Latest from NZ Government

Growing unrest: Bay senior teachers begin wave of strikes

More than 8000 Bay of Plenty workers join the mega-strike, including 1500 senior teachers.

Finance Minister questions Te Pāti Māori's use of taxpayer money

Te Pāti Māori emailed its members a raft of documents containing serious allegations.

'I will f***ing knock you out': TPM email to members alleges Eru Kapa-Kingi threatened Parliament staff

Eru Kapa-Kingi, son of a Te Pāti Māori MP, has responded on social media.

Question Time at Parliament

Question Time at Parliament

Whistleblower complaint exposes ACC ‘unreasonably’ excluded costs of exec’s farewell

The Wellington farewell cost around $17,287, including domestic travel and catering.

MPs react: Serious allegations made against Te Pāti Māori MP and her son

MPs react to Te Pāti Māori email to members with serious allegations against MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and her son. Video / NZ Herald

MP allegedly warned of $133k overspend, action urged so staff paid - Te Pāti Māori email to members

The email was sent to party members shortly before 10pm last night.

Paula Bennett on being the only woman in John Key’s inner circle

The former deputy PM reveals her role in John Key's "kitchen cabinet".

'Really overwhelming': First-time Māori ward councillor reacts to poll result

Darlene Dinsdale says she has three years to ensure Māori voices are heard.

David Harvey: Shoplifting law change risks undermining legal rights

OPINION: The change would mean police need prove only the act of taking goods.

Shane Jones' son Penetaui Kleskovic eyes move into national politics

He told the Herald he was a 'great admirer' of Winston Peters.

Climate change: Govt to lower 2050 methane reduction target, orders 2040 review

Cabinet will soon approve a new target range of 14–24% below 2017 levels.

What will Wayne do? Simon Wilson on the challenge for Auckland's mayor now

Opinion: Wayne Brown is determined to make a difference and he has a mandate to do it.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: The protests outside Winston Peters' home were taken too far a long time ago

OPINION: Protests at Peters’ home crossed from activism into harassment.

Who's in and out? Tight races and big political comebacks in local elections

Hawke’s Bay bucked the turnout slump, recording a sharp rise in local voting.

NZ Herald Live: Mayoral candidate Kerrin Leoni speaks to media

Local elections 2025: Mayoral candidate Kerrin Leoni speaks to media.