PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: National’s reprieve short-lived as Govt’s anti-strike squad assemblesOPINION: Two of four polls released in the past eight days have put National in the 20s. 17 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Lifting our game’: Minister on saving key programme to fight growing meth problemAs meth consumption skyrockets, the police budget to fight it is being squeezed.16 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsEru Kapa-Kingi sends message to ‘my haters’, ‘those throwing dirt on my name’ He's also given an update on how his whānau are doing after the recent allegations.16 Oct 02:43 AM
New Zealand'Symbol of reconciliation': How an iwi has regained a massive land block after 177 yearsPorirua purchase marks a powerful healing moment for Ngāti Toa Rangatira. 16 Oct 02:38 AM
Politics‘Woolshed orator’, ‘Irish charm’ and a love of whiskey: Parliament remembers former PM Jim BolgerLaughter and tears were prompted as tributes were heard in the House.16 Oct 01:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Vale Jim Bolger, a leader of substanceOPINION: New Zealand's 35th PM got the appreciation he deserved after he left office.15 Oct 10:59 PM
PoliticsCapital gains complexity: How NZ compares globally, and what Labour should doA new report says NZ has the most limited regime in the OECD for taxing capital gains.15 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsFull-scale collision: Outgoing police union boss delivers grave warning in final speechThe new head of the NZ Police Association was selected by members this afternoon.15 Oct 05:47 AM
Politics'Close to terminal': Willie Jackson believes Te Pāti Māori split 'inevitable' if issues not sorted'We don’t get any joy in watching them killing each other off,' the Labour MP said.15 Oct 12:43 AM
Politics'I don’t regret a single thing': Eru Kapa-Kingi on his public feud with Te Pāti Māori, Tamihere speaks out 'I tried multiple ways internally to fix problems'.14 Oct 08:42 PM
Herald NOWNZ Herald Morning News Update | Te Pāti Māori troubles deepen and Parliament to tighten regulationsNZ Herald Morning News Update | Ad rules relaxed, Te Pāti Māori faces fresh setbacks, and Parliament to tighten regulations.Watch14 Oct 06:10 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe failure of fees-free and why Māori and Pasifika students might miss outThe Education Ministry says it's better to dump fees-free and spend the money elsewhere.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorTe Pāti Māori internal chaos: How the party has collapsed into controversy and infighting A year ago, it was riding high. Now internal tensions in the caucus are boiling over.14 Oct 03:52 AM
New ZealandSpeaker Gerry Brownlee on Oriini Kaipara's maiden speechSpeaker Gerry Brownlee aims to get tougher on Parliamentary procedure after Oriini Kaipara's maiden speech last week went overtime.Watch14 Oct 03:30 AM
PoliticsFinance Minister questions Te Pāti Māori's use of taxpayer moneyTe Pāti Māori emailed its members a raft of documents containing serious allegations. 14 Oct 12:59 AM
Politics'I will f***ing knock you out': TPM email to members alleges Eru Kapa-Kingi threatened Parliament staff Eru Kapa-Kingi, son of a Te Pāti Māori MP, has responded on social media.14 Oct 12:40 AM
PoliticsWhistleblower complaint exposes ACC ‘unreasonably’ excluded costs of exec’s farewell The Wellington farewell cost around $17,287, including domestic travel and catering.13 Oct 10:00 PM
PoliticsMPs react: Serious allegations made against Te Pāti Māori MP and her sonMPs react to Te Pāti Māori email to members with serious allegations against MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and her son. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Oct 08:51 PM
PoliticsApproval ratings for Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins drop in new political pollNew lows for leaders of the country's biggest political parties.13 Oct 05:17 AM
Politics‘Significant boost’: Education Minister Stanford hails jump in structured literacy resultsThe Government puts focus on fresh educational results.13 Oct 02:50 AM
PoliticsNew education data to reveal 'transformational' impact after Govt's 'back-to-basics' pushThe results are expected to show across-the-board improvement for young children.12 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsShane Jones' son Penetaui Kleskovic eyes move into national politicsHe told the Herald he was a 'great admirer' of Winston Peters.12 Oct 03:41 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseTe Pāti Māori: Back on track or on another collision course? – Adam PearseOPINION: Voters are telling Te Pāti Māori to get its act together. 10 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsChanges recommended for Seymour's controversial bill, Opposition criticises 'egregious failure'The Act leader's proposed legislation has been contentious for a list of reasons.10 Oct 03:01 AM
Politics'Front up and answer them': TPM needs to be accountable, Hipkins says amid party troublesHipkins said politicians have a duty to answer questions. 09 Oct 11:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Gaza talks support Peters' stance on Palestine recognitionOPINION: Anti-Israel protesters risk being part of a horrific tradition.09 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics‘Every family has ups, downs’: Kaipara on her first speech as MP, TPM ‘dramas’She avoided answering some questions about her party's recent troubles.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMP Oriini Kaipara’s maiden speech (Te Reo)MP Oriini Kaipara’s maiden speech (Te Reo) - October 9 2025.Watch09 Oct 03:06 AM
PoliticsWatch: Unauthorised haka after Te Pāti Māori MP Oriini Kaipara’s maiden speechAfter a planned waiata at the conclusion of Kaipara’s speech, the majority of those in the public gallery erupted into a haka that was not sanctioned by the House.Watch09 Oct 03:01 AM
PoliticsNZ Herald Live: Rawiri Waititi and Te Pati Maori speak to the media and party membersNZ Herald Live: Rawiri Waititi and Te Pati Maori speak to the media and party members following question time. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Oct 02:33 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori refuses to address ‘dictatorship’ leadership claims as co-leaders reveal coalition plansRawiri Waititi abruptly stopped taking questions once the claims were raised. 09 Oct 01:47 AM
New ZealandMP Oriini Kaipara’s maiden speech (English)MP Oriini Kaipara’s maiden speech (English) - October 9 2025.Watch09 Oct 12:51 AM
PoliticsThe key Govt financial indicators doing better than forecastNicola Willis says it shows the Government's work to restore fiscal discipline.09 Oct 12:09 AM