PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: C-bomb brings explosive end to appalling fortnight in politicsOPINION: Who won't be seething with disgust after the past few days in Parliament? 15 May 12:47 AM
PoliticsThe Green party releases its alternative BudgetGreens promise $88b taxes including 33% inheritance tax for massive social safety net expansion. Video / Mark MitchellWatch14 May 01:46 AM
New ZealandChlöe Swarbrick announces Green Party industrial strategy from TokoroaGisborne locals and health workers marched to Heipipi Park, where speakers highlighted what they say is a regional health crisis.Watch01 May 01:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: How Labour walked away from Tory Whanau and backed Andrew LittleOPINION: In 2022, Labour quietly backed Tory Whanau. Now they want her gone.18 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceLabour finally shoots down Te Pāti Māori’s policy for Māori to receive Super at 55Te Pāti Māori's policy could cost nearly $4 billion a year.17 Apr 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceLabour tight-lipped as Te Pāti Māori wants Māori to receive Super at 55-58Te Pāti Māori's policy could cost nearly $4 billion. 16 Apr 12:00 AM
PoliticsAdvertising watchdog assessing complaints about billboards attacking Green PartyThe billboards, targeting local MPs, popped up in central Auckland and central Wellington.14 Apr 01:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: The Treaty Principles Bill is buried – for nowOPINION: Parliament was pushed to breaking point by the Treaty Principles Bill.10 Apr 06:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon's big opportunity amid tariff chaosOPINION: If the PM wants to prove he's a true leader, now's the time to do it. 10 Apr 12:42 AM
PoliticsExclusive poll reveals more Green voters feel safer seeing police than ‘less safe’The majority of Kiwis feel 'more safe' with officers on the beat.08 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsUnclear whether Doyle returning to Parliament this coming week, Greens have no updateThe MP spent this week elsewhere after receiving threats.06 Apr 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCabinet blocks Bishop's plan to zone for 540,000 new Auckland homesHousing Minister Chris Bishop's audacious proposal for new housing was overruled.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrimary healthcare spend flatlines and plans for another Auckland hospital | NZ Herald News UpdatePublic primary healthcare spending has flatlined and Health Minister Simeon Brown announces plans for a second South Auckland hospital. Video/ NZ HeraldWatch26 Mar 06:09 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Another head-scratching comment from a Green MPOPINION: We know increased police visibility deters antisocial behaviour and crime.26 Mar 04:00 PM
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