New ZealandRevealed: The man set to be New Zealand's next top copHe takes over from Andrew Coster who stepped down last week to head new social agency.20 Nov 12:15 AM
Kahu35,000? 50,000? More? The complicated politics of counting a hīkoiOne issue seemed harder to agree on than most - how big the crowd was.19 Nov 08:22 PM
OpinionWillie Jackson: 'Nonsense' - this hīkoi is not just a Māori Party protestOPINION: Everyone, from Labour, the Greens, the unions and every demographic represented.18 Nov 10:05 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ costs for contractors and consultants soar by $80m over past yearLabour MP says healthcare quality suffering due to rising contractor costs and staff cuts.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTreaty Principles Bill passes first reading after House suspended for haka, ‘appalling’ disruptionThe House was suspended briefly after the haka disrupted voting.14 Nov 03:52 AM
Politics'Very simplistic': Luxon pushes back against Seymour ahead of Treaty Principles Bill voteThe contentious bill will have its first reading in Parliament this afternoon.13 Nov 10:06 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Live: Abuse in Care Legislation Amendment BillLive: Abuse in Care Legislation Amendment Bill bill presented to the houseWatch12 Nov 12:42 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: National apology to survivors of Abuse in CareMore than 100 abuse survivors and their whānau are seated at Parliament's Banquet Hall ahead of the Government's formal apology for abuse in state care. 12 November 2024Watch11 Nov 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Kids caught up in police raids used as pawns – by gangs and MPsOPINION: Also in today's letters: the Treaty Principles Bill, the US election and tax.06 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Not the punchline former comedian Mike King wantedOPINION: Mental health advocate Mike King is passionate about our rangatahi.04 Nov 04:00 PM
Opinion2023 election study: What voters wanted and what they gotCOMMENT: A year on, the three Government parties have remained ahead in the polls.29 Oct 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessClaims Kiwi businesses shut out of multimillion-dollar cleaning contracts'A lot of the Government’s cleaning work doesn’t go out to tender.'29 Oct 12:50 AM
PoliticsNew Zealand’s aid spend forecast to dropThe forecast aid budget's $1.1b this financial year, compared to $1.2b last year.27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAn end to fiscal holes? New plan to independently assess political parties' costingsPoking holes in opposing parties’ costings has long been a feature of NZ elections.27 Oct 06:35 AM
Royals'I shouldn't have shared it': Labour MP's mea culpa after poking fun at King Charles' pants"I shouldn't have shared it. I regret doing so and apologise for any offence caused."27 Oct 04:34 AM
PoliticsPeters, Hipkins trade barbs as ministry apologises over not telling Costello of conflict of interestWinston Peters claimed Ayesha Verrall had 'misled the leader of the Labour Party'.24 Oct 04:29 AM
New Zealand'Sorry, Mum and Dad': The one section of cancelled podcast Kiri Allan regretsFormer minister rues not providing more context to statement during interview.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandIt's Personal with Anika Moa - the RNZ podcast episode featuring former Minister Kiri AllanFormer Minister Kiri Allan talks to musician Anika Moa in a podcast RNZ didn't want you to hear. Video / RNZWatch23 Oct 02:53 AM
New ZealandRevealed: The Kiri Allan, Anika Moa podcast RNZ refused to airThe podcast was released to the Herald under the Official Information Act.23 Oct 02:21 AM
PoliticsElectoral Commission cautions political parties over late donation disclosuresThe commission considered whether to refer the late disclosures to the police.17 Oct 03:21 AM
PoliticsTwo-year wait for a divorce to end after law passes third reading'This is an important step towards helping people with violent partners.'16 Oct 05:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: How Labour could win the next electionOPINION: Spending more on healthcare has not fixed the problems.15 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics'It doesn’t look great': Luxon's concern over Wellington councilThe PM said Simeon Brown has a 'close eye' on the council and is ready to step in.14 Oct 07:10 PM
PoliticsLuxon and Hipkins both take a hit in latest political pollThe poll marks the anniversary of the 2023 election.14 Oct 05:09 AM
New Zealand'Fun, fascinating, frustrating': Grant Robertson's first 100 days as uni vice-chancellorGrant Robertson reflects on protests, hospital cuts and university expansion.11 Oct 03:56 AM
PoliticsHealth NZ Commissioner overruled CEO on proposed reduction of nursesExcessive growth in employed nurses was one contributor to the budget blowout.09 Oct 10:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNon-English-speaker approved for assisted dying - without translatorOne doctor described the oversight process for assisted deaths as a 'tick-box activity'.08 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 yearsJoss Shawyer resisted forced adoption and supported other single mothers to do the same04 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomMood of the Boardroom: Is Barbara Edmonds a credible future Finance Minister?Many business leaders rate the Opposition Finance Spokesperson highly.04 Oct 03:59 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment promises to consider hiking road charges and tolls before end of termTransport Minister Simeon Brown hints any revenue increases will be in the form of tolls.02 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomMood of the Boardroom: Chris Hipkins’ low profile and low ratingsLabour still appears to be regrouping after the election loss.02 Oct 03:59 PM
Mood of the BoardroomWatch live tomorrow: Mood of the Boardroom – CEOs’ verdict on the GovernmentNew Zealand's top CEOs have their say on the coalition and its policies.02 Oct 03:00 AM
PoliticsLabour MP removes post appearing to support attack on Israel, but no apologyDamien O'Connor's post has since been removed.29 Sep 11:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Money doesn’t buy happiness but debt buys miseryOPINION: Treasury is sounding the debt alarm - again. Will politicians listen?26 Sep 05:00 PM