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
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'Crowbar Chlöe' – Peters goes nuclear over attack on homeOPINION: Peters is a genuine victim here, but boy, has he used it to maximum advantage.08 Oct 10:30 PM
PoliticsTrade Minister dodges questions on alleged ‘deal’ to hide Nash trade trip dumpingNash claims a 'deal' was reached with NZTE CEO regarding messaging to the media. 08 Oct 03:06 AM
PoliticsWhy is National in the 20s in latest political poll? Christopher Luxon respondsLabour is out in front in the Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll. Video / Mark MitchellWatch08 Oct 01:18 AM
Politics'Not surprising', Luxon says as National dives into 20s in latest poll The latest results show the centre-left could govern.07 Oct 11:18 PM
PoliticsActivist actor doesn't think protest actions were wrong after Peters' house attackedThe activist said the demonstrators were 'not being threatening'.07 Oct 04:33 AM
PoliticsActor who publicised Winston Peters’ address online to be removed from One NZ ads'We don’t back any behaviour that puts people’s safety at risk,' One NZ said.07 Oct 12:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDr Greg Severinsen: New Zealand asleep at wheel on environmental policyOPINION: It's time to change direction to catch up, and fast.06 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon questioned on impact of Crown board fee hikesSome ministries warned it may impact the delivery of services. Video / Mark MitchellWatch06 Oct 04:23 AM
WellingtonGovt offers $1000 bonus to keep young Kiwis off dole, as date set to cut service for teensParents earning $65,529-plus will have to support their unemployed 18- and 19-year-olds05 Oct 01:59 AM
Politics'Need to sort themselves out': Te Pāti Māori looks 'a long way' from Govt – HipkinsLeader Chris Hipkins isn't ready to reveal who Labour could work with in Government.02 Oct 02:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Shane Jones' silence on energy reforms speaks volumesOPINION: The minister's uncharacteristic reticence is all about election 2026.02 Oct 12:02 AM
PoliticsKiwis' safety 'paramount': MFAT responds as Kiwis aboard Gaza-bound flotilla intercepted by IsraelIt has been reported that three Kiwis are part of the flotilla carrying aid to Gaza.01 Oct 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEric Crampton: The wisdom of starting smallOPINION: The Squamish Nation regained Vancouver land in 2002 after a century-long loss.01 Oct 08:00 PM
PoliticsOutspoken Govt minister bites tongue on energy plan, Seymour says 'jihad on stability' led to issuesHe's largely keeping his views to himself.01 Oct 04:36 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Government's Energy announcementEnergy and Resources Minister Simon Watts makes an Energy announcement in Wellington. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Sep 06:27 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorJamie Ensor: NZ First, National at odds on immigration, plus is New Zealand a 'launch pad’ to Aussie?ANALYSIS: The issue will almost certainly become a political football at the election.23 Sep 05:00 AM
Mood of the BoardroomWatch live tomorrow: Mood of the Boardroom – CEOs' verdict on the GovernmentNew Zealand's top CEOs have their say on the coalition Government and its policies.23 Sep 04:00 AM
OpinionI’m a busy working mum. This is what I thought of Jacinda Ardern’s children’s bookDoes the former PM's new picture book Mum's Busy Work relate to the everyday working mum?22 Sep 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLuxon refuses to release key Swift, Kelce wedding communicationsThe Prime Minister last month invited the couple to marry in New Zealand.22 Sep 05:39 AM
PoliticsGreen Party chief of staff resigns, citing 'health, wellbeing and whānau'A new permanent chief of staff has not yet been found.22 Sep 03:45 AM
PoliticsEducation Minister Erica Stanford announces $58m top-up for urgent school repairsThe wider $413m package combines new, existing and brought-forward funding.22 Sep 02:52 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford school infrastructure announcementPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Minister of Education Erica Stanford make an announcement about school infrastructure. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Sep 02:23 AM
New ZealandMatt Doocey says better perinatal mental health is comingMental Health Minister Matt Doocey speaks to the Herald after perinatal mental healthcare report published, showing gaps in the system. Video / Mark MitchellWatch19 Sep 05:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Inside Nicola Willis' toughest dayOPINION: The Finance Minister was on the mat but the Opposition failed to strike.18 Sep 05:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why separate seats could weaken the Māori influence they aim to protectOPINION: Rotorua's Māori councillor numbers fell after wards were introduced.17 Sep 05:00 PM
Politics'Issue for all': Hipkins not interested in automatic citizenship just for overseas MāoriHe's also distanced himself from more comments from Te Pāti Māori MP Takuta Ferris.17 Sep 05:09 AM
Politics‘It’s biblical’: Shane Jones on his ascension to NZ First deputy leaderMany assumed the experienced MP was the party's deputy leader already.17 Sep 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFrom psychosis to stillbirth and suicide: How mental health services are failing new mumsWhat three parents' experience reveal on the state of maternal mental health.16 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon pressed to correct fuel tax claim in ParliamentThe Prime Minister is under pressure to correct an answer he gave in the House. 16 Sep 03:40 AM
PoliticsPM says Act MP's 'terro dress up' comments on Palestine rally 'unhelpful'Act's Simon Court made the remark on social media.15 Sep 11:42 PM
PoliticsAct stands by MP who said pro-Palestine rally 'playing terro dress-up', Greens say Govt should 'show a spine'Act's Simon Court made the remark on social media.14 Sep 11:59 PM
