New ZealandNapier’s squabbling councillors got the region’s biggest pay bumpThe four mayors’ average increase was 8.50%.14 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Willis faces Budget test as Iran crisis upends economic forecastsOPINION: Forecasts are being reworked so they can be updated closer to Budget Day.13 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Seymour prepares to take reins as Iran crisis drags into third weekOPINION: Politicians are positioning themselves for a crisis election. 13 Mar 04:05 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMinister orders advice on child deaths linked to blind cordsSince 2009, eight young children in New Zealand have died after blind cord strangulation.13 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice seize guns and drugs in raids targeting Comancheros in TokoroaCells in six prisons were also searched, uncovering tobacco and illicit drugs.13 Mar 06:45 AM
New ZealandJustice Minister Paul Goldsmith dismisses officials’ advice on ‘move on orders’Officials warned move-on orders could add up to 800 extra court cases a year.13 Mar 03:45 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFuel emergency level system: What happens at each stage, where are we now, are car bans included? There are four levels, similarly to the Covid alert system.13 Mar 03:04 AM
PoliticsPurchase limits, stations opening on alternate days – Govt gets advice on emergency fuel measuresMinisters are seeking advice on how low supplies can go before it needs to intervene.12 Mar 03:58 AM
PoliticsGreen MPs suffer drops in draft list, Paul ranked high as party hypes Māori candidates Many existing members are in spots that would put their return to Parliament at risk.12 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Govt need to start being realistic about possibility of fuel shortagesOPINION: Govt's line on 'healthy' fuel supply risk leaving public unready for shortages.12 Mar 12:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOliver Hartwich: Govt must resist quick fuel fix and level with voters on Iran oil shockOPINION: Government debt is now above 40% of national income and still rising. 11 Mar 08:00 PM
OpinionGrant Duncan: What phase two Covid report says about mandates and NZ politicsOPINION: The inquiry finds New Zealand's shift from elimination was rushed and unplanned.11 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Christopher Luxon weathered the weekend stormOPINION: Is the Prime Minister sailing into more leadership questions?11 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLake Alice data breach: Minister ‘frustrated’ by delays completing probe'Of course I am frustrated, I am frustrated with the whole situation,' says Stanford.11 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPeeni Henare’s exit interview: MP's advice for Labour, biggest regret, and why he's leaving 'You can see just how divided we are politically.'11 Mar 04:00 AM
PoliticsLuxon’s diary blank for first three weeks of 2026 – but PM says he was working 'intensely'Other ministers had earlier engagements in their diaries.11 Mar 02:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Middle East crisis exposes Christopher Luxon's weakness on global shocksOPINION: Cabinet faces a stark choice: back Luxon or risk replacing him mid-term.11 Mar 02:00 AM
PoliticsWillow-Jean Prime loses key portfolio in Labour caucus reshuffle after departure of several MPsThe party has had several departures to take into account.10 Mar 11:26 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYWinston Peters discusses sale of Air NZ | Ryan Bridge TodayThe Foreign Minister spoke to Ryan Bridge after the national airline suspended its earnings guidance. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch10 Mar 10:25 PM
Politics'Over my dead body': Ministers grilled on sale of Air NZ amid shaky economic outlookOne minister says he'll make sure the national carrier is never sold. 10 Mar 08:25 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAY'Be cool, be calm': Winston Peters says war will be over faster than people think| Herald NOWForeign Affairs Minister Winston Peters joined Herald NOW to discuss the latest on Iran war, as US says 'most intense' day of strikes to come. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch10 Mar 06:19 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: How worrying is Iran conflict for NZ? Plus, did RBNZ stop short on inflation? ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.10 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Good for Helen Clark, fuel for thought, cost of living and battery idea falls flatOPINION: Good for Helen Clark, fuel for thought and cost of living. 10 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionGreg Smith: Oil price whiplash – NZ's fuel and markets resilience testedOPINION: New Zealand now holds only about four weeks of fuel in onshore storage.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSick leave squeeze: Warning for employers cracking down on absences as Covid cases climbLaw expert Simon Schofield warns tough sick leave crackdowns risk legal action.10 Mar 07:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Christopher Luxon survives gruelling days at Parliament OPINION: There’s a lot of pressure on the PM, who is prone to verbal fumbles and gaffes.10 Mar 04:11 AM
New ZealandCovid inquiry: Report says lockdowns went on longer than needed, spending too highThe inquiry cost about $30m and makes 24 recommendations for future crises.10 Mar 04:00 AM
PoliticsKey spoke with Luxon over weekend amid leadership speculationThe former Prime Minister has previously said he largely listens during their calls.10 Mar 03:00 AM
PoliticsExpelled Te Pāti Māori MP back in party after winning court caseJustice Paul Radich said the suspension was unlawful “in the pure sense of that word”.10 Mar 12:18 AM
PoliticsArdern responds to criticism from Royal Commission's final report into Covid responseThe 323-page report is the inquiry’s final assessment of the NZ response to the pandemic.10 Mar 12:00 AM
PoliticsNational's Dr Reti announces retirement from politics - he reveals whyReti's upcoming retirement may prompt the PM to remove him from Cabinet.09 Mar 11:47 PM
Wellington'Not welcome in this region': Wellington leaders against move-on ordersThe Justice Minister has hit back at the letter, calling it "overly simplistic".09 Mar 09:39 PM
PoliticsStanford admits a 'bad week' for National after poll, Potaka won't rule out leadership runThe Prime Minister says his caucus is 'unified'.09 Mar 09:28 PM
PoliticsErica Stanford admits it has been a bad week for the National PartyEducation Minister Erica Stanford admits it has been a bad week for the National Party. Video / Julia GabelWatch09 Mar 09:26 PM
