PremiumPremiumPoliticsFewer roads, more hospitals: Government publishes sobering Infrastructure PlanThe Government was warned New Zealand can't build everything it wants.16 Feb 11:08 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBiggest labour market regulation changes in decades – what they mean for you The Bill is expected to have its final reading in the coming week. 16 Feb 11:00 PM
PoliticsCoalition Govt would be re-elected on latest poll, but both major parties downNZ First is continuing to trend upwards, according to the latest survey results.16 Feb 05:18 AM
Politics'Incredibly exciting': PM lauds State of Origin coming to NZ, Eden Park to host 2027 matchA range of new settings for the venue has been agreed by the Government.15 Feb 10:02 PM
PoliticsDavid Seymour makes election promise to radically cut Govt departmentsAct is promising to slash the number of departments from 41 to no more than 30.14 Feb 10:44 PM
PoliticsLabour sets its price for supporting India trade dealHipkins says he wants to see more detail before fully committing support. 14 Feb 09:42 PM
Politics'Joy and grief': Local MP opens up on his wedding held after Mount Maunganui tragedyThe MP had to abandon wedding planning to support his community amid the tragedy.14 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Act prepares for state of the nation, but what’s the state of Act? OPINION: David Seymour will deliver his first major speech of the year this weekend.13 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDocuments revealed: Inside Te Pāti Māori’s vote to expel two MPsConcerns were raised about the "perception of a conflict of interest". 13 Feb 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPeters didn't get advice on Breman signing letter before complaining she didn't get advicePeters told the Herald he didn’t need advice “because I know what the situation is”.12 Feb 04:14 AM
Politics'Utter disdain': Peters seeks Māori seats referendum after 'last straw' behaviourThe NZ First leader wants New Zealanders to vote on the issue.12 Feb 02:44 AM
Politics‘Reshape getting around Auckland’: Final funding confirmed for major transport project The overall project includes busways, cycleways and walking paths.12 Feb 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 8 horrific child deaths since 2006 – why won't MPs act?OPINION: Alerts have been issued for years over window-cord risks, but nothing's changed.11 Feb 11:46 PM
PoliticsHigher tax take, lower spending improve Crown accountsThe Government's books were in a slightly better shape than expected.11 Feb 10:35 PM
PoliticsGovt confirms it will launch inquiry into fatal Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa landslidesThere are concerns the council's review could be compromised. 11 Feb 10:07 PM
Herald NOW'That did not happen': Wellington Central MP on claims council funded cycleways over pipes'That did not happen': Wellington Central MP on claims council funded cycleways over pipes. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch11 Feb 07:36 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNicola Willis keeps secret documents on if banks paying fair share of tax ahead of BudgetThe Finance Minister wouldn't rule out a new tax.11 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Nicola Willis' Reserve Bank inquiry asks right questions at wrong time OPINION: The Government's inquiry probes very apt terrain but is cynically timed. 11 Feb 03:54 AM
PoliticsFinance Minister Nicola Willis grilled over new RBNZ inquiryIt will look into COVID-era money printing. Video / Mark MitchellWatch11 Feb 01:50 AM
PoliticsGovt instigates surprise inquiry into Reserve Bank’s $55b Covid money-printing Finance Minister Nicola Willis has announced a surprise review of Reserve Bank actions. 11 Feb 12:38 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLiquified natural gas levy 'likely be passed on to' consumers, officials warned Official advice to the Government has been revealed on the controversial levy.10 Feb 11:03 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRevealed: What PM says about India trade deal v what the secret text says The Herald has seen parts of the highly secret trade agreement. 10 Feb 04:26 AM
PoliticsRetail crime advisory group scrapped after several resignationsThe group had been funded to last until September this year.10 Feb 02:20 AM
PoliticsAnother Labour MP suggests party will work with Te Pāti Māori once issues resolvedLabour's leader is adamant a decision on who the party could work with won't be made now.09 Feb 11:21 PM
PoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins attacks what they're calling the Government's 'gas tax'The Government denies the LNG levy is a tax. Video / Mark MitchellWatch09 Feb 10:56 PM
PoliticsLuxon and Hipkins discuss the India Free Trade AgreementPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins front the media of the proposal. Video / Mark MitchellWatch09 Feb 10:49 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTrade Minister standing by India FTA claims as others point out contradictions Todd McClay says he stands by his statements last month on some controversial aspects. 09 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTrespass law controversy: The 'should have known' rule that can land you in jail The minister backed the 'deeming' approach against his officials' recommendations.09 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Going to need support’: PM says 'investment' necessary for critical minerals mining amid NZ-US talksNZ will require capital "from domestic purposes and overseas purposes to do that".09 Feb 04:43 AM
PoliticsHung Parliament predicted, cost of living increases as priority issue in latest poll The polls remain tight on who will win this year's general election.09 Feb 04:16 AM
Politics'Strategic energy security asset': Govt reveals plans for $1b LNG import facility Luxon warned New Zealand is experiencing swiftly declining gas supply.09 Feb 02:50 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDriver’s licence fees could be hiked next year despite Government celebrating 'initially' cutting them More changes to the fees could be consulted on within months of the reduction.08 Feb 04:00 PM
Auckland'Like I was 16 again': Seymour bunny-hops Land Rover recreating steps stunt for charityThe Drive 4 Hearts campaign has raised $161,400 of its $300,000 goal.08 Feb 03:15 AM
New ZealandDavid Seymour recreates Land Rover parliament stunt at EllersliePrime Minister David Seymour drove a 1948 Land Rover Series I at the Ellerslie Racecourse. The event aimed to fund research for a new heart valve for children with rheumatic fever.Watch08 Feb 01:22 AM
