Politics‘An agreement worth supporting’ Labour may rescue India FTA after NZ First says it will vote against it The Government has agreed an FTA with India, although there are limited dairy concessions.22 Dec 05:36 AM
Politics'Rebuild from the ground up': Te Pāti Māori ‘confident’ of comeback before election'Yes, we’re in a bloody hole at the moment but, you know, you can get out of a hole.' 21 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: What last week of political year tells us about the 2026 electionOPINION: It was the week when Christopher Luxon did something he's never done before.19 Dec 06:00 PM
PoliticsIwi forced into legal action to make Crown uphold Treaty settlement commitments – report19 Dec 03:58 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori’s Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke teases announcement at Waitangi 202618 Dec 10:34 PM
Politics'The time is now': Former Te Pāti Māori lawyer to stand for Greens in 2026 election18 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsGreen Party co-leaders gear up for 2026 election after ‘major changes’ to selection process 17 Dec 04:00 PM
LivePoliticsPolitical leaders wrap 2025 with final parliamentary speechesNational's Christopher Luxon and Labour's Chris Hipkins were among the speakers.17 Dec 03:16 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Dark motivations': Seymour brands Swarbrick a 'demagogue' in pre-Christmas interviewSeymour likened his fight for the Treaty Principles Bill to the effort to abolish slavery.16 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSearch your school: The most-improved schools in NZ – and how they did itOur interactive graph lets you see how your school's results have improved or declined.16 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsRuth Richardson won't 'be party to a circus', backs out of debate with Nicola WillisThe Taxpayers' Union recently ran an anti-Willis campaign with branded fudge.16 Dec 04:40 AM
PoliticsLabour's Edmonds says Government 'lost control of the economy' but won't say what actions her party will takeKiwis will have to wait a while longer to find out.16 Dec 04:34 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhy Chris Hipkins still refuses to answer the big Winston Peters questionCurrent polling suggests Labour and the Greens will need another party's support to win.16 Dec 03:00 AM
PoliticsWatch: Ministers announce a new ministry mergerSeveral ministers have fronted to explain why the Government is merging various ministries into one. Video / Mark MitchellWatch16 Dec 01:36 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanNicola Willis makes a Christmas wish as she comes out swinging against Taxpayers’ Union and Labour The Finance Minister launched a searing attack.16 Dec 01:08 AM
PoliticsRevealed: How much house prices may grow over next four years according to TreasuryThe Half-Year Economic and Fiscal Update has been released today.16 Dec 12:07 AM
PoliticsMinisters deny number of job losses decided in proposed ministry mergerA new Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport will be established. 15 Dec 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to the Herald for ChristmasChristopher Luxon says he'll give his coalition partners a break from each other for Christmas. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAll I want for Christmas is a break from you – PM's gift to coalition partnersChristopher Luxon's gift to his coalition partners is a break from each other.15 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsForeign buyers ban change passed at night under urgency – so what could be the impact on house prices? Officials' analysis of the policy has been revealed.15 Dec 03:16 AM
New ZealandPM Christopher Luxon on Sydney terrorist attackPrime Minister Christopher Luxon address “sickening” mass shooting in Sydney ahead of meetings with Jewish communities. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 Dec 02:40 AM
PoliticsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon due to meet with Jewish community after Sydney terrorist attackAt least 15 people have died after a mass shooting in Sydney.15 Dec 01:28 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanRuth Richardson v Nicola Willis – the facts behind the argumentWhat are Ruth Richardson and Nicola Willis actually fighting about. 12 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsNicola Willis vs Ruth Richardson: Taxpayers’ Union backs down, requests economist moderatorThe union had previously threatened to back out of the debate if Willis didn't agree. 12 Dec 03:58 AM
PoliticsMinimum wage to increase from April next year, Govt commits to bigger rise than last yearThe minimum wage will rise by 2% to $23.95.11 Dec 10:36 PM
Politics'Absolutely laughable': Government ministers take aim at UN over report criticising NZ treatment of MāoriThe report was released by a UN committee focused on race relations.11 Dec 04:54 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFinal decision to scrap NCEA pushed out – why delay?The Government is seeking to replace the NCEA with a new qualification regime.11 Dec 04:00 AM
Politics'Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right': Nicola Willis hits backThe Finance Minister has a fiscal scrap on her hands and a debate-date dilemma too.11 Dec 02:13 AM
PoliticsWatch: Willis issues challenge to RichardsonFinance Minister Nicola Willis continues to challenge Taxpayer's Union chair Ruth Richardson to a debate. Video / Mark MitchellWatch11 Dec 01:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Nicola Willis shows her mettle as attacks come from left and rightOPINION: The Finance Minister has taken the fight back to TPU chairwoman Ruth Richardson.10 Dec 11:28 PM
