Politics'I have the support of my caucus': Luxon says after winning vote of confidenceLuxon called a confidence vote after weeks of leadership speculation.21 Apr 03:22 AM
PoliticsNational's Nicola Willis, Chris Bishop comment on National confidence voteChristopher Luxon said he had the support of the caucus. Video / Mark MitchellWatch21 Apr 02:53 AM
New ZealandPM Christopher Luxon remains National leader after caucus confidence voteKatie Bradford speaks to the New Zealand Herald’s chief political reporter, Jamie Ensor, about Christopher Luxon’s vote of confidence.Watch21 Apr 02:28 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Could a leadership coup be National's only way to avoid a wipeout?OPINION: Modelling suggests a 9% swing could cost National up to 18 electorate seats.20 Apr 11:54 PM
PoliticsSenior National minister Mark Mitchell speaks to media before caucus meetingMitchell insists caucus meeting will be "normal" despite media reports on Luxon's leadership. Video / Mark MitchellWatch20 Apr 10:37 PM
PoliticsTim van de Molen says Luxon has his supportNational MP for Waikato Tim van de Molen says Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has his support. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Apr 08:48 PM
PoliticsPM Luxon walks back claim five National MPs ‘frustrated’ at his leadershipLuxon claims he was reacting to the Herald's report on Friday.20 Apr 06:49 AM
New ZealandWhat the Government’s Treaty rewrite could actually changeCritics fear repeals of Treaty clauses could trigger fresh court battles.20 Apr 04:59 AM
PoliticsLuxon and Stanford boost school fuel crisis support; address caucus dissentThe Prime Minister will front media after his weekly Cabinet meeting.20 Apr 03:53 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Monday April 20, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Unprecedented downpour in Wellington and China's concerns over New Zealand Defence Force operations in North Asia | Monday April 20, 2026Watch20 Apr 01:00 AM
PoliticsNational’s former Attorney-General prospect to contest Tāmaki for Act Act's new candidate could play a pivotal role in selling its proposed Treaty reform.20 Apr 12:18 AM
Politics'Moaning and frustrated': Luxon says five disgruntled National MPs behind leaksMPs have arrived in Wellington for another sitting week.19 Apr 07:55 PM
PoliticsPoll: Coalition would lose power if election held todayThe next few days are seen as crucial by insiders. 19 Apr 06:18 AM
PoliticsExclusive: Government quietly agrees to repeal number of Treaty references in lawsMinisters made the decision but until now hadn't told the public.19 Apr 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: If Nats don’t switch leaders, they face a spankingOPINION: Polls now show National slipping below 30% support in multiple surveys.18 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why our leaders cling to growth dreams while the debt clock keeps tickingOPINION: No politician will make a bold decision because we, the voters, won't let them.18 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Why two Chrises must put pride aside to land India trade dealOPINION: The Trade Minister is set to sign the India free-trade deal at Anzac weekend.17 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: What happens next in Luxon leadership sagaOPINION: With the Nats' caucus feeling mutinous, can Christopher Luxon survive as PM?17 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: It is naïve to think a new leader is what it'll take to cheer us upOPINION: Kiwis feel like they're going backwards, regardless of the Government.17 Apr 07:19 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday April 17, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Claims the Prime Minister’s leadership is on the rocks and police are in the early stages of reviewing Auckland's DNA database| Friday April 17, 2026Watch17 Apr 03:15 AM
Politics'I have the numbers': Luxon adamant he has support of National caucusChristopher Luxon may face a difficult two weeks back at Parliament.17 Apr 01:10 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: PM's limited options as he stares down toughest fortnight of his leadershipANALYSIS: More MPs appear to be leaking caucus business over their breakfast. 17 Apr 12:09 AM
PoliticsBishop admits ‘everyone wants us to do better’ but denies PM coup plotEXCLUSIVE: Plotters say they would prefer the PM step aside to avoid an outright coup.16 Apr 08:29 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Tax hikes, deep cuts or both - the ugly choices politicians keep dodgingOPINION: No political party has any serious plan to prevent ongoing debt explosion.16 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Best and worst celeb politicians as Taine Randell throws hat in ringOPINION: Former sports, media and business stars have a mixed record in Parliament.16 Apr 12:50 AM
Politics'It's the answer I'm giving you': Labour MP won't say if CGT policy should go furtherDeborah Russell described a Tax Justice Aotearoa report as 'on the right track' on tax.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's top exporters call on Parliament to back FTA with IndiaThe letter described the FTA as a 'strategic necessity' but NZ First disagrees.13 Apr 05:14 AM
New ZealandLuxon says fuel supply secure into mid-May as war and price pain drags into 7th week The PM says oil importers are confident about orders past mid-May.12 Apr 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside NZ-US work on critical minerals deal: Why ministry told Herald to destroy sensitive infoNew documents show how the proposed framework came about.12 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Luxon's inability to handle a dumb question is a problemOPINION: Backbench MPs have begun talking and leaking about rolling the Prime Minister.11 Apr 05:00 PM
Politics'Positive decision': National’s former Attorney-General prospect switches allegiance to ActAct's new candidate could play a pivotal role in selling its proposed Treaty reform.11 Apr 05:00 PM
Politics‘Heartbreaking and unjust’: How a woman abused by a nurse as a teenager changed the lawThe redress system for abuse in care survivors has been expanded. 10 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Who really deserves credit for NZ First poll surge (spoiler: it's not Winston)OPINION: On current polling, both major parties would need NZ First to form a Government.09 Apr 12:34 AM
Politics'Wait and see': PM cautious on Iran ceasefire as fuel shock fears lingerFuel prices have risen with the war, but there is talk a key shipping route will reopen.08 Apr 01:20 AM
