New ZealandCash debate: Bill aims to protect physical payments in NZPolicy focuses on essentials, with exceptions for online retailers and land purchases.18 Jul 11:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Government ponders radical power reforms as prices riseOpinion: The Govt is considering an overhaul of how the electricity market operates. 18 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeASB says no to $300m legal settlement; Winston Peters weighs inANZ declined similar settlement proposal earlier in the week.18 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNational joins Labour to back bill protecting workers talking about payCamilla Belich's bill aims to end enforceable pay secrecy clauses in New Zealand.17 Jul 05:23 AM
PoliticsBill banning pay gag orders for workers likely to pass into lawCamilla Belich's bill passed its second reading on Wednesday night.16 Jul 08:04 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'Misguided stunt': ANZ declines $300m legal settlement offer David Seymour gets involved.16 Jul 04:41 AM
Crime'You should know better': Grandmother jailed for trying to derail son's family violence case'Outrageous conduct:' Mayleen Tuhiwai pressured her son's victim to change her statement.15 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCoalition cracks? Leaders dismiss claims Govt in disarray over UN letterBut they appeared on different pages about the Government's formal response.15 Jul 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEditorial: Why the Tāmaki Makaurau byelection matters for LabourOPINION: The Tāmaki Makaurau byelection was triggered by MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp's death.13 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Affront to NZ’s sovereignty’: David Seymour v the United Nations The Deputy Prime Minister sent a terse letter to the UN over indigenous rights.12 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Regulatory Standards Bill shakes coalition and breaks ParliamentOpinion: Act has made it clear if the bill doesn't pass, the coalition is over.11 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Trevor Mallard's moa comments prove weirdly prescientOPINION: The former Speaker was widely mocked in 2014. Who's laughing now?10 Jul 08:56 PM
New ZealandNorthland mayor weighs second term amid calls to enter ParliamentMoko Tepania was 31 when he was elected Northland’s youngest mayor in 2022.10 Jul 02:43 AM
PoliticsNZ First surges past Act in new political pollThe poll shows little difference in support between Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins. 10 Jul 01:58 AM
New ZealandNew KiwiRail director linked to firm that donated $20k to NZ FirstDynes Transport received an $8 million Govt loan for a transport hub in Mosgiel.09 Jul 01:17 AM
KahuCouncil reviewing court ruling on Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei dominance at WesthavenThe court affirmed Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei's dominance at Westhaven over 18 other iwi.07 Jul 11:22 PM
New ZealandHipkins claims Covid-19 inquiry creates platform for conspiracy theoristsScope needed to be widened "even if this hurts the egos of former ministers" - van Velden.07 Jul 11:17 PM
AucklandCovid-19 Inquiry: Kiwis detail crippling losses, lost schooling and farewelling dying family One family business said they were losing $15,000 a week during the strictest lockdown. 07 Jul 12:38 AM
PoliticsRevealed: The Govt departments that pushed back on minister's diversity requirements cullThe Government plans to remove diversity requirements from the Public Service Act.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Game-changer': $56.4m irrigation funding unveiled“It strengthens water resilience and unlocks new economic opportunities."03 Jul 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSpecial tax change for fossil fuel companies was proposed ahead of BudgetMinisters opted to instead set money aside for stakes in new gas fields instead.03 Jul 04:50 AM
PoliticsGroup of prominent Kiwis – including former PM – issue letter against Act billDavid Seymour says debate has been 'marred by misinformation and alarmist language'.03 Jul 04:24 AM
Politics'Still tough': PM unveils new action plan after Labour pulls ahead on key issueMany of the actions are just next steps in actions from previous plans.03 Jul 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Crash and burn – Chris Hipkins gets the pip over ram raidsOPINION: Are the Herald's 'Tory owners' suppressing crime coverage? Er, no. 03 Jul 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBattle for fiscal hole unit ends as Act and NZ First block Nicola Willis’ proposalAfter nine years of trying, attempts to create a costings unit ended this week. 02 Jul 06:00 AM
PoliticsGovernment tops up $75 a week flagship tax promise, now reaches ‘thousands’ more Willis said thousands more will get hundreds of dollars from the scheme.30 Jun 08:06 AM
PoliticsWhānau Ora reset: Minister calls for transparency as ‘electioneering’ review progressesPM Luxon says the allegations at the centre of the review are "incredibly serious".30 Jun 03:50 AM
PoliticsGovt adds 2 years to prison sentences for assaults on first responders, prison officersThe announcement comes as the Government's tougher sentencing rules come into effect.29 Jun 06:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Luxon shines on global stage but has work to do at homeLuxon's international meetings included French President Macron and EU President von der Leyen.27 Jun 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Local government reform could mean reshaping, not ditching, regional councilsOPINION: Shane Jones argued there's no compelling case for regional councils. Is he right?26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Parliament in shock over MP's unexpected deathOPINION: Takutai Tarsh Kemp was at Parliament yesterday.26 Jun 12:19 AM
Politics'Vanity-belief community': NZ abandons global alliance, concerns reputation at riskOne group said it was an 'international embarrassment'.25 Jun 05:19 AM
PoliticsGovernment says Ngāpuhi negotiations cannot be open-ended: 'It can't be as long as forever'While NZ First's bill pushes one settlement, the Treaty Minister says all options remain.24 Jun 01:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Why NZ is slow to loudly support US strikes on IranOPINION: Unlike NZ, Australia was under pressure domestically to support the US.23 Jun 05:00 PM