PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: We can’t spend Government ghost money Unemployment is rising, with over 31,000 jobs lost in the past two years.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's unjust': Woman moved off Māori roll without her consentChala Chase now can't vote in Māori wards after being moved off the Māori roll.09 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon welcomes Anthony Albanese in Queenstown; Trump tariffs and Gaza war on agendaThe Australian PM touched down in Queenstown for the annual transtasman leader talks.09 Aug 02:53 AM
New ZealandNew ‘Top Up’ campaign launched to boost Kiwis’ mental health with everyday actionsMental Health Minister Matt Doocey announced the campaign today.08 Aug 11:12 PM
New Zealand'I don't intend to move': MP staying put despite boundary shiftNicola Grigg plans to seek a third term despite now living in the Wigram electorate.08 Aug 09:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Stanford’s masterclass resets story but Govt faces tough decisionsThe Government has had a good week but a challenging course is ahead. 08 Aug 08:00 PM
PoliticsSwarbrick reckons Greens leading Opposition, only party offering tax ideas'No politician and no political party is entitled to anything.'08 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: I like politicians who stick to their beliefs and challenge authorityOPINION: Can’t one TV channel at least be funded for high quality public programming?08 Aug 05:00 PM
Politics'Made it clear': Hipkins told Prime she should have responded to NCEA briefing offersThe Labour MP acknowledges she could have replied earlier to the Education Minister.08 Aug 02:36 AM
PoliticsOranga Tamariki confirms seven of 10 bootcamp participants reoffendedThe programme aims to prevent youth from going into corrections facilities. 08 Aug 02:04 AM
PoliticsRevealed: Labour didn't respond, declined offers for NCEA briefingsLabour only contacted minister a little over a week before the changes were announced.07 Aug 07:52 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW political panel with Erica Stanford and Peeni HenareNational Minister Erica Stanford and Labour MP Peeni Henare talk Gaza, Labour declining NCEA briefings and Labours overspend in Covid pandemic. Video / Herald NOWWatch07 Aug 07:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionIona Thomas: Palestinian recognition isn't a reward. It's a rescue planOPINION: The UK calls for a ceasefire, humanitarian access and a political horizon.07 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: NZ's economic woes should take priority over race debatesOPINION: Whose interests are served by voters arguing about race rather than economics?07 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment spent too much during pandemic, against official advice – TreasuryA new Treasury report criticised Labour for overspending during the pandemic.07 Aug 03:28 AM
PoliticsWatch: PM and Education Minister front media during school visitThe stand-up comes days after a radical NCEA announcement. 07 Aug 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: NCEA masterclass – Stanford schools colleagues on how to get things doneOPINION: It has been Erica Stanford's week, or perhaps Erica Stanford's year.07 Aug 12:13 AM
BusinessAuckland's 6.1% unemployment rate highest among NZ regionsAuckland's unemployment rate hit 6.1% in June 2025, the highest in New Zealand.06 Aug 11:48 PM
Crime'He was lying': How top politician gave green light to Rainbow Warrior bombingFrench President Francois Mitterrand approved the secret operation, says journalist.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy new US tariffs could be a turning point for NZ trade policyA 15% tariff on NZ imports to the US starts tomorrow.06 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: Why Luxon couldn’t lower US tariffs on NZ goodsOPINION: New Zealand faces a 15% US tariff, higher than Australia's 10% rate.06 Aug 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisKate MacNamaraGovt allocates $25m for potential referendum on four-year termsFinance Minister Nicola Willis reduced the original budget from $33.057m to $25m.06 Aug 12:00 AM
PoliticsHow Govt is preparing to ditch the petrol tax and move all cars to road user chargesMinisters want it to be like paying for Netflix.05 Aug 10:34 PM
New ZealandLeaked paper reveals Govt's alcohol reform U-turnMinister McKee expressed disappointment over the leaked Cabinet paper.05 Aug 06:35 PM
PoliticsMinister confirms pro-industry fisheries changes The Government has announced restrictions on fishing boat camera footage. 05 Aug 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Why National's got the country and itself into such a messOPINION: National either knows what it's doing or it doesn't, but the outcome is the same.05 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Why Winston Peters needs help to resolve the NZ-Cook Islands disputeOPINION: It's been suggested there are too many 'old bull-young bull' dynamics at play.05 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFrom $817m to $2.1b in five years – one road’s cost blowout'It was basically costed on the back of an envelope.'05 Aug 07:53 AM
PoliticsProbe into 11-year-old girl mistaken for woman, injected with antipsychotics delayedPrime Minister Christopher Luxon earlier said the incident was unacceptable. 05 Aug 06:11 AM
New ZealandGovt eases consent rules for small sheds, garages, sleepoutsStructures under 10 square metres no longer need to meet boundary setbacks.05 Aug 03:58 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGovt, healthcare and bank staff passwords for sale on dark web – security expertThe cyber security expert also shares his top tip for keeping your login safe.05 Aug 03:15 AM
PoliticsGovt to pass marine and coastal area bill despite court ruling in its favourThe Government says a Supreme Court ruling ‘doesn’t go far enough’.05 Aug 02:35 AM
PoliticsEducation Minister Erica Stanford defends ‘hasty’ six-week consultation period for NCEA upheavalThe upheaval will see the decades-old NCEA scheme abolished completely. 04 Aug 11:50 PM
OpinionOpinion: NZ is looking for a deal over Trump’s new tariffs – that could come with a high political priceNZ negotiator Vangelis Vitalis is in Washington to address the tariffs.04 Aug 11:00 PM
