PoliticsWatch: Act's David Seymour responds to criticism from Auckland MayorWayne Brown was critical of Seymour's approach to housing planning. Video / Mark MitchellWatch05 Mar 01:40 AM
PoliticsAct 'embarrassed' as parliamentary committee backs social media ban for under-16s Parmjeet Parmar, who initiated the inquiry, says outcome was predetermined.05 Mar 12:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Winston Peters can't resist crack at PM over Iran fumbleOPINION: 'Why didn't you call [me], then no one will have misspoken?'04 Mar 11:33 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDid Nicola Willis promise to reduce food prices? Labour says soThe debate continued on Wednesday with both parties far from common ground. 04 Mar 10:41 PM
New ZealandGovernment & Labour clash over grocery pricesFinance Minister Nicola Willis says she never promised to bring down food prices – Labour disagrees. Video / Parliament TVWatch04 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsBondi terror attack could have happened in New Zealand, NZSIS saysThe intelligence agency stood up a team to monitor anti-Semitic terror. 04 Mar 05:14 AM
PoliticsPM, Immigration Minister questioned over visas amid Middle East conflictThe Prime Minister has had to clarify his comments in Parliament. Video / Mark MitchellWatch04 Mar 01:39 AM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon returns to Parliament at night to correct answer on Middle East – Greens say he mucked up again 'The Prime Minister just doesn't seem to know what is going on,' Chlöe Swarbrick said.03 Mar 10:07 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Forest of magical money trees': Willis, Seymour attack Edmonds' Reserve Bank remarksEdmonds responds: 'I think they’ve got the wrong end of the stick.'03 Mar 04:00 PM
Politics'We need to show some humanity': Labour calls for abuse-in-care survivors, clients in hardship to be exempt from law changeThe Opposition party acknowledges a 'loophole needs to be closed'.03 Mar 06:18 AM
PoliticsHipkins reignites criticism of $12.8 billion pay equity figure as Treasury stands firmThe Labour leader has been accused of "fiscal denialism".03 Mar 04:00 AM
PoliticsSecond young offender bootcamp pilot to begin as proposed law delayedThe second pilot will begin on Monday with another 10 young offenders. 03 Mar 12:20 AM
PoliticsFormer minister Bayly won't contest electorate again, seeks list-only positionBayly resigned as a minister early last year.02 Mar 11:32 PM
Politics'I misspoke': Luxon walks back comments on Iran strikes by US and IsraelThe Prime Minister clarified comments he made in Monday's post-Cabinet press conference. 02 Mar 11:09 PM
PoliticsPM Christopher Luxon walks back comment on IranPrime Minister Christopher Luxon says he misspoke at Monday's post-Cabinet press conference when discussing action on Iran. Video / Mark MitchellWatch02 Mar 10:09 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsEdmonds on Labour's big mistake, landlords, Reserve Bank shake-up and if she's getting 'nasty'Labour's finance spokeswoman sits down with the Herald to discuss Labour's economic plans.02 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon says NZ not 'best placed' to make call on legality of US, Israel attacks'We weren't proxy or party to these attacks.'02 Mar 06:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: As Middle East erupts, Luxon struggles to articulate where NZ standsOPINION: He's struggling to explain whether New Zealand supports strikes against Iran.02 Mar 06:06 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorJamie Ensor: The warning signs for National, Labour in latest survey resultsANALYSIS: National is in an unfortunate position at the start of election year.02 Mar 02:00 AM
PoliticsWillis says Kiwis are 'impatient' for expecting quick cost-of-living turnaroundThe Finance Minister admits that she is 'impatient' as well.01 Mar 09:42 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhy one city dominates secondary school scholarship awardsAuckland schools are hugely over-represented – and one expert thinks he knows why. 01 Mar 04:00 PM
Politics See how Kiwis rank the parties on key election issues - Labour remains in front on mostThe Government's rating has also seen a rebound after a record-low score.01 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: The art of the U-turn – Nats' transport dilemma and Labour’s pay equity conundrumAs we head into Budget season, prepare for about-turns. 27 Feb 04:11 PM
PoliticsCross-party MPs urge Government to increase Whakaata Māori fundingThe broadcaster has recently undergone a major restructure amid looming funding changes. 27 Feb 04:01 AM
Politics'Need a bigger hero': Luxon's ability to deliver localism questionedThe Government is progressing a major reform to local government entities.27 Feb 02:33 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside the Lake Alice data breach: Erica Stanford asked Sir Brian Roche to personally sign apologies to survivorsThe breach was the result of a mistake made during an email send out.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCall for ministers to stop 'derogatory' rhetoric against councilsNorthland Regional Council chairman Pita Tipene challenged Cabinet ministers at a forum.26 Feb 04:38 AM
Politics'Thank heavens': Peters celebrates end to Luxon's beloved quarterly plansA chuckling Peters appeared happy to see the end of them.25 Feb 11:01 PM
PoliticsSeymour slams ‘degenerate’ owners of attacking dogs as he warns councils of knee-jerk regulationA 62-year-old woman died last week in Northland after three dogs attacked her.25 Feb 10:54 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt hails falling social housing demand – but officials say data's unreliableConcerns about the social housing register data were revealed in an OIA request. 25 Feb 06:45 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRevealed: Police handbook covers dealing with 'sovereign citizens' – including if they invoke the Magna Carta 'Not all SovCits are a threat to national security,' officers are told.25 Feb 03:30 AM
PoliticsIran blasts NZ for 'misinformation', says Govt has no 'moral standing’ on human rights'This measure is politically motivated,' Iran said of New Zealand's actions.25 Feb 01:24 AM
PoliticsGovernment quietly ditches quarterly actions plans that committed it to 'raise energy', 'take decisions'Prime Minister Luxon previously said they helped focus the public service.24 Feb 11:59 PM
PoliticsChildren riding bikes on footpaths, motorists giving way to buses: Govt proposes new road rulesThe Government is seeking feedback on the proposed rule changes. 24 Feb 10:43 PM
