PremiumPremiumPoliticsRevealed: Cost to taxpayer of Ardern, Hipkins, Labour MPs' Covid inquiry legal adviceThe Labour foursome didn't appear publicly as part of phase two of the inquiry.28 Aug 08:25 PM
PremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Ex-ministers' refusal undermines Covid inquiry integrityOPINION: The ex-ministers claim all questions were answered in private.27 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumAuckland'Planning by firing squad': The Auckland suburbs facing three-storey housingFifteen-storey blocks will be allowed in 22 areas near CBD and transport hubs.26 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPolitics'Rotten to the core': Govt banks $151m by ending 'double-dipping', wiping $100 a week for struggling households26 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Labour's silence a strategy for winning, not governing20 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPoliticsGovernment spent too much during pandemic, against official advice – Treasury07 Aug 03:28 AM
PoliticsHow Govt is preparing to ditch the petrol tax and move all cars to road user charges05 Aug 10:34 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tāmaki Makaurau's byelection is really about Willie Jackson and John TamihereOPINION: Willie Jackson and John Tamihere are key behind the scenes.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsSenior Labour MP not contesting electorate seat in 2026Megan Woods held Wigram for 15 years, succeeding Jim Anderton.03 Aug 04:14 AM
Politics‘Some may be concerned’: National MPs on how Kiwis will react to board members' pay hike'I accept that everyone wants a pay rise in this tough time.'29 Jul 01:40 AM
Politics'Divisive rhetoric': Opposition critical of Peters' immigration commentsWinston Peters expressed concern at the number of migrants arriving here.27 Jul 03:14 AM
New ZealandNational joins Labour to back bill protecting workers talking about payCamilla Belich's bill aims to end enforceable pay secrecy clauses in New Zealand.17 Jul 05:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Bishop puts boot into councils as rates table reveals biggest hikesOPINION: It's been the week for bashing local government – although not without cause.17 Jul 12:42 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour calls for free tests as Government struggles with cervical cancer eliminationHealth officials say there is no funding for free HPV self-tests for most people.16 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCoalition cracks? Leaders dismiss claims Govt in disarray over UN letterBut they appeared on different pages about the Government's formal response.15 Jul 05:30 AM
PoliticsPeeni Henare hits back at Te Pāti Māori 'greedy' byelection contest claimHenare won't say yet whether he'll contest Tāmaki Makaurau in the 2026 general election. 15 Jul 12:55 AM
New ZealandTeen's 900km ride for Māori wards ends with cheers at ParliamentHe delivered a support letter to Parliament, and was greeted by Chris Hipkins.14 Jul 12:34 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEditorial: Why the Tāmaki Makaurau byelection matters for LabourOPINION: The Tāmaki Makaurau byelection was triggered by MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp's death.13 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsSeymour wants fast-track law for new supermarket chainsThe Act leader says the law would encourage a new entrant.13 Jul 02:40 AM
PoliticsPeeni Henare selected as Labour's candidate in Tāmaki MakaurauHenare, who previously served as the Auckland seat's MP, faces off with Oriini Kaipara.13 Jul 02:08 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Trevor Mallard's moa comments prove weirdly prescientOPINION: The former Speaker was widely mocked in 2014. Who's laughing now?10 Jul 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumTechnologyVideo game sector jobs up 20.5% with tax rebate, but half of funds unclaimedMoney left on the table for a second year as MBIE readies review.09 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsWatch – 'I have a PhD': Labour's Russell fires up at former judge over contentious billThe 'academic jousting' happened during a select committee hearing.08 Jul 12:27 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSpecial tax change for fossil fuel companies was proposed ahead of BudgetMinisters opted to instead set money aside for stakes in new gas fields instead.03 Jul 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Crash and burn – Chris Hipkins gets the pip over ram raidsOPINION: Are the Herald's 'Tory owners' suppressing crime coverage? Er, no. 03 Jul 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Parliament in shock over MP's unexpected deathOPINION: Takutai Tarsh Kemp was at Parliament yesterday.26 Jun 12:19 AM
New ZealandGovt instructs Auckland Council to allow 15 storeys-plus buildings near key train stationsThe Government says previous density requirements don't go far enough. 25 Jun 01:39 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCould companies sue for compensation under Seymour's controversial bill?Labour's Willie Jackson says he doesn't trust Regulation Minister David Seymour.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSeymour defends social media posts amid Cabinet Manual breach claimsDavid Seymour dismissed criticism of his social media posts as playful fun.23 Jun 09:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAn end to doctor fee hikes? What GPs say as funding wrangle endsGeneral practice representatives are in the final stages of negotiations with Health NZ. 17 Jun 11:05 PM
