PremiumPremiumPoliticsNo OT social workers assigned to more than 1000 at-risk childrenAs at March 31, 2025, there were 1319 children overdue for allocation to a social worker.29 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'No interference': Minister on defensive after police announce audit over fitness test breachesAn audit will review applications over six months for further breaches.27 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsMPs visit Taiwan, meet President despite NZ not recognising it as country'Taiwan and New Zealand share the universal values of democracy.'21 Apr 01:31 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 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
New Zealand'I can win': Andrew Little confirms bid for Wellington mayoraltyHe aims to invest in parks, pools and libraries and support small businesses.15 Apr 07:35 PM
PoliticsSenior MP Willie Jackson says Labour Govt should've taken GST off meatLabour proposed removing GST from fruit and vegetables ahead of the 2023 election.13 Apr 04:16 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
PoliticsAndrew Little ‘actively considering’ Wellington mayoralty bidThe former Labour leader says the city needs a change.08 Apr 02:32 AM
PoliticsLabour tax policy dispute didn't prompt resignation - David ParkerParker will give his final speech in the House next month.08 Apr 12:30 AM
PoliticsBill English on fixing the health system - and the Auckland iwi leading the wayThe former Prime Minister thinks there are plenty of ways to improve performance.28 Mar 04:00 PM
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
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
New ZealandDrug-driving testing legislation passes despite concernsBill passes with support of National, Act, NZ First and Labour.26 Mar 02:48 AM
New ZealandWhy MP Willie Jackson intends to stayLabour MP Willie Jackson talks about why he is committed to staying in politics.Watch23 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsPeeni Henare apologises but stands by his haka in ParliamentHenare was one of four MPs referred to the powerful privileges committee.12 Mar 05:32 AM
PoliticsPeeni Henare speaks after facing Privileges Committee for haka in HouseThe Labour MP said he would do the haka again 'if it is the right cause'. Video / Julia GabelWatch12 Mar 05:32 AM
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
PoliticsCollins warns against ‘putting labels’ on people, assuming they’re appointed for DEIIt comes as Winston Peters wants to rid the public service of diversity regulations.10 Mar 11:30 PM
New ZealandEx-cyclone Alfred touches down in Australia as Labour makes Kiwis promises | NZ Herald News UpdateEx-cyclone Alfred touches down in Australia, being downgraded. Chris Hipkins delivered his State Of The Nation address yesterday. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Mar 08:04 PM
New ZealandExperts reveal why Goff’s comments cost him UK diplomatic roleA foreign relations expert says Goff overstepped in his comment although he was "right".06 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsPM says it’s ‘entirely appropriate’ Peters didn’t consult him on Goff sackingWinston Peters' office was not happy with NZ's High Commissioner in London.06 Mar 03:17 AM
PoliticsSeymour, Stanford fail again to meet on school lunches amid diary issuesSeymour said the pair 'would get to it'. 05 Mar 02:05 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStudent flat shockers: Property managers want rental industry ‘cowboys’ goneA Tenancy Services taskforce is due to inspect some of Dunedin's grotty flats this year. 22 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Taking back control’: Police spent $75,000 patrolling gang funeral Eighteen arrests were made as out-of-town cops and the Eagle helicopter swooped.18 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: Why bipartisan cooperation is key to NZ’s infrastructure futureChris Bishop has invited Barbara Edmonds to join the Infrastructure Summit in March.14 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
PoliticsParliament naughtiest in recent historyThe current House could see more referrals to the privileges committee than any other.05 Feb 02:57 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins on the Government's welcome to WaitangiChris Hipkins speaks about protesters during David Seymour's speech and his views on Christopher Luxon not attending Waitangi Day. Video / Alyse WrightWatch05 Feb 01:55 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins' annual waka paddleChris Hipkins speaks about Waitangi and his waka-paddling tradition. Video/ Alyse WrightWatch03 Feb 10:58 PM
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Luxon’s Minister for Economic Growth may as well be a Minister of Silly WalksOPINION: The PM should put his marketing past behind him.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHighest CEO payout triggered by change in Government: $532,500Water services boss Jon Lamonte pocketed a half-million-dollar payout when Govt changed.27 Jan 04:00 PM
