PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Phil Goff mastered the art of saying nothing, until he spokeOPINION: Plus the expected debacle over the Treaty Principles Bill surprises no one.06 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Labour’s Te Pāti Māori problemOPINION: Fear of the alternative is Christopher Luxon’s easiest path to a second term.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandUpston on her former press secretarySocial Development Minister Louise Upston responds to allegations concerning her former press secretary Michael Forbes. Video / Mark MitchellWatch05 Jun 04:31 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Parliament debates Te Pāti Māori haka suspensionParliament debates Te Pāti Māori haka suspensionWatch05 Jun 02:08 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNicola Willis sets aside money for election costings unitAn old proposal to establish a unit to cost election policies has funding.03 Jun 05:36 AM
New ZealandPetition to ban private fireworks to be presented to ParliamentTara Nowacki has shared how the use of fireworks affects her rescue dog, Zeus. Video / SuppliedWatch02 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Act remains Labour's 'worst nightmare' – new Deputy PM's messageDavid Seymour held a celebration brunch after being sworn in yesterday.31 May 11:21 PM
New ZealandHome-schooled athletes denied medals to cycle 800km seeking rule changeSchool Sport NZ says its events are reserved for students enrolled fulltime in a school. 31 May 06:00 PM
PoliticsBiggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'28 May 11:58 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Nicola Willis' choice of Budget day attire is a sideshow to policy debateOPINION: The Finance Minister's dress has become a distraction from her policies.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHipkins hits back at Peters after NZ First leader rules out future coalitionHipkins previously said it's 'highly unlikely' Labour would work with Peters and party.26 May 10:42 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPeters rules out working with Labour after 2026 election if Hipkins is leaderThe NZ First leader wants to be clear: he will never do a governing deal with Hipkins.26 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsAct leader David Seymour invited to Oxford Union debateAct leader David Seymour spoke to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge about taking part in the renowned Oxford Union debate. Video / Herald NowWatch25 May 07:42 PM
Politics'Stay away from the jocks': Male National MPs conduct outfit checks in support of Nicola WillisNational MP Mike Butterick was careful to stop his caucus members from showing too much. 25 May 03:21 AM
PoliticsErica Stanford teacher workforce announcementErica Stanford makes teacher workforce announcement at Mt Albert Grammar. Video / Alyse WrightWatch22 May 07:58 PM
New Zealand2025 Budget delivered with reactions coming in thick and fast | NZ Herald News UpdateNicola Willis has delivered her 2025 Budget, which includes changes to KiwiSaver contributions and a new investment boost scheme. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 May 07:41 PM
New ZealandBudget 2025: Every budget item in one interactiveUse the Herald interactive to explore Budget 2025.22 May 02:41 AM
New Zealand'Deserves a voice': The 17-year-old apprentice heading to Youth ParliamentFletcher Brown is a heavy automotive apprentice from Hawke’s Bay.21 May 06:00 PM
PoliticsHunt for new Oranga Tamariki CEO yet to start seven weeks after resignationFormer CEO Chappie Te Kani took medical leave in September to undergo surgery.21 May 05:59 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPublic feedback overwhelmingly negative to bootcamp bill, MPs recommend physical force safeguardsProviders will be able to use force against children as a last resort.21 May 04:47 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGovernment's Regulatory Standards Bill to cost $20m per yearAnd the agency responsible for it has been unable to estimate the value it brings.21 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Obey the rules, Government tells Te Pāti Māori, but what about pay equity rules?OPINION: Rules can be used against those without power.20 May 03:48 AM
Politics'Psychological warfare': Shock move pushes out Te Pāti Māori haka punishment verdictParliament's Privileges Committee recommended suspending three Te Pāti Māori MPs.20 May 02:57 AM
PoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins speaks ahead of House debate on Te Pāti Māori's hakaParliament is preparing for a potentially lengthy and tense debate over the penalties handed to Te Pāti Māori over last year’s controversial haka in the House. Video/ Mark MitchellWatch20 May 12:23 AM
Politics$600m in Government funding to go to rail servicesRail Minister Winston Peters and Chris Bishop detail how more than $600m in Government funding will help upgrade the country's rail services. Video / Mark MitchellWatch19 May 08:32 PM
New ZealandProposed urgent care services and Te Kura enrolments increase | NZ Herald News UpdateBudget to provide $164 million towards urgent care services and New Zealand correspondence school Te Kura continues to see enrolments rise. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 May 07:28 PM
New Zealand'You've put it on the darn record’: Peters plans action over c-bomb in ParliamentThe Deputy PM backed Act MP defending herself, but not her use of the obscenity.15 May 07:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Te Pāti Māori should leave Parliament voluntarilyOPINION: If Parliament isn’t legitimate, why do Ngarewa-Packer and Waititi show up?15 May 05:00 PM
Business'Removes unnecessary red tape': NZX on new IPO rulesNZX says new market rules will free up the capital raising process.15 May 03:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: C-bomb brings explosive end to appalling fortnight in politicsOPINION: Who won't be seething with disgust after the past few days in Parliament? 15 May 12:47 AM
New Zealand'House of chaos': Winston Peters blasts 'degradation' in Parliament'This is not democracy. These are the seeds of anarchy,' the NZ First leader said.15 May 12:37 AM
PoliticsJan Tinetti questions Brooke van Velden during Question TimeWatch a heated back and forth around the topic of pay equity. Video / Parliament TVWatch14 May 03:19 AM
PoliticsThe Green party releases its alternative BudgetGreens promise $88b taxes including 33% inheritance tax for massive social safety net expansion. Video / Mark MitchellWatch14 May 01:46 AM
PoliticsDavid Seymour's $140 million Getting kids in School programmeDavid Seymour speaks with Mike Hosking about the new $140 million Getting kids in School programme. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 May 07:41 PM
