New ZealandFormer PM calls out Kāinga Ora criticisms, says it has been 'unfairly targeted''I think there's been a bit of a beat-up here.'17 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandPM’s plane breakdown and downpours hit Auckland | Focus Morning Bulletin June 17, 2024The Prime Minister touches down in Tokyo, Auckland roads flood amid heavy rain and the change that’s got primary teachers concerned. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Jun 07:37 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Chris Hipkins' long trail of mea culpaeOPINION: From transport to farmers, Hipkins' mission to soothe peeved voters continues.16 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins sets out hopes for a one-term National-led GovernmentHipkins was speaking at Labour's regional conference in Wellington.16 Jun 02:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHealth watchdog taking years to investigate complaints - amid ‘significant pressure’Covid backlog, ancient IT system part of problem, but upgrade request for latter rejected.14 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt pledges $90m to improve facilities of specialist schoolsThe coalition Government also announced 17 additional satellite classrooms.13 Jun 09:38 PM
New ZealandMinistry of Health confirms final job cut tallyThe Ministry of Health held an all-staff meeting on the plan this morning.13 Jun 04:03 AM
PoliticsGovt seeking feedback on 120km/h speed limits as reductions reversedChanges will be made by next month.12 Jun 11:00 PM
LifestyleWhat is pseudoephedrine and is it okay to take it a lot?Do you know what's in the cold & flu medicines now available again without a prescription?12 Jun 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyBritish Labour Party looks to ban new oil drilling as NZ lifts banSir Keir Starmer is pledging to ban new drilling in the North Sea if he becomes PM.12 Jun 08:55 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: I'm nearly 80 – and ready to change for the planet's sakeOPINION: 'Our Government is intent on doing what we as a country have always done.'12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Vacant buildings, serious fall should ring alarm bells for WellingtonOPINION: It's pure luck nobody died on Monday night.12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew Bayly: Why KiwiSaver is an untapped source of capitalOPINION: There is opportunity to leverage KiwiSaver for homegrown businesses.12 Jun 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumCapital markets reportCameron Bagrie: Major changes means it's time to slay dragonsOPINION: The scale of a monstrous problem has become clearer of late.12 Jun 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumCapital markets reportOpinion: Quick takes on Nicola Willis' first BudgetOPINION: Nicola Willis’ first Budget has done exactly what she had put on the tin.12 Jun 04:59 PM
Politics'A bit scary': National MP assaulted during raucous Golden Bay protest, police alertedThe incident happened after a local community board meeting.12 Jun 04:57 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Cancer patients don't have time to wait; why I marched down Queen StOPINION: 'The Government would be wise to stop prioritising potholes.'11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnother 146 job losses at Ministry of Education take total past 700The ministry's digital division will cut about 146 positions.11 Jun 04:36 AM
PoliticsNew poll: National drops post-Budget, Hipkins pulls ahead of PMA new poll has shown no great affection for the Budget.11 Jun 12:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Gobsmacked': Nearly $1m spent on consultants to investigate long tunnelThe Minister of Transport says a further $550k could be needed to investigate the tunnel.10 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Environmental protests won't pay the billsOPINION: 'If we mine the land, it will heal, just as it has in the past.'10 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPM says low- and middle-income Kiwis get 'emphasis' of tax package, Treasury figures say the oppositeAbout 130,000 households receive nothing from the package and 8000 are slightly worse off.10 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsChina's Premier Li Qiang to visit NZ this week, PM announces probe into Te Pāti Māori allegationsChristopher Luxon will also travel to Tokyo to meet Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio.10 Jun 04:50 AM
PoliticsMining sector body decries 'hysteria' in debate on fast-track billIt comes just days after thousands marched in Auckland against the bill.10 Jun 04:07 AM
EmploymentNew stats show which industries lost and gained the most public sector jobsThe data shows 2.3 million jobs were filled in the March quarter.09 Jun 11:49 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay flood projects get faster consenting processStreamlined consenting would only be available to applications lodged by councils.09 Jun 09:36 PM
New ZealandTe reo Māori in public sector Waitangi Tribunal inquiry startsThe Tauranga-based iwi had been inundated with support since lodging its application.09 Jun 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve Maharey: Why the Government made its own problem with PharmacOPINION: The Pharmac model has done irreparable damage.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's insane': Patient advocate criticises tax cuts as people fundraise for surgeries, cancer treatmentsBudget 2024 did not deliver the much-promised funding for 13 new cancer drugs.09 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tension between environment and economic development loomsOPINION: 'We've got unavoidable trade-offs to make,' says Shane Jones.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment will reverse ban on oil and gas explorationOffshore petroleum exploration was originally banned in 2018.09 Jun 12:27 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFormer gun lobbyist now Cabinet Minister Nicole McKee on sidelining her personal viewsMcKee: 'I’m not going to keep everyone happy. I can see that already.'08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry of Justice proposes over 150 job cutsThe Ministry of Justice is the latest to announce workforce cuts.06 Jun 04:16 AM
New Zealand$4b fund to fix 62,000 road potholes nationwideMore than $2 billion in funding will go towards fixing state highway potholes.06 Jun 02:31 AM