KahuLabour selects Kerrin Leoni to challenge Oriini Kaipara in Tāmaki Makaurau Leoni won the Labour nomination after an apparently tough grilling by members.23 Mar 08:28 PM
OpinionIn the next pandemic, NZ doesn’t need to choose between health and the economyOPINION: New Zealand needs smarter models before the next COVID crisis hits.23 Mar 05:16 PM
New Zealand'Long overdue': Govt orders full review of dog control laws after fatal attackThe review will look at tougher penalties, desexing rules and council powers.23 Mar 05:00 PM
PoliticsRNZ-Reid Research poll has bleak numbers for Luxon but no obvious successorsThe poll result would leave both major blocs with 60 seats in a hung Parliament.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCannabis charges surge to 8-year high after years of declinePolice say higher charges mirror wastewater data showing more cannabis use.23 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Not a strong case’: Treasury cool on $1 billion LNG terminal Treasury cautioned against against the speed at which the Government was moving.23 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyThe private companies that have benefitted so far from the $1.2b Regional Infrastructure FundWho's getting what for regional development: Oji, OpenStar, minerals and a NZ First donor.23 Mar 04:00 PM
WellingtonUS, Israel flags on restaurant floor: Lower Hutt eatery owner claims death threat, abusePersian restaurant in Lower Hutt the scene of tense altercation amid war in Middle East.23 Mar 05:32 AM
Politics‘We’re not the Govt’: Hipkins not offering ideas to help Kiwis amid fuel price rises The Labour leader's reticence contrasts heavily with the Green Party's policy offerings.23 Mar 05:18 AM
PoliticsGovernment considering rapid law change after concerns fuel restrictions not currently legalPlans to implement fuel restrictions may require bespoke legislation. 23 Mar 04:53 AM
PoliticsGovt announces major fuel import step at post-Cabinet press conferencePressures are being felt at the pump over the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.23 Mar 02:46 AM
PoliticsHow much fuel does NZ have left? Government reveals latest figuresThe Government is moving to a twice-weekly update on the nation's fuel stocks.23 Mar 12:14 AM
Politics$50m plan to double number of public EV chargersThe Government is providing interest-free loans to two companies to boost the number of electric vehicle public chargers around the country. Video / Mark MitchellWatch22 Mar 09:29 PM
KahuSeymour to present Eru’s Law petition as mum demands tougher sentencesThe petition urges tougher sentences when violent crimes result in death.22 Mar 09:26 PM
Business$50m plan to double the number of public EV chargersThe $52.7m loans will help fund 2574 new public charge points nationwide.22 Mar 09:08 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon live in studio with Mike HoskingPrime Minister Christopher Luxon live in studio with Mike Hosking. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch22 Mar 06:16 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGovt taps shuttered green fund to push ahead with LNG import planThe cost of buying an LNG terminal is coming from a closed "decarbonising" industry fund.22 Mar 06:00 PM
PoliticsGreen Party suggests axing infrastructure projects for temporary free public transport and relief paymentsThe Greens asked Christopher Luxon make public transport free.22 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMPs find ‘difficult to assess’ what Ethnic Communities Ministry achievingAn Act MP says the ministry is "expensive tokenism".22 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Why markets tend to do fine no matter who wins in NovemberShares have risen under every government since 1975, despite political shifts.22 Mar 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: Peters' newest candidate makes stuttering start but could solve NZ First's dilemmaOPINION: The former minister might have been the victim of a last-minute plan change.22 Mar 06:52 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters and Alfred Ngaro speak to media following State of the Nation speechThe NZ First leader and his new candidate addressed the media in Tauranga. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Mar 04:34 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters delivers State of the Nation speech in TaurangaNZ First leader Winston Peters delivers his full State of the Nation speech in Tauranga. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Mar 03:33 AM
New ZealandFinance Minister Nicola Willis and Channel Infrastructure's Rob Buchanan speak to mediaFinance Minister Nicola Willis and Channel Infrastructure's Rob Buchanan speak to media from the Marsden Point oil refinery. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Mar 03:13 AM
PoliticsFormer National MP to run as NZ First candidate as Peters delivers State of the Nation speechWinston Peters confirmed the party would campaign on splitting up the energy gentailers.22 Mar 02:48 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why so many proposals to toll roads north of Auckland?OPINION: It’s a matter of a fair go for all, regardless of where you live.21 Mar 04:32 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand backs allies over Iran attacks' threat to ships in GulfNZ is one of 20 nations condemning Iran's Gulf attacks, but Australia is not among them.21 Mar 04:15 AM
AnalysisJulia GabelInside Christopher Luxon’s Pacific trip: Michael Jones, visas, dancing, and what really happened with his matai titleChristopher Luxon travelled to the Pacific as a prime minister and returned a Samoan chief21 Mar 02:35 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyStupid Rules: The new book tackling New Zealand’s problem with red-tapeAuckland Business School professor makes the case for a return to a structured heirachy.21 Mar 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Willis faces fuel crisis budget reckoning as diesel pain spreadsOPINION: Diesel prices have jumped about 45%, hitting food, freight and farm costs.20 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: As war comes for Luxon, scandal arrives at Hipkins' doorOPINION: Both major party leaders have found themselves hostages to ill fortune this week.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘The silence is deafening’: Mariameno Kapa-Kingi yet to speak with Te Pāti Māori leadersShe wants party members to consider a special general meeting on the High Court findings.20 Mar 06:44 AM
PoliticsHatchet buried over China deal? Not yet, say Cook Islands and New Zealand A deal last year sparked controversy and concern over China's presence in the Pacific. 20 Mar 02:40 AM
New Zealand'Killing baby snapper': Proposed rules remove fish size limits for commercial fishingRecreational fishers would still face size rules and daily snapper limits.19 Mar 09:27 PM
