New Zealand'Practical and compassionate': Govt backs longer hospital stays for new mumsHealth system will be prepared for longer hospital or birth unit stays, minister says.10 Oct 07:57 PM
AucklandAuckland’s busiest fire station shut after asbestos detected – againAuckland Central Fire Station was also closed in 2023 because of asbestos.10 Oct 05:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseTe Pāti Māori: Back on track or on another collision course? – Adam PearseOPINION: Voters are telling Te Pāti Māori to get its act together. 10 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsGovt’s Chorus investment could be worth more than $1.2b Nicola Willis says selling the telco stake could unlock capital for new projects.10 Oct 03:16 AM
PoliticsChanges recommended for Seymour's controversial bill, Opposition criticises 'egregious failure'The Act leader's proposed legislation has been contentious for a list of reasons.10 Oct 03:01 AM
EconomyNicola Willis says Chorus sales money could go towards funding hospitals and schoolsWillis said Chorus move does not amount to asset sales, insists economy is improving.10 Oct 12:24 AM
Politics'Front up and answer them': TPM needs to be accountable, Hipkins says amid party troublesHipkins said politicians have a duty to answer questions. 09 Oct 11:35 PM
TelecommunicationsGovernment mulls sell-down of investment in Chorus debtNicola Willis says the Crown no longer needs to own these securities.09 Oct 08:21 PM
New ZealandPeters’ partner injured by glass after crowbar attack on Auckland homeJan Trotman and a friend initially escaped harm in the attack.09 Oct 07:37 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSarah Dalton: NZers' health is getting worse and it's costing us billionsLife expectancy has stalled for the first time in six decades.09 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Gaza talks support Peters' stance on Palestine recognitionOPINION: Anti-Israel protesters risk being part of a horrific tradition.09 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics‘Every family has ups, downs’: Kaipara on her first speech as MP, TPM ‘dramas’She avoided answering some questions about her party's recent troubles.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice should have warned Beehive of investigation earlier, review findsPolice failed to alert ministers about complaints against press secretary Michael Forbes.09 Oct 06:13 AM
New ZealandGovt pushes ahead with coastal law change despite protests in ParliamentAperahama Edwards was removed after interrupting the parliamentary debate.09 Oct 03:19 AM
PoliticsNZ Herald Live: Rawiri Waititi and Te Pati Maori speak to the media and party membersNZ Herald Live: Rawiri Waititi and Te Pati Maori speak to the media and party members following question time. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Oct 02:33 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters questions $4b Fonterra sale to French dairy giant LactalisThe NZ First leader says Fonterra risks giving away Anchor and Mainland too cheaply.09 Oct 02:23 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori refuses to address ‘dictatorship’ leadership claims as co-leaders reveal coalition plansRawiri Waititi abruptly stopped taking questions once the claims were raised. 09 Oct 01:47 AM
PoliticsThe key Govt financial indicators doing better than forecastNicola Willis says it shows the Government's work to restore fiscal discipline.09 Oct 12:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'Crowbar Chlöe' – Peters goes nuclear over attack on homeOPINION: Peters is a genuine victim here, but boy, has he used it to maximum advantage.08 Oct 10:30 PM
New Zealand‘Subdued’: Willis says economy turning corner after Reserve Bank moveThe Finance Minister says early data shows growth returned in the September quarter. 08 Oct 09:55 PM
WorldInside China's vast and patient spy machineChina's spy network is believed to number about 600,000 agents worldwide.08 Oct 09:19 PM
New ZealandFewer rules, more weight for local economic benefitA new test makes 10% of contract decisions depend on NZ economic gains.08 Oct 07:33 PM
Politics'Colossal failure': New report rips into punitive drug laws, argues for health-based decriminalisation'Our drug laws are unsafe and the status quo is untenable' – NZ Drug Foundation 08 Oct 07:30 PM
New ZealandPolice agency under scrutiny over workplace conduct claimsPolice confirm a ‘health check’ review into the Firearms Safety Authority.08 Oct 05:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan Ayling: Can Swarbrick’s speech be considered ‘incitement’?OPINION: Dr Melissa Derby says she was misunderstood on Q+A over hate speech laws.08 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsTrade Minister dodges questions on alleged ‘deal’ to hide Nash trade trip dumpingNash claims a 'deal' was reached with NZTE CEO regarding messaging to the media. 08 Oct 03:06 AM
Politics'Not surprising', Luxon says as National dives into 20s in latest poll The latest results show the centre-left could govern.07 Oct 11:18 PM
BusinessThe 20-somethings receiving NZ SuperNZ Super pays $787.58 a fortnight, far more than Jobseeker Support.07 Oct 11:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Govt must get out of electricity and let market deliver securityOPINION: Repaying debt would be better for taxpayers and the market.07 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannOne shot or two? Why the RBNZ’s interest rate call today is so trickyAnalysis: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.07 Oct 10:10 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAudrey Young'The lionesses do the hunting': The MP in the thick of Māori Party troublesShe may seem like a gently-spoken “nanny” figure of the caucus. But she is no kitten.07 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'F***ing amateur': Stuart Nash swears at minister via text after he's dumped from trade tripNash got in hot water after describing women as a 'p***y and a pair of t**s'.07 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Wayne Brown, Viv Beck and the art of complaining OPINION: Going after the Taxpayers' Union versus trashing your own city.07 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTrespass law changes open to misuse? Goldsmith backs stronger private property rights over judicial safeguardConcerns over trespass powers having a disproportionate impact on the rural, or the poor.07 Oct 04:00 PM
