PoliticsNZ First starts election year on high in new pollWinston Peters' party has recorded its best-ever result in this poll.21 Jan 11:54 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: As NZ tiptoes around Donald Trump, Canada takes a standOPINION: It takes a lot to upstage the US President. Mark Carney just pulled it off.21 Jan 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘It will surprise us all’: Wealthy donor tips Opportunities Party to enter ParliamentMills revealed he gave Labour and the Greens sizeable donations late last year.21 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBenno Blaschke: Why housing reform keeps stalling when politics swervesExperts say real gains in housing affordability will not arrive until the 2030s.21 Jan 08:00 PM
OpinionOpen letter: Supporting early learning now is one of the most powerful investments our country can makeOPINION: Up to 400 early childhood centres could shut their doors by June 2026.21 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Urgent': Ministry intervenes at Akl school after ERO flags poor attendance, NCEA pass ratesFewer than a third of students passed NCEA level 1 or gained university entry.21 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: No surprises with PM’s election date but fireworks guaranteedMPs will be exhausted by polling day, increasing the likelihood of missteps and blow-ups. 21 Jan 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Trump, tariffs and central banks – Winston Peters is our TalleyrandOPINION: Practical diplomacy beats moral posturing in the age of Trump.21 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Shane Jones on Sam Neill and miningOn today: Chris Brandolino, Shane Jones, Geoff Crawford, Andrew Murray, and Jen Corkran. 21 Jan 12:58 AM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon confirms 2026 election date, rules out three parties from coalition considerationSetting the election date is one of the few powers that is reserved solely to the PM.21 Jan 12:06 AM
PoliticsCould Auckland house prices crash another 10%? Housing Minister won't sayNational MPs aren't sure what they want the Auckland housing market to do.20 Jan 11:27 PM
PoliticsFirst major donation of election year goes to minor party The donor has previously made large donations to both Labour and the Greens. 20 Jan 11:26 PM
PoliticsWhy David Seymour’s summer break included a meeting with Argentina’s President and his gold-plated chainsawThe Act leader was met with heavy scepticism when he turned up at the President's gates.20 Jan 08:00 PM
Politics'Win back the country's biggest city': Hipkins delivers first speech of election yearThe Labour Party is holding its annual caucus retreat in Auckland.20 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandSand mining firm investigated by DoC over protected coralThe firm is seeking Fast Track consent to mine sand at Bream Bay.20 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSeymour says Epsom residents ‘not anti-intensification' but question tall buildings over their pools He says it's become a 'highly politicised' issue, which he acknowledges contributing to.20 Jan 03:38 AM
New ZealandInvercargill councillors reject claims they failed former Mayor Tim ShadboltFormer Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark disputes claims made by Shadbolt's partner.19 Jan 11:37 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Jobs for your mates': How Act minister secretly picked new firearms group membersThe nominations were made in the name of Paul Goldsmith, who has defended the process.19 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhy is Trump’s pick for ambassador to NZ not yet in Wellington? It's taking longer than usual for Trump's nominee to be confirmed.19 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessMortgage broking boss criticises ANZ over rate rise that adds $12m a year to profitsThe rate rise to 5.79% could deliver ANZ about $12m in extra profit a year.19 Jan 06:51 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'She's new in the job' – PM, Finance Minister weigh in on Winston Peters' rebuke of RBNZ GovernorThe Governor should have sought advice before signing, the PM says.19 Jan 03:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: In election year, Christopher Luxon plays it safeOPINION: The Prime Minister dialled down the ambition in his year-opener.19 Jan 03:10 AM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon delivers state of the nation speech, wants National ministers to write new planning rulesLuxon acknowledged it had been a 'tough time' for Kiwi households and businesses. 19 Jan 12:36 AM
New ZealandUnpacking the details of New Zealand's free trade deal with IndiaThe deal cuts tariffs on 95% of New Zealand exports, but dairy remains excluded.18 Jan 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDunedin hospital czar's $2500 per day exceeds public sector scaleEvan Davies has been appointed Crown manager for the New Dunedin Hospital build.18 Jan 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorWhat to expect from PM's state of the nation today - and unveiling of election dateANALYSIS: The National Party leader is yet to comment on major world events.18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew law targeting the worst offenders barely usedThe Herald reveals the number of times a first strike has been used in the first 5 months.17 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpies release Rainbow Warrior papersDocuments show how NZSIS helped crack the case against France – and what might have been.17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuHome detention vs prison: How much we really spend to keep offenders locked inNew figures show sentenced inmate numbers rose to 5761 in September 2025.17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWinston Peters’ global gifts: From Mongolian horse to Hillary-signed noteHis viral cowboy-themed campaign ad sparked a wave of horse gifts abroad.17 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandFishing backlash victory: Jones scraps marlin bycatch plan but wider battle loomsThe proposal would have allowed commercial boats to keep and sell marlin bycatch.17 Jan 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTough medicine: Nicola Willis eyes scalpel for health spending in 2026 BudgetThe Finance Minister also explains her thinking on fossil fuel imports and asset sales.16 Jan 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: National MPs' angst over housing crash as Luxon and Hipkins mull reshufflesOPINION: PM appears to have few Cabinet positions to play with.16 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyPower prices to climb again as 2026 election battle lines formPower bills climbed 11.3% in the year to September, with more rises expected.15 Jan 05:11 PM
