PoliticsLabour reserves judgment on Govt’s caps to sentencing discountsJudges will soon only be able to discount sentences by up to 40%.26 Mar 04:27 AM
PoliticsGreen MP under fire for ‘nonsense’ police commentsThe MP says she's had 'nothing but complaints' about police beat patrols.25 Mar 08:35 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Polls show Christopher Luxon’s leadership challengeOPINION: Luxon slips behind Hipkins as voters signal doubts about National's leader.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive at the St James: Auckland Council approves funding for iconic venueDowntown Auckland's St James Theatre has finally been given a new lease of life. 27 Feb 06:03 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Green Party co-leaders to deliver State of the Planet addressGreen Party Co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chlöe Swarbrick will deliver their State of the Planet kōreroWatch25 Feb 08:36 PM
New ZealandWatch: Rainbow community ‘needs love and support’ amid hatred, says SwarbrickBrian Tamaki says he instructed Destiny Church group to storm library hosting kids' event.16 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsTwo new polls show Labour/Greens/Te Pāti Māori can form Government, NZ headed in wrong directionThe polls also show the gap closing between Hipkins and Luxon in the preferred PM rankings10 Feb 06:00 AM
LivePolitics‘I just gave them $10m’: Shane Jones threatens to stop funding for Waitangi National TrustIt came after David Seymour had his microphone taken off him twice during his speech.05 Feb 02:59 AM
PoliticsMarama Davidson on her return to parliamentMarama Davidson and Chloe Swarbrick speak about Marama's return to parliament, her cancer journey and what's in store for the Greens this year. Video / Alyse WrightWatch03 Feb 09:51 AM
PoliticsWaitangi 2025: Fallen MP inspires Marama Davidson's challenge to Govt amid political returnDavidson's return comes eight months after being diagnosed with breast cancer.03 Feb 03:19 AM
New ZealandCritics slam 'punitive' new benefit sanctionsSome job seekers will have to do three job-search activities weekly for four weeks.03 Feb 02:28 AM
PoliticsMexican Embassy wades in after NZ First minister's 'xenophobic' commentsPeters told the Herald he stood by his remarks.30 Jan 03:20 AM
New ZealandGreen MP apologises for not wearing seatbeltBenjamin Doyle didn't wear a seatbelt in a cab on Thursday.30 Jan 01:49 AM
Politics'Send the Mexicans home': Greens ask PM to condemn ministers' 'racist' rhetoricNZ First's Shane Jones yelled 'Send the Mexicans home' during Tuesday's debate.29 Jan 04:55 AM
PoliticsGhahraman reportedly seen putting items into tote bag at Pak’nSaveThe former MP was allegedly observed on CCTV by a member of the store's staff. 16 Jan 06:03 AM
PoliticsFormer MP Golriz Ghahraman under investigation after Pak’nSave shoplifting complaintPolice are looking into the alleged incident.15 Jan 07:54 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: The politicians who stood out in a turbulent yearOPINION: It's been a year where minor party MPs led the way.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpeaker overturns advice on Fast-track Approvals Bill's private benefitAn expert criticises the rushed lawmaking, saying it undermines select committee scrutiny.10 Dec 10:22 PM
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
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
PoliticsPM says economy is 'turning a corner' but unemployment a 'particular concern'Jobseeker numbers have swelled to 65,000 above Christopher Luxon's target.02 Dec 05:39 PM
New ZealandTreaty Principles Bill passes first reading after House suspended for haka, ‘appalling’ disruptionThe House was suspended briefly after the haka disrupted voting.14 Nov 03:52 AM
Politics'Very simplistic': Luxon pushes back against Seymour ahead of Treaty Principles Bill voteThe contentious bill will have its first reading in Parliament this afternoon.13 Nov 10:06 PM
PoliticsChlöe Swarbrick calls for a conscience vote on the Treaty Principles BillGreen Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick is calling for a conscience vote on the Treaty Principles Bill. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Nov 02:51 AM
EntertainmentGreens' 'meme' satire bill to be debated in ParliamentIt will allow people to use a copyright work for parody or satire, such as memes.08 Nov 03:10 AM
PoliticsLeaked doc reveals minister's admission of risks of allowing boot camp providers to use force against childrenThe Children's Commissioner is 'disappointed' she wasn't consulted.04 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAn end to fiscal holes? New plan to independently assess political parties' costingsPoking holes in opposing parties’ costings has long been a feature of NZ elections.27 Oct 06:35 AM
PoliticsDarleen Tana 'relieved' after she's ousted from ParliamentDarleen Tana has been removed from Parliament.22 Oct 06:32 AM
PoliticsGreens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick speaks following vote to oust Darleen Tana from ParliamentSwarbrick spoke to media after a meeting of Green Party delegates on October 17, 2024. Video / Thomas CoughlanWatch17 Oct 09:00 AM
Politics'It doesn’t look great': Luxon's concern over Wellington councilThe PM said Simeon Brown has a 'close eye' on the council and is ready to step in.14 Oct 07:10 PM
PoliticsLuxon and Hipkins both take a hit in latest political pollThe poll marks the anniversary of the 2023 election.14 Oct 05:09 AM
Mood of the BoardroomWatch live tomorrow: Mood of the Boardroom – CEOs’ verdict on the GovernmentNew Zealand's top CEOs have their say on the coalition and its policies.02 Oct 03:00 AM
PoliticsNew poll results show closer fight between Hipkins, LuxonIt follows a poor public poll for the Labour leader.18 Sep 10:35 PM
New Zealand‘His legacy is one of unity, kindness and truly listening to understand’Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick pays tribute to Kiingi Tūheitia. Video / Mark MitchellWatch30 Aug 02:22 AM