Politics‘Huge amounts of land’: Minister gives update on letting foreign investors buy property in NZ It follows Winston Peters saying an announcement could be this year.15 Aug 12:06 AM
PoliticsKiwiRail settles with Hyundai for $144m over cancelled ferriesWinston Peters hit out at those who predicted a higher cost.14 Aug 11:42 PM
OpinionOpinion: Govt's farm-to-forest ban fails rural NZOPINION: Proposed changes fail to meet expectations on carbon forestry.14 Aug 11:15 PM
PoliticsSupreme Court issues new ruling on customary rights to riversNew Supreme Court ruling on customary rights to rivers released. 14 Aug 10:26 PM
New ZealandTaranaki man calls for law change after near-fatal coward punchBouncer Taylor Watkins was sentenced to 12 months’ home detention over incident.14 Aug 09:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Only one option on recognising Palestinian stateOPINION: When the PM and Leader of the Opposition agree, that should be the end of matter.14 Aug 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Risk-averse approach': NZ lagging in fight against organised crimePoor information sharing means NZ is not keeping pace with criminals, experts say.14 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Jacinda Ardern right not to front Covid-19 inquiryOPINION: Public appearance by the former Prime Minister would set a bad precedent. 14 Aug 07:30 AM
New ZealandWho knew what about the PM's press secretary? And why was the Beehive kept in dark?Police Commissioner Richard Chambers learnt of the case through the media.14 Aug 05:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Self-centred Swarbrick makes Palestine debate all about herOPINION: Ironically, the Greens co-leader spent the weekend decrying 'outrage' politics.14 Aug 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: How the rise of the generic official killed public sector expertise The system values generalists, leading to flawed advice and policy U-turns.13 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHighest-paid public sector chairs – how they compare with the private sectorA big payday looms for public sector board chairs – who gets what? 13 Aug 08:32 PM
Politics'Gutless and hypocritical': Minister lays into former PM for not fronting Covid hearingKey witnesses, including Jacinda Ardern, have refused to appear publicly. 13 Aug 08:19 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionToby Moore: Covid spending can be justified, despite Treasury reportOpinion: Former staffer in Grant Robertson's office responds to Treasury's Covid report. 13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOne year level of NZ students record lowest marks in decade. But is the tide turning? 2024 was the first time there was any improvement in achievement at any level since 2020. 13 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Not taken lightly': Govt disappointed as teachers plan strike over payThe Government offered a 1% pay rise but the PPTA has deemed it too low.13 Aug 06:55 AM
New Zealand'Significant challenges': Teachers to strike as Govt offers 1% pay riseThe PPTA says the offered pay increase is the lowest in a generation.13 Aug 06:10 AM
New Zealand'Sidelining iwi voices': Proposed health system changes spark concernThe proposed changes threaten to 'remove iwi’s meaningful participation' for Māori hauora.13 Aug 04:37 AM
PoliticsWatch: The moment Chlöe Swarbrick gets kicked out of House for second time Issue stems from remarks made during Palestine debate on Tuesday.13 Aug 04:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Should NZ help save the two-state solution for Palestine?The PM says the recognition of Palestine will take time. Actually it's not that hard.13 Aug 04:00 AM
PoliticsArdern and other former ministers refuse to appear in public before Royal CommissionIt's been criticised for providing a platform for those with 'conspiracy theorist views'.13 Aug 03:01 AM
Politics'He's lost the plot': Luxon condemns Israel's Netanyahu amid Gaza attack'As a human being, looking at the situation, that is how I feel about it.'13 Aug 02:53 AM
New ZealandHelen Clark accuses Israel of blocking life-saving Gaza aidFormer PM alleges Israel blocking aid into Gaza at the Rafah crossing.13 Aug 02:45 AM
PoliticsWatch: Chlöe Swarbrick ordered to leave House again after refusing to apologise'Free Palestine,' Swarbrick said as she left the chamber.13 Aug 01:58 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Right person for this vital role': NZ's new ambassador in Trump's America The former head of MFAT will become New Zealand's voice to the Trump administration.13 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandKiwiSaver home buyers at risk from altered sale agreements, warns Law AssociationAgents altering agreements could risk buyers' title rights.13 Aug 12:45 AM
New Zealand'I don't know what I have to apologise for': Swarbrick defiant after ban from HouseGreens co-leader is talking with Speaker after Parliamentary ban, plans to return today. 12 Aug 08:37 PM
New ZealandCourt ruling may cost ACC $3.6b in abuse compensation payoutsACC won't contact all eligible abuse victims to avoid retraumatisation.12 Aug 06:45 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisDerek ChengThe danger of overcorrection: Who will fall through the gaps if the NCEA overhaul goes awry?The Herald walks you through the key details yet to be determined in the new proposal.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Enough with the hand-wringing, here's how to help Auckland prosperOPINION: Fresh thinking, a spot of courage and a good plan - what else does Auckland need?12 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsYouth justice meth use & fight clubs? OT can't find evidence to back Labour MP's claimsHerald obtains Children Minister's letters to Willow-Jean Prime. See what they say.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: Swarbrick booted from House for rest of week over Palestine speechGerry Brownlee said her statements were "completely unacceptable".12 Aug 03:49 AM
PoliticsLuxon won't discuss polls with MPs, Labour quiet on CGT reports and what tax may includeAs National is pummelled in the polls, Labour won't rule out a tax on the family home.12 Aug 01:25 AM
TelecommunicationsSpark sells 75% of its data centre business to Australian firm in deal worth up to $584mA huge construction programme is planned.11 Aug 09:31 PM
