PoliticsPolice Minister accepts McSkimming resignation could impact public confidenceThere are multiple investigations into the former Deputy Police Commissioner. 12 May 11:49 PM
PoliticsEconomic milestone set as Govt signals first Super Fund withdrawal dateThe Government will make the first withdrawal since the fund was established in 2001.12 May 11:01 PM
SharesNZ sharemarket rises on open after US stocks rally 2.8% on US-China tariff announcementUS President Donald Trump announced a "total reset" of relations with China overnight.12 May 10:01 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins' pre-Budget speechChris Hipkins delivers pre-Budget speech at the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 May 06:31 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: China not the US is undermining NZ's securityNicholas Khoo and Reuben Steff say that the US balances China’s assertiveness.12 May 06:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: 'Govt is gaslighting all Kiwi women' Hipkins says in pre-Budget speechThe Government refuses to disclose how much money it will save from reducing pay equity. 12 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPower prices: Poll reveals Kiwis’ growing concernNearly half of New Zealanders also back breaking up the gentailers.12 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt earmarks $100m for students underachieving in maths, new ‘maths intervention’ teachersFunding will be included in next week's Budget. 12 May 07:30 AM
PoliticsAbuse in state care: PM defends broken promise, emotional Hipkins slams Govt ‘injustice’ The inquiry into abuse in state care recommended a new redress scheme.12 May 07:26 AM
PoliticsLuxon maintains Act shifted on social media policy despite Seymour saying that's incorrectThe Act leader claims it's others who are shifting their positions.12 May 04:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Why the Waitangi Tribunal review is not a hatchet jobOn the face of it, the review into the Waitangi Tribunal looks rather puny.12 May 03:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Ex-Files: Should we put our family home in a trust?OPINION: Seek independent legal advice. Trusts can complicate asset division.12 May 02:36 AM
PoliticsDeputy Police Commissioner resigns before impending sackingThe Prime Minister had been preparing to consider recommending McSkimming's removal.12 May 02:18 AM
PoliticsLocal Labour Facebook page reposts then deletes image of Brooke van Velden as Nazi Van Velden's grandfather lived under Nazi occupation in World War II.12 May 01:45 AM
New ZealandFirearms Safety Authority faces scrutiny over workplace allegationsAllegations of bullying and concerns about the management of complaints have been raised.12 May 01:33 AM
PoliticsFormer Supreme Court judge refuses to engage ‘in debate’ over controversial Hong Kong court role'I have nothing to say that has not already been said.'12 May 12:25 AM
New ZealandLuxon speaks to the media after announcing plan to restrict social media for under-16sThe Government is making work on restrictions to social media for New Zealanders under the age of 16 part of its official programme. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 May 05:08 AM
PoliticsWork on under-16s social media restrictions to be part of Govt agendaA top National minister will be in charge.11 May 03:30 AM
PoliticsLuxon holds stand-up after announcing plan to restrict social media for under-16sThe Government is making work on restrictions to social media for New Zealanders under the age of 16 part of its official programme. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 May 02:37 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia Robinson: 'Why didn't we learn this at school?'OPINION: The Government is embedding financial education from Year 1 in the curriculum.11 May 12:00 AM
PoliticsAct triggers rarely used coalition clause amid row with National on firearms registryIt's only been invoked a small number of times.10 May 11:55 PM
PoliticsGovernment promises boy-racer crackdownMinisters Chris Bishop and Mark Mitchell announced new offences and penalties in Rotorua on Sunday, with Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell. Video / Kelly MakihaWatch10 May 10:28 PM
PoliticsSwift destruction of boy racer vehicles proposed, more powers for policeBoy racers currently get multiple warnings before their cars face being destroyed.10 May 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSocial media ban for under-16s: A good start, or ineffective, ‘half-baked’ populism?National MP Catherine Wedd has put forward a member’s bill to introduce an age ban.10 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Drug gangs and the Govt are both increasing funding, who will win? OPINION: New Zealand is a lucrative market for organised drug gangs.10 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Luxon's pay equity blunder shows he's taken his eye off the ballOPINION: Luxon's Government ended pay equity without consultation or a committee.10 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand$35m boost to help Customs fight against illegal drugs flooding NZ Last year Customs stopped, on average, 90kg of meth every week from entering NZ.10 May 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonLove this City: Simeon Brown opens a cycleway, Auckland Transport downgrades safety - Simon WilsonOPINION: Auckland Transport's new approach to safety, a developer's plea and cycling news.09 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: An ugly week for National MPsOPINION: Pay equity row leaves backbenchers caught between party loyalty and voter anger. 09 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We've had enough': Red Square protest opposes pay equity changesOpponents say the changes will make it harder to successfully bring pay equity claims.09 May 07:21 AM
Politics'Shame on you Brooke': Hundreds brave downpours to protest Govt’s pay equity changesPM Christopher Luxon maintains the changes will make the pay equity scheme more workable.09 May 06:16 AM
Politics'Gone off script': Govt announces Waitangi Tribunal review, Opposition attacks 'bad faith' moveDavid Seymour says the tribunal needs to be put 'in its place'.09 May 02:53 AM
BusinessNZ lagging behind most comparable countries on space spendingNZ has one operational spaceport at Mahia; UK is developing six.09 May 01:02 AM
PoliticsWatch: Govt invests $774m in improving state abuse redress scheme - but no new schemeBut it has resisted recommendations to set up an independent redress body. 09 May 12:32 AM
