Kahu‘Challenging few years for some’: Māori experts weigh in on new GovernmentExperts asses what the next parliamentary term will bring.28 Nov 07:15 PM
KahuOpinion: Those incapable of independent thought, buy into persuasive 'group think'Opinion: The impacts of politicians will have a serious effect on youth.28 Nov 05:42 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Slash red tape and watch the economy take flightOPINION: But the new Government has inherited a mess.28 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: What about education and health inequality?OPINION: 'I’d be interested to hear Peters' and Seymour’s plans to remedy these issues.'28 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsPolicy bonfire: Will anything be left of Labour’s legacy?The National-led Government is planning to jettison many of Labour's policies.28 Nov 07:01 AM
New Zealand'Not quite plausible': David Seymour calls out Winston Peters' media criticismsPeters accused media of taking bribes. Seymour disagrees, still wary of policy generally.28 Nov 05:57 AM
Politics'Tell the public what you signed up to' - Peters lashes out in tense first Cabinet meetingTension as Christopher Luxon tries to put Winston Peters' war with the media behind him.28 Nov 05:05 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPotential battle brewing over foreign investmentWinston Peters wants Act to convince him loosening foreign investment rules is worth it.28 Nov 03:56 AM
New Zealand'Scrapped the world's first generational smoking ban' - Global media's shock at NZ law repealThe new Government's scrapping of smokefree laws has made headlines all over the world.28 Nov 01:49 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon's dream start goes up in smokeOPINION: The new PM has been shown how easy it is to lose control of the narrative.28 Nov 12:02 AM
OpinionRedefining the Treaty principles would undermine real political equality in NZOPINION: The new Government promised to diminish many Māori-based policies or programmes.27 Nov 09:06 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAnalysis: Low-income families get up to $38 per week less to close Budget holeCoalition talks have cost National dearly.27 Nov 05:08 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The good and the bad in Govt's 'war on woke'OPINION: Now it's climate denial, race-baiting, partisan politics and an end to smokefree.27 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsMove to undo court decision 'entrenches colonisation' - Te Pati MaoriOpposition says Parliament's law was unfair and court decision should be respected.27 Nov 06:12 AM
KahuOpinion: You do not need bombs and missiles to decimate an indigenous populationMāori leadership mobilises to prepare for battle with new Government.27 Nov 04:04 AM
LivePolitics'Strong, productive, unified': Luxon sworn in as PMThe new coalition Government will be sworn into office today.26 Nov 11:25 PM
New ZealandSmokefree legislation would have driven black market - LuxonThe new Government is committed to reducing tobacco use, says Christopher Luxon.26 Nov 09:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBeehive Diaries: Luxon's humblebrag by song; will Weet-Bix be safe from taxes?Weet-Bix played a leading role in the talks — will it save Sanitarium from being taxed?25 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: There’s enough in coalition agreements to make every party happyOPINION: It’s a no to the referendum but apparently a yes to everything else race-related.25 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Economy limping along’: The fiscal headwinds facing Luxon and WillisA rundown of some of the big stories from the Herald's podcast network this week.24 Nov 09:00 PM
PoliticsMajor family policy scrapped to give Winston his wishNational got its tax package over the line but concessions had to be made.24 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young on Luxon's first Cabinet - the good, the bad and the unfairOPINION: Cabinet positions suggests National well and truly in charge.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'How can you have a waka on the road?': Peters slams te reo Māori namesThe incoming Deputy PM wants primary government department titles to be in English.24 Nov 06:39 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: How Luxon made room for Act and NZ First without giving up too muchThe challenge remains: How to walk the fiscal tightrope while delivering tax cuts.24 Nov 05:08 AM
PoliticsThe biggest concessions Luxon made to get three-party coalition over the lineA $1.2 billion fund, foreign buyer plans scrapped - what Luxon has to compromise on.24 Nov 04:53 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateWhat the coalition deal means for the economyAn overview of the policies that affect your back pocket.24 Nov 04:15 AM
PoliticsExplained: What’s happened with Act’s referendum on Treaty principlesAct's policy was one of the more contentious on the election campaign.24 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandPartnership school revival ‘destructive and weird’: NZEICharter schools will be revived under the new Government.24 Nov 04:00 AM
PoliticsThis fiscal challenge will keep Nicola Willis up at nightNicola Willis will be the next Finance Minister of New Zealand.24 Nov 01:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Double trouble? Luxon had no choice but to split Deputy PM roleOPINION: Luxon has made a bold decision to have Peters and Seymour take turns.24 Nov 12:46 AM
PoliticsThe law changes looming from new Govt; Peters, Seymour to split Deputy PMUnorthodox Deputy PM jobshare, 20 Cabinet roles include three each from NZ First, Act.24 Nov 12:35 AM
New ZealandCoalition details at a glance: What you need to knowWhat policies have hit the cutting room floor?23 Nov 11:15 PM
New ZealandWho's in the new Cabinet? The full list of ministersThe eagerly awaited line-up of ministers has been revealed.23 Nov 11:12 PM
PoliticsSeymour: We got a good deal, suggests Act trumps NZ First for ministerial rolesA coalition deal will be signed today and a Government sworn in next week.23 Nov 08:23 PM
