PoliticsCovid crash: Labour support slumps in two new pollsLabour's support has crashed in two polls, but it is still well ahead of National.10 Nov 08:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRating the ministers: The best and worst of Jacinda Ardern's CabinetOPINION: Ardern's Cabinet: Who has shot up the ratings? Who is struggling?05 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsClimate change conference: Shaw wanted 54 per cent cut, and net zero for farmersJames Shaw wanted a 54 per cent emissions target, and a net zero target for agriculture.05 Nov 12:32 AM
New Zealand'Blatant power grab': Three Waters backlash beginsMinister says water infrastructure was in a dire state as reforms backlash kicks in.27 Oct 12:53 AM
PoliticsDelta outbreak: 102 Covid cases today, new daily record, hospital numbers hit highSo far the health system is coping, but it is making plans in case numbers surge.21 Oct 12:30 AM
PoliticsLive: PM's advice to Aucklanders on Xmas travel; vaccination targets to be revealedVaccine targets on Friday to move to the new normal will aim at leaving no groups behind.18 Oct 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentLease law changes could be further backdatedLabour and Green MPs recommend little change to controversial lease law changes.15 Oct 04:28 AM
New ZealandSuper Saturday: Political leaders assemble to push vaccinationIn a rare moment, the leaders of all five parties in Parliament came together.14 Oct 06:55 PM
PoliticsOn the Tiles: Why the PM is 'down' after the latest Covid changesThe Herald's politics podcast analyses a confusing week of comms from the Beehive.07 Oct 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: No return to 'normal' but could National gain ground?As political debate moves to gangs and excessive spending, National finally has a chance.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCalls for caps on donations as Govt plans overhaulVoters could get a say on a four-year term and MMP rules under electoral review.05 Oct 04:45 AM
New ZealandLabour slightly up as National slips in lockdown pollThe lockdown may have halted Labour's slow slide in the polls, but no seismic shifts.15 Sep 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKerre McIvor: James Shaw proves MPs a law unto themselvesComment: How on earth is it that the Climate Change minister is jetting off for talks?11 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleJulie Anne Genter's baby joy: 'I've never been so emotional'The Green MP is expecting her second child in late November.10 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Ardern, Collins should listen to Act and Greens on terror lawsOPINION: Jacinda Ardern should listen to Act and the Greens before changing terror laws.08 Sep 03:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKerre McIvor: Imagine how gutted the police, courts and intelligence agencies are after attackWithin hours the Muslim Association of Canterbury set up a donation page for the victims.04 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAudrey Young: Parliament's recall puts Judith Collins' reputation on the lineA reshuffle in the middle of a national crisis looks like misplaced priorities.30 Aug 06:36 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSasha Borissenko on criminal lawyer turned Green Party MP Golriz Ghahraman's book'I realised pretty quickly that politics isn't about the law,' says Golriz Ghahraman.22 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandLabour down in new poll - but is Winston back?UMR poll has gap between left and right closing, Seymour extends lead over Collins.16 Aug 12:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFight them on the picture hooks: Parliament's Winston Churchill showdownCollins found an ally in the Winston she wasn't keen to keep around: Winston Peters.11 Aug 05:09 AM
New Zealand'Do they want Stalin up there?' Judith Collins slams GreensThe Greens have allegedly had a portrait of Winston Churchill taken down in parliament.10 Aug 11:04 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWorth the compromise? Greens' agreement with Labour in spotlight at AGMAt the table or screaming from the sidelines? Greens take stock on compromise at AGM.06 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: Right to housing sacrificed on altar of greedOPINION: Treating a fundamental human right as a commodity has led to this crisis.03 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Poll should be death knell for Collins; Covid hangover hits PMPoll sends early message to Govt to pull up its socks on the nuts and bolts of governing.02 Aug 12:12 AM
New ZealandOutgoing Green Party chief of staff won't rule out Wellington mayoral bidA contender for Wellington's mayoralty is yet to be confirmed.25 Jul 11:20 PM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: The Democratic and equity deficits in Three Waters reformsEquity problems in the Government proposals, Representation and governance concerns.11 Jul 03:33 AM
New Zealand'Tough few weeks': 'Unprecedented' poll result for Judith CollinsSeymour rises as National falls to one of its worst results in UMR poll.08 Jul 03:30 AM
New ZealandClimate action needs to avoid social unrest - ShawThe Government needs an emissions reduction plan by the end of the year.07 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandComment: Greens dodge a bullet over Wellington housing plan votePeople were shocked, but councillor Iona Pannett was never going to vote against heritage.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew plastic bans target cutlery, meat trays, takeaway containersDays of plastic cutlery, PVC meat trays and polystyrene takeaway containers now numbered.27 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandMissing the bus: Push for councils to own fleet depots after $35m sale'It's a bit galling to see what were significant public assets slip through our fingers.'19 Jun 12:30 AM
KahuBudget offers little for middle class, but PM is unrepentantThe Budget ticked off a number of Labour promises, but had little for workers.20 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Poll a verdict on Collins' longevity, not race argumentThe only ones who will worry about the poll are Judith Collins and Act.16 May 10:08 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt spends $300k on My Food Bag for beneficiaries and food banksThe Greens have been critical of the scheme, saying the Govt should just raise benefits.13 May 05:00 PM