PoliticsLatest poll shows National-Act Govt; support for Labour dropping below 30Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon are neck and neck in the preferred PM stakes.10 Aug 03:12 AM
Politics‘Somewhat convoluted’: PM confronts minister’s claim there isn’t enough taxHipkins denies the Govt was involved in demanding the footage not be released.10 Aug 02:59 AM
PoliticsFormer Ministry for Pacific Peoples boss apologises for improper spendingFlowers, travel, accommodation, gifts, cultural advice - but proper processes ignored.10 Aug 02:25 AM
Official Cash RateBank profits: NZ banking more profitable than in other countries - ComComPreliminary findings “raise questions for us”, says commission chairman.10 Aug 12:35 AM
OpinionTara Ward: Thank you for doing the shopping, Sam UffindellOPINION: Fellow grocery shopper Tara Ward thanks MP Sam Uffindell for his service.10 Aug 12:14 AM
New Zealand'Too scared to go to the toilet': Students intimidated by vapers taking over bathroomsIt comes as new vaping rules came into place this month.09 Aug 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAudrey Young: What would a Labour-Greens-Māori Party Cabinet look like?OPINION: The waiting room to become a minister could be rather large.09 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsAct seeking to reform sentencing to focus on victims and reduce scope for home detentionThe Herald can reveal new proposed legislation to improve victims' experiences in courts.09 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsProspective health ministers lock horns in robust debate as election loomsThe battle is on to convince voters which party can deliver better health outcomes.09 Aug 05:01 AM
Politics$40,000 ministry spend to farewell boss falls foul of public service rulesThe spend did not follow the public service rules moderation and transparency.09 Aug 03:09 AM
Politics'Incredibly challenging': Fresh plea for release of Kiwi pilot held hostage for six monthsThe Kiwi pilot was taken hostage by the West Papua Liberation Army on February 7.08 Aug 10:52 PM
PoliticsPrincipals say National’s plan to ban phones in school is unworkableCountries like Australia already had similar bans in place which worked, Luxon said.08 Aug 10:39 PM
PoliticsNational vows to ban phone use at schools in bid to turn achievement aroundSchools would be able to decide penalties for students who didn't comply.08 Aug 07:25 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Australia, NZ similarities on crime, gangs, economyOPINION: Letters on climate change, netball, harbour crossings, and milk prices.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolitical parties urged to make rail a priority for Horizons regionAn open letter is being sent to all political parties.08 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsElection 2023: The difference between a $20 billion fiscal hole and a deficitPlus, why is it so hard for some parties to cost their policies?08 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsNational sends signal to Act it won’t dump gun register; Act says it’s negotiableLabour seeks to drive a wedge between National and Act over gun register.08 Aug 05:35 AM
PoliticsAct's David Seymour jokes TV journalist was 'blazed' during 'tense' interviewThe party leader and the journalist had a robust debate about health inequity.08 Aug 05:07 AM
PoliticsAct MP admits being shot as teen after friend's drug dealSimon Court says he suffered serious injuries and the shooter was arrested and charged.08 Aug 04:45 AM
Politics$2b climate change fund deal with BlackRock announcedThe aim is for New Zealand to be the first country to hit 100 per cent renewable energy.07 Aug 10:58 PM
PoliticsListen live: Prime Minister Chris Hipkins speaks to Mike HoskingThree gunmen are wanted by police after three fatal shootings in the last week.07 Aug 07:22 PM
PoliticsWhat is the best way to really tackle youth offending?Punitive measures are the most popular in the lead up to the election.07 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsStrong public support for gun registry, but Act doubles down on repeal plansSurvey shows strong support for gun registry - even among Act voters.07 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: While Labour and National battle to build roads, the world burnsOPINION: In transport, the major parties are barely talking about the climate at all.07 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt to accelerate NZ's switch to clean energy with wind and solar schemesThe Health Minister will also front following a pay settlement with nurses and midwives.07 Aug 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'A gutsful': The politics over youth crime, the numbers and what would make a differencePoliticians have had a 'gutsful', but is youth offending actually getting worse?06 Aug 05:00 PM
Politics'Politics not transport': Mayor fires shot at major parties over new harbour crossing planThe mayor claimed both Labour and National had failed in their consultation.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeachers offered 14.5 per cent pay rise - but where will the money come from?Fears are the money will be taken from other areas within education.06 Aug 05:00 PM
Politics‘Bonkers’: Greens slam second harbour crossing as National shows supportNational's transport spokesman has called the harbour light rail plans a "fantasy".06 Aug 03:54 AM
Politics'No question' second Auckland harbour crossing needed - PMA three-tunnel road and rail plan will cost tens of billions and take decades to finish.05 Aug 11:02 PM
PoliticsGreens propose using wealth tax to fund free dental careLess than 1 per cent of Kiwis would pay the wealth tax that would fund free dental care.05 Aug 11:00 PM
PoliticsGreens will have free portable dental clinics across countryIt is part of a larger dental care package being unveiled on Sunday.05 Aug 10:21 PM
PoliticsAct promises to ‘stop work’ on wasteful projects on day oneAct promises to wield axe on day one, cutting public service jobs.05 Aug 06:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettBeehive Diaries: Stuart Nash's gift card confessions, the After Hours LuxonNational deliver a look at the real Christopher Luxon after hours.05 Aug 05:00 PM
