OpinionDebbie Ngarewa-Packer: When subject is crime, cue old blame and shame gameOPINION: National have not cited a single policy to reduce crime.20 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Horrified’: Second apartment development consented for Napier streetWellesley Rd is getting 42 new apartments, but just five new car parks.18 Jun 04:12 AM
PoliticsNational pushes for tougher sentences for gangs after Ōpōtiki tangi processionLabour's police spokesperson claims it is a lazy rehash of old National policy.18 Jun 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘I can’t stand by’: Sister of slain teen’s mission to have all murderers jailed for lifeMurdered teen's sister opens up on pain of loss and hunt for gang-linked killers.17 Jun 03:56 AM
New ZealandSchool staff get ‘long overdue’ backpay after Holidays Act mistakeTeachers and school staff are about to share over $38 million in partial compensation.15 Jun 01:07 AM
Politics'I haven’t met anyone who’s wet or whiny': Hipkins reacts to Luxon comments at FieldaysThe PM was all too pleased to stick the boot into National's Christopher Luxon as well.13 Jun 11:13 PM
CrimeRoadblock for companies suing aluminium panel manufacturersCompanies allege Alucobond aluminium panels are unsafe and pose a fire risk.07 Jun 07:13 AM
Infrastructure reportBrett O’Riley: Time to set new infrastructure prioritiesWe have to be pragmatic and realistic, and open our doors to overseas funding.06 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionNick Leggett: The importance of sustainabilityOPINION: Our ageing infrastructure is ill-equipped to handle NZ’s changing climate.06 Jun 04:59 PM
New ZealandHow NZ’s own law helped Australia win 'Manuka Honey' trademark warCase shows how law lacks substantive protections for Māori intellectual property rights.05 Jun 06:02 PM
New Zealand‘No one should be exploited at work’: Strippers meet with MPs“Hopefully, it can inspire other contractors to realise that they can demand better."04 Jun 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsIs Labour really soft on crime? The numbers reveal a surprising storyThe Herald has analysed decades of data to see how crime has changed in Aotearoa.31 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsNational MP denies 'mother and father' comment homophobic as Kiri Allan hits outSpeech came amid child support debate, claims comment aimed instead at 'deadbeat dads'.31 May 05:07 AM
PoliticsAct fires up over Labour's refusal to define mātaurangaLabour and Green MPs voted against Act proposal over replacement RMA legislation.31 May 04:32 AM
New ZealandChanges to surrogacy laws set to be fast-tracked after Government adopts billA bill to change and streamline the law has been going through Parliament.30 May 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFed Farmers hosting roadshow on 'waffley' RMA reformThere is concern about a loss of local control over decisions.29 May 05:00 PM
Politics'We’ve got it wrong': Luxon wants to change housing density rulesThe National Party leader has backtracked on housing policy.24 May 06:59 AM
OpinionOpinion: How can young people be held more accountable for sex offences?Over a year, many young sex offenders have been given home detention for sexual assault.22 May 10:34 PM
New ZealandPolice warning after Ruakākā homicide accused named on social mediaA woman has been charged after two pre-school children were killed in Ruakākā last Monday.22 May 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew law opens door to more research on tax paid, or not paid, by the super richA new bill makes it easier for the IRD to regularly probe and report people's tax affairs.22 May 05:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Budget 2023 falls painfully short of the Plain Language ActWhat exactly does some of the language in the Budget mean?21 May 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellWellington fire: We shouldn’t wait for tragedy to address known risksRules around sprinklers aren’t the only area of our building legislation to worry about.17 May 06:55 AM
Politics‘Sold a pipe dream’: Overstayers speak out amid calls for amnestyEstimated 14,000 people live illegally in NZ, many victims of changing policy, misfortune.13 May 01:25 AM
New ZealandWhat is the ‘waka jumping’ bill?How 2018 law change impacts on MPs who plan to switch political parties.02 May 09:37 PM
New ZealandCrown successful in appealing 501 deportee’s case against returning prisoner legislationThe man, known only as 'G' was deported to New Zealand in 2019.26 Apr 02:10 AM
Kahu‘Riding roughshod over rangatiratanga’: Academic on therapeutics billGovt warned not to repeat past mistakes by legislating to control rongoā Māori.13 Apr 10:39 PM
Kahu'We are euphoric': Iwi happy with latest Three Waters resetIwi respond to the changes to the Three Waters legislation.13 Apr 12:48 AM
TravelItaly expected to introduce 5-figure fines if treasures vandalisedEuropean travellers should be aware of the likely law change.13 Apr 12:30 AM
TravelUnruly airline passengers could face flight bans with proposed no-fly list billThe controversial proposal has previously been struck down.30 Mar 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeEstablishing scheme to insure deposits taking a little longer than expectedGrant Robertson committed to having deposit insurance scheme set up in 2024.29 Mar 04:32 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanRMA war heads towards final battleOPINION: Thomas Coughlan says the RMA reforms face more challenges than ever.22 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsShaw jokes Nats will dump Luxon amid warning of ‘race-baiting’ National/Act GovtIt comes as the Government sacrificed climate policies to focus on the cost of living.18 Mar 10:30 PM
WorldProtests erupt in France over Macron's pension movePresident Macron invoked special constitutional power to skirt vote in parliament.17 Mar 08:13 PM
WorldMacron pushes French pension age reform through, bypassing parliamentPresident invoked special power to raise pension age from 62 to 64, but pushback likely.16 Mar 05:06 PM
