Politics$6b of Govt-funded building projects to start before Xmas – this is where they areChris Bishop claims the projects could create about 27,000 jobs.19 Jul 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Inflation is back – and that’s a problem for the Prime Minister OPINION: Regardless of who is to blame, rising food prices will be a political hot potato.19 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDamning NCEA briefing raises alarm as Govt mulls future of national qualificationThe credibility of New Zealand's secondary school qualification is being debated.19 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Rural economy is buoying Māori economy as much as it aids other sectorsOPINION: The Government cut $88 million from direct Māori funding in the last Budget.19 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle10 years with Tūhoe: The story behind Nelson photographer Tatsiana Chypsanava’s global award'It became a journey of self-discovery for me.'19 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandCash debate: Bill aims to protect physical payments in NZPolicy focuses on essentials, with exceptions for online retailers and land purchases.18 Jul 11:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Why a new slave labour commissioner won't change anythingOPINION: Labour's anti-slavery bill misses the mark.18 Jul 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPrepare for war: Defence Minister tells Army recruits to be ready for combat'People don't join the Army to sit at home and fight over the remote control.'18 Jul 09:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Government ponders radical power reforms as prices riseOpinion: The Govt is considering an overhaul of how the electricity market operates. 18 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeASB says no to $300m legal settlement; Winston Peters weighs inANZ declined similar settlement proposal earlier in the week.18 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsStanford announces two new Akl school locations, $120m for classrooms at 24 campusesTwo new schools are to be built, in Pōkeno and Chapel Downs. 18 Jul 12:21 AM
New ZealandCanada agrees to $157m dairy deal after NZ trade disputeCanada will allow NZ dairy access after a lengthy trade dispute.17 Jul 10:51 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury announces second restructure, 35 roles to go, but new roles created Treasury will lose managerial and policy roles. 17 Jul 10:29 PM
PoliticsExtra $7m for Lake Alice torture redress pool after more people eligible than expectedThe total from the Government available for redress payments is now $26.56m.17 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Labour’s chance to distance itself from Te Pāti MāoriOPINION: Labour doesn’t only need to win Tāmaki Makaurau but must be brutal in doing so.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNational joins Labour to back bill protecting workers talking about payCamilla Belich's bill aims to end enforceable pay secrecy clauses in New Zealand.17 Jul 05:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Bishop puts boot into councils as rates table reveals biggest hikesOPINION: It's been the week for bashing local government – although not without cause.17 Jul 12:42 AM
Politics'It’s inevitable': David Letele teases move into politicsThe community advocate says a party leader told him 'we’d love to have you'. 16 Jul 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesMore than half of Crown Regional Holdings' loan book flagged as 'at risk'Three companies which received Government loans have gone into liquidation.16 Jul 08:54 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: I managed four MIQ hotels during Covid, it was a shamblesMIQ operations faced leadership and communication challenges, causing confusion.16 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Cost-of-living crisis hits harder in winter OPINION: About one in 10 children lack a safe, warm bed in New Zealand.16 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOranga Tamariki won’t publicise scale of reoffending during future bootcamps More bootcamp programmes will be run as soon as next year. 16 Jul 05:00 PM
Business'Tell your friends': Competition watchdog chairman defends advocacy of Uber rivalsJohn Small said his LinkedIn post was intended to show how competition works in practice.16 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour calls for free tests as Government struggles with cervical cancer eliminationHealth officials say there is no funding for free HPV self-tests for most people.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Unacceptable' breaches: Immigration adviser fined for false visa job claimsTzu Tong (Jane) Ma lost her licence for charging migrants for non-existent jobs.16 Jul 07:24 AM
Politics'Don't be alarmed': Judith Collins hospitalised with vertigoThe Defence Minister was not expected to be in Parliament tomorrow. 16 Jul 06:57 AM
New Zealand'Cheaper off-peak power': New rules for big electricity retailersRetailers with over 5% market share must provide time-of-use pricing.16 Jul 06:48 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'Misguided stunt': ANZ declines $300m legal settlement offer David Seymour gets involved.16 Jul 04:41 AM
PoliticsGovernment ditching open-plan classroomsEducation Minister Erica Stanford wants standard designs that prioritise flexibility.16 Jul 02:09 AM
PoliticsChris Bishop tells councils to stop plan changes ahead of RMA reformsThe Government pauses council plan changes ahead of the new RMA coming into effect.16 Jul 12:36 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori byelection contender cops flak for supporting Labour MP’s selectionTe Kou o Rehua Panapa is pondering which party he could run for in next year's election.15 Jul 11:51 PM
EducationCharter schools told to keep enrolment numbers secretThe Charter School Agency has told charter schools to keep enrolments secret.15 Jul 09:16 PM
PoliticsLGNZ Conference: Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale calls for a review of local government sectorLGNZ Conference: Tauranga Mayor calls for a review of local government sector. Video / Herald NOWWatch15 Jul 08:14 PM
Herald NOWAre cracks starting to show in the coalition government?NZ Herald political reporter Jamie Ensor on the coalition Government as they dismiss claims they're in disarray.Watch15 Jul 07:54 PM