New Zealand‘Major breach’: Tribunal says Treaty overhaul in education ‘may be worse’ than Treaty Principles BillThe report says the Crown broke partnership, active protection and good government.15 May 04:07 AM
PremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon delivers home truths in first-class speechOPINION: It was perhaps the most substantive prime ministerial statement for 20 years.14 May 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Why Christopher Luxon has a new spring in his stepOPINION: The PM had to walk a careful line with his pre-Budget speech. He delivered.14 May 01:10 AM
New ZealandHipkins accuses Luxon of 'reprehensible' leadership over immigration comments13 May 09:25 PM
New ZealandOpposition warns reforms open up conservation estate to sale as Government pushes on12 May 06:55 PM
PremiumPoliticsNew Poll of Polls predictions revealed – how have new results affected election chances?12 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Quite dishonest': PM says NZ First, Labour need to face up to challenge of raising retirement age10 May 08:25 PM
PremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: The coalition’s immigration scrap risks distracting from election’s key issue 08 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsWho is bankrolling National's $6m-plus war chest? Party more than doubles Labour's donations07 May 04:40 AM
New ZealandShane Jones doubles down after criticism over $50k fine for leaking fishing footage06 May 10:08 PM
New ZealandNew test covering ‘responsibilities and privileges’ of NZ citizenship announced for migrantsApplicants must score at least 75% in an in-person multi-choice quiz.06 May 02:38 AM
Auckland'I'd clear them out tonight': Shane Jones on the homeless, fuel crisis and spat with Sam NeillThe NZ First minister told Auckland business leaders to expect more coalition arguments.06 May 12:08 AM
PoliticsBroadcasting Standards Authority being axed, minister says regulator 'doesn't make sense'Regime 'designed for a broadcasting environment that is rapidly disappearing' – Goldsmith.06 May 12:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Grand coalition – how a National-Labour power share could workOPINION: In a Cabinet selected from both major parties, who would make the cut?05 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessMajority of small businesses say Government is not addressing key issuesSmall business owners and leaders have shared mixed reviews of the coalition Government.05 May 05:00 PM
Politics'Seymour had to go dancing to get noticed': Mayor's reality TV jibe as war of words heats upSeymour says he's become tired of Brown's weekly 'sound-offs'. 05 May 12:40 AM
Auckland'Turkeys don't vote for an early Christmas': Hipkins on coalition sniping and possible snap electionThe Opposition Leader described the three coalition parties as being led by 'turkeys'.04 May 11:09 PM
BusinessInterislander almost doubles fuel surcharge for commercial vehicles'I absolutely think it's going to keep going up': Truck fuel surcharge doubles to 54.4%.04 May 10:37 PM
Politics'Kneejerk' and 'populist': Stanford launches broadside at Act's immigration policyImmigration Minister says Seymour 'hasn’t thought through this very well'.04 May 03:28 AM
New ZealandBig NZ First donors argue for tax breaks to save 'unsustainable' racing industryOf NZ First's $475,000 in donations so far in 2026, $300k is from racing interests.03 May 10:44 PM
PoliticsActing PM warns price increases a 'tough reality' as soaring energy costs biteHis comments follow a report that shipping giant Maersk has added a 27% fuel surcharge. 03 May 08:48 PM
PoliticsWayne Brown says Christopher Luxon a dog with 'two tails wagging' himBrown suggested a coalition between National and Labour would be best for NZ's future.03 May 12:39 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Maiki Sherman's behaviour is damaging TVNZ’s credibilityOPINION: Maiki Sherman faces scrutiny over repeated complaints about her conduct.02 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Nicola Willis needs to get into the political fight to win over votersOPINION: The problem is that Willis also has a Budget and fuel crisis to manage.01 May 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Why Luxon's Iran war stance makes his campaign even more difficultOPINION: What happens to the coalition after the Iran war email scrap?01 May 06:06 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters says NZ 'asking questions' about US proposal to reopen Strait of HormuzThe effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is part of Iran's response to attacks. 01 May 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Coalition enters crucial month for survivalOPINION: Tensions between NZ First and National risk a snap election.30 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsNicola Willis lashes out at ‘confused’ Winston Peters, suggests coalition breach after Iran war emails releasedThe Herald revealed the emails this morning.30 Apr 02:58 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The level of hate against Maiki Sherman is just incredibleOPINION: There's been drama aplenty both in front of the camera and behind the scenes.30 Apr 12:59 AM
Ryan Bridge TODAYCoalition crisis is a problem for Luxon - not PetersA coalition in crisis after Peters' office released OIA docs showing Luxon's people wanted to go further in supporting Trump's war in Iran. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch29 Apr 10:40 PM
New Zealand'They're eating each other': Helen Clark unsure if coalition Govt will survive to electionEmails show Winston Peters talked PM out of expressing 'explicit support' for Iran war.29 Apr 07:53 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand First banks $300k in a month as election donations surgeThe party has declared $475,000 in major donations this year and is ahead of its rivals.28 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: The Nats finally found some fight in their caucus roomOPINION: An estimated 52% of Winston Peters' backers previously voted National.25 Apr 05:00 PM
