PoliticsOranga Tamariki holding some young people in secure units illegally long, officials admitFrom January to July, 64 extensions to secure-unit stays occurred without legal authority.02 Dec 05:13 AM
PoliticsHeated exchange between Nicola Willis and Labour MPs at ParliamentFinance Minister Nicola Willis has labelled the conduct of Labour MPs 'unbecoming' after a fiery Scrutiny Week encounter. Video / Parliament TVWatch02 Dec 03:20 AM
PoliticsTrust on the line: Police set new targets after McSkimming fallout and device auditsThe four targets cover trust, service, retail crime and public violence.02 Dec 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLies, conspiracy theories and a scone – tempers flare in parliamentary clashMPs clashed in Parliament this morning, hurling insults at each other.02 Dec 12:28 AM
PoliticsAndrew Coster on $1500 a day while on leave during investigation into role in McSkimming scandalSir Brian Roche provided an update on his investigation into Andrew Coster.02 Dec 12:09 AM
PoliticsWatch: Public Service Commission investigation into Coster over in 'not too distant future'Sir Brian Roche says the investigation he is leading in Andrew Coster's role in the McSkimming scandal will be concluded soon. Video / Mark MitchellWatch01 Dec 11:37 PM
PoliticsChambers denies he wants to quickly ‘move on’ after McSkimming scandal, asks for time to make changesThe woman at the centre of the scandal has spoken publicly for the first time. 01 Dec 11:06 PM
PoliticsWatch: Govt explains why it will introduce a rates cap range for councilsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Local Government Minister Simon Watts announced the rates cap range at the post-Cabinet press conference on Monday. Video / Mark MitchellWatch01 Dec 04:33 AM
Politics'Stop doing dumb stuff': Govt rubbishes concern rates cap will degrade public servicesCouncils wanting rate rises above the cap would need approval from a new regulator.01 Dec 02:46 AM
PoliticsPharmac defends near-$350k exit payment to one employee in same year CEO resignedPharmac's minister says he expects changes to the entity's employment contracts.01 Dec 02:16 AM
PoliticsAndrew Coster’s fate still unresolved after three weeks leaveThe former Police Commissioner was placed on leave as Social Investment Agency CEO.30 Nov 11:26 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderPopular social media identity working in Labour leader's office – private post falls foul of SpeakerGerry Brownlee says he will crack down on any social posts that breach standing orders.30 Nov 04:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Labour knows what’s wrong with NZ, but not what party it wants to beOPINION: The party knows what's going wrong. It's not sure what it wants to be to fix it.30 Nov 07:46 AM
PoliticsLabour will offer cheap loans to allow GPs and nurses to buy into practicesLeader Chris Hipkins closed Labour's 2025 conference with the policy announcement.30 Nov 01:43 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Pretty disappointed’: Mowbray’s personal text to PM amid social media lobbyingThe Herald has obtained texts and emails between the PM and the high-profile lobbyists. 29 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics‘Māori sovereignty’: Labour sets out ambitious pitch to win back Māori seatsLabour's sole Māori electorate MP is laying out the pitch to win back the Māori seats.29 Nov 12:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Labour on the cusp of history, but tax wounds will take time to healOPINION: Chris Hipkins has shown tax can be popular, but now he needs to win.28 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsExpelled MP urges Labour restraint in Māori seats to prompt overhangFormer Te Pāti Māori MP Tākuta Ferris holds one of the seven Māori electorates. 28 Nov 02:07 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to the Herald ahead of his conferenceChris Hipkins will not say whether Labour will commit $12.8b to restore pay equity. Video / Mark MitchellWatch27 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Watch this space – there's more to come': Hipkins on the tech tax Labour may look atAs Labour grandees gather in Auckland, Chris Hipkins gets ready to rally the troops.27 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHow does your school rate? NCEA, UE results at every college - rankedOur interactive graph lets you check where your school sits in 2024 education data 27 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsAbuse in Care: Lake Alice survivors' details shared in ‘extremely serious’ privacy breach Minister, lawyer say survivors have been let down by the state once again. 27 Nov 05:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: What it would really take for Luxon to step asideOPINION: There will be no coup. But the speculation didn't appear out of thin air. 26 Nov 11:44 PM
PoliticsInquiry into Phillips children's disappearance announced: What will be investigatedRecommendations from the inquiry are expected in July next year.26 Nov 08:38 PM
Politics‘Extraordinary courage’: Arbiter decides redress payments for Lake Alice survivors 'The survivors have all shown extraordinary courage and resilience.'26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCompany privatised by Ardern Govt now owned by firm courting arms sale to IsraelKiwiStar Optics was sold in 2022. Australian reports say its new owner is courting Israel.26 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsClaims Te Pāti Māori tried to oust ill MP 'brought clarity to matters long carried in silence' – MP's familyTe Pāti Māori's president says he wouldn't respond to matters 'based on hearsay'.26 Nov 02:56 AM
Politics'It's not impossible': Willis says National may join other parties to repeal Regulatory Standards ActThe National deputy leader said her party may also campaign to get rid of the law. 25 Nov 11:40 PM
PoliticsGovt pledges $4b for Devonport Naval Base in major upgrade of flood-prone, mouldy defence estateThe Defence Force warns 70% of its infrastructure has less than 20 years of working life.25 Nov 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt's parent-income welfare gateway for teenagers blasted by officials MSD officials said the policy did not tackle deeper causes of problems for young people.25 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: The Govt wants to abolish councils, just not the ones you're thinking ofOPINION: The Government's proposal reveals two truths.25 Nov 05:47 AM
PoliticsPolice accept Jevon McSkimming sex allegations will hurt recruitment It comes two days out from the Govt officially failing its police recruitment target. 25 Nov 05:32 AM
Politics'Most significant changes since 1989': Govt plan would scrap regional councillors in sweeping overhaulMayors would take over regional roles under the new proposal.25 Nov 04:00 AM
PoliticsWatch: Ministers announce massive shake-up of local governmentLocal Government Ministister Simon Watts and RMA Minister Chris Bishop said it was the biggest reform of local government since 1989. Video / Mark MitchellWatch25 Nov 04:00 AM
