New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday April 17, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Claims the Prime Minister’s leadership is on the rocks and police are in the early stages of reviewing Auckland's DNA database| Friday April 17, 2026Watch17 Apr 03:15 AM
PremiumAnalysisThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: PM's limited options as he stares down toughest fortnight of his leadershipANALYSIS: More MPs appear to be leaking caucus business over their breakfast. 17 Apr 12:09 AM
New ZealandNZ's top exporters call on Parliament to back FTA with IndiaThe letter described the FTA as a 'strategic necessity' but NZ First disagrees.13 Apr 05:14 AM
Politics'Most New Zealanders would understand': Luxon on Government's limited fuel support07 Apr 02:35 AM
PoliticsLabour claims 'jobs for mates' as National election candidate appointed to Sport NZ board07 Apr 02:27 AM
PremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Luxon deals out punishment after week of instability02 Apr 03:32 AM
PremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Winston Peters sharpens populist pitch for kingmaker role01 Apr 02:00 AM
PoliticsFrom 2 million to 1.6 million to 1.4 million ... Auckland's housing plan cut again 30 Mar 11:03 PM
PremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Govt's oil-crisis response slick so far – but the real test is coming25 Mar 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt says thousands more eligible for temporary tax credits thanks to changes. Are you one of them?See how much you can get from the Government's cost of living relief with our calculator. 24 Mar 11:19 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYNEW POLL: Is Luxon or Hipkins going better off the war? | Ryan Bridge TODAYNZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan discusses exclusive poll results. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch24 Mar 06:36 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPoll results reveal Kiwis' view of Luxon, Hipkins after their recent troublesHave recent events affected Kiwis' opinions on the leaders?24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Luxon and Willis and in a lose-lose situation. We should keep calm and carry onOPINION: The temporary fuel relief measures will likely be attacked by both sides.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCannabis charges surge to 8-year high after years of declinePolice say higher charges mirror wastewater data showing more cannabis use.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt plans for future fuel-shortage scenarios as prices keep climbing, relief announcement soonPM says security of fuel supply is paramount with biggest impact on jobs and incomes.22 Mar 07:23 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon live in studio with Mike HoskingPrime Minister Christopher Luxon live in studio with Mike Hosking. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch22 Mar 06:16 PM
PoliticsGreen Party suggests axing infrastructure projects for temporary free public transport and relief paymentsThe Greens asked Christopher Luxon make public transport free.22 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Why markets tend to do fine no matter who wins in NovemberShares have risen under every government since 1975, despite political shifts.22 Mar 03:00 PM
PoliticsGovt preparing NZ for 'worst-case scenario' amid war, fuel prices to rise furtherChristopher Luxon said things could get worse before they get better.19 Mar 01:20 AM
New ZealandPolice called in after PM's electorate office targeted in protest with Trump images, US flagsGreenpeace says it is behind the protest against a proposed minerals deal with the US.19 Mar 12:45 AM
PoliticsLatest poll sees National far higher than in early March, but not all good news for LuxonNational suffered a disastrous Taxpayers’ Union-Curia Poll weeks ago.17 Mar 11:27 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Christopher Luxon weathered the weekend stormOPINION: Is the Prime Minister sailing into more leadership questions?11 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Our economy is still suffering from the lockdown damage, Nathan Healey part of NZ's golden athletics eraOPINION: Hopefully there are some valuable lessons from the Covid report, a reader says.11 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Middle East crisis exposes Christopher Luxon's weakness on global shocksOPINION: Cabinet faces a stark choice: back Luxon or risk replacing him mid-term.11 Mar 02:00 AM
PoliticsNational's Dr Reti announces retirement from politics - he reveals whyReti's upcoming retirement may prompt the PM to remove him from Cabinet.09 Mar 11:47 PM
PoliticsStanford admits a 'bad week' for National after poll, Potaka won't rule out leadership runThe Prime Minister says his caucus is 'unified'.09 Mar 09:28 PM
PoliticsErica Stanford admits it has been a bad week for the National PartyEducation Minister Erica Stanford admits it has been a bad week for the National Party. Video / Julia GabelWatch09 Mar 09:26 PM
PoliticsGovernment open to scrapping 12 cent fuel tax hike next year if conditions worsenThe Government has not yet decided whether to go through with the plan.09 Mar 04:16 AM
PoliticsLuxon says 'hand on heart' he'll lead National to election, but fresh poll results show preferred optionsLast week's poll showed National on track for one of its worst-ever election results.08 Mar 08:26 PM
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
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Could Winston Peters be the Prime Minister NZ needs?OPINION: New Zealand's petroleum products supply chain is more diverse, a reader argues.08 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: After the Government's horror week, things are about to get a whole lot worseOPINION: This weekend is the most precarious for Luxon since he became National leader. 06 Mar 04:00 PM
