PoliticsGovt to spend $600m on ‘critical’ rail upgrades Metro services had suffered from a lack of investment, according to the Government.19 May 07:30 PM
OpinionOpinion: Denying prisoners the vote undermines democratic valuesImprisonment aims to incapacitate, deter, rehabilitate, and enact retribution.19 May 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTe Pāti Māori voices in Parliament on Budget day in doubt after compromise talks failA fiery debate is likely in Parliament today on how Te Pāti Māori MPs should be punished.19 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungWho's who in New Zealand’s most powerful think tanks?One think-tank tends to get mentioned in Parliament more often than the others.19 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsIRD not 'geared up' to know how many families, if any, received $252 tax promiseSignificant lags in data are contributing to the issue. 19 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsPolice response to family violence questioned: NGOs considering ‘stab vests’ for staffMinister Karen Chhour's advisory group is flagging serious risks of injury or death. 19 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsHipkins calls Greens' Budget 'huge spend-up', 'unrealistic' but agrees with some elementsThe Labour leader has previously refused to rule in or out supporting parts of the plan.19 May 06:37 AM
PoliticsLuxon, Willis announce tax changes ahead of Budget dayThe Government hopes the new changes will encourage investment. 19 May 03:08 AM
PoliticsMPs’ property portfolio disclosures: How Luxon's has changedSome MPs have interests in overseas property.19 May 01:17 AM
OpinionOpinion: Economic forecasting is notoriously difficult, but global uncertainty is making it harderOPINION: This year’s Budget will be one of the tightest in a decade.19 May 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHayden Wilson: Fiscal restraint and growth focus define upcoming BudgetOPINION: Is there light at the end of the tunnel?18 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandProposed urgent care services and Te Kura enrolments increase | NZ Herald News UpdateBudget to provide $164 million towards urgent care services and New Zealand correspondence school Te Kura continues to see enrolments rise. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 May 07:28 PM
New Zealand'House of chaos': Can Parliament get back on track before the Budget? Brooke van Velden use of the c-bomb sent shockwaves through Parliament.18 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBudget to reveal high watermark for $132b government debtEconomists expect Thursday's Budget to mark peak government debt levels.18 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt needs to find billions for Budget 2025 to add up – where is it coming from?KiwiSaver, emergency housing, pay equity are where the Govt has found cash for Budget.18 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Roll on drug driving tests rolloutOPINION: Effective action on drink-driving shows potential for a drug-driving crackdown.18 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsExplained: Why the Government is getting money from the Super Fund in 2028The Government caused quite a stir when it announced money would be paid out of the fund.18 May 04:08 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: The great Kiwi workplace wipeoutOPINION: The Government is waging war on employment rights.18 May 03:00 AM
PoliticsLuxon announces $164m for new 24/7 urgent care servicesThe Prime Minister made the pre-Budget health announcement in Botany this afternoon.18 May 01:22 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: A delusional alternative Budget from Greens is what we've come to expectOPINION: The Greens derive much of their support from the wealthiest electorates in NZ.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPM’s office keeping info on speech that irritated Peters secretThe office wants to protect 'free and frank' opinions.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: I hereby request a pay equity claim for NZ v AusOPINION: Greens' budget fails to address NZ-Australia wage gap.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDellwyn Stuart: Pay equity move erodes democracy in NZThe Government used urgency to change pay equity rules last week.17 May 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisThomas CoughlanAn average registered nurse's pay will fall under Greens' tax plan Plans come at an unfortunate time, with the Opposition protesting pay equity changes.17 May 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven JoyceSteven Joyce: Why it's time to scrutinise Fonterra's role in rising food pricesOPINION: Dairy prices are rising; butter now costs $3 more than last year.16 May 11:00 PM
New Zealand'I literally had nothing': Solo mum's struggle highlights legal aid needLegal aid repayments rose to $32.1m, offsetting some costs for taxpayers.16 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandLegal aid: What is it and who’s entitled to itForecast spending for 2025 is $297.3 million, a 54.6% rise from 2020.16 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Willis’ film industry backing shows Budget's focus on economic growth OPINION: Balancing growth and fiscal prudence will be a tough task for the Govt, though. 16 May 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanOpinion: 54th Parliament’s worst week – Thomas CoughlanA look back at our angry, sweary Parliament. 16 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Budget lever the Govt could pull to lift NZ out of economic doldrumsOPINION: NZ has long aspired to have an energy-resilient economy. This is a way to do it.16 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsTribunal calls for Govt to immediately halt Regulatory Standards BillThe coalition had effectively 'dismissed' the views of Māori, Waitangi Tribunal said. 16 May 05:18 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ confirms roles cut, despite ongoing legal challengeLegal action by PSA means some changes are currently on hold.16 May 04:15 AM
PoliticsNicola Willis announces $577m film investment at Peter Jackson’s film studioThe extra money brings rebate total to $1.09 billion over four years. 15 May 09:55 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMultiple exchanges between Willis and Orr in weeks before his shock exitNicola Willis says Orr didn't raise his intention to resign.15 May 05:00 PM
