PoliticsHealth experts grill Casey Costello, throw doubt on Smokefree 2025 being achievedThe minister was grilled about her party's reported links to the tobacco industry.24 Sep 01:59 AM
PoliticsDarleen Tana mulls appeal as Greens restart process to oust herGreen Party delegates will meet at a Special General Meeting on October 17 to discuss whether to use the waka-jumping law to oust former Green MP Darleen Tana from Parliament.Watch24 Sep 01:52 AM
New ZealandRuapehu mayor: Chateau Tongariro issues not insurmountableRuapehu's mayor says there are 'credible developers' interested in restoring it.24 Sep 01:49 AM
PoliticsGreens to vote on waka-jumping Darleen Tana as MP mulls appealThe party will outline what next following successful court action.24 Sep 12:47 AM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon goes red facing questions about Coster, fires up when asked about Bridges' 'wokester' commentThe Prime Minister tried to fend off questions – but he eventually gave the game away.24 Sep 12:19 AM
WorldPM Christopher Luxon speaks on the situation in LebanonChristopher Luxon speaks on Israel’s deadly strikes and evacuation warnings in Lebanon. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Sep 12:04 AM
Politics'Mix of emotions': Police Commissioner steps down to take new jobCoster to head the Social Investment Agency. Search for new Police Commissioner to begin.23 Sep 10:09 PM
PoliticsPublic servants ordered back to office, working from home ‘not an entitlement’The PM says he does not want working from home 'undermining that ambition that we have'.23 Sep 07:10 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInterislander: Winston Peters wants rail on ferries, National isn’t so surePeters is very public about what he wants. Nicola Willis and Paul Goldsmith are quiet.23 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsAbuse survivor says redress offer ‘insulting’ after living with trauma for decades'I think about what I could have achieved if this had not happened in my life.'23 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Will Simeon Brown's need for speed really help the economy?Opinion: Here's what the data says about speed limits, economic growth and road safety.23 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsHealth and safety reform: Minister denies unions shut out of nationwide roadshowAll options for reform are still on the table, according to the minister.23 Sep 07:09 AM
PoliticsPM orders public servants back to officePrime Minister Christopher Luxon orders public servants back to office in today's Post-Cabinet press conference September 23rd 2024. Video / Mark MitchellWatch23 Sep 01:40 AM
OpinionWhy NZ needs to decide what it wants from local government – Jeffrey McNeillOPINION: Debate on local government's role resurfaces, highlighting current flaws.23 Sep 12:19 AM
New Zealand'Rein in the fantasies' - Council pauses hotel and conference centreCentral government directs councils to get back to core business.23 Sep 12:13 AM
Politics'We don't pay ransom, we don't pay bribes': Winston Peters slams Papuan rebels' claimWest Papua National Liberation Army held the NZ pilot for more than 19 months.22 Sep 08:24 PM
New ZealandChild poverty statistics and Phillip Mehrtens released | Focus Morning Bulletin September 23, 2024New Zealand's child poverty targets set by the Labour government have not been met and Phillip Mehrtens has been reunited with his family after being held captive for 19.5 months.Watch22 Sep 07:23 PM
Markets with Madison'Number one thing on my mind’: Greg Foran reveals Air NZ’s reputation score'People care so much about this business.'22 Sep 07:00 PM
PoliticsThe $3b child poverty price tag: Why the minister's not writing that chequeOfficial advice shows it would cost $3b a year to meet the child poverty goals.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsKiwi students could take courses from multiple universities under potential shake-upThe Universities review will be submitted at the end of the month.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFact check: The assault figures Mark Mitchell didn't tell you aboutIs Auckland really getting safer? The Herald has examined conflicting claims22 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsWhat next for Darleen Tana and the Greens?The Darleen Tana saga is nearing its conclusion, one way or another.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsNZ pilot Phillip Mehrtens’ first hours of freedom from West Papua rebelsWinston Peters has shared details of Mehrtens’ first hours of freedom.22 Sep 05:40 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisDerek ChengIn the pocket of the gun lobby? Firearms Minister's messages revealedNicole McKee says it would be remiss of her not to have regular contact with Colfo.21 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: What broken energy system needs to deliver cheaper power for KiwisOPINION: We need a white knight in the electricity market whose goal is cheap power.21 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: WFH habits hitting Wellington's economy hardOPINION: Mondays and Fridays are for WFH - working from home.21 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Why Luxon got grumpy about the frickin' targetsThe reason you heard a lot about law and order this week is National's frickin' targets.20 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: NZ eyes closer ties with US amid Aukus collaboration plansOPINION: The US presidential election has concentrated diplomatic minds.20 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsKiwis may get to vote on four-year political term next election - LuxonThe Prime Minister said there needed to be longer-term, bipartisan decisions.20 Sep 04:41 AM
Politics'Politically clumsy': Ngāi Tahu blasts David Seymour's Treaty Principles BillNational, NZ First have already ruled out supporting the policy.20 Sep 04:11 AM
PoliticsForeshore & seabed: Supreme Court orders Crown to pay more than $100,000 to cover claimants’ court costsCourt has ruled in favour of hapū group, Te Kāhui.20 Sep 01:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew Hooton: This Govt is distracted on economy – and bigger problems loomOPINION: The average four-person household is $1600 a month worse off than in mid-2022.20 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Defence Force: 200 civilian staff opt for voluntary redundancyStaff "utterly shocked" at news and say security at NZ's borders could be threatened.19 Sep 11:31 PM
PoliticsRMA will be axed and replaced with two new lawsThe Government has revealed its plans for a permanent replacement to the RMA.19 Sep 11:28 PM