New ZealandGovernment plans for Māori wards breach Treaty of Waitangi -TribunalThe Government has been urged to halt the Māori ward changes and consult properly.17 May 08:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Badly behaved MPs needed a time-outOPINION: Misconduct and extreme rhetoric have become too familiar in NZ politics.17 May 12:03 AM
PoliticsWatch: Govt spends 'much-needed' $63m to keep Surf Life Saving and Coastguard runningPrime Minister Chris Luxon was joined by Transport Minister Simeon Brown.16 May 08:36 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM Chris Luxon gives pre budget transport announcementPrime Minister Christopher Luxon joins Transport Minister Simeon Brown for a pre-Budget announcement.Watch16 May 08:20 PM
KahuCorrections Minister wants to work with Māori to help rehabilitate inmatesCorrections Minister open to a by 'Māori for Māori' rehab approach.16 May 06:15 PM
OpinionHow to improve diversity in NZ's financial services ecosystem - Jim McElwainOPINION: Progress has been made but the journey is far from complete.16 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt gets advice on billion-dollar merger and potential sale of state assetsPrevious Governments have failed in attempts at an asset mega-merger.16 May 06:09 AM
OpinionOpinion: Why is NZ taking so long to make a call on Aukus?OPINION: New Zealand has been actively exploring joining Aukus for more than a year.16 May 01:18 AM
OpinionMy experience on the DPB was not a pleasant one - Carmel SepuloniOPINION: Labour's deputy leader calls out Louise Upston over social welfare comments.16 May 12:50 AM
New ZealandPublic sector cuts: MPI confirms 391 roles to goNZTA is also disestablishing roles due to policy changes.15 May 11:21 PM
EconomyWatch: Luxon defends tax cuts in pre-Budget speechThe PM spoke at the Auckland Business Chamber's pre-Budget lunch.15 May 01:31 AM
New ZealandQuestions raised about vaccine mandate pledgeAlthough mandates were scrapped in 2022, some vaccine requirements still remain.14 May 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWaters wars: Simeon Brown v Kieran McAnulty on Auckland's infrastructure woesA fix for the city’s water problems or have the Govt 'buggered it up'?14 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why social investment bonds could be the coalition’s big ideaOPINION: New Zealand politicians regard just spending money as a success.14 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTaxRevenue Minister Simon Watts tackles Big Tech on taxChanges are afoot. An academic is sceptical about one approach, and favours another.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: Fast-track bill being demolished by submissions to ParliamentConcerns against the Fast-Track Approvals Bill are growing.14 May 04:27 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon, David Seymour respond to latest ruling on Waitangi Tribunal summonsThe Government is weighing up whether to appeal a ruling that a minister can be summoned.14 May 02:15 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: State schools 'converted' to charter schools? Brace for controversyOPINION: David Seymour says a separate agency will oversee up to 50 new charter schools.14 May 12:27 AM
SportLuxon loses bet, dons Highlanders jersey for ZB interviewThe Prime Minister lost a bet with Hosking's producer.13 May 08:02 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury's toxic cocktail of tax hikes, spending cuts and asset sales to fix booksTreasury has put everything on the table.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinister encourages te reo use 'everywhere and anywhere', despite Govt positionDocuments released to the Herald reveal his preferences for email greetings and signoffs.13 May 02:39 AM
PoliticsTransport Minister announces Roads of Regional Significance projectSimeon Brown says NZTA will take on all associated decision-making responsibilities.12 May 10:12 PM
KahuMāori lawyers back controversial tikanga study for law studentsHunga Roia Māori defends the introduction of compulsory tikanga12 May 07:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: The Govt has backed itself into a Budget corner on tax cutsOpinion: Tax cut debate aside early signs are that the Budget will be well-balanced11 May 05:00 PM
KahuTribunal says repealing part of Oranga Tamariki Act breaches Treaty of WaitangiProposed law change is part of the Act Party’s coalition deal with National.11 May 01:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Energy crisis - Will Kiwis be able to heat their homes this winter?OPINION: As we head into winter, how will New Zealand's energy grid cope?10 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Nicola Willis on the Budget - it's bad, but not 'Ruth Richardson bad'OPINION: The fiscal news is grim, Willis admits, but an austerity Budget isn't the answer.09 May 11:37 PM
KahuKura teacher worried about school lunch planThe tumuaki worries about the split in the new school lunch scheme.09 May 06:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Labour needs a bolder leader than HipkinsOPINION: As the Luxon Government fails, the Opposition needs someone who will step up.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandACC cutting 390 jobs - nearly 10 per cent of workforceThe public sector union said the cuts included 'vital' injury prevention staff.09 May 05:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKate MacNamaraKate MacNamara: Tony Blakely’s Covid advice and what it means for the inquiry he chairsThe chair of the Covid-19 inquiry advised government officials during the pandemic.09 May 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandACC spending cuts expected to be announced today, 100 jobs possibly on the lineThe agency's bosses said changes will not impact frontline services like rehabilitation.08 May 10:46 PM
PoliticsAlmost every Kiwi household will benefit from tax relief, Finance Minister promisesNicola Willis has set the scene for the upcoming Budget.08 May 09:11 PM
KahuNgāti Toa hīkoi to Parliament opposing Fast-Track BillMāori take to the streets in protest.08 May 07:46 PM
