PremiumPremiumPoliticsHealth sector watchdog apologises, reopens complaint after publicity over woman’s case It comes as the Government amends a law in honour of the woman's advocacy work. 15 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsNgāi Tahu preparing to renegotiate parts of Treaty settlement amid major conservation law reformsMinister Potaka's reforms are the most significant in nearly four decades. 15 May 04:00 AM
BusinessBill banning under-16s from social media put on hold, Stanford looks at wider law changeLabour agreed to support a National MP's bill, but now a minister says it's paused.15 May 12:21 AM
PremiumNew ZealandSociety Insider: 'Real-world experience and a load of energy' - John Key backs ex-Bayleys CEO's bid to be MP15 May 12:00 AM
Ryan Bridge TODAY'You're playing the race card': National and Labour duke it out over immigration | Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch14 May 07:45 PM
PremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Why Christopher Luxon has a new spring in his step14 May 01:10 AM
New ZealandRetiring minister 'disgusted' by 2020 talofa comment backlash from 'wet wipes' 13 May 10:59 PM
New ZealandHipkins accuses Luxon of 'reprehensible' leadership over immigration comments13 May 09:25 PM
PremiumPoliticsNew Poll of Polls predictions revealed – how have new results affected election chances?12 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsJudith Collins on 24 years in Parliament and never knowing her place The National MP says the party 'never gave up and we did not run away'.12 May 05:20 AM
PoliticsPoll gap tightens as Labour-Greens-Te Pāti Māori close in on Govt blocThe latest results were released on Tuesday afternoon.12 May 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Main parties face a tricky dynamic holding their top spotOPINION: The aftermath of the election could be more interesting than the campaign itself.11 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: 'Insanity’ – Christopher Luxon asked about forming coalition with LabourThe National Party leader has emphatically rejected a grand coalition with Labour.11 May 05:28 AM
New Zealand'Quite dishonest': PM says NZ First, Labour need to face up to challenge of raising retirement ageLuxon said it was necessary to be 'quite careful' when it came to means testing Super.10 May 08:25 PM
WorldFar-right Australian party snatches seat in election firstOne Nation's David Farley won Farrer with 42% of votes in the byelection.09 May 11:03 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPaul or Paul? Who deserves credit for landmark anti-stalking lawStalking has become a crime but there has been confusion about who drove the change. 09 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: The coalition’s immigration scrap risks distracting from election’s key issue OPINION: Immigration has had a slight uptick as an issue for Kiwis in recent months. 08 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'My role has become untenable': TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman parts ways with broadcasterSherman faced scrutiny following a suspension from Parliament and an alleged slur.08 May 03:45 AM
New Zealand'Have to do something': Nicola Willis agrees NZ Super needs adjusting as taxpayer burden growsBut Finance Minister says changes don't need to be as dramatic as OECD recommends.07 May 08:25 PM
PoliticsWho is bankrolling National's $6m-plus war chest? Party more than doubles Labour's donationsAct also received more donations in 2025 than Labour.07 May 04:40 AM
PoliticsCourt agrees with Speaker Gerry Brownlee and recalls, reissues Mariameno Kapa-Kingi judgmentSpeaker Gerry Brownlee asked the court to reword a clause in the judgment.07 May 01:33 AM
New ZealandShane Jones doubles down after criticism over $50k fine for leaking fishing footage'I would actually like the fine to be higher,' the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries said.06 May 10:08 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBryce Wilkinson: Budget 2026 risks repeating a painful era of borrow and hopeOPINION: Higher oil prices and Middle East tensions are set to cut real household incomes.06 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandPM says Singapore food-for-fuel deal 'world-leading'Christopher Luxon's flying visit aimed to make New Zealand's supply chain more resilient.06 May 07:35 PM
New Zealand'Massive implications': Clock ticking for possible council mergers'The Government has given us a chance to go early, before it’s done to us...'06 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCAA secret recordings: Staff complaints spark internal investigationThe CAA told the Herald the behaviour is being 'taken seriously and addressed'.06 May 02:50 AM
PoliticsBroadcasting Standards Authority being axed, minister says regulator 'doesn't make sense'Regime 'designed for a broadcasting environment that is rapidly disappearing' – Goldsmith.06 May 12:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Grand coalition – how a National-Labour power share could workOPINION: In a Cabinet selected from both major parties, who would make the cut?05 May 05:00 PM
Politics'Seymour had to go dancing to get noticed': Mayor's reality TV jibe as war of words heats upSeymour says he's become tired of Brown's weekly 'sound-offs'. 05 May 12:40 AM
Auckland'Turkeys don't vote for an early Christmas': Hipkins on coalition sniping and possible snap electionThe Opposition Leader described the three coalition parties as being led by 'turkeys'.04 May 11:09 PM
New Zealand'No body, no parole': Killers who hide victims' bodies could be denied parole under new billSimon McGrath, brother of murdered builder Michael McGrath, backs the bill.04 May 10:28 PM
Politics'Kneejerk' and 'populist': Stanford launches broadside at Act's immigration policyImmigration Minister says Seymour 'hasn’t thought through this very well'.04 May 03:28 AM
