PoliticsGovt plans to ban homelessness? Separating fact from fiction as rumours swirlA move-on order may still make it to Cabinet but likely as part of a wider package. 06 Nov 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Just answer the question, Prime MinisterOPINION: Luxon's deflection in the House forced his colleagues into clean-up mode.05 Nov 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe potential cost of Govt’s board fee increases – and how much members could getThe Government increased the fee ranges for some boards by 80%.05 Nov 04:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWillow-Jean Prime: Erica Stanford is stripping our curriculum of its identityOPINION: It’s worrying that we still don’t know who’s behind this curriculum.05 Nov 03:00 AM
PoliticsGovt invests $61m for mental health crisis response after damning reports on ‘fragmented’, slow serviceFunding will boost crisis assessment staff numbers. 04 Nov 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Incredibly weak period': No end forecast to falling rentsNational rents have dropped 1.1% annually – one of the first falls since 2009.04 Nov 02:00 AM
Politics'A victory for Hobson's Pledge': Hipkins critical of Govt removing school board Treaty clause'It's a step backwards for our education system.'03 Nov 08:22 PM
PoliticsMental health crisis: Wait times for distressed callers more than double as urgent calls for help riseCrisis teams are often only able to respond to “the worst-case scenario”.03 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt to remove requirement for school boards to give effect to Treaty of WaitangiBoards will still need to try to achieve equitable outcomes for Māori.03 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsLandmark court case over Māori rights to freshwater begins: What's going on? The case began in the High Court at Wellington today. 03 Nov 02:54 AM
PoliticsForeshore and seabed: ‘Exhausted’ Sth Isl group sent back to court after customary rights winThe Government says MACA changes were not a decision made lightly. 02 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: It's a Nat leader's job to kill CGTs – is Christopher Luxon up to it?There's more riding on Labour's CGT for Luxon than Labour's Chris Hipkins. 31 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsMinistry of Education hits one year without permanent secretary Ellen MacGregor-Reid has held the role in an acting capacity for the past year. 31 Oct 03:19 AM
PoliticsBayly claims he was 'misled' before quitting Cabinet over staffer incidentThe National MP says he regrets resigning and will fight to clear his name.30 Oct 03:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 10-minute mates – Luxon aces first Trump meetingOPINION: The PM's ability to form instant connections proved critical in South Korea.29 Oct 11:45 PM
New ZealandNZ think tank back four-year parliamentary termA bill to extend the parliamentary term was introduced in February.28 Oct 05:04 PM
New ZealandLabour slammed over plan to use capital gains tax for free GP visitsNational, Act and New Zealand First say Labour’s tax proposal risks choking economic growth, while Labour argues the revenue would provide relief for struggling families.Watch28 Oct 02:32 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMinister won’t rule out closing Gloriavale amid 'horrendous' abuse claimsTen ministers sit on a new group overseeing Gloriavale’s future, the Herald can reveal.27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: We need to get better at creating wealth - could a Future Fund do it?OPINION: Labour's new policy was short on detail - but that might be a good thing.26 Oct 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Seven long-term fixes to stop NZ swinging between extremesOPINION: Why New Zealand needs a bipartisan path.24 Oct 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyThe dog that came back from the dead: 7 unusual tenancy casesLamb in a nappy, parrot meth detector, cat that caused flood, some of the unusual cases.24 Oct 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Who will fill the leadership vacuum?OPINION: Luxon seemingly can’t, while Hipkins so far hasn’t.23 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics'Unacceptable': Minister orders investigation into Nelson Hospital power outageThe hospital reportedly lost power for about 45 minutes this morning. 23 Oct 03:54 AM
New Zealand'The worst I've ever known': Teachers and nurses join massive strikeUp to 100,000 teachers and healthcare workers are taking part nationwide.22 Oct 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: A moving tribute to Jim Bolger – from a Green MPOPINION: The former PM's death has put a spotlight on issues of justice and leadership.22 Oct 08:31 PM
Politics‘Made a mistake’: Greens co-leader sorry after late arrival leads to her own bill being thrown outA National MP described it on social media as 'bizarre scenes in Parliament'.22 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsLabour wants probe into Public Service Commission ads on mega-strikePrime Minister Christopher Luxon believes the cost of the ads would be negligible.20 Oct 11:38 PM
ChristchurchNational MP 'pretty disappointed' after rock thrown through car windowThe Waimakariri MP has represented his electorate for 11 years.20 Oct 10:04 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey Young'Simply not true': Former Attorney-General accuses Govt of overreach with MāoriThe Government thinks Māori have had too many wins, said the former Attorney-General.20 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics‘I don’t need to’: PM won’t meet with striking teachers, doctors as he urges ‘pull the strike’The Government has gone on the offensive in response to the strike. 20 Oct 02:51 AM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon hits out at the PSA ahead of this week's mega strikeAn estimated 100,000 public servants will walk off the job on Thursday.19 Oct 07:59 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDebbie Ngarewa-Packer failed to declare properties under Parliament's rulesThe leader has avoided Herald questions about the properties for nearly a month.19 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: National’s reprieve short-lived as Govt’s anti-strike squad assemblesOPINION: Two of four polls released in the past eight days have put National in the 20s. 17 Oct 04:00 PM
WellingtonPolly eyes Parliament? High-profile former broadcaster hints at bid for political office The ex-radio host said she wouldn't run for a right-wing party.17 Oct 01:23 AM
