New Zealand‘Golden visa’ update announced by Immigration MinisterNew settings cut the minimum investment from $15m to $5m for growth visas.13 Feb 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDocuments revealed: Inside Te Pāti Māori’s vote to expel two MPsConcerns were raised about the "perception of a conflict of interest". 13 Feb 03:20 AM
BusinessRetirement age will rise to cover superannuation cost, investment company predictsNew Zealand now has about four workers for every person over the age of 65.13 Feb 12:25 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday, February 13, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Friday, February 13, 2026. Hospital parking changes, Valentine's Day and Sail GP returns to Auckland. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Feb 05:52 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: The $1b LNG gamble that could cost Luxon his low-tax brand and his jobOPINION: If he truly believes it's the answer, he could have handled the politics better.12 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPeters didn't get advice on Breman signing letter before complaining she didn't get advicePeters told the Herald he didn’t need advice “because I know what the situation is”.12 Feb 04:14 AM
New ZealandA costly spiral: Online gambling and university studentsOne in five New Zealand adults are harmed by their own or others' gambling.12 Feb 02:48 AM
Politics'Utter disdain': Peters seeks Māori seats referendum after 'last straw' behaviourThe NZ First leader wants New Zealanders to vote on the issue.12 Feb 02:44 AM
Politics‘Reshape getting around Auckland’: Final funding confirmed for major transport project The overall project includes busways, cycleways and walking paths.12 Feb 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 8 horrific child deaths since 2006 – why won't MPs act?OPINION: Alerts have been issued for years over window-cord risks, but nothing's changed.11 Feb 11:46 PM
PoliticsHigher tax take, lower spending improve Crown accountsThe Government's books were in a slightly better shape than expected.11 Feb 10:35 PM
WellingtonTransmission Gully speed limit rising to 110km/h from MondayThe move comes after major fix-ups of the billion-dollar highway, which opened in 2022.11 Feb 10:30 PM
PoliticsGovt confirms it will launch inquiry into fatal Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa landslidesThere are concerns the council's review could be compromised. 11 Feb 10:07 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBryce Wilkinson: Why a simple granny flat for grandma is anything but simple nowOPINION: Homeowners must juggle complex rules, records and 10-year legal liability.11 Feb 08:00 PM
Herald NOWDave Letele and Deb Pead join Ryan on the morning panel | Herald NOWDave Letele and Deb Pead join Ryan on the morning panel. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch11 Feb 07:45 PM
Herald NOW'That did not happen': Wellington Central MP on claims council funded cycleways over pipes'That did not happen': Wellington Central MP on claims council funded cycleways over pipes. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch11 Feb 07:36 PM
New ZealandFinance Minister Nicola Willis talks covid inquiry on Ryan Bridge Today | Herald NOWFinance Minister Nicola Willis talks covid inquiry on Ryan Bridge Today | Herald NOW.Watch11 Feb 07:13 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNicola Willis keeps secret documents on if banks paying fair share of tax ahead of BudgetThe Finance Minister wouldn't rule out a new tax.11 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Nicola Willis' Reserve Bank inquiry asks right questions at wrong time OPINION: The Government's inquiry probes very apt terrain but is cynically timed. 11 Feb 03:54 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Labour's policy vacuum risks handing the agenda to the GreensOPINION: Labour needs to come up with its own ideas before the election.11 Feb 02:00 AM
PoliticsGovt instigates surprise inquiry into Reserve Bank’s $55b Covid money-printing Finance Minister Nicola Willis has announced a surprise review of Reserve Bank actions. 11 Feb 12:38 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessMore SMEs lining up extra work in 2026 as confidence edges backAbout 44% of SMEs aim to bring forward asset buys under the Investment Boost.11 Feb 12:09 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLiquified natural gas levy 'likely be passed on to' consumers, officials warned Official advice to the Government has been revealed on the controversial levy.10 Feb 11:03 PM
Politics'National can get home with Luxon': Sir John Key shares blueprint for PM to win tight electionThe former PM urges National MPs to stick with Luxon and avoid a late leadership swap.10 Feb 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFact or fiction: Who's telling the truth on the India free trade agreement?India's free trade deal gets fact-checked. What Winston Peters gets right – and wrong.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFar North Mayor shuts down rumour after councillor’s 'false' MP candidacy claim Tepania plans to pursue a Doctor of Education after his current mayoral term.10 Feb 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRevealed: What PM says about India trade deal v what the secret text says The Herald has seen parts of the highly secret trade agreement. 10 Feb 04:26 AM
New ZealandAhmed Zaoui freed from Algerian prison after 28 months behind barsThe NZ refugee was jailed for hosting a political meeting at his home.10 Feb 04:00 AM
PoliticsTax or levy? Government under pressure over gas plan as Labour says Kiwis will feel stingThe Govt has announced construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility.10 Feb 03:12 AM
Politics'We could change things': MP's 'genuine hope' for a less partisan Parliament'There are a number of things about Parliament that really frustrate me.'10 Feb 02:49 AM
PoliticsRetail crime advisory group scrapped after several resignationsThe group had been funded to last until September this year.10 Feb 02:20 AM
New ZealandNZ First to campaign on ministers getting final say in fast track projectsShane Jones wants ministers, not expert panels, to make final project calls.10 Feb 01:13 AM
PoliticsAnother Labour MP suggests party will work with Te Pāti Māori once issues resolvedLabour's leader is adamant a decision on who the party could work with won't be made now.09 Feb 11:21 PM
New Zealand'Who knew what, when?' What mayor wants from sewage catastrophe inquiryThe quality of work carried out at the plant will be investigated.09 Feb 06:41 PM
