New ZealandNZ's smokefree 2025 ambitions ‘up in smoke’, health group claims'We’re just chasing a new kind of addiction and calling it progress.'31 May 03:05 AM
PoliticsDavid Seymour speaks to the media after being sworn in as the new Deputy PMDavid Seymour spoke to the media after being sworn in as the new Deputy Prime Minister today. Video / NZ HeraldWatch31 May 01:17 AM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareHealthcare turf war: The tussle for public funds in the business of general practiceFamily practice funding feud: a fight for public money.31 May 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven JoyceSteven Joyce: AI is key to unlocking New Zealand's economic potentialOPINION: AI offers huge opportunities amid current economic challenges.30 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanTe Pāti Māori tries to heal rift with Labour, is it too late? - Thomas CoughlanTe Pāti Māori is trying to repair a strained relationship with Labour. 30 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Government must do better with school lunchesOPINION: If we're going to spend millions on them, then we need to do them properly.30 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsWorst results for Budget in nearly 30 years, says pollsterNicola Willis says the Budget will help economic recovery.30 May 07:23 AM
Politics‘Will not accept repeat of last winter’: Major move unveiled to boost country’s energy The changes to hydro generation are expected to power around 6000 more homes.30 May 05:21 AM
PoliticsAct MP: Why I held up ‘my’ nude photo in Parliament Laura McClure held up an AI deep fake of herself in Parliament.30 May 04:59 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Major concern’: CommComm head looking at changes after business fear about power companies Small has called reports of business concerns a "big red flag".30 May 04:45 AM
PoliticsDavid Seymour condemns ‘immature’ charity fight challenge from Te Pāti Māori MP's sonEru Kapa-Kingi, son of MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, is a prominent pro-Te Tiriti activist.30 May 12:33 AM
Sport‘A dumb thing to do’: Luxon blasts ‘run it straight’ as Govt seeks advice on actionIt comes after a Palmerston North teenager died after participating in a copycat event.29 May 11:32 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDouble deputies: Peters, Seymour discuss Luxon, swapping House seats and advantages in 2026If Seymour is expecting a handover gift, he needn’t worry. 29 May 05:00 PM
Politics'Almost certainly': Seymour warns of prosecutions as Govt cracks down on school truancyBut he says families facing hardship will not be penalised. 29 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: If superannuation can’t be cut, wage subsidies must beOpinion: Nicola Willis has few options for big savings next year, but there are some.29 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsAussie diplomat's partner escapes conviction after spitting in woman's faceThe man was granted name suppression to protect his wife's career.29 May 05:04 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Anxiety rises ahead of David Seymour's stint as Deputy PMOPINION: The Act leader's only guardrails will be the ones he sets himself.29 May 12:40 AM
PoliticsBiggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'28 May 11:58 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': Labour slams National over housing policyRotorua MP Todd McClay rejects claims there have been targeted Māori housing cuts.28 May 10:03 PM
New Zealand'Room for growth': Plan to boost lagging international student numbers to pre-Covid levelsInternational education contributed $3b to NZ's economy last year.28 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBusinesses scared to speak about energy costs, fear retaliation from power companies, leader says 'It points to serious issues with the way market power is being exercised.'28 May 05:00 PM
Politics‘Could have expressed it better’: Luxon weighs in on minister’s Indian ‘spam’ commentsComments were made in the House in response to questions from Labour's Willow-Jean Prime. 28 May 04:40 AM
PoliticsPM Luxon open to ‘Anzac’ visit to Ukraine amid Russian warLuxon says he'd ideally tee up other meetings in Europe to pair with a potential visit. 28 May 03:59 AM
New Zealand$40m upgrade for Wellington Hospital ED, more beds addedICU expansion is set for 2027, and the new ED is to be operational by 2029.28 May 01:18 AM
PoliticsMore than $160m to build 115 new classrooms, three new schools in CanterburyMinister says the community had been 'loud and clear' about the lack of space.28 May 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Real stress': Labour MP Ingrid Leary on retirement village payoutsThe law doesn't say when capital sums must be repaid, causing 'real stress': Ingrid Leary.28 May 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside texts between Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche and Minister Judith CollinsCollins shared a UK article titled 'under-peforming civil servants to be pushed out'.28 May 12:25 AM
Politics'Buzz cut season' for red tape and regulation for hairdressing salons nationwideDavid Seymour outlines changes to hairdressing regulations. Video / SuppliedWatch27 May 11:55 PM
New ZealandRun it straight: PM on teen's deathLuxon says people need to take 'personal responsibility' following Palmy teen's death. Video / Mark MitchellWatch27 May 10:56 PM
PoliticsDogs and drinks allowed at hairdressers as 1980 rule slashedRegulations will be revoked by the end of July, empowering business owners: David Seymour.27 May 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Labour's support of Te Pāti Māori over haka punishment will be defining issue for next electionOPINION: Te Pāti Māori leaders skipped the Budget debate despite protests on their behalf.27 May 09:00 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW: Police shoplifting memo and the PM's post-budget tourAdam Pearse discusses police shoplifting memo and the PM's post-budget tour on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOWWatch27 May 08:27 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLuxon should tell David Seymour to shut up – Jim BolgerThe ex-PM reflects on kidney failure, the Act leader, and turning 90.27 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsWellington kura celebrating ‘bittersweet’ $35m long-awaited upgrade 'We see the excellent results in our kura kaupapa – despite the buildings they are in.'27 May 01:02 AM