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
New ZealandHealth Commissioner accused of ‘cooking the books’ in heated meetingThe claims came after Health NZ was forced to change its estimated deficit. 03 Dec 11:59 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Beach contamination shameful; what Kiwi cities are lackingOPINION: 'Nothing but Third-World standards, and an absolute disgrace.'03 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsPM says economy is 'turning a corner' but unemployment a 'particular concern'Jobseeker numbers have swelled to 65,000 above Christopher Luxon's target.02 Dec 05:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: There's a job for Luxon if they make Kiwi version of The OfficeOPINION: The Government celebrates getting things done but is that really what it's doing?02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferencePM Christopher Luxon gives an update on the Government’s nine public service targets and more job seeker support announced. Video / Mark MitchellWatch02 Dec 02:08 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Death spiral' warning for public transport in Hawke’s Bay as NZTA issues new targets'The problem with dramatically increasing fares is that fewer people will take the bus.'30 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: RBNZ's grim warning as productivity woes come to a headOPINION: New Zealand faces a future of slow and low GDP growth on its current path.30 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsJudith Collins' update on the Manawanui sinkingThe initial findings into the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui in Samoa last month have been revealed. Video / NZ HeraldWatch29 Nov 02:45 AM
New ZealandTelephone Rd to reopen next year after being closed since 2022Transport Minister Simeon Brown shared the announcement yesterday.29 Nov 02:42 AM