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
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Goff let himself and Govt down with reckless Trump commentsOPINION: Phil Goff has paid a heavy but justifiable price for his lapse in judgment. 06 Mar 01:27 AM
PoliticsSeymour, Stanford fail again to meet on school lunches amid diary issuesSeymour said the pair 'would get to it'. 05 Mar 02:05 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins calls on PM to compel David Seymour to address school lunch issuesOne school raised concern about the lack of ‘halal-certified’ free lunches for children.27 Feb 09:34 PM
New ZealandLabour MP calls for David Seymour’s sacking over school lunch programmeAssociate Education Minister claims the revamped scheme will save $170 million overall.27 Feb 01:37 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStudent flat shockers: Property managers want rental industry ‘cowboys’ goneA Tenancy Services taskforce is due to inspect some of Dunedin's grotty flats this year. 22 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: CEO Luxon needs to get his business in orderOPINION: Tens of thousands of young Kiwis are joining the record brain-drain.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDestiny Church faces call to lose charity status over Pride protestPhil Twyford wants Destiny Church removed from the charities register.21 Feb 02:06 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Health hunger games – is Lester Levy next?OPINION: The commissioner's turnaround plan is under review and speculation is mounting.20 Feb 12:34 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Taking back control’: Police spent $75,000 patrolling gang funeral Eighteen arrests were made as out-of-town cops and the Eagle helicopter swooped.18 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why Labour’s banking claims ring hollowCredit unions felt ignored by Labour during financial reforms.17 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill creating ’major sense of distrust', 15-year-old saysA range of ages have submitted on the controversial bill.16 Feb 10:20 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour MP on cancer battle and the support getting her throughLemauga Lydia Sosense says her outlook on life has changed dramatically.16 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: This Govt's hypocrisy regarding the banking sector is staggeringOPINION: For too many New Zealanders, opening a bank account is a struggle.16 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: Why bipartisan cooperation is key to NZ’s infrastructure futureChris Bishop has invited Barbara Edmonds to join the Infrastructure Summit in March.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: David Seymour blasts Labour’s ‘radical left’ shiftThe Act leader today called for an economic reset.13 Feb 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Labour eyes swift return to Government – but may need to woo NZ FirstOPINION: Te Pāti Māori is perhaps the biggest threat to Labour’s chances.13 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt process on Treaty bill ‘fundamentally flawed’, former PM Sir Geoffrey Palmer says The bill proposes replacing existing Treaty principles with three new ones.12 Feb 11:44 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Seymour sideshow eclipses true political crisisOPINION: The Cooks' surprise China partnership is a huge deal for NZ and the Pacific.12 Feb 11:18 PM
PoliticsSeymour’s Land Rover comments come under Speaker’s scrutiny Labour isn't pleased with Seymour's defence.12 Feb 04:30 AM
New Zealand'Special place in my heart': Labour MP moves to GisborneShe plans to engage with locals, including meeting the Gisborne mayor.11 Feb 04:00 AM
PoliticsTwo new polls show Labour/Greens/Te Pāti Māori can form Government, NZ headed in wrong directionThe polls also show the gap closing between Hipkins and Luxon in the preferred PM rankings10 Feb 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The best thing about Luxon’s absence from WaitangiOPINION: Luxon's absence shone a light on the best speech about the Treaty in many years.07 Feb 12:21 AM
OpinionOpinion: Memories of a leader – Dame Iritana’s enduring impactAt 86, Tāwhiwhirangi gave a bold interview amid a 2015 Kōhanga Reo spending controversy.06 Feb 06:54 AM
OpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: The All Black who refused apartheid – Ken Gray’s enduring impactOPINION: Gray refused to tour South Africa.05 Feb 05:00 PM
PoliticsParliament naughtiest in recent historyThe current House could see more referrals to the privileges committee than any other.05 Feb 02:57 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins on the Government's welcome to WaitangiChris Hipkins speaks about protesters during David Seymour's speech and his views on Christopher Luxon not attending Waitangi Day. Video / Alyse WrightWatch05 Feb 01:55 AM