PoliticsGovernment announces new school assessment, reporting toolsThe changes will ensure a nationally consistent approach to assessments.02 Feb 01:31 AM
PoliticsWatch: Te Pāti Māori MP speaks ahead of court hearing contesting expulsionMariameno Kapa-Kingi is hoping the courts will rule in her favour regarding last year's expulsion. Video / Mark MitchellWatch02 Feb 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: What to expect from Waitangi 2026 without the Treaty Principles BillOPINION: The PM is heading north this week but won't be in Northland for Waitangi Day.01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWellington jobs fall by nearly 10,000 since election Stats NZ data shows a reduction of 9931 jobs by the end of the third quarter of 2025.01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanOpinion: Chris Hipkins and Nicola Willis go to war over who broke the economyAs Parliament returned, Hipkins and Willis clashed.31 Jan 03:36 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNZ, US in discussions over critical minerals framework as Trump seeks to counter ChinaThe Government is working towards an announcement.30 Jan 02:32 AM
PoliticsPM declines Trump's invite to join Board of Peace for GazaThe body was initially designed to oversee the restoration of peace in Gaza.29 Jan 08:07 PM
PoliticsPM to attend Waitangi next week, Herald understandsChristopher Luxon's yet to officially announce where he will be.29 Jan 05:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Trouble brewing in coalition as Peters pushes his advantageOPINION: Winston Peters is walking all over his partners with his attack on the India FTA.29 Jan 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPeters hits back at Luxon: Row deepens between NZ First, National over India immigrationThe Trade Minister is also fighting back.29 Jan 12:00 AM
PoliticsAct Party's lack of support for modern slavery bill sees National team up with LabourThis is the first time such a rule has been used in Parliament.28 Jan 10:56 PM
PoliticsJudith Collins joins Ryan Bridge Today to discuss her retirementJudith Collins joins Ryan Bridge Today to discuss her retirement. Video / Herald NowWatch28 Jan 06:09 PM
Herald NOW'Unjustified': Greyhound Racing NZ submits opposition to ban in ParliamentCanterbury Greyhound Racing President and long time trainer Jean Fahey tells Ryan Bridge the proposed ban is hypocritical, and lacks evidence. Video / Herald NowWatch28 Jan 06:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe failure of Labour's 'first-year fees-free' scheme - here's why it didn't work'A tremendous way to spend a lot of money to no effect' - tertiary education consultant.28 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: Sir John Key on Judith Collins, the 'Margaret Thatcher of New Zealand''You knew she wasn't there to eat her lunch.'28 Jan 05:25 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPeters claims 'truth not being told' over India deal, but Luxon says that's 'wrong'"He was wrong then, he’s wrong on this one too,” the Prime Minister says. 28 Jan 04:12 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOutrageous Fortuna: The life and times of Judith CollinsJudith Collins has called time on nearly a quarter of a century of politics. 28 Jan 03:52 AM
PoliticsHow would Te Pāti Māori's policy to get rid of prisons actually work?It says the justice system needs to be radically transformed.28 Jan 02:35 AM
PoliticsWatch: Judith Collins reveals career highs and lows as she announces retirement from politicsCollins, a former National Party leader, is leaving Parliament to become the Law Commission President. Video / Mark MitchellWatch28 Jan 12:03 AM
PoliticsJudith Collins announces retirement from politicsCollins holds several major ministerial portfolios, including defence and public service.27 Jan 11:28 PM
PoliticsLatest inflation data a ‘blip’, but Willis acknowledges interest rates hikes will come eventuallyFinance Minister doesn't believe those hikes are coming 'immediately'.27 Jan 09:51 PM
PoliticsNicola Willis sets Budget 2026 dateFinance Minister Nicola Willis' statement to the Finance and Expenditure Committee on the Budget 2026 date. Video / Mark MitchellWatch27 Jan 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorThe politics of a storm: How did Luxon, Hipkins handle weather tragedy back at Parliament?ANALYSIS: Not politicising a tragedy can be a tricky line to walk.27 Jan 03:56 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon refuses to answer questions on poll resultsHe said he was focused on the weather events. Video / Mark MitchellWatch27 Jan 02:04 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBig caveat in Building Act overhaul risks leaving home owners exposedCabinet quietly agreed it can suspend mandatory warranties for up to four years.27 Jan 12:48 AM
PoliticsHousing Minister Chris Bishop says he has 'sensible' solution to Auckland densification futureBishop: 'You know me, I’m always a middle-ground kind of guy.'26 Jan 11:48 PM
Politics'Very much the front line' – MP who served in Afghanistan backs Luxon's rebuke of TrumpMPs hit back at the President's attack on Nato service in Afghanistan. 26 Jan 11:38 PM
PoliticsWatch: PM responds to Trump's comments on troops in AfghanistanChristopher Luxon said he finds the comments incredibly disrespectful and wrong. Video / Mark MitchellWatch26 Jan 11:08 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside the 2026 election machine: The strategists shaping how votes will be fought for Take a look behind the scenes at who is running this year's campaigns.26 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsLabour says it will 'never' support Te Pāti Māori prison abolition policyLabour says it does not agree with the party's stance. 26 Jan 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: Christopher Luxon in a crisis and the question he’s yet to answerOPINION: Luxon's predecessors in Key and Ardern were skilled in handling a crisis.26 Jan 04:50 AM
PoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins addresses Te Pāti Māori’s policy on abolishing prisonsHe says Labour would never support getting rid of prisons. Video / Mark MitchellWatch26 Jan 04:20 AM
PoliticsCouncil backtracks on CEO’s claim it had 'no record' of 111 call before landslideFurther inquiries have prompted the council to change its tune.26 Jan 02:43 AM
New ZealandParliament is back in sessionHerald political editor Thomas Coughlan on Parliament being back in session.Watch25 Jan 07:45 PM
