PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Hipkins owes Aucklanders an apologyOPINION: Trauma and economic wreckage of Labour’s Covid response was known from start.12 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJob cuts to the heart of Wattie's: 'People are gutted'Morale at the factory where Wattie’s empire began is the lowest a long-time worker's seen.12 Mar 03:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Govt need to start being realistic about possibility of fuel shortagesOPINION: Govt's line on 'healthy' fuel supply risk leaving public unready for shortages.12 Mar 12:40 AM
OpinionGrant Duncan: What phase two Covid report says about mandates and NZ politicsOPINION: The inquiry finds New Zealand's shift from elimination was rushed and unplanned.11 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Disgrace to democracy': Peters demands inquiry into alleged Covid vaccine injuries for youthLabour leaders Dame Jacinda Ardern and Grant Robertson back the report.11 Mar 05:57 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour MP Peeni Henare departing ParliamentSenior Labour MP Peeni Henare is retiring after a busy 12 years as a politician. Video / Mark MitchellWatch11 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPeeni Henare’s exit interview: MP's advice for Labour, biggest regret, and why he's leaving 'You can see just how divided we are politically.'11 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Middle East crisis exposes Christopher Luxon's weakness on global shocksOPINION: Cabinet faces a stark choice: back Luxon or risk replacing him mid-term.11 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandDame Jacinda Ardern and Grant Robertson to reunite on stage in Dunedin for rare public talkThe former PM's tour will mark her first public engagement in New Zealand since 2023.11 Mar 12:00 AM
PoliticsWillow-Jean Prime loses key portfolio in Labour caucus reshuffle after departure of several MPsThe party has had several departures to take into account.10 Mar 11:26 PM
PoliticsArdern responds to criticism from Royal Commission's final report into Covid responseThe 323-page report is the inquiry’s final assessment of the NZ response to the pandemic.10 Mar 12:00 AM
Wellington'Free ride': Fresh calls for Govt to pay rates on Crown landCouncils could collect more than $200 million each year if the rules changed.08 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuElection 2026: Familiar name to bid for Tāmaki Makaurau seat held by Oriini KaiparaTwo are vying for the Labour nomination and the party is yet to confirm its candidate.06 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandHow the latest poll puts Luxon and National under real pressureLabour, the Greens and Te Pāti Māori now edge the right bloc on these numbers.06 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisInside the day the question of Luxon’s exit moved from ‘if’ and closer to ‘when’ANALYSIS: National MPs have gone to ground amid fevered rumours.06 Mar 03:43 AM
Politics'Absolutely not': Luxon rubbishes talk of resignation after brutal poll for NationalIt is the National Party's worst poll result since November 2021.06 Mar 02:38 AM
Politics'I am not happy with that number': Willis reacts to National's dire new pollThe poor rating follows weeks of criticism of Christopher Luxon’s leadership.05 Mar 09:29 PM
New ZealandFormer MP Jackie Blue quits National to join Opportunity partyJackie Blue quit National after it scrapped 180,000 workers' pay claims.05 Mar 07:24 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon's leadership now a problem for the whole countryLuxon's Iran remarks left him unable to explain New Zealand's official stance.05 Mar 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey Young'I may possibly have grunted': Paul Goldsmith plays down TVNZ crime coverage callOPINION: Labour MP Reuben Davidson pressed the minister on possible media interference.05 Mar 05:48 AM
New Zealand'Disgusting': Protesters slam Govt over cancelled pay equity claimsUnions Bay of Plenty join nationwide protest calling for repeal of the new pay equity law.05 Mar 04:12 AM
PoliticsAct 'embarrassed' as parliamentary committee backs social media ban for under-16s Parmjeet Parmar, who initiated the inquiry, says outcome was predetermined.05 Mar 12:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Winston Peters can't resist crack at PM over Iran fumbleOPINION: 'Why didn't you call [me], then no one will have misspoken?'04 Mar 11:33 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDid Nicola Willis promise to reduce food prices? Labour says soThe debate continued on Wednesday with both parties far from common ground. 04 Mar 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: Affordability politics – what Luxon, Hipkins and Seymour's speeches really told votersOPINION: Christopher Luxon offered 37 initiatives but little sense of priority or empathy.04 Mar 02:00 AM
Politics'We need to show some humanity': Labour calls for abuse-in-care survivors, clients in hardship to be exempt from law changeThe Opposition party acknowledges a 'loophole needs to be closed'.03 Mar 06:18 AM
PoliticsHipkins reignites criticism of $12.8 billion pay equity figure as Treasury stands firmThe Labour leader has been accused of "fiscal denialism".03 Mar 04:00 AM
Politics'I misspoke': Luxon walks back comments on Iran strikes by US and IsraelThe Prime Minister clarified comments he made in Monday's post-Cabinet press conference. 02 Mar 11:09 PM
New ZealandChris Hipkins responds to Middle East-US conflict, NZ living costs and KiwiSaver 2.0| Herald NOWLeader of the Labour Party Chris Hipkins talks to Ryan Bridge on the Middle East-US conflict, NZ living costs and KiwiSaver 2.0. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch02 Mar 06:52 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsEdmonds on Labour's big mistake, landlords, Reserve Bank shake-up and if she's getting 'nasty'Labour's finance spokeswoman sits down with the Herald to discuss Labour's economic plans.02 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorJamie Ensor: The warning signs for National, Labour in latest survey resultsANALYSIS: National is in an unfortunate position at the start of election year.02 Mar 02:00 AM
PoliticsWillis says Kiwis are 'impatient' for expecting quick cost-of-living turnaroundThe Finance Minister admits that she is 'impatient' as well.01 Mar 09:42 PM
New ZealandElection 2026: Latest IPSOS poll reveals key election issues, Labour mostly in the lead | Herald NOWSenior journalist Jamie Ensor joins Ryan Bridge for the latest IPSOS poll. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch01 Mar 07:12 PM
Politics See how Kiwis rank the parties on key election issues - Labour remains in front on mostThe Government's rating has also seen a rebound after a record-low score.01 Mar 04:00 PM
