New ZealandFerry project cost drops under coalition, Luxon confirmsKiwiRail's iRex contract cancelled; new ferry details await Wednesday's announcement.09 Dec 10:45 PM
New ZealandGovernment's Kiwibank investor hopes and pay deductions for partial strikes | NZ Herald News UpdateThe Government intends to find investors for Kiwibank and plans for partial strikes pay deductions are being scrutinised. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Dec 06:15 PM
PoliticsPM adamant bootcamp pilot not a failure, hints at changes after youths abscondedTwo participants who absconded have been arrested after going missing for days.09 Dec 05:24 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: ‘Our Eiffel Tower’ - why Wellington should fight to save the City to Sea bridgeOPINION: Saving Wellington's City to Sea Bridge is about saving what we really value.09 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsLocked out: Council of Trade Unions economist Craig Renney blocked from Treasury lock-up eventEconomist Craig Renney had his application to attend the release of HYEFU declined.09 Dec 05:31 AM
PoliticsLatest poll shows Te Pāti Māori getting boost, National and Act need NZFIt follows another political poll earlier in the day.09 Dec 05:11 AM
PoliticsGovernment inches towards Kiwibank part-privatisationThe capitalisation measures are intended to boost competition.09 Dec 05:09 AM
PoliticsWatch: 'Not good enough' – Govt moves on banking sector to improve competitionChristopher Luxon: ‘In short, we want to disrupt the status quo.’09 Dec 03:20 AM
PoliticsNew poll reveals big gains for Act, Te Pāti Māori, main parties lose groundBut National and Labour are down.09 Dec 02:44 AM
PoliticsAussie diplomat's partner may not be allowed diversion for assault chargeSomething had 'upset the apple cart' with police considering withdrawing the offer.08 Dec 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Kāinga Ora decision to shun wool in state housing is baffling and must be reviewedOPINION: Ignoring a Government directive, the move is another blow to NZ's wool sector.08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLabour MP Arena Williams: A second summer – and still no new ferriesOPINION: NZ still remains without a reliable Cook Strait connection.08 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsChildren’s Minister disappointed but ‘relieved’ bootcamp absconders found after alleged carjackingIt follows the tragic passing of one bootcamp participant due to a car accident.08 Dec 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Huge shift in values': How Govt is squeezing more money from conservation landProposals could swell DoC's annual budget by $200m, still well short of what's ideal 07 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Sorry Solicitor-General, an empty apology for abuse in care isn't enoughOPINION: The Solicitor-General used disgraceful tactics against our people.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury fire rages on as Labour continues pressure on the government | NZ Herald News UpdateThe fire on Castle Hill, Canterbury continues to burn as it has since Thursday this week. Labour continues to press the governments policies as Franklin road prepares to re-open.Watch06 Dec 07:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Govt survives under scrutiny, but crisis in health becoming undeniableAgainst all odds, the Government walked away from this week largely unscathed.06 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsSwarbrick on ‘probably’ the Greens' toughest yearThe party is preparing for a significant policy announcement tomorrow.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPharmac to fund breakthrough breast cancer drugThe agency announces new drugs for breast and lung cancer.06 Dec 12:14 AM
Politics'Unacceptable': Chhour slams Oranga Tamariki for not telling her of second bootcamp abscondeeThe Children's Minister yesterday was only aware of one participant who had absconded.05 Dec 11:49 PM
PoliticsMissing bootcamp teen who absconded from fellow participant's tangi had been in youth justice facilityThe boy had been granted bail on 'compassionate grounds' to attend tangi.05 Dec 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPete Hodgson: Dunedin Hospital project – the anatomy of a debacle and the warning for other regionsOPINION: Other regions please take note. Dysfunction might soon be coming your way too.05 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsBootcamp youth dies after accident, another on the run after absconding from mate's tangiThe Herald understands the death was caused by a car accident.05 Dec 09:08 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt floats new deficit measure, Labour says it is ‘shifting the goalposts’A surplus might be easier to hit without Crown entity deficits weighing on government.05 Dec 04:56 AM
PoliticsNZTA says new revenue needed and is discussing structure of debtsThe transport agency will have a $6b annual deficit by the end of the decade.05 Dec 04:10 AM
PoliticsGovt target to train 500 new police officers could miss deadline – policeThe target's timeline was a source of tension within the coalition at one point.05 Dec 02:11 AM
PoliticsThe minister who (might) save Christmas (parades)The Regulation Ministry's tipline has received a complaint about Santa's seat belt.05 Dec 01:44 AM
PoliticsMcClay: Blame me if no India trade deal this term – not LuxonLuxon made the promise of an agreement last year.05 Dec 12:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Put up or apologise – Verrall walks a fine line with Levy slurOPINION: Prosecuting your case is very different to attacking someone personally.04 Dec 11:45 PM
New ZealandBoys boost NZ maths and science scores, girls’ scores dropAttendance linked to scores: 20% of Year 9s fail TIMSS maths benchmark due to disruption.04 Dec 07:24 PM
EditorialEditorial: Do public servants really not deserve Christmas?OPINION: Grinchy spending cuts mean no Christmas do for many employed by the Government.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandStaff working off-duty to keep national rescue centre operating – Govt steps inAdditional funding has been announced for more staff to keep watch at the centre.04 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesCompetition shake-up: 'Ambitious' reviews of Commerce Act, ComComGovernment to crack down on 'creeping acquisitions'.04 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSpending cuts will help growth; tax system unfair on workers – TreasuryThe new Treasury Secretary noted New Zealand's lack of a tax on capital gains was unusual.04 Dec 04:13 AM
