PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The sweary PM – Luxon feels the heat & loses his coolOPINION: Luxon's use of a 'minced oath' shows the pressure has been on this week.24 Jul 02:16 AM
Politics'Heartbroken': NZ’s largest teachers' union takes Government to courtUnion filed for judicial review in the High Court at Wellington this morning.24 Jul 01:51 AM
Politics'Significant, but necessary': Major election changes announcedThe changes include ending same-day enrolment for voters.24 Jul 01:46 AM
PoliticsGumboot Friday secures Govt funding to 2026 for mental health supportFunding for 2025/26 will provide 40,000 counselling sessions.24 Jul 12:06 AM
PoliticsHealth Ministry admits ‘limited evidence’ used to create now scrapped vaping regulationsThe regulations, introduced by the previous Labour Govt, were challenged in court.23 Jul 11:17 PM
PoliticsNZ Police executive level suffers another blow with retirementIt follows the resignation of Jevon McSkimming this year.23 Jul 10:51 PM
PoliticsGovernment invests $30m in state-integrated schoolsGrowing rolls at state-integrated schools mean more investment is required.23 Jul 09:24 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBryce Wilkinson: Attracting overseas investment: A step forward, but not far enoughOPINION: The Government's proposed bill is timid compared to earlier hopes.23 Jul 09:00 PM
New Zealand'If it's good for them, it's good for us': Doctors call on MPs to use public health systemMarcus Lee urges leaders to have 'skin in the game' for healthcare decisions.23 Jul 08:29 PM
PoliticsGovt tells Sport NZ to ditch transgender guidelines as NZ First threatens funding cutCricket currently allows trans women to play in female community competitions. 23 Jul 05:00 PM
Politics‘It’s clear we have a real problem’: Homelessness 'appears' to be outstripping population growthGovernment ministers have released a report on the 'long-running challenge' facing NZ.23 Jul 06:55 AM
New Zealand'Plan to make a plan': Union dismisses Nelson Hospital reviewDoctors say review fails to address concerns about patient safety and long wait times.23 Jul 04:53 AM
PoliticsLuxon faces questions amid speculation over foreign buyers ban changeThe Herald revealed an announcement is expected this year.23 Jul 04:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: NZ needs more than interest rate cuts to get economy going Opinion: To lift our standard of living, we must raise our productivity.23 Jul 03:00 AM
PoliticsGovt’s 500 extra police officer target delayed again as Aus poaching campaign consideredThe original deadline of November this year appears very unlikely to be met. 22 Jul 10:58 PM
Auckland'There are two ways you can look at this': David Seymour on the upside of costly butterButter prices have nearly doubled to $8.60 for a 500g block in 14 months.22 Jul 09:37 PM
New ZealandPhilip Morris lobbying claims in spotlight amid NZ First tiesDocuments suggest Philip Morris aimed to advantage IQOS in the NZ market.22 Jul 06:51 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Wilson'The scariest thing yet'? Calling out Groundswell's scare tacticsOPINION: New finance proposals for climate action deserve support, not scaremongering.22 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why don't we have a Question Time for the public to press our politicians?OPINION: The cost of building construction throughout New Zealand is worsening.22 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsForeign buyers ban: Peters says change to be announced this year, denies 'softening'No formal proposal has gone before David Seymour, the minister in charge.22 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldPayPal withholds thousands in funds raised for Gaza by NZ donorsEmily Writes' fund raised over $8000 in just 24 hours on Ko-Fi before being deactivated.22 Jul 09:05 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhy Govt's $7b ACC accounting change won't lower your leviesThe Government's making a big change to ACC's liabilities, but it will not mean levy cuts.22 Jul 05:40 AM
New Zealand 'You're being annoying': Ryan Bridge and Winston Peters clash during tense interviewRyan Bridge spoke to Peters about the plan for rehoming greyhounds after the ban.22 Jul 04:35 AM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon mouths off at ‘frickin’ Hipkins over cost of living policy stoush'They put us in this mess," the PM said, bristling at the Labour leader's criticism.22 Jul 12:05 AM
PoliticsMitchell reflects on new accord to be signed by NZ Muslim, Jewish leaders to fight hateParties to the new NZ Harmony Accord are meeting in Auckland today.21 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandWaitangi Tribunal calls taihoa on seabed mining claimThe tribunal has left the door open if the process turns out to be unfair.21 Jul 09:29 PM
New ZealandTAB could be asked to compensate greyhound trainers amid plans to ban the sportA single entity will co-ordinate national efforts to adopt out greyhounds.21 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsJust 153 families receiving maximum FamilyBoost childcare tax creditThe Government has recently widened the eligibility criteria for FamilyBoost.21 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsReserve Bank chair denies conflict of interest amid Waikato medical school dealThe Government has agreed to spend more than $82m to help build the school.21 Jul 05:00 PM
Politics'Major milestone': New Waikato medical school approved with $80m+ Govt fundingCoalition's past grumbles about the new med school have been overcome.21 Jul 03:48 AM
New ZealandThe council with just one candidate as deadline for nominations loomsNominations for the election closes in 11 days.21 Jul 02:56 AM
New Zealand'PR stunt': Opposition slams Govt's $6b infrastructure announcementChristopher Luxon defends mega construction plan amid Opposition backlash.20 Jul 08:50 PM
New ZealandMP who oversaw Treaty Principles select committee wants fresh look at public submissions processJames Meager oversaw the Justice Select Committee as the bill went through Parliament.20 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsFinancial mentors warn of $300m debt risk in family payment changesNearly $300 million is owed in Working for Families debt nationwide.20 Jul 06:29 AM