PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It's very transparent': Parents praise new compulsory structured literacy for schoolsHow we learn to read and write will completely change for some Kiwi kids.19 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsIncoming Health Minister Simeon Brown to meet Commissioner todayChristopher Luxon insists he still has confidence in Shane Reti.19 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Did Christopher Luxon's reshuffle ruthlessness go far enough?The Prime Minister's reshuffle was much needed but some ministers got off too lightly.19 Jan 05:56 AM
Politics'Privilege to serve': Dumped Health Minister says he respects Luxon's decisionThe Government has faced increasing scrutiny due to pressures within the health sector.19 Jan 02:35 AM
PoliticsPM Christopher Luxon reveals Cabinet reshufflePrime Minister Christopher Luxon reveals Cabinet reshuffle from Wellington. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Jan 01:27 AM
PoliticsHealth Minister Shane Reti expected to lose portfolio in Christopher Luxon's first reshuffleThe Prime Minister is set to do his first big reshuffle today.18 Jan 05:13 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDevonport $400m intensification plan fast-track application: New apartments, shops, officesMajor intensification plans show the Devonport spots in line for change.15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Grow a pair': Behind the scenes of the battle over transgender inclusion in community sportsChris Bishop said he was keeping a 'watching brief' on the issue. A flood of emails ensued10 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: The New Year resolutions the Government should makeOPINION: It cannot continue with the same policies and expect different outcomes.07 Jan 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 same03 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFlying into the future: Where NZ is in danger of being left behindAir NZ sustainability boss says aviation is in a race to clean up its act.03 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: The politicians who stood out in a turbulent yearOPINION: It's been a year where minor party MPs led the way.28 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuHorizons formally opposes Treaty Principles BillHorizons Regional Council votes to oppose the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment to end emergency housing contracts with two more Rotorua motelsTwo more motels will stop being contracted by the Government for emergency housing.20 Dec 04:20 AM
Politics'Not a day I don’t think about it': Mixed response to Lake Alice redress packageMinister Erica Stanford acknowledges the scheme won't meet everyone's expectations.18 Dec 12:49 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Historical abuse in state care Lead Coordination Minister announcementAnnouncement from the Lead Coordination Minister for the Government’s Response to the report into historical abuse in state care.Watch17 Dec 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside the coalition: the frictions, the power brokers and what they really think about each otherWorking with NZ First is 'like a dream' but Act is another story, insiders say.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBarely alive in 2025: Treasury’s grim diagnosis Treasury shows the books will be in the red for the rest of the decade.17 Dec 01:47 AM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceLocal Government Minister Simeon Brown announces reforms to get councils back to basics. Video / Mark MitchellWatch16 Dec 02:40 AM
New ZealandLuxon's 'I'm wealthy, I'm sorted' leading Quote of the Year votesThe PM's one-liner received the most nominations for the award.15 Dec 03:16 AM
New ZealandWatch Live : Christopher Luxon live in studio with Kerre WoodhamChristopher Luxon live in the studio with Kerre WoodhamWatch12 Dec 07:40 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media from LevinPM Christopher Luxon speaks to the media from LevinWatch11 Dec 10:56 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Govt's Kiwibank move a good step in the right directionOPINION: Ultimately, a public listing may be needed for it to reach a competitive scale.11 Dec 04:00 PM
Politics‘An announcement about an announcement’: Labour slams ferry delayChris Hipkins has accused the coalition of dithering on replacing the ferries.11 Dec 05:30 AM
PoliticsLabour loses confidence in Speaker after 'unprecedented' decisionIt follows a ruling on Tuesday night. 11 Dec 03:35 AM
PoliticsWatch: Govt grilled after key questions on new ferries left unansweredA cost blowout forced the cancellation of project started under the Labour Government.11 Dec 02:48 AM
New ZealandSpeaker overturns advice on Fast-track Approvals Bill's private benefitAn expert criticises the rushed lawmaking, saying it undermines select committee scrutiny.10 Dec 10:22 PM
PoliticsPolice Minister’s boy racer crackdown not this year, Labour says 'another broken promise'The minister says it's been more 'complex' than expected.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHealth system needs 3450 more doctors and 4100 more nurses in next decadeThere has been huge growth in nursing numbers but gaps remain, Health NZ says. 10 Dec 12:17 AM
PoliticsLatest poll shows Te Pāti Māori getting boost, National and Act need NZFIt follows another political poll earlier in the day.09 Dec 05:11 AM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon and Nicola Willis post-cabinet press conferencePrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis announce changes within the banking sector. Video / Mark MitchellWatch09 Dec 04:30 AM
PoliticsWatch: 'Not good enough' – Govt moves on banking sector to improve competitionChristopher Luxon: ‘In short, we want to disrupt the status quo.’09 Dec 03:20 AM
PoliticsNZTA says new revenue needed and is discussing structure of debtsThe transport agency will have a $6b annual deficit by the end of the decade.05 Dec 04:10 AM
PoliticsGovt target to train 500 new police officers could miss deadline – policeThe target's timeline was a source of tension within the coalition at one point.05 Dec 02:11 AM