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
PoliticsCross-party MPs urge Government to increase Whakaata Māori fundingThe broadcaster has recently undergone a major restructure amid looming funding changes. 27 Feb 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: NZ’s new economic peers - Romania, Bulgaria and KazakhstanState of the Nation speeches reveal main parties have no ideas, or don’t want to share.26 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics'A disgrace': One in seven Kiwi kids living in material hardshipChild poverty figures remain persistently high, according to new data from Stats NZ.26 Feb 12:06 AM
PoliticsChildren riding bikes on footpaths, motorists giving way to buses: Govt proposes new road rulesThe Government is seeking feedback on the proposed rule changes. 24 Feb 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Could KiwiSaver replace rate hikes as NZ's main inflation-fighting tool?ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.24 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics'Sounding the alarm': Urgent calls for action on youth mental health following report'It's vitally important that we close this gap and it is becoming more urgent.'24 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsCalls for political parties to make repealing pay equity changes a ‘bottom line’The just-released report’s fierce criticism is based on submissions from the public. 24 Feb 12:44 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyGovt considers indemnity against financial loss for new thermal electricity investmentsCrown indemnity could drive new investment in thermal electricity, mitigate political risk23 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandDog owner demands PM do more in wake of attacks Northland has an estimated 50,000 dogs for a population of about 200,000.23 Feb 04:47 PM
ConstructionProperty boss eyes 2027 sharemarket float and possible tilt at ParliamentWilliams Corp's managing director builds a polarising online brand as IPO looms.23 Feb 02:02 AM
PoliticsHipkins fires up at Govt policies, Willis asks where Labour's are?Hipkins continued to impress upon voters the need to make realistic promises. 22 Feb 10:38 PM
New Zealand'Issue is Chuck and Mary's once-in-lifetime trip': PM says begging crackdown for tourist safetyPolice will soon get powers to order people to move on for rough sleeping outside shops.22 Feb 07:42 PM
New ZealandGovt to give police powers to 'move on' rough sleepers, Opposition parties say it's 'disgraceful'Breaching a move-on order may lead to a $2000 fine or three months in jail.21 Feb 10:38 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Nimbys shouldn't be vilified for defending their castleOPINION: Chris Bishop has cut Auckland's housing target after public outcry.21 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Interest rates and Auckland housing U-turn could give Luxon election tailwindOPINION: The Reserve Bank now looks less likely to lift the OCR before voting begins.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Going nowhere’: Peters pours cold water on Govt’s card surcharge banKiwis pay an estimated $45m to $65m a year in card payment surcharges.19 Feb 05:04 AM
PoliticsGovt law change to hit debt payments for 40,000 peopleThe coalition has introduced legislation that reverses a High Court ruling. 19 Feb 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'Outright race-baiting' – Winston Peters shocks chamberOPINION: Peters' response to another MP's question sparked an outcry in the House.18 Feb 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Damned if they do, damned if they don't – the billion-dollar bill for Labour's gas banOPINION: The LNG levy will cost up to $180m a year for 15 years to secure back-up fuel.18 Feb 08:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment faces court over controversial disability funding changesAn advocacy group says the 'tectonic' changes have had a significant impact.18 Feb 04:21 AM
PoliticsNicola Willis says Mt Victoria tunnel ‘all go’ after Chris Bishop hints at delay or cancellationTransport Minister Chris Bishop hinted the tunnel may need to wait.18 Feb 02:23 AM
PoliticsGovt moves to reverse court ruling that could have wiped large debts for beneficiariesThe legislation is expected to be passed through the House under urgency. 17 Feb 06:47 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFewer roads, more hospitals: Government publishes sobering Infrastructure PlanThe Government was warned New Zealand can't build everything it wants.16 Feb 11:08 PM
PoliticsCoalition Govt would be re-elected on latest poll, but both major parties downNZ First is continuing to trend upwards, according to the latest survey results.16 Feb 05:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Willis, Luxon and the perils of trying to be too cleverOPINION: The coalition has ended up drowning their ideas in silly debates.14 Feb 09:00 PM
Politics'Joy and grief': Local MP opens up on his wedding held after Mount Maunganui tragedyThe MP had to abandon wedding planning to support his community amid the tragedy.14 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: The $1b LNG gamble that could cost Luxon his low-tax brand and his jobOPINION: If he truly believes it's the answer, he could have handled the politics better.12 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 8 horrific child deaths since 2006 – why won't MPs act?OPINION: Alerts have been issued for years over window-cord risks, but nothing's changed.11 Feb 11:46 PM
Politics'National can get home with Luxon': Sir John Key shares blueprint for PM to win tight electionThe former PM urges National MPs to stick with Luxon and avoid a late leadership swap.10 Feb 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFact or fiction: Who's telling the truth on the India free trade agreement?India's free trade deal gets fact-checked. What Winston Peters gets right – and wrong.10 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics'We could change things': MP's 'genuine hope' for a less partisan Parliament'There are a number of things about Parliament that really frustrate me.'10 Feb 02:49 AM
New ZealandNZ First to campaign on ministers getting final say in fast track projectsShane Jones wants ministers, not expert panels, to make final project calls.10 Feb 01:13 AM
