PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Target the property cowboys not the systemPre-purchase inspections are unregulated, leading to buyer beware situations.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungArson, stabbing and shrapnel: Police Minister Mark Mitchell’s health battleAn arsonist, Samurai sword and the Mongrel Mob left their marks on the Police Minister.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Deeply regret’: Winston Peters writes to United Nations after David Seymour letter Foreign Minister acknowledges breakdown in diplomatic protocol.11 Aug 07:29 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Government kicks can down the road on Palestinian statehoodOpinion: Govt opts not to recognise a Palestinian state now, but may do so next month. 11 Aug 07:14 AM
PoliticsNew poll: Luxon’s popularity drops to lowest in two years, Labour risesThe latest political poll numbers are in – and it's not all bad for the coalition. 11 Aug 06:18 AM
Politics'Broad range of views': NZ considering recognition of Palestinian state, sets out timelineThe Prime Minister believes Cabinet will come to a unified position.11 Aug 03:08 AM
WorldAustralian PM's Palestine announcement imminent - reportsAnthony Albanese may move to recognise Palestine as a state this week.11 Aug 01:32 AM
New ZealandFirst-term government should be doing better, as Labour overtakes in new poll - political scientistLabour leads with 33.6%, overtaking National at 31.8%, in latest poll.10 Aug 09:42 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFarming or forestry: Who's right and who's wrong as Govt ban loomsFarmer groups argue forestry is taking over productive sheep farming land.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHobson's Pledge founder wants ratepayer activist seat at New Plymouth councilThree dozen members lobbied against the council's buy-local plan.10 Aug 05:49 AM
PoliticsLuxon, Albanese talks focus on lifting living standardsThe New Zealand PM said transtasman relations are as strong as they've ever been.10 Aug 03:22 AM
PoliticsGreens want to lead Govt, Hipkins not interested in 'arguing' with themThe Green Party is holding its annual meeting in Wellington.10 Aug 01:00 AM
PoliticsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon following annual talks with Anthony AlbanesePrime Minister Christopher Luxon following annual talks with Anthony Albanese, and a helicopter ride to surrounding peaks including the Humboldt glacier.Watch10 Aug 12:53 AM
PoliticsLabour MP has 'learned a lot' from NCEA emails affair – HipkinsHe hopes 'political point-scoring' doesn't stop future bipartisan work.10 Aug 12:14 AM
Politics'I want it even more now': Henare prepares for 'redemption' journey 'I feel even better equipped to be able to represent Tāmaki Makaurau.' 09 Aug 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Real treasure': Rotorua Museum survives local government culture cullRotorua Museum rebuild safe as leaders confirm it remains a council core service.09 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: We can’t spend Government ghost money Unemployment is rising, with over 31,000 jobs lost in the past two years.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's unjust': Woman moved off Māori roll without her consentChala Chase now can't vote in Māori wards after being moved off the Māori roll.09 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon welcomes Anthony Albanese in Queenstown; Trump tariffs and Gaza war on agendaThe Australian PM touched down in Queenstown for the annual transtasman leader talks.09 Aug 02:53 AM
New ZealandNew ‘Top Up’ campaign launched to boost Kiwis’ mental health with everyday actionsMental Health Minister Matt Doocey announced the campaign today.08 Aug 11:12 PM
New Zealand'I don't intend to move': MP staying put despite boundary shiftNicola Grigg plans to seek a third term despite now living in the Wigram electorate.08 Aug 09:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Stanford’s masterclass resets story but Govt faces tough decisionsThe Government has had a good week but a challenging course is ahead. 08 Aug 08:00 PM
PoliticsSwarbrick reckons Greens leading Opposition, only party offering tax ideas'No politician and no political party is entitled to anything.'08 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: I like politicians who stick to their beliefs and challenge authorityOPINION: Can’t one TV channel at least be funded for high quality public programming?08 Aug 05:00 PM
Politics'Made it clear': Hipkins told Prime she should have responded to NCEA briefing offersThe Labour MP acknowledges she could have replied earlier to the Education Minister.08 Aug 02:36 AM
PoliticsOranga Tamariki confirms seven of 10 bootcamp participants reoffendedThe programme aims to prevent youth from going into corrections facilities. 08 Aug 02:04 AM
PoliticsRevealed: Labour didn't respond, declined offers for NCEA briefingsLabour only contacted minister a little over a week before the changes were announced.07 Aug 07:52 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW political panel with Erica Stanford and Peeni HenareNational Minister Erica Stanford and Labour MP Peeni Henare talk Gaza, Labour declining NCEA briefings and Labours overspend in Covid pandemic. Video / Herald NOWWatch07 Aug 07:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionIona Thomas: Palestinian recognition isn't a reward. It's a rescue planOPINION: The UK calls for a ceasefire, humanitarian access and a political horizon.07 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: NZ's economic woes should take priority over race debatesOPINION: Whose interests are served by voters arguing about race rather than economics?07 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment spent too much during pandemic, against official advice – TreasuryA new Treasury report criticised Labour for overspending during the pandemic.07 Aug 03:28 AM
PoliticsWatch: PM and Education Minister front media during school visitThe stand-up comes days after a radical NCEA announcement. 07 Aug 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: NCEA masterclass – Stanford schools colleagues on how to get things doneOPINION: It has been Erica Stanford's week, or perhaps Erica Stanford's year.07 Aug 12:13 AM
BusinessAuckland's 6.1% unemployment rate highest among NZ regionsAuckland's unemployment rate hit 6.1% in June 2025, the highest in New Zealand.06 Aug 11:48 PM