PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwiRail boss travelled to South Korea amid mega ferry falloutChief executive Peter Reidy travelled to South Korea in early April.01 May 06:30 AM
PoliticsSpy agency knew China-backed cyber attack targeted former MPs and didn’t tell themThe two MPs and the one academic targeted in the attack are furious and disappointed.01 May 01:36 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettPM Christopher Luxon faces trial by pay rise, Hipkins is short-changedThere's no good time for MPs to get pay rises, but there were some redeeming features.30 Apr 07:43 AM
PoliticsEconomics, not politics: Former PM Sir John Key proposes theory explaining TV pollKey felt the three parties in the Government were working well together.30 Apr 04:42 AM
PoliticsPay day for MPs: $50k in rolling salary hikes for Luxon by 2026The Prime Minister says he does not need the increase and will donate it to charity.30 Apr 04:20 AM
PoliticsPoliticians face off after poll dismissed as 'fruitcake business'The poll comes a month before the Government's Budget.30 Apr 01:54 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins responds to 1News Verian pollLabour leader Chris Hipkins speaks about the 1News Verian poll and the coalition Government's response to it. Video / Mark MitchellWatch30 Apr 12:33 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Peters has the most to complain about after grim poll resultOPINION: The poll will only prove to Peters' team that statesmanship doesn't win votes.30 Apr 12:25 AM
PoliticsGovernment to take 'good look' at ministers' powers in Fast-Track Approvals BillSubmitters raised concerns about ministers' powers and conflicts of interest.30 Apr 12:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFour-lane Hawke’s Bay Expressway to lose funding if Government axes $6b infrastructure planThree major roading projects were set to be funded by the $6b National Resilience Plan.30 Apr 12:00 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon responds to 1News Verian pollPrime Minister Christopher Luxon says he's not concerned about the 1News Verian poll results. Video / Mark MitchellWatch29 Apr 11:41 PM
PoliticsDemoted minister Melissa Lee accepts she was 'a little slow' with media portfolioThe National MP said issues impacting the media sector came too fast.29 Apr 11:28 PM
PoliticsMelissa Lee accepts she was 'a little slow' with media portfolioMelissa Lee speaks about Christopher Luxon's decision to replace her as media and communications minister. Video / Mark MitchellWatch29 Apr 11:15 PM
New ZealandDramatic rescue, measles epidemic and Israel truce offer | Focus Morning Bulletin April 30, 2024Skipper speaks out after Manukau Harbour rescue, health experts warn of a measles epidemic and Hamas considers Israel’s latest cease-fire offer in the latest NZ Herald headlines.Watch29 Apr 07:35 PM
Politics‘A few pirate jokes’: Minister's detached retina forces eye-patch useHoggard thinks the injury was from being punched in the face playing rugby 20 years ago.29 Apr 06:49 PM
OpinionOpinion: People with rare disorders the most vulnerable in societyOPINION: Kiwis have been showing their aroha and support for the rarest among us.29 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Poll a bitter pill for Luxon, morale boost for Labour and HipkinsThe Budget has become a high-stakes game as Luxon seeks the elusive honeymoon.29 Apr 07:10 AM
PoliticsCoalition crumble: Govt parties drop in poll - Labour, Greens, Te Pāti Māori edge aheadThe poll comes a month before the Government's Budget.29 Apr 06:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonWayne Brown’s massive Auckland budget problems - Simon WilsonOpinion: Does the Auckland mayor have enough council support for his spending plans?29 Apr 05:53 AM
New ZealandErica Stanford outlines her top six priorities in educationEducation Minister Erica Stanford outlines her top six priorities in education. Video / NZ HeraldWatch29 Apr 05:39 AM
New ZealandPM says local councils should stop doing 'dumb stuff'Christopher Luxon says councils should focus 'on the must-do, not the nice-to-do'.29 Apr 04:47 AM
PoliticsWatch: Schools that flout cellphone ban will be audited by ERO, PM warnsWork programmes would soon be announced relating to the priority areas.29 Apr 04:39 AM
New ZealandGovt boosts Pharmac funding by $1.7bThe Government will boost Pharmac’s budget by more than $1.7 billion over the next four years. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Apr 11:37 PM
PoliticsPM 'unilaterally' sacking Act minister would breach coalition agreement - David SeymourThe Act leader doesn't think any of his ministers are showing signs of failure thus far.28 Apr 11:17 PM
PoliticsDavid Seymour flags $1.7b boost to Pharmac fundingThe Associate Health Minister wants Pharmac to show how it can save the Government money.28 Apr 09:22 PM
New ZealandTime running out for NZ’s copper phone networkOne of our biggest telcos plans to pull the plug next year.28 Apr 08:06 PM
New ZealandPolice intelligence system overhaul delayed amid cost cuttingThe systems essential to frontline crimefighting need a bigger overhaul than expected.28 Apr 08:01 PM
New ZealandPhone ban in schools begins - will it reduce cyberbullying?Cellphone use will be banned in schools for students across the country.28 Apr 06:48 PM
New ZealandWhy are kids skipping school?With the Government trying to crack down on truancy, New Zealand kids have their say on why they are skipping school. Video / Alyse WrightWatch28 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialOpinion: In the debate over truancy, we’re leaving out the most important voicesOPINION: There are many reasons why children in NZ are skipping school.28 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsTargets proposed to shrink healthcare wait times to cost $723mLabour says the proposed cost signals the expense required to reduce treatment delays.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy the free ride for resitting drivers licence tests may endDelays for practical test bookings have soared since resit fees were scrapped in October.28 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: No place for division as Kiwis share cultural traditionsOPINION: Kiwis are building a community that embraces all tikanga.27 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Seymour runs the risk of taking things too farOpinion: Seymour and his party don’t mind having a crack at his PM.27 Apr 05:00 PM
