PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhy Govt's $7b ACC accounting change won't lower your leviesThe Government's making a big change to ACC's liabilities, but it will not mean levy cuts.22 Jul 05:40 AM
New ZealandNational joins Labour to back bill protecting workers talking about payCamilla Belich's bill aims to end enforceable pay secrecy clauses in New Zealand.17 Jul 05:23 AM
PoliticsChris Bishop tells councils to stop plan changes ahead of RMA reformsThe Government pauses council plan changes ahead of the new RMA coming into effect.16 Jul 12:36 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCoalition cracks? Leaders dismiss claims Govt in disarray over UN letterBut they appeared on different pages about the Government's formal response.15 Jul 05:30 AM
PoliticsPeeni Henare hits back at Te Pāti Māori 'greedy' byelection contest claimHenare won't say yet whether he'll contest Tāmaki Makaurau in the 2026 general election. 15 Jul 12:55 AM
New ZealandTeen's 900km ride for Māori wards ends with cheers at ParliamentHe delivered a support letter to Parliament, and was greeted by Chris Hipkins.14 Jul 12:34 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEditorial: Why the Tāmaki Makaurau byelection matters for LabourOPINION: The Tāmaki Makaurau byelection was triggered by MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp's death.13 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsSeymour wants fast-track law for new supermarket chainsThe Act leader says the law would encourage a new entrant.13 Jul 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Trevor Mallard's moa comments prove weirdly prescientOPINION: The former Speaker was widely mocked in 2014. Who's laughing now?10 Jul 08:56 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori selects former broadcaster for Tāmaki Makaurau byelectionMove comes after MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp died last month.10 Jul 08:58 AM
New Zealand'I wasn't prepared to wait': Youngest Govt MP on seizing his big opportunity'I thought, I'm 26 years old, but I'm going to give this a crack – this is my home.'09 Jul 12:26 AM
PoliticsWatch – 'I have a PhD': Labour's Russell fires up at former judge over contentious billThe 'academic jousting' happened during a select committee hearing.08 Jul 12:27 AM
PoliticsRevealed: The Govt departments that pushed back on minister's diversity requirements cullThe Government plans to remove diversity requirements from the Public Service Act.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBalancing power: What the employment law changes mean for youComment: Employees earning over $180,000 lose the right to claim unjustified dismissal.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Anti-expert rhetoric needs to stopOPINION: Would you take the advice of a master plumber or your husband for a leaky pipe?06 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsGroup of prominent Kiwis – including former PM – issue letter against Act billDavid Seymour says debate has been 'marred by misinformation and alarmist language'.03 Jul 04:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Crash and burn – Chris Hipkins gets the pip over ram raidsOPINION: Are the Herald's 'Tory owners' suppressing crime coverage? Er, no. 03 Jul 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSOE pay ranked: Brown calls in officials as CEO pay climbs despite underperformanceOne executive of a company partly owned by the Government took home $3.8m in a year. 02 Jul 05:00 PM
TechnologyNZ taxpayer-funded $29m satellite likely lost in spaceThe satellite received $29 million from the Government to grow the space industry.01 Jul 10:26 PM
PoliticsGovt targets 'coward punches' with life sentence penaltiesThe Government has announced changes to sentencing laws.30 Jun 03:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Regulatory Standards Bill undermines democratic processOPINION: Some 88% of 22,821 submissions opposed the bill outright.29 Jun 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Never mind the swear words, our politicians need to raise the quality of debateOPINION: Blaming the Government for high butter prices makes no sense.28 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanOpinion: MPs mourn Takutai Tarsh Kemp – what happens next and who might take her seatOPINION: There’s a lot on the line for Te Pāti Māori.26 Jun 06:00 PM
PoliticsMPs pay tribute to Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Moana Natasha KempMPs meet in the House today to pay tribute to Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp who died, aged 50, early this morning.Watch26 Jun 03:31 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: MPs pay tribute to Takutai Moana Natasha KempMPs pay tribute to Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Moana Natasha KempWatch26 Jun 12:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Parliament in shock over MP's unexpected deathOPINION: Takutai Tarsh Kemp was at Parliament yesterday.26 Jun 12:19 AM
New ZealandTe Pāti Māori ‘devastated’ after MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp diesThe Tāmaki Makaurau MP was diagnosed with kidney disease in 2024.25 Jun 10:22 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCould companies sue for compensation under Seymour's controversial bill?Labour's Willie Jackson says he doesn't trust Regulation Minister David Seymour.24 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment says Ngāpuhi negotiations cannot be open-ended: 'It can't be as long as forever'While NZ First's bill pushes one settlement, the Treaty Minister says all options remain.24 Jun 01:42 AM
PoliticsFinance Minister on potential impact of Israel/Iran war on NZ fuel pricesFinance Minister Nicola Willis says it's still not clear what disruption the war has inflicted on oil supply chains. Video / Mark MitchellWatch24 Jun 12:32 AM
New ZealandSeymour defends social media posts amid Cabinet Manual breach claimsDavid Seymour dismissed criticism of his social media posts as playful fun.23 Jun 09:05 PM
PoliticsNew Ombudsman John Allen at select committeeOmbudsman John Allen with colleagues, deputy Bridget Hewson (left), and CFO Meaw-Fong Phang, telling MPs about the work of his office. Video / Parliament TVWatch22 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsAs Middle East burns, Luxon meets President Xi Jinping in BeijingThe Prime Minister meets President Xi Jinping at an inflection point.19 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsForeign Minister Winston Peters explains evacuation of NZ embassy in TehranTwo embassy staff and their families were evacuated from Iran this morning amid the conflict with Israel. Video / Mark MitchellWatch18 Jun 10:47 PM
