Wellington'Free ride': Fresh calls for Govt to pay rates on Crown landCouncils could collect more than $200 million each year if the rules changed.08 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: Affordability politics – what Luxon, Hipkins and Seymour's speeches really told votersOPINION: Christopher Luxon offered 37 initiatives but little sense of priority or empathy.04 Mar 02:00 AM
Politics'I misspoke': Luxon walks back comments on Iran strikes by US and IsraelThe Prime Minister clarified comments he made in Monday's post-Cabinet press conference. 02 Mar 11:09 PM
New ZealandChris Hipkins responds to Middle East-US conflict, NZ living costs and KiwiSaver 2.0| Herald NOWWatch02 Mar 06:52 PM
PremiumPoliticsEdmonds on Labour's big mistake, landlords, Reserve Bank shake-up and if she's getting 'nasty'02 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorJamie Ensor: The warning signs for National, Labour in latest survey results02 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandElection 2026: Latest IPSOS poll reveals key election issues, Labour mostly in the lead | Herald NOWWatch01 Mar 07:12 PM
PremiumOpinionFran O'Sullivan Fran O'Sullivan: Labour leader needs more than charm to win over wary business leaders27 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumEnergyGovt considers indemnity against financial loss for new thermal electricity investments23 Feb 06:00 PM
PoliticsLabour MP booted from the House over Speaker's handling of Winston Peters' 'racist' remarkPeters' comment yesterday was directed at Green MP Teanau Tuiono. 19 Feb 03:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Damned if they do, damned if they don't – the billion-dollar bill for Labour's gas banOPINION: The LNG levy will cost up to $180m a year for 15 years to secure back-up fuel.18 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 8 horrific child deaths since 2006 – why won't MPs act?OPINION: Alerts have been issued for years over window-cord risks, but nothing's changed.11 Feb 11:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Labour's policy vacuum risks handing the agenda to the GreensOPINION: Labour needs to come up with its own ideas before the election.11 Feb 02:00 AM
Politics'National can get home with Luxon': Sir John Key shares blueprint for PM to win tight electionThe former PM urges National MPs to stick with Luxon and avoid a late leadership swap.10 Feb 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Labour faces winning back middle NZ and walking Te Pāti Māori tightropeOPINION: Some Labour MPs think a whoever coalition is best, but Hipkins is less convinced.10 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsAnother Labour MP suggests party will work with Te Pāti Māori once issues resolvedLabour's leader is adamant a decision on who the party could work with won't be made now.09 Feb 11:21 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Labour cosying up to Greens makes them look desperateOPINION: Peeni Henare's surprise resignation video dropped mid-press conference.07 Feb 11:00 PM
PoliticsLabour Leader Chris Hipkins and MP Willie Jackson speak to the media from WaitangiLabour Leader Chris Hipkins and MP Willie Jackson speak to the media from Waitangi following the Government Pōwhiri. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Feb 06:30 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at WaitangiTe Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at Waitangi. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Feb 03:24 AM
Politics'Spin and excuses': Labour critical of Govt over rising unemployment, Willis sees green shootsUnemployment is now at the highest level since 2015.04 Feb 03:49 AM
PoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins talks to the media from WaitangiLabour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to media from Waitangi today. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Feb 01:45 AM
PoliticsLabour MP Peeni Henare speaks to media following announcement he will leave ParliamentLabour MP Peeni Henare in one-on-one interview at Waitangi after announcing he will leave Parliament after not seeking re-election. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Feb 04:13 AM
New ZealandChris Hipkins speaks to media over Peeni Henare leaving politicsHipkins speaks to media from Waitangi after Senior Labour MP Peeni Henare confirmed he's leaving politics in the next few weeks. Video / Alyse WrightWatch03 Feb 02:51 AM
Politics'No bad feeling': Labour MP Peeni Henare explains why he's leaving politicsHenare had not put himself forward for his former Tāmaki Makaurau seat.03 Feb 02:05 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins faces questions on Peeni Henare's decision not to stand for Auckland Māori seatThe Labour leader refused to say whether he had confidence in the senior MP. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Feb 02:05 AM
PoliticsAdrian Rurawhe: From Rātana Pā to the Speakers ChairAdrian Rurawhe leaves as one of few MPs entitled to 'Right Honourable'.02 Feb 01:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanOpinion: Chris Hipkins and Nicola Willis go to war over who broke the economyAs Parliament returned, Hipkins and Willis clashed.31 Jan 03:36 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMuriel Newman: Two years on, has this coalition delivered?OPINION: Inflation and interest rates have eased, but household costs remain high.29 Jan 05:00 PM
PoliticsAct Party's lack of support for modern slavery bill sees National team up with LabourThis is the first time such a rule has been used in Parliament.28 Jan 10:56 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorThe politics of a storm: How did Luxon, Hipkins handle weather tragedy back at Parliament?ANALYSIS: Not politicising a tragedy can be a tricky line to walk.27 Jan 03:56 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Labour won't win back Auckland until the city can trust the party againOPINION: Labour lost traditional strongholds like New Lynn and came close in Mt Albert.21 Jan 04:00 PM
Politics'Win back the country's biggest city': Hipkins delivers first speech of election yearThe Labour Party is holding its annual caucus retreat in Auckland.20 Jan 07:00 PM
