PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Who’s at fault on school lunches?OPINON: An attitude of ingratitude has poisoned the school lunch rollout. 28 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionJason WallsJason Walls: Luxon’s brilliant week of diplomacy; terrible week of politicsLuxon proved a master deal-maker in Vietnam but a gaff-prone interviewee back home.28 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Is Seymour at risk of a fail mark on school lunches?National & Act campaigned on Labour's delivery fails - are they heading for their own?28 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill submissions wrap up with activist Tāme ItiSelect committee told 'it’s just hoha, it’s a game of chess'.28 Feb 07:01 AM
PoliticsFitt resigns as Pharmac chief executive, Bennett expects major change to cultureDrug-buying agency's chief executive had received criticism in the role.28 Feb 01:30 AM
PoliticsBishop's 'whole shebang' plan to fight communist productivity with housingKiwis suffer productivity comparable to ex-communist states. Bishop wants to change that.28 Feb 12:14 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins calls on PM to compel David Seymour to address school lunch issuesOne school raised concern about the lack of ‘halal-certified’ free lunches for children.27 Feb 09:34 PM
New Zealand'Might require self-defence classes': Retailers have mixed feelings on new Govt crime measures'Usually, shoplifters just come, take what they want, and walk away.'27 Feb 09:09 PM
PoliticsKiwi police in Vietnam amid Wellington sexual assault case investigationPM Luxon: 'Anyone coming to New Zealand needs to respect our laws. Anyone.'27 Feb 05:08 PM
PoliticsCitizens' arrest restraining powers ‘very problematic’ - legal expertOne retailer says the Government hasn't learned from the death of a dairy manager in 2022.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsMayoral races heat up: Can Whanau and Brown get a second term?First-term mayors in our biggest cities have all confirmed they're up for round two.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsWar drums and sabre rattling: PM sets scene for big Defence spend-upPM cites a global shift as he gears up for more military spending.27 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionDesley Simpson: Why we need a bed tax to ensure Auckland’s vibrant events futureOPINION: The issue we face as a city is that attracting events doesn’t come cheap.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsOverall crime and violent crime steady, but some family violence doublesLuxon hailed a fall in violent crime on Tuesday, but it depends on which data you use. 27 Feb 05:28 AM
New ZealandLabour MP calls for David Seymour’s sacking over school lunch programmeAssociate Education Minister claims the revamped scheme will save $170 million overall.27 Feb 01:37 AM
Education‘Cost-saving’ lunch scheme under fire: Principals urge acting PM to return to old systemPrincipals list issues like small portions, late deliveries, and burned and unsealed food.27 Feb 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘There is room for savings’: Nicola Willis mulls Reserve Bank funding cutThe Bank has dramatically increased spending while struggling to control inflation.26 Feb 11:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon floats sending Navy ship into South China SeaThe move to send a vessel will affirm closer ties with Vietnam.26 Feb 10:44 PM
New ZealandNZ Government Proposes Shift to Four-Year Parliamentary TermJustice Minister Paul Goldsmith announcement to introduce legislation on a four-year Parliamentary term, subject to a referendum. Video / Dean PurcellWatch26 Feb 10:20 PM
PoliticsGovt accepts plan to cut approval times for products ‘absolutely critical’ to KiwisHalving approval times could have a massive economic benefit.26 Feb 09:45 PM
PoliticsReferendum possible; Parliament may shift to a four-year term, rather than three yearsGovernments could enjoy a four-year term if approved by referendum – but there's a catch.26 Feb 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Risk to brand’: Inside TVNZ’s decision to quit ‘notoriously toxic’ X/TwitterThe Herald has obtained internal comms about the choice to leave.26 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandThe growing number of ‘sovereign citizens’ clogging up courtsA man in Dunedin argued a judge lacked jurisdiction over his theft case.26 Feb 08:05 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters says warship saga a ‘failure’ in NZ-China relationshipChina's naval exercises in the Tasman lacked sufficient warning, says Winston Peters.26 Feb 07:12 PM
PoliticsLuxon tells major summit NZ’s risks are real as regional tensions flareThe PM spoke of conflict threats in the Asia-Pacific region during his Vietnam trip.26 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics‘I don’t get it right all the time’: Luxon reflects on train-wreck Hosking interviewHe's also addressed questions about the situation in Mark Patterson's office.26 Feb 07:32 AM
WorldCook Islands PM survives vote, blames NZ ‘misinformation’The 13-to-9 vote followed a controversial partnership deal with Beijing.26 Feb 06:20 AM
PoliticsLuxon says NZ ‘clear-eyed’ about risks of conflict in PacificThe Prime Minister delivered a bleak outlook for the Asia-Pacific region at Asean26 Feb 05:50 AM
PoliticsBrian Tamaki ‘excited’ by new citizen’s arrest powers, fears emerge for retail workersThe powers would allow anyone to arrest and detain a criminal.26 Feb 03:57 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCook Islands crisis: Mark Brown writes to Christopher LuxonThe Cook Islands Prime Minister has made contact with Christopher Luxon.26 Feb 01:32 AM
PoliticsWatch: ‘Not necessarily a headlock’ – Goldsmith details new citizens' arrest powersThe announcement comes amid a rise in retail crime.26 Feb 12:52 AM
PoliticsChildren 'getting the bash' from Oranga Tamariki staff as abuse in care risesExamples included young people getting punched and hit in the head.26 Feb 12:04 AM
PoliticsWatch live: Greens deliver alternative budget, Swarbrick takes battle to ‘right-wing’The Greens held their State of the Planet event on Wednesday.25 Feb 11:15 PM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill: Dame Anne Salmond, Annette Sykes condemn billDame Anne Salmond and Annette Skyes present their submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill to the Justice select committee. Video / NZ ParliamentWatch25 Feb 10:50 PM
