PoliticsPeters prepares ‘answer’ to silence questions about governing with Labour 'We’re going to give you an answer and we’re going to stick to it all year.'18 Dec 04:00 PM
EnergyGovernment to open $200m gas fund in January The fund aims to boost gas supply and storage during the energy transition.18 Dec 01:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The three most improved MPs of 2025OPINION: They're from different parties, but they share an admirable work ethic.17 Dec 11:23 PM
New ZealandLower rates, fewer services: Tauranga seeks sacrifices to meet rates capThe cap would limit annual council rates rises to a maximum of 4%.17 Dec 09:58 PM
PoliticsGreen Party co-leaders gear up for 2026 election after ‘major changes’ to selection process 'We have to gain the trust of the people on how we can improve their lives.'17 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsLabour has eight-point lead over National in latest pollLabour’s rise to 38% would still leave it short of a majority in Parliament.17 Dec 05:42 AM
New ZealandMore than 10,000 homes a month cut off from power, new data showsPrepay users make up 35% of customers and this group has 27,000 disconnections a month.17 Dec 05:36 AM
PoliticsGovt confirms plan to sell Chorus debt, will invest in infrastructureThe sale will fund schools, hospitals and roads, Finance Minister Nicola Willis said.17 Dec 03:41 AM
LivePoliticsPolitical leaders wrap 2025 with final parliamentary speechesNational's Christopher Luxon and Labour's Chris Hipkins were among the speakers.17 Dec 03:16 AM
New ZealandGovt to shut road-cone hotline early after pilot meets its objectivesWorkSafe logged 641 cone reports in June, dropping to 217 in July.17 Dec 02:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: RMA reform could be the big fix Willis will be able to trump over RichardsonOPINION: It could be 'the greatest single economic reform in a generation'.17 Dec 02:00 AM
Banking and financeRBNZ cuts cost of controversial bank capital rules - will customers see savings?Changes to make banks more competitive, but also more risky.16 Dec 09:52 PM
PoliticsWillis seeks further savings from the public sector as debt growsNicola Willis has asked all ministers to find further savings in their agencies.16 Dec 08:21 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Dark motivations': Seymour brands Swarbrick a 'demagogue' in pre-Christmas interviewSeymour likened his fight for the Treaty Principles Bill to the effort to abolish slavery.16 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuMcSkimming to be sentenced today: What the police have done since his arrestPolice say only the firearms vetting changes needed to be reversed.16 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSearch your school: The most-improved schools in NZ – and how they did itOur interactive graph lets you see how your school's results have improved or declined.16 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsRuth Richardson won't 'be party to a circus', backs out of debate with Nicola WillisThe Taxpayers' Union recently ran an anti-Willis campaign with branded fudge.16 Dec 04:40 AM
PoliticsLabour's Edmonds says Government 'lost control of the economy' but won't say what actions her party will takeKiwis will have to wait a while longer to find out.16 Dec 04:34 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhy Chris Hipkins still refuses to answer the big Winston Peters questionCurrent polling suggests Labour and the Greens will need another party's support to win.16 Dec 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanNicola Willis makes a Christmas wish as she comes out swinging against Taxpayers’ Union and Labour The Finance Minister launched a searing attack.16 Dec 01:08 AM
PoliticsRevealed: How much house prices may grow over next four years according to TreasuryThe Half-Year Economic and Fiscal Update has been released today.16 Dec 12:07 AM
PoliticsMinisters deny number of job losses decided in proposed ministry mergerA new Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport will be established. 15 Dec 10:35 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW panel: Chippy, the sexy Kiwi accent and humanoid robotsThe Herald NOW panel discuss the big issues of the day. Featuring Lara Greaves and Damien Light. Video / Herald NOWWatch15 Dec 07:42 PM
OpinionFaster, cheaper … but better? The devil in the resource management reform detailOPINION: More permissive zoning may speed building yet weaken local voices and iwi rights.15 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAll I want for Christmas is a break from you – PM's gift to coalition partnersChristopher Luxon's gift to his coalition partners is a break from each other.15 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsForeign buyers ban change passed at night under urgency – so what could be the impact on house prices? Officials' analysis of the policy has been revealed.15 Dec 03:16 AM
PoliticsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon due to meet with Jewish community after Sydney terrorist attackAt least 15 people have died after a mass shooting in Sydney.15 Dec 01:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExtremist violence in crowds: Experts' warning to NZ three months before Bondi terror'The most plausible domestic violent extremist attack scenario remains a lone actor'.14 Dec 09:33 PM
BusinessUber driver takes on Uber, launching his own rideshare serviceDaniel Lowe has signed up 1500 drivers before aRide’s launch this Wednesday.14 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandRoadside drug-testing starts today – what you need to knowThe police will launch the new testing criteria from today across the Wellington region.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Renew now before rush': Minister warns Kiwis to check passports as 1.3 million near expiry date Some countries need at least six months' passport validity on arrival.14 Dec 04:00 PM
AirlinesAgreement reached: Air NZ cabin crew scrap pre-Christmas strike actionThe deal covers short-haul cabin crew on domestic, Tasman and Pacific routes.14 Dec 07:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil O’Reilly: Hiring disabled people isn’t charity — it’s smart businessOPINION: Disabled New Zealanders remain among the most excluded in our labour market.13 Dec 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: Why NZ and Australia should push back on Trump’s intrusive visa rulesOPINION: US border staff could soon demand five years of your social media history.12 Dec 08:00 PM
