New ZealandNew MP says she dreaded returning to Parliament after XmasTwo new National MPs give their maiden speeches.23 Mar 03:31 AM
New ZealandAccusations of 'sexism' fly as Mallard again kicks Bridges outBridges and Mallard have been at odds for weeks – today, Bridges was booted out again.17 Mar 02:36 AM
New ZealandKiwi teen among those deported to NZ from AustraliaA minor has been deported from Australia to New Zealand.15 Mar 03:48 AM
PoliticsBill to reform apartment living legislation passes first readingAct and Greens back National members' bill, but Labour flags changes after first reading.10 Mar 06:34 AM
PoliticsParliament rape accused has employment case bid rejectedThe head of Parliamentary Service says he's unwilling to settle with the man.09 Mar 09:04 PM
New Zealand'I felt worthless': Teen mum's heartbreak, escape from meth-addicted familyFelicity Palmer shares her story being 16 and pregnant with a family addicted to meth.09 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsUnanimous support: 'Revenge porn' law change to criminalise posting intimate videos without consentPosting an intimate image or video without consent is on track to become illegal.09 Mar 03:22 AM
New ZealandGangs and guns bill is flawed - Police AssociationThe 501 deportees are of particular concern, says the Police Association.07 Mar 04:00 AM
PoliticsLocked-down Auckland faces level-2 freedom after PM's 2.27am 'bugger it' earthquake momentWhat moving to alert level 2 tomorrow will mean for church services.05 Mar 04:12 PM
New ZealandLift-off! Auckland heads out of lockdown, NZ to level 1Auckland into level 2 this Sunday and may be back to level 1 by the start of next weekend.05 Mar 04:40 AM
New ZealandKiwis told: 'Do not go sightseeing'; Aucklanders told to stay away from beachesNational Emergency Management Agency with the latest tsunami threat update.04 Mar 10:15 PM
New ZealandChief Ombudsman 'pre-determined' his decision - High CourtEmails to Trevor Mallard 'exposed the Chief Ombudsman's real view', says judge.02 Mar 12:29 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBeehive Diaries: Sir John Key puts his money where his mouth isWho did Sir John Key donate to in the 2020 election, and why did another MP miss out?26 Feb 12:13 AM
New ZealandBill to abolish local veto on Māori wards passes despite National's marathon oppositionThe public can no longer overturn a council's decision to establish a Māori ward.24 Feb 08:05 AM
New ZealandInside this week's urgent debate in Parliament on alert level changesUrgent debates offer the chance to criticise or defend a particular Government action.20 Feb 07:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiller quake: Sir John Key reflects on NZ's "darkest day"'If we've got this number wrong, I'll have to resign'.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBeehive Diaries: The Speaker's mountainous molehillsA win for sense and satire, and the Speaker gets schooled on eggplant emojis.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsCorrections boss grilled over Waikeria Prison riots as National pushes for probe into impact of gangsCorrections boss grilled by a parliamentary select committee.18 Feb 03:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettBeehive Diaries: The charmer and the 'smarmer'Simon Bridges appears to have forgotten he is not Foreign Affairs spokesman anymore.12 Feb 01:00 AM
PoliticsGreen list MP to submit member's billGreen list MP Dr Elizabeth Kerekere made her maiden speech in Parliament on Wednesday.11 Feb 01:18 AM
PoliticsMaiden speeches: 'Why do we get up in the morning, if not to change the world?'The Greens' Elizabeth Kerekere announced her member's bill.10 Feb 05:45 AM
KahuTiki vs tie: Parliament neck-tie stoush soon to be tied-upSpeaker Trevor Mallard says he's 'happy to be overruled' on tie-gate.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMPs' maiden speeches: 'I have been called 'f*****' over our fence at home'Eight more new MPs have given their maiden speeches.09 Feb 03:43 AM
New ZealandCollins warning to Mallard: Prepare for rolling maul of National attacksNational plans to raise no-confidence motions in Speaker Trevor Mallard today08 Feb 11:54 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Back to school': Ardern and Collins set to go head-to-head in the HouseDownload the NZ Herald seating chart of the House for 2021.08 Feb 12:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBeehive Diaries: Waitangi editionWaitangi edition: Winston Peters comes out to play, Jacinda Ardern plays second fiddle.04 Feb 11:35 PM
KahuFor the first time in a decade the Nats are standing in Māori seats; Collins explains whyJudith Collins: National has been absent from the Māori seats for too long.31 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandSenior NZ First MPs resign from partyFormer MPs Tracey Martin and Jenny Marcroft walk away from NZ First.28 Jan 05:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJudith Collins re-saddles, John Key-styleRising gang numbers is going to be one of the big issues for National.23 Jan 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'Sleepy Joe' an inspiration for political has-beensOPINION: At aged 61 Judith Collins is a mere spring chicken.22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBeehive Diaries: Wiggles vs Big Red CarThe Wiggles got little sympathy from Jacinda Ardern's Big Red Car.22 Jan 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: The landlords who have restraining orders against themThe Herald found just 14 landlords have been given the toughest sanction in 10 years.16 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuChristopher Luxon's first plan in the new jobChristopher Luxon: "You don't just do it because it's Kumbaya".14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice keep close eye on Trump flag-bearing Parliament protestersBilly Te Kahika also hired his own, private security for the event.14 Jan 12:24 AM
