PoliticsQuestion Time live: Politicians face off amidst accusations of intimidation and defamationThe former Australian Foreign Minister says he will take legal action.02 May 01:50 AM
New Zealand'Lost the plot': Winston Peters slams Julie Anne Genter outburstIf her actions weren’t intimidating, 'I don’t know what is', Peters said.01 May 11:19 PM
OpinionLuxon’s leadership test: How can he win back NZ?OPINION: Politics is a brutal business.01 May 10:54 PM
PoliticsAnalysis: The Govt needs a good Budget; why it might not deliver oneAfter a bad poll, the Government needs to find a way to make voters feel happier.01 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand$315k spent on syrup and maintenance for prison guard slushiesThe machines were slammed by National in opposition, in 2019.01 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwiRail boss travelled to South Korea amid mega ferry falloutChief executive Peter Reidy travelled to South Korea in early April.01 May 06:30 AM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: Discontent grips NZ amid dark economic timesThe honeymoon period of the first term is entirely absent.01 May 02:27 AM
New ZealandAuckland councillors considering solutions to avoid water bills rising by 25 per centWayne Brown is confident a solution will be found.01 May 02:17 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyDitched: Plans by Government to regulate property managers'There is not a desire for more red tape with the current Government.' - Joanna Pidgeon30 Apr 11:48 PM
KahuTe Puni Kōkiri Māori Development Ministry to axe 38 jobs - PSA says decision 'reckless'Overall, about 3474 public service jobs will go.30 Apr 10:52 PM
KahuPolitics is a marathon - not a sprint - Shane JonesNZ First deputy leader says politics is a marathon - and he's in for the long haul.30 Apr 07:52 PM
OpinionOpinion: Government's Treaty Principles Bill advances colonialismOPINION: The Crown constantly redefines the Treaty.30 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Sensationalist': PM on TVNZ's poll coverage - broadcaster dealing with 50 formal complaintsAn ex-Labour MP also criticises political editor's coverage; TVNZ responds. Have your say.30 Apr 05:12 AM
PoliticsPay day for MPs: $50k in rolling salary hikes for Luxon by 2026The Prime Minister says he does not need the increase and will donate it to charity.30 Apr 04:20 AM
New ZealandSweeping change considered by health watchdogDecisions by the Health and Disability Commissioner cannot currently be appealed.30 Apr 02:30 AM
PoliticsPoliticians face off after poll dismissed as 'fruitcake business'The poll comes a month before the Government's Budget.30 Apr 01:54 AM
New ZealandWhat you need to know about the school cellphone banThe Government's official cellphone ban has begun in schools.30 Apr 12:49 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Peters has the most to complain about after grim poll resultOPINION: The poll will only prove to Peters' team that statesmanship doesn't win votes.30 Apr 12:25 AM
PoliticsGovernment to take 'good look' at ministers' powers in Fast-Track Approvals BillSubmitters raised concerns about ministers' powers and conflicts of interest.30 Apr 12:13 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon responds to 1News Verian pollPrime Minister Christopher Luxon says he's not concerned about the 1News Verian poll results. Video / Mark MitchellWatch29 Apr 11:41 PM
PoliticsDemoted minister Melissa Lee accepts she was 'a little slow' with media portfolioThe National MP said issues impacting the media sector came too fast.29 Apr 11:28 PM
KahuOranga Tamariki Māori purge ‘arrogant and conceited’, says Te Pāti Māori MPMariameno Kapa-Kingi is calling for Children’s Minister Karen Chhour to resign.29 Apr 08:15 PM
New ZealandDramatic rescue, measles epidemic and Israel truce offer | Focus Morning Bulletin April 30, 2024Skipper speaks out after Manukau Harbour rescue, health experts warn of a measles epidemic and Hamas considers Israel’s latest cease-fire offer in the latest NZ Herald headlines.Watch29 Apr 07:35 PM
KahuNew poll is a potentially disastrous result for NZ FirstThe new poll is not good for the coalition Government.29 Apr 07:03 PM
New Zealand'Unmanageable': Principal blasts Govt 'overstepping' with phone banHe describes the blanket ban as 'another step into central government control'.29 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsCoalition crumble: Govt parties drop in poll - Labour, Greens, Te Pāti Māori edge aheadThe poll comes a month before the Government's Budget.29 Apr 06:31 AM
PoliticsWatch: Schools that flout cellphone ban will be audited by ERO, PM warnsWork programmes would soon be announced relating to the priority areas.29 Apr 04:39 AM
New ZealandPM ‘unilaterally’ sacking Act minister would breach coalition agreementAct leader David Seymour saying he would not expect a leader of another party would sack an Act minister. Video / NZ HeraldWatch29 Apr 02:41 AM
PoliticsPM 'unilaterally' sacking Act minister would breach coalition agreement - David SeymourThe Act leader doesn't think any of his ministers are showing signs of failure thus far.28 Apr 11:17 PM
New ZealandWhy the free ride for resitting drivers licence tests may endDelays for practical test bookings have soared since resit fees were scrapped in October.28 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Seymour runs the risk of taking things too farOpinion: Seymour and his party don’t mind having a crack at his PM.27 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: After six months is the Government on the right track?OPINION: Momentum is on the rise, but plenty more to do.26 Apr 10:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Christopher Luxon shows a ruthless side few thought he hadHis demotion of two poor performers was quick and decisive and almost out of the blue.26 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessAfter spending $700k-plus on pins for Covid-19 workers, department now cutting costsSome 80,000 frontline pandemic workers were given the pins.26 Apr 12:17 AM