PremiumPremiumPoliticsWinston Peters gives his version of how the Government was formedFormer deputy PM reveals why Jacinda Ardern wanted Kelvin Davis to have his job.22 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLabour without a handbrake: How far has the Govt come?Some big issues, such as co-governance, were not mentioned in the Labour manifesto.22 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Jones: Inflation runs amok while MPs chase their tailsOPINION: 'We need to boost our foreign exchange coffers from land and sea.'21 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahu'Made to feel like the other': Why MP wants 'discriminatory' law changedRawiri Waititi: "This is a stain on this country's democracy and it's a disgrace."20 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPoll: National support with women increases, overtaking LabourNational has increased its support among female voters - but only just.19 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsWellington councillor to become Labour PresidentDay certain as President as no other candidates named at party's annual conference.18 Jul 04:40 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters lashes out at new book on National turmoilWinston Peters has lashed out at his portrayal in a new book.18 Jul 01:26 AM
Opinion'They are nice to me, and I'm nice to them': What motivates political party donorsCurrent rules require public disclosure of donations over $15,000.08 Jul 01:00 AM
New ZealandNew watchdog to police supermarket sector, 'blow the whistle' on ripoffsA shakeup of the uncompetitive supermarket sector in NZ is already under way.06 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Labour acting like an opposition party in abortion fightOPINION: It is clear a close election is brewing.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDecision on future of Ihumātao could take another five years"160 plus years of displacement and colonisation cannot be undone quickly" - Kīngitanga.01 Jul 03:24 AM
New ZealandNew poll shows most NZers support change in drug lawsMost Kiwis favour drug law changes that remove criminal penalties, focus on health.25 Jun 09:34 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: With winter here, how robust is Govt's health?OPINION: Winter arrived on cue and so did another problem for the Government.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPM: 'Very hard to read into' Labour's Tauranga byelection lossNational's Sam Uffindell beat Labour's Jan Tinetti by more than 6000 votes.19 Jun 09:26 PM
New ZealandLabour Party president Claire Szabó to stand downSzabó has run for the party before as an MP but has not decided yet on a bid for 2023.17 Jun 05:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThomas Coughlan: Nats could take lessons from Labour's reshuffleLabour is showing the benefits of strong candidate selection.15 Jun 04:38 AM
New ZealandHas the Great Resignation hit NZ politics?Politicians are trading the limelight for quieter lives with less pressure and scrutiny.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Caught in the headlights': The downfall of Poto Williams as Police MinisterPM also said the 'environment' around policing had changed in the past 18 months.13 Jun 08:30 PM
PoliticsPM to announce Cabinet reshuffle at 3pm - will the under-fire Police Minister survive?Jacinda Ardern will announce a Cabinet reshuffle today.12 Jun 10:47 PM
PoliticsClimate, women, and local voices: What NZ can learn from Australia's electionThis week's On the Tiles dissects the results of the Australian election.03 Jun 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanOpinion: Poll hints at slog to come before next year's electionNext year's general election will go down to the wire, writes Thomas Coughlan.30 May 08:44 AM
Politics'Left his mark': Tributes for former Labour Cabinet minister Stan RodgerFormer Cabinet Minister Stan Rodger has died.29 May 10:34 PM
PoliticsGovernment spending 'clearly unhelpful' in fighting inflation - Don BrashFormer governor says the RBNZ has a fight on its hands after a big Budget.28 May 09:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Why Julie Anne Genter's secret letter is not a storm in a teacupAfter all the secrecy, accusations, and headlines, Julie Anne Genter walks away on top.27 May 03:00 AM
OpinionBryce Edwards: Was Govt's climate plan watered down by lobbying?ANALYSIS: Was last week's major climate change announcement a case of vested interests?27 May 02:56 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Green MP's secret transport letter released in fullThree years after Genter sent the controversial note, the Herald can reveal what it says.27 May 12:48 AM
New ZealandNew Aussie PM: What his victory means for NZ; Ardern's congratulatory phone callAlbanese beat Morrison, ending the conservative coalition's almost decade-long reign.21 May 11:44 PM
PoliticsBudget 2022: Property taxes will be gone 'immediately' - LuxonChristopher Luxon says he would "immediately" axe Labour's tax on landlords.20 May 04:15 AM
New ZealandIncome insurance scheme a step closer as law passesIt means ACC can look into implementing the $3.5 billion income insurance scheme.20 May 12:55 AM
New ZealandBudget 2022: $350 cash payment for 2m Kiwis - just enough for a ticket to Aussie, say NatsTune in for our live coverage and the key points of today's Budget.19 May 04:39 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAudrey Young: Robertson's Goldilocks Budget - not too little, not too muchBut managing expectations around health, will be a challenge, writes Audrey Young.19 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBudget experts: Govt must deliver on cost of living crisis, housing and healthJonathan Coleman, Sue Bradford and Shane Jones share their wishlists for Budget 2022.18 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: What to look for in Budget 2022Thomas Coughlan on what the Govt is expected to announce in the biggest Budget in history.18 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLabour's $100m boost for specialist mental health services is welcome. But it's not nearly enoughANALYSIS: In a sector in crisis, there's growing frustration at the slow rate of change.17 May 05:00 PM
