PoliticsThe Green party releases its alternative BudgetGreens promise $88b taxes including 33% inheritance tax for massive social safety net expansion. Video / Mark MitchellWatch14 May 01:46 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKiwis need to learn to trust charitiesOPINION: Charities should be free to think big and act boldly, not face unfair scrutiny.13 May 11:37 PM
PoliticsGreens promise $88b from new taxes spanning inheritance to private jetsThe Greens want a wealth tax, inheritance tax and some income tax increases.13 May 11:11 PM
BusinessNZ’s biggest bank at bottom of customer satisfaction rankingsThe country's biggest bank scored 57% in Consumer NZ’s latest satisfaction ratings.13 May 09:04 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Ridiculous': Why Firearms Minister compared guns to ovens and toastersMcKee raises concern about the cost-benefit justification for maintaining a gun registry.13 May 09:00 PM
LivePoliticsWatch: 'The current system fails' – Govt investing $140m to boost dire school attendance ratesMost of the Government's funding will go towards creating a new nationwide service.13 May 08:21 PM
PoliticsDavid Seymour's $140 million Getting kids in School programmeDavid Seymour speaks with Mike Hosking about the new $140 million Getting kids in School programme. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 May 07:41 PM
PremiumPremiumCapital markets reportNZX chief sees rising interest as Govt eases capital market rulesThe NZ capital market faces challenges, but NZX says reform will bring improvements.13 May 05:00 PM
Politics'Dangerous and direct threat': Urgent Waitangi Tribunal hearing into Seymour's new billSeymour says the bill will help remove unnecessary red-tape and improve lives. 13 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDavid Parker on going ‘a bit far’ on landlord tax and calling an MP a ‘tosser’Why a former MP thinks his tax change of 2021 went too far and how it could be fixed.13 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCapital markets report'Win-win': Call to invest KiwiSaver in NZ infrastructure projectsThe Government plans to ease rules for KiwiSaver investments in unlisted assets.13 May 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOliver Hartwich: The missing piece in New Zealand's growth puzzleOPINION: Something fundamental is still holding New Zealand back.13 May 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Debt-funded spending spree’: Economist from NZ’s largest bank aims at Labour’s BudgetsAn ANZ economist has said Labour's Budgets were unsustainable and fuelled inflation. 13 May 07:20 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Unhinged', 'Demeaning': Columnist's C-bomb attack on female MPs - Minister, Stuff, PR bosses respondPR boss: Anger over C-word has deflected legitimate criticism of Nats over pay equity.13 May 06:46 AM
Politics'Lies': Luxon on attack as Hipkins claims PM ‘taking money out of women’s pay packets’ The Labour leader denied he's scaremongering.13 May 02:08 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Nicola Willis should challenge the RBNZ on prudential rulesThe minister should interfere in RBNZ regulation, say Simon Jensen and Andrew Body.13 May 12:00 AM
PoliticsPolice Minister accepts McSkimming resignation could impact public confidenceThere are multiple investigations into the former Deputy Police Commissioner. 12 May 11:49 PM
PoliticsEconomic milestone set as Govt signals first Super Fund withdrawal dateThe Government will make the first withdrawal since the fund was established in 2001.12 May 11:01 PM
SharesNZ sharemarket rises on open after US stocks rally 2.8% on US-China tariff announcementUS President Donald Trump announced a "total reset" of relations with China overnight.12 May 10:01 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins' pre-Budget speechChris Hipkins delivers pre-Budget speech at the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 May 06:31 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: China not the US is undermining NZ's securityNicholas Khoo and Reuben Steff say that the US balances China’s assertiveness.12 May 06:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: 'Govt is gaslighting all Kiwi women' Hipkins says in pre-Budget speechThe Government refuses to disclose how much money it will save from reducing pay equity. 12 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPower prices: Poll reveals Kiwis’ growing concernNearly half of New Zealanders also back breaking up the gentailers.12 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt earmarks $100m for students underachieving in maths, new ‘maths intervention’ teachersFunding will be included in next week's Budget. 12 May 07:30 AM
PoliticsAbuse in state care: PM defends broken promise, emotional Hipkins slams Govt ‘injustice’ The inquiry into abuse in state care recommended a new redress scheme.12 May 07:26 AM
PoliticsLuxon maintains Act shifted on social media policy despite Seymour saying that's incorrectThe Act leader claims it's others who are shifting their positions.12 May 04:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Why the Waitangi Tribunal review is not a hatchet jobOn the face of it, the review into the Waitangi Tribunal looks rather puny.12 May 03:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Ex-Files: Should we put our family home in a trust?OPINION: Seek independent legal advice. Trusts can complicate asset division.12 May 02:36 AM
PoliticsDeputy Police Commissioner resigns before impending sackingThe Prime Minister had been preparing to consider recommending McSkimming's removal.12 May 02:18 AM
PoliticsLocal Labour Facebook page reposts then deletes image of Brooke van Velden as Nazi Van Velden's grandfather lived under Nazi occupation in World War II.12 May 01:45 AM
New ZealandFirearms Safety Authority faces scrutiny over workplace allegationsAllegations of bullying and concerns about the management of complaints have been raised.12 May 01:33 AM
PoliticsFormer Supreme Court judge refuses to engage ‘in debate’ over controversial Hong Kong court role'I have nothing to say that has not already been said.'12 May 12:25 AM
New ZealandLuxon speaks to the media after announcing plan to restrict social media for under-16sThe Government is making work on restrictions to social media for New Zealanders under the age of 16 part of its official programme. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 May 05:08 AM
PoliticsWork on under-16s social media restrictions to be part of Govt agendaA top National minister will be in charge.11 May 03:30 AM