PoliticsInquiry into Phillips children's disappearance announced: What will be investigatedRecommendations from the inquiry are expected in July next year.26 Nov 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: What did NZ do with the trillion dollars we could have had in retirement savings?OPINION: We should be careful not to base policy on romanticised histories.26 Nov 08:00 PM
OpinionLifting Kiwisaver contributions to 12% makes sense – when the whole scheme is fixedOPINION: Nearly 26% of New Zealanders say they're struggling to get by financially.26 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan Ayling: The lanyard class and the limits of legitimacyDozens of elected councillors could be replaced under the new reforms.26 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics‘Extraordinary courage’: Arbiter decides redress payments for Lake Alice survivors 'The survivors have all shown extraordinary courage and resilience.'26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCompany privatised by Ardern Govt now owned by firm courting arms sale to IsraelKiwiStar Optics was sold in 2022. Australian reports say its new owner is courting Israel.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMajor banks cut mortgage rates after Reserve Bank slashes OCR to 2.25%The Reserve Bank's Official Cash Rate now sits at 2.25% after a 25-point reduction.26 Nov 04:21 AM
PoliticsClaims Te Pāti Māori tried to oust ill MP 'brought clarity to matters long carried in silence' – MP's familyTe Pāti Māori's president says he wouldn't respond to matters 'based on hearsay'.26 Nov 02:56 AM
New Zealand‘Absurd’ or a ‘victory for common sense’? Bay leaders on plan to can regional councillorsSeveral former leaders say Government plan could force a new discussion on amalgamation.26 Nov 01:01 AM
Politics'It's not impossible': Willis says National may join other parties to repeal Regulatory Standards ActThe National deputy leader said her party may also campaign to get rid of the law. 25 Nov 11:40 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: How National squandered its economic edge — and what it must do to survive the next electionOPINION: Voters rate Labour ahead in every key area except law and order.25 Nov 11:00 PM
PoliticsGovt pledges $4b for Devonport Naval Base in major upgrade of flood-prone, mouldy defence estateThe Defence Force warns 70% of its infrastructure has less than 20 years of working life.25 Nov 08:30 PM
BusinessFixing the Fast-trackThe Fast-track Approvals law, passed to enable quicker decisions on major capital projects, is under revision after less than a year, so what is the fix and what will it allow?Watch25 Nov 04:00 PM
Kahu'I believe there will be 20,000': Brian Tamaki lodges application for new Auckland Harbour Bridge protestIf the application is successful, there will be a protest on January 31.25 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt's parent-income welfare gateway for teenagers blasted by officials MSD officials said the policy did not tackle deeper causes of problems for young people.25 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: The Govt wants to abolish councils, just not the ones you're thinking ofOPINION: The Government's proposal reveals two truths.25 Nov 05:47 AM
PoliticsPolice accept Jevon McSkimming sex allegations will hurt recruitment It comes two days out from the Govt officially failing its police recruitment target. 25 Nov 05:32 AM
Politics'Most significant changes since 1989': Govt plan would scrap regional councillors in sweeping overhaulMayors would take over regional roles under the new proposal.25 Nov 04:00 AM
PoliticsPM's office clarifies Luxon's suggestion he isn't concerned for National MPs who could lose seatsChris Bishop has also addressed speculation about a leadership coup. 25 Nov 03:43 AM
Politics‘Political games’ Winston Peters hits back at Labour over Regulatory Standards repeal, attacks spelling mistakeLabour has opened the door to repealing the Regulatory Standards Act this term.25 Nov 12:17 AM
Politics‘Serious shake-up’ of local government that could end regional councils as we know themChristopher Luxon says too many layers of government are slowing progress.24 Nov 11:21 PM
OpinionGenerate Wealth Weekly: What assets the Crown should keep, and what it could sellNet core Crown debt is forecast to climb above $230b by 2028.24 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsExpelled Te Pāti Māori MP claims spending was under budget amid overspend allegationsAn email reportedly from Parliamentary Service says the MP came in under budget.24 Nov 05:52 AM
PoliticsHousing minister vows Far North among biggest winners in Govt’s new housing planThe plan shifts to a data‑driven model for social and affordable homes.24 Nov 04:30 AM
New ZealandInside Parliament’s property portfolio: Who owns what, and why it mattersCould MP property holdings influence policymaking?24 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhy National's new policy would lead Govt to pocket more taxEarning more money from tax is not always a tax increase, says National.24 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGreater threat than asbestos: Renewed call to ban silica AGB has opened a new Nelson factory producing zero-silica benchtops.24 Nov 03:00 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon defiant amid talk he could be rolled as National leaderHe says he will be Prime Minister heading into next year.24 Nov 02:27 AM
PoliticsCapital gains tax poll reveals option with most support: How it differs from Labour policyThe Taxpayers' Union-Curia polling was conducted from November 2-6.24 Nov 12:47 AM
New ZealandTop's new leader thought being an MP sounded awful – now she wants in'You need structural change; you can't just rely on a few good people.'23 Nov 10:15 PM
New ZealandNational's KiwiSaver plan could add millions to balances - but there's a catchEmployers could dodge the increase by moving employees to total remuneration packages.23 Nov 10:08 PM
PoliticsTararua District's new Mayor Scott Gilmore on doing things different, curbing council spendingTararua District Mayor Scott Gilmore joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NowWatch23 Nov 07:40 PM
New ZealandPrime Minister Christopher Luxon reacts after being challenged for leadershipPM Christopher Luxon answers questions on policy, pressure and progress. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Nov 07:13 PM
PoliticsOCR decision looms, ANZ business confidence survey - Zoe Wallis talks markets for the week aheadForsyth Barr Investment Adviser Zoe Wallis joins Herald NOW for a look at ahead at the markets this week. Video / Herald NowWatch23 Nov 07:09 PM