PoliticsLabour unveils economic policy with few costings, PM says National would be 'crucified' for thatLeader Chris Hipkins has been under pressure to start releasing policy.20 Oct 12:19 AM
PoliticsSchool for athletes: New sport-focused charter school to open next yearThe school will open from term 1 next year. 19 Oct 09:39 PM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon hits out at the PSA ahead of this week's mega strikeAn estimated 100,000 public servants will walk off the job on Thursday.19 Oct 07:59 PM
Herald NOWGore Mayor on what's next and why you should move thereGore’s newly elected young mayor speaks out on progress, challenges and what’s next. Video / Herald NowWatch19 Oct 07:18 PM
PoliticsPM Christopher Luxon speaks with Mike Hosking on ZBPM Christopher Luxon speaks with Mike Hosking on ZB. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Oct 06:42 PM
Herald NOWInflation Nerves: What to expect in today’s CPI numbersInfometrics' Gareth Kiernan on key drivers ahead of today’s inflation data release. Video / Herald NowWatch19 Oct 06:07 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDebbie Ngarewa-Packer failed to declare properties under Parliament's rulesThe leader has avoided Herald questions about the properties for nearly a month.19 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: The hard truth about ‘bipartisanship’ in NZ’s infrastructure debateTrue stability comes from shared interest, not politicians simply agreeing.19 Oct 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Te Pāti Māori has vaporised its chances of being in govtAn internal email alleged Mariameno Kapa-Kingi overspent $133,000 of funds.18 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Haunts me': Why an Auckland MP is speaking out about the impact of Covid-19 lockdownHe says those outside of Auckland don't appreciate the impact it had.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandParent visa draws nearly 200 applications in first two weeksSuccessful applicants can stay in New Zealand for up to five years.18 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandInside NZ's 'hectic day' after Donald Trump's tariff shockOfficial documents show the alarm raised in the hours after the US president's bombshell.17 Oct 06:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLove this City: Wayne Brown’s big game, the new council, fraud allegations and the low turnout Opinion: What do the Auckland Council election results mean for the city now?17 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: National’s reprieve short-lived as Govt’s anti-strike squad assemblesOPINION: Two of four polls released in the past eight days have put National in the 20s. 17 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPeters warns Fonterra deal may need Parliament scrutinyDavid Seymour says only those ‘milking cows’ should decide Fonterra’s future.17 Oct 02:20 AM
New ZealandErica Stanford's school property announcementMinister of Education Erica Stanford makes a school property announcement. Video / Michael CraigWatch16 Oct 08:27 PM
OpinionRyan Bridge'Wisdom's been usurped by incompetence': Comparing today's 'petulant' MPs to Jim BolgerOPINION: Intolerance for other points of view, the antithesis of Bolger, is now common.16 Oct 07:49 PM
New ZealandFrom landslides to MMP: How Jim Bolger left his mark on NZ politicsBolger’s legacy includes championing Māori land settlements with urgency.16 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Lifting our game’: Minister on saving key programme to fight growing meth problemAs meth consumption skyrockets, the police budget to fight it is being squeezed.16 Oct 04:00 PM
WellingtonWhy Transmission Gully still isn’t 110km/h despite public support20km of the motorway near Wellington needs a rebuild over summer to fix rough surfaces.16 Oct 03:00 AM
PoliticsEru Kapa-Kingi sends message to ‘my haters’, ‘those throwing dirt on my name’ He's also given an update on how his whānau are doing after the recent allegations.16 Oct 02:43 AM
New Zealand'Symbol of reconciliation': How an iwi has regained a massive land block after 177 yearsPorirua purchase marks a powerful healing moment for Ngāti Toa Rangatira. 16 Oct 02:38 AM
Politics‘Woolshed orator’, ‘Irish charm’ and a love of whiskey: Parliament remembers former PM Jim BolgerLaughter and tears were prompted as tributes were heard in the House.16 Oct 01:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Vale Jim Bolger, a leader of substanceOPINION: New Zealand's 35th PM got the appreciation he deserved after he left office.15 Oct 10:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBryce Wilkinson: You do not have to own someone's house to help themOPINION: Taxpayers could be subsidising Kāinga Ora by more than $2b a year.15 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandA sad day for New Zealand: Flags at half-mast, nation mourns death of Jim BolgerPM Chris Luxon said Bolger left behind a legacy that will be respected for generations.15 Oct 07:32 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'The Great Helmsman' Jim Bolger left school at 15 & rose to be PM. His legacy is immense'Because it is the right thing to do': Bolger brokered first big Treaty deals with iwi.15 Oct 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGehan Gunasekara: Chill on free speech extends across the entire worldA New Zealand academic says a US travel advisory warned of device searches.15 Oct 05:00 PM
PoliticsCapital gains complexity: How NZ compares globally, and what Labour should doA new report says NZ has the most limited regime in the OECD for taxing capital gains.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Fashion police': Greens warn Brownlee over push to tighten Parliament rulesGerry Brownlee plans tougher stance on MPs’ attendance, dress and behaviour.15 Oct 06:28 AM
PoliticsFull-scale collision: Outgoing police union boss delivers grave warning in final speechThe new head of the NZ Police Association was selected by members this afternoon.15 Oct 05:47 AM
KiwiSaver'There is mood for change': NZ urged to rethink pensions and KiwiSaverNew Zealand’s pension system ranked 17th globally in Mercer’s 2024 index.15 Oct 03:41 AM
Politics'Close to terminal': Willie Jackson believes Te Pāti Māori split 'inevitable' if issues not sorted'We don’t get any joy in watching them killing each other off,' the Labour MP said.15 Oct 12:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why I'm optimistic the economy has turned a cornerOPINION: ANZ's Truck-O-Meter signals a rebound in freight traffic through July.14 Oct 11:00 PM