly going to Mt EverestLabour has overtaken National in the latest poll.10 Mar 03:51 AM
New ZealandEx-cyclone Alfred touches down in Australia as Labour makes Kiwis promises | NZ Herald News UpdateEx-cyclone Alfred touches down in Australia, being downgraded. Chris Hipkins delivered his State Of The Nation address yesterday. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Mar 08:04 PM
PoliticsNational, Act condemn Labour’s ‘deck chair’ caucus reshuffleHipkins is calling for a more collaborative approach to governing.06 Mar 11:54 PM
New ZealandExperts reveal why Goff’s comments cost him UK diplomatic roleA foreign relations expert says Goff overstepped in his comment although he was "right".06 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon has one job next week – don’t blow investment summitOPINION: The PM must convince investors they face no political risk putting money into NZ.06 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsLabour leader to reveal caucus reshuffle, Auckland portfolio set to change handsThe reshuffle is set to impact portfolio distribution more than caucus rankings.06 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsPM says it’s ‘entirely appropriate’ Peters didn’t consult him on Goff sackingWinston Peters' office was not happy with NZ's High Commissioner in London.06 Mar 03:17 AM
