PremiumPremiumPoliticsLuxon aiming to get ‘close’ to spending 2% of GDP on defenceThe Government wants to hit a defence spending target – it'll cost a bomb.18 Feb 03:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The Prime Minister’s long, slow walk to oblivionOPINON: The PM's Act and NZ First problems are far more damaging than he seems to know. 17 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: This Govt's hypocrisy regarding the banking sector is staggeringOPINION: For too many New Zealanders, opening a bank account is a struggle.16 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Time for decisive action to get NZ back on trackOpinion: Why NZ's growth agenda is too slow for urgent challenges.14 Feb 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Labour eyes swift return to Government – but may need to woo NZ FirstOPINION: Te Pāti Māori is perhaps the biggest threat to Labour’s chances.13 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: ‘Woke’ or not, political meddling in business sets dangerous precedent OPINION: It's not for politicians to decide if banks are too woke it is for shareholders.13 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsShane Jones criticises Tākuta Ferris for not apologising in EnglishFerris was found in contempt by a Parliament committee. Video / Parliament TVWatch13 Feb 03:28 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Seymour sideshow eclipses true political crisisOPINION: The Cooks' surprise China partnership is a huge deal for NZ and the Pacific.12 Feb 11:18 PM
PoliticsCameras on boats: Minister rails against ‘state surveillance’ in call against footage becoming publicPrivacy appears at the heart of the Government's concerns.12 Feb 05:28 AM
PoliticsTwo new polls show Labour/Greens/Te Pāti Māori can form Government, NZ headed in wrong directionThe polls also show the gap closing between Hipkins and Luxon in the preferred PM rankings10 Feb 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouWe should examine whether privatisation is a good ideaOPINION: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon suggests privatisation is on the cards.08 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The best thing about Luxon’s absence from WaitangiOPINION: Luxon's absence shone a light on the best speech about the Treaty in many years.07 Feb 12:21 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Brutal': David Seymour v Guy Williams in verbal stoush; Bank execs at critic Shane Jones' partyHave the SKY CEO and CFO fallen out?; Shorty St revived; top magazine returns to NZ.06 Feb 06:01 PM
LivePolitics‘I just gave them $10m’: Shane Jones threatens to stop funding for Waitangi National TrustIt came after David Seymour had his microphone taken off him twice during his speech.05 Feb 02:59 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Banks' climate policy could be NZ's saving graceOPINION: Saving grace or woke climate policy?02 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: PM needs to show leadership in this distracted, divided GovtOPINION: Perhaps the Government’s abysmal polling is finally helping Luxon wake up.01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Are banks right to ditch ‘dirty’ customers?Debate gets deeply political.30 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The folly of relying on private healthcare; Trumpism in NZ politicsOPINION: Once lost, our wonderful public health system can never be recovered.30 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsMexican Embassy wades in after NZ First minister's 'xenophobic' commentsPeters told the Herald he stood by his remarks.30 Jan 03:20 AM
PoliticsWatch: 'Not words I would use' - PM grilled over ministers' 'xenophobic' commentsChristopher Luxon will speak to media shortly.30 Jan 01:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Coalition partners take control; Luxon takes a hidingOPINION: National's attempt to set the agenda lasted about a nanosecond.29 Jan 11:29 PM
New Zealand'It's a Mexican stand-off': Shane Jones unrepentant for comments labelled 'racist'The NZ First politician made the remark during a debate in Parliament.29 Jan 07:11 PM
PoliticsPM floats National potentially campaigning on asset sales at electionLuxon: '2025 will be another massive year for New Zealand'.28 Jan 01:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Sick health system offers Labour best Govt attack optionOPINION: There is an opportunity here for Labour, but it will take a huge amount of work.25 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: The year of 'yeah, nah, yeah' and Luxon's bid to get National back on trackLuxon kicked off his year of saying 'yes' with a week of clear air - it won't last long.24 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseNational and NZ First’s frustration over Treaty bill only set to growOPINION: NZ First leader Winston Peters looked annoyed when he spoke of the bill's future.24 Jan 06:17 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Doctor v ex-bank clerk – why the PM dumped Reti for BrownOPINION: Reti's demotion was brutal, but it had to be done.23 Jan 12:02 AM
PoliticsParliament extends public submissions for two more bills after Treaty Principles Bill website issues, unprecedented demandTwo bills being heard by the Social Services and Community Committee are affected.21 Jan 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: How timing of Luxon’s reshuffle affects National’s momentumOPINION: Health and cost of living are the two biggest issues facing New Zealanders.20 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon promises laser-focus on economy, but will his aim be off?OPINION: Luxon's State of the Nation speech should outline urgent, bold reform.16 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDevonport $400m intensification plan fast-track application: New apartments, shops, officesMajor intensification plans show the Devonport spots in line for change.15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Grow a pair': Behind the scenes of the battle over transgender inclusion in community sportsChris Bishop said he was keeping a 'watching brief' on the issue. A flood of emails ensued10 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: The issues leaving the race debate in their dustOpinion: Much attention follows Treaty Principles Bill, but voters tell a different story.09 Jan 04:00 PM
Kahu'Absolute disgrace': Shane Jones blasts marae tikanga at Dame Tariana Turia’s tangiThe NZ First deputy leader said it was 'disgraceful’.06 Jan 07:31 AM
