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
New ZealandFrom landslides to MMP: How Jim Bolger left his mark on NZ politicsBolger’s legacy includes championing Māori land settlements with urgency.16 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Evil': Gloriavale founder’s secret jail letter called for breaking babies’ willsWritten from prison in 1996, the six-page letter targets ‘self-will’ in babies.16 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics‘Woolshed orator’, ‘Irish charm’ and a love of whiskey: Parliament remembers former PM Jim BolgerLaughter and tears were prompted as tributes were heard in the House.16 Oct 01:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Vale Jim Bolger, a leader of substanceOPINION: New Zealand's 35th PM got the appreciation he deserved after he left office.15 Oct 10:59 PM
New ZealandA sad day for New Zealand: Flags at half-mast, nation mourns death of Jim BolgerPM Chris Luxon said Bolger left behind a legacy that will be respected for generations.15 Oct 07:32 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'The Great Helmsman' Jim Bolger left school at 15 & rose to be PM. His legacy is immense'Because it is the right thing to do': Bolger brokered first big Treaty deals with iwi.15 Oct 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch - 'This is suffocation': Mass allegation investigation at Gloriavale revealedPolice and OT interviewed 100 Gloriavale parents and children about the technique.15 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsPotential for $131m of asset sales with Te Pūkenga de-merger'Any decisions to sell these assets will be made by the Polytechnic Council.'15 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Fashion police': Greens warn Brownlee over push to tighten Parliament rulesGerry Brownlee plans tougher stance on MPs’ attendance, dress and behaviour.15 Oct 06:28 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why I'm optimistic the economy has turned a cornerOPINION: ANZ's Truck-O-Meter signals a rebound in freight traffic through July.14 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: National and Labour trapped by fear – the crisis of centralismOPINION: How long before the extremist politics of the US and UK make a real impact here? 14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe failure of fees-free and why Māori and Pasifika students might miss outThe Education Ministry says it's better to dump fees-free and spend the money elsewhere.14 Oct 04:00 PM
