New ZealandMPs and 'shock jocks' must take some blame for hate speech, MP saysA slippery slope from hate speech to atrocity, says former-refugee-turned MP.20 Mar 05:19 AM
New ZealandMore than 220 kids in state care abused in 6 monthsOranga Tamariki 'courageous' for revealing extent of abuse, commissioner says.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSoper: Attacks on MPs are rare in New ZealandCOMMENT: That's the rough and tumble of politics.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBeaten, bloodied and bruised: The MPs attacked over the yearsMembers of Parliament have been the victims, and sometimes the instigators, of attacks.14 Mar 12:34 AM
New ZealandVictims' sexual 'reputation' should be off-limits - Law CommissionA victim's sexual 'reputation' should be completely off-limits in court, Govt told.12 Mar 09:51 PM
New ZealandFamily of sick toddler makes big bid to get life-extending drug fundedSpinraza is the only FDA-approved treatment for sufferers of spinal muscular atrophy.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandStaff at three depts had Barry complaintsDetails of conduct criticisms about former minister will remain secret.01 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungSimon Bridges taking National leadership one year at a timeCOMMENT: The capital gains tax proposals are a gift to Simon Bridges and National.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDelay to trans bill 'deeply disappointing' - GreensLaw change would make it easier for trans people to change sex on their birth certificate.25 Feb 11:21 PM
New ZealandNZ's shame: Highest rate of youth deaths among developed countriesMore New Zealanders die in their adolescent years than 19 other similar countries.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCapital Gains Tax plan an 'attack on the Kiwi way of life'He said the Tax Working Group's report showed a number of new taxes would be considered.21 Feb 12:20 AM
New ZealandSoper: We might pay for a tax on internet giantsComment: Particularly when it comes to those entities who're coining it on the Internet.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe 'relentless' rise of P in New Zealand: 'This is becoming a plague'Meth-related offending has now overtaken cannabis in New Zealand.12 Feb 04:00 PM
Black CapsBlack Cap's rape trials: Sports Minister Grant Robertson speaks to NZ CricketNZC says cricketer's court testimony 'disturbing', but further action not necessary.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandActivist turns leaf to promote race relationsHe once manhandled John Key. Now he sits at the heart of power in race relations.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt could change discriminatory welfare lawA landmark case may change the way people on both ACC and welfare are compensated.05 Feb 01:32 AM
New ZealandNational MP organised trolls to attack opponents - ministerCabinet Minister says she was shocked to see a National MP organising "trolls".04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandJami-Lee Ross shut out from National Party offices in ParliamentSpeaker Trevor Mallard has approved extra security for access to National MPs' offices.29 Jan 05:56 AM
New ZealandWellington fog creates Cabinet casualtiesSome ministers missing as Cabinet meets for first time since Christmas break28 Jan 11:15 PM
New ZealandMeet Parliament's new MP: Agnes Loheni, National Party list MPIncoming MP Agnes Loheni believes in enterprise, hard work and personal responsibility.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt service gave wrong meth advice to landlordsLandlords have been paying for needless meth clean-ups - on the advice of officials.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNational floats ban on foreign donationsCalls to ban foreign donors as parliament asks intelligence agencies for secret briefing.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandJami-Lee Ross writes to former National colleaguesMany MPs deleted the letter without reading it, thinking it was spam.23 Jan 05:16 AM
New Zealand'I've been to hell and back': Jami-Lee Ross says he is not after revenge'I just can't be driven by hatred any more, or the pursuit of getting even.'22 Jan 07:44 AM
New ZealandMeet the Backbenchers: Darroch BallDarroch ball the latecomer to politics and party's dark horse10 Jan 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Jess Quinn's mission to unmask beauty mythEDITORIAL: There's a beauty myth a young New Zealand woman is trying to put an end to.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer chief scientist payout part of six-figure sumFormer chief scientist Jacqueline Rowarth left the EPA in controversial circumstances.23 Dec 05:28 AM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Wily Winston has dominated the political yearPeters certainly reinforces the phrase punching above your weight.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ First's coalition bottom line cost taxpayers $3 millionNational says this shows the Govt put politics before prudent use of taxpayers' money19 Dec 04:33 AM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper on the year in politics: No party covers itself in gloryCOMMENT: So much for the Ardern administration's promise of open government.18 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandOops! Minister's Crown car crushes drone outside ParliamentHerald can confirm there were no injuries as a result of the incident.18 Dec 02:36 AM
New ZealandLearner driver's fatal hit-and-run: 143,000 sign petitionThe petition was to get the Crown to appeal Rouxle Le Roux's sentence for a hit-and-run18 Dec 12:19 AM
New ZealandAutopsy shows native birds used in a 1080 protest not killed by poisonHikoi co-organiser says he was assured dead birds were from a West Coast 1080 drop zone.12 Dec 12:42 AM
New ZealandNZ First to oppose 'own' language policyBill would be irresponsible as teachers are already under workload pressures, says party.11 Dec 01:43 AM
