PoliticsMilestone moment in coalition talks as all three leaders prepare to meetThe three leaders are finally set to meet together, but a deal may not be imminent14 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: To veto or not to veto - that is NZ First's questionOPINION: While Shane Jones talks tough, Winston Peters chooses his words carefully.14 Nov 12:07 AM
PoliticsShane Jones signals Waitangi 'reset' as NZ First warms up to Act's Treaty ideasNZ First has made supportive remarks about Act's approach to Māori.13 Nov 11:55 PM
PoliticsNational, Act, NZ First meeting could happen today - SeymourHowever, there have been no sightings of Winston Peters today.13 Nov 10:22 PM
Kahu'People say I’m not a proper Māori': Seymour on his whakapapa and the TreatyThe Act Party leader talks about his whakapapa and Te Tiriti.13 Nov 07:07 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Ready for the Steven Joyce and Wayne Brown Roadshow?OPINION: Some suggestions for the new Government on fixing Auckland, including car parks.13 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Joining the NZ Herald - the tears stopped after a whileOPINION: Readers can work out who to trust in their politicians and media.13 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Caretaker Government to continue awaiting coalition agreementOPINION: These negotiations will be the second-lengthiest in the history of MMP.13 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Sensible and compassionate': 501 deportations slow after policy changeDeportations from Australia last year fell to 18 a month, from about 44 in mid-2018.13 Nov 05:00 AM
PoliticsMinistry cans $27 end of year party subsidies amid spending cutsIt is also looking into voluntary redundancies.13 Nov 03:30 AM
Politics'Jagged edges' of tax policy a sticking point: Shane JonesLuxon refused to say if National would deliver the tax package it campaigned on.13 Nov 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKate Wilson Butler: Climate change - an undeniable imperative for the GovernmentOPINION: A Blue/Yellow/Black coalition — where will the cards fall on climate change.12 Nov 09:08 PM
Politics'Aligned on big goals': Luxon says coalition talks ongoing, but attending Apec looks unlikelyChristopher Luxon's Apec deadline draws closer with only days left.12 Nov 06:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: How banning patches could unintentionally help gangs commit crimeOPINION: National's plan to tackle gangs is remarkably simple. But there are fishhooks.12 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Is the ComCom a 22-year-old failure?OPINION: New Zealand lacks adequate competition in key industries.12 Nov 05:41 AM
PoliticsQuestions over why ex-Minister's office disagreed with Hamas attack tweet adviceThe tweet led to Nanaia Mahuta admitting she could have used stronger language.12 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCraig Renney: Three-way talks pulling the Nats' tax plan to piecesOPINION: The incoming Finance Minister might well be wishing they could turn back time.11 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettSir John Key's challenge to Luxon to deliver on great panda promiseFormer PM challenges incoming one to pick up his lost zoo dream.11 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou: We're going to have to fight for better payOPINION: This economic strategy failed before, and it will fail again.11 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPseudoephedrine question reflects failure of meth policy - expert"We have taken the eye off methamphetamine."10 Nov 08:00 PM
PoliticsAct, National to meet as negotiations shift to AucklandParty leaders to continue talks over weekend before likely return to Wellington next week.10 Nov 05:31 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: The Secret Diary of Shipwreck ChippyOPINION: The loss of life was heavy. The loss of morale was profound.10 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Most Māori are successful' - Casey Costello pushes message of aspirationCasey Costello met Winston Peters after a demonstration at Parliament.10 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Enemies to frenemies - are Act and NZ First double-trouble for Nats?OPINION: It's a beautiful thing to behold, the blossoming Peters-Seymour relationship.10 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsChris Hipkins to be sworn in as PM again in constitutional oddityTwo other vote recounts - both in Auckland - are due to begin on Monday.10 Nov 05:17 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: National's tax plan is a done deal - or it should beOPINION: Act and NZ First don't have the heft to torpedo National's centrepiece policy.09 Nov 11:25 PM
PoliticsPoor poll, leaks and bullying allegation extend the pain for LabourThe party has been kicked out of government and continues to feel the aftershocks.09 Nov 05:13 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWellington Water preparing appeal to be test case for new Three Waters fixWellington Water wants to be the first into the new Three Waters system.09 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon faces 3 risks as coalition of chaos loomsOPINION: And why Labour was right to stick with Chris Hipkins.09 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsSeymour and Peters have first meeting and 'great chat' amid coalition negotiationsIt's the first time the leaders of Act and NZ First have met since the election.09 Nov 04:20 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters blames delayed negotiations on decision supported by... Winston PetersWinston Peters derides decision to allow people to enrol to vote on election day.09 Nov 02:32 AM
PoliticsPoll: After election, public appears to cool on Chris HipkinsThe first post-election public poll has seen Chris Hipkins' support tank.09 Nov 01:52 AM
PoliticsLabour MP Ginny Andersen accused of bullying teen volunteerA senior MP has been accused of bullying.09 Nov 12:34 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsQ&A: Coalition negotiations - what’s happening behind the scenes to form new govt?Deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan answers your questions.08 Nov 08:20 PM
