New ZealandHipkins hits back at Peters after NZ First leader rules out future coalitionHipkins previously said it's 'highly unlikely' Labour would work with Peters and party.26 May 10:42 PM
Herald NOWLabour Leader Chris Hipkins reacts to Winston Peters ruling out working with himChris Hipkins speaks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge about Winston Peters ruling out working with him after the next election. Video / Herald NOWWatch26 May 07:51 PM
New Zealand'Significant worry': New data reveals NZ's busiest EDs as winter nearsChristchurch's ED sees more than 400 patients daily, topping national figures.26 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPeters rules out working with Labour after 2026 election if Hipkins is leaderThe NZ First leader wants to be clear: he will never do a governing deal with Hipkins.26 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsPay equity: Former National MP Marilyn Waring assembles 'people's select committee'Nanaia Mahuta, Sue Bradford, Jackie Blue and Jo Hayes are among those on the panel.26 May 12:29 AM
New ZealandPatients ‘suffering’ after 1500 treated in corridors over 36 days at an Auckland EDStaff report a significant risk to patients' health – and even their lives.25 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Why Govt's hard tack right in Budget is a challenge for LabourOPINION: The Government shows its colours – and why Labour is in trouble. 23 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHipkins denies differences with Edmonds over $13b pay equity changesNational is accusing Labour of 'economic incoherence'. 23 May 04:47 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Budget reveals we’re going broke faster than we knewOPINION: Gross debt is projected to increase by $73b, reaching $283b by 2029.22 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: David Seymour almost had it rightOPINION: Savings from pay equity decisions were way in excess of other savings.22 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Willis' pre-Budget attacks suggest she's feeling the pressureOPINION: It's unusual for a Finance Minister to focus on the Opposition before Budget Day.21 May 10:54 PM
PoliticsLabour slams 'big tax breaks' for tech giants as Govt ditches digital levyThe tax was forecast to bring in $479m over four years, starting from January 2026.21 May 06:46 AM
Politics'Foul, filthy language': Peters hits back after heckler's employer criticised for investigationTonkin + Taylor apologised after their employee heckled Winston Peters.21 May 04:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionToby Moore: Why debt ceiling fears are overblownOPINION: Finance Minister Willis warned last Tuesday of nearing NZ's debt ceiling.21 May 03:13 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGovernment's Regulatory Standards Bill to cost $20m per yearAnd the agency responsible for it has been unable to estimate the value it brings.21 May 12:00 AM
Politics170 formal complaints from schools about lunches programme in first monthComplaints included missed deliveries and menu problems. 20 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanWhy failure to compromise on Te Pāti Māori MPs' punishment bodes ill for ParliamentOPINION: Someone in Parliament needs to step up and find a compromise. 20 May 05:00 PM
Politics'Psychological warfare': Shock move pushes out Te Pāti Māori haka punishment verdictParliament's Privileges Committee recommended suspending three Te Pāti Māori MPs.20 May 02:57 AM
PoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins speaks ahead of House debate on Te Pāti Māori's hakaParliament is preparing for a potentially lengthy and tense debate over the penalties handed to Te Pāti Māori over last year’s controversial haka in the House. Video/ Mark MitchellWatch20 May 12:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungWho's who in New Zealand’s most powerful think tanks?One think-tank tends to get mentioned in Parliament more often than the others.19 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsHipkins calls Greens' Budget 'huge spend-up', 'unrealistic' but agrees with some elementsThe Labour leader has previously refused to rule in or out supporting parts of the plan.19 May 06:37 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: A delusional alternative Budget from Greens is what we've come to expectOPINION: The Greens derive much of their support from the wealthiest electorates in NZ.17 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsAndrew Little formally launches mayoralty campaignThe former Labour leader earlier said he wanted at least two terms in the city's top job.17 May 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisThomas CoughlanAn average registered nurse's pay will fall under Greens' tax plan Plans come at an unfortunate time, with the Opposition protesting pay equity changes.17 May 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanOpinion: 54th Parliament’s worst week – Thomas CoughlanA look back at our angry, sweary Parliament. 16 May 05:00 PM
Politics'Big distraction': Hipkins admits question that led to c-bomb was 'mistake''I’ll own that,' the Labour leader said.15 May 02:26 AM
PoliticsUnion accuses minister of ‘passing the buck’ on pay equity changesThe reform has prompted protests up and down the country.15 May 01:39 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: C-bomb brings explosive end to appalling fortnight in politicsOPINION: Who won't be seething with disgust after the past few days in Parliament? 15 May 12:47 AM
New Zealand'Lowest point in 23 years': Collins blasts 'lack of civility' in ParliamentShe also released more details on the punishment for the Te Pāti Māori MPs. 14 May 08:27 PM
New Zealand'Critical election': The six men vying to be Wellington’s next mayorOne candidate believes Wellington is dying.14 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsLabour doesn’t rule out taxes from Greens’ $89b plan, coalition attacks 'Marxist' budgetNational says Labour "on the train to the clown show".14 May 06:01 AM
PoliticsWatch: Brooke van Velden drops c-bomb after Labour asks if she agrees with infamous columnIt comes as Labour refused to condemn the column.14 May 04:11 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDavid Parker on going ‘a bit far’ on landlord tax and calling an MP a ‘tosser’Why a former MP thinks his tax change of 2021 went too far and how it could be fixed.13 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBarbara Edmonds: Foreign investment requires adequate public safeguardsOPINION: Labour welcomes foreign investments that align with the national interest.13 May 04:59 PM