Herald NOW'Unjustified': Greyhound Racing NZ submits opposition to ban in ParliamentCanterbury Greyhound Racing President and long time trainer Jean Fahey tells Ryan Bridge the proposed ban is hypocritical, and lacks evidence. Video / Herald NowWatch28 Jan 06:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe failure of Labour's 'first-year fees-free' scheme - here's why it didn't work'A tremendous way to spend a lot of money to no effect' - tertiary education consultant.28 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: Sir John Key on Judith Collins, the 'Margaret Thatcher of New Zealand''You knew she wasn't there to eat her lunch.'28 Jan 05:25 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPeters claims 'truth not being told' over India deal, but Luxon says that's 'wrong'"He was wrong then, he’s wrong on this one too,” the Prime Minister says. 28 Jan 04:12 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOutrageous Fortuna: The life and times of Judith CollinsJudith Collins has called time on nearly a quarter of a century of politics. 28 Jan 03:52 AM
PoliticsHow would Te Pāti Māori's policy to get rid of prisons actually work?It says the justice system needs to be radically transformed.28 Jan 02:35 AM
PoliticsWatch: Judith Collins reveals career highs and lows as she announces retirement from politicsCollins, a former National Party leader, is leaving Parliament to become the Law Commission President. Video / Mark MitchellWatch28 Jan 12:03 AM
PoliticsJudith Collins announces retirement from politicsCollins holds several major ministerial portfolios, including defence and public service.27 Jan 11:28 PM
PoliticsLatest inflation data a ‘blip’, but Willis acknowledges interest rates hikes will come eventuallyFinance Minister doesn't believe those hikes are coming 'immediately'.27 Jan 09:51 PM
PoliticsNicola Willis sets Budget 2026 dateFinance Minister Nicola Willis' statement to the Finance and Expenditure Committee on the Budget 2026 date. Video / Mark MitchellWatch27 Jan 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorThe politics of a storm: How did Luxon, Hipkins handle weather tragedy back at Parliament?ANALYSIS: Not politicising a tragedy can be a tricky line to walk.27 Jan 03:56 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon refuses to answer questions on poll resultsHe said he was focused on the weather events. Video / Mark MitchellWatch27 Jan 02:04 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBig caveat in Building Act overhaul risks leaving home owners exposedCabinet quietly agreed it can suspend mandatory warranties for up to four years.27 Jan 12:48 AM
PoliticsHousing Minister Chris Bishop says he has 'sensible' solution to Auckland densification futureBishop: 'You know me, I’m always a middle-ground kind of guy.'26 Jan 11:48 PM
Politics'Very much the front line' – MP who served in Afghanistan backs Luxon's rebuke of TrumpMPs hit back at the President's attack on Nato service in Afghanistan. 26 Jan 11:38 PM
PoliticsWatch: PM responds to Trump's comments on troops in AfghanistanChristopher Luxon said he finds the comments incredibly disrespectful and wrong. Video / Mark MitchellWatch26 Jan 11:08 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside the 2026 election machine: The strategists shaping how votes will be fought for Take a look behind the scenes at who is running this year's campaigns.26 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsLabour says it will 'never' support Te Pāti Māori prison abolition policyLabour says it does not agree with the party's stance. 26 Jan 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: Christopher Luxon in a crisis and the question he’s yet to answerOPINION: Luxon's predecessors in Key and Ardern were skilled in handling a crisis.26 Jan 04:50 AM
PoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins addresses Te Pāti Māori’s policy on abolishing prisonsHe says Labour would never support getting rid of prisons. Video / Mark MitchellWatch26 Jan 04:20 AM
PoliticsCouncil backtracks on CEO’s claim it had 'no record' of 111 call before landslideFurther inquiries have prompted the council to change its tune.26 Jan 02:43 AM
New ZealandParliament is back in sessionHerald political editor Thomas Coughlan on Parliament being back in session.Watch25 Jan 07:45 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBehind the scenes: Who forced the Govt's call to dump transgender sports guidelinesNZ First flexed its coalition muscle but it's still not clear if any funding will be cut.25 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: It doesn’t matter who wins the election, NZ won’t hit its Paris targetOPINION: NZ has suffered the costs of climate action without actually achieving it.23 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsFinance Minister praises Māori Queen’s economic visionPoliticians followed tradition and gathered at Rātana today.23 Jan 08:13 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsReturn of the ‘inflation monster’? Govt responds, interest rate hike forecast brought forward It is 'not good enough', one senior Government minister said. 23 Jan 03:54 AM
PoliticsTainui leader gives scathing review of Govt and ‘fractured’ relationship with MāoriTuku Morgan says the Govt has made many Māori feel “pushed into a corner”. 23 Jan 01:14 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMinisters, Māori Queen set for Rātana as Luxon diverts for flood-stricken East CoastMāori leaders will confront ministers over policies they see eroding Māori rights.22 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon to skip Rātana to visit weather-battered East CoastPeople are unaccounted for after a landslide crumbled on to a Mount Maunganui campground.22 Jan 04:49 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorPole position for Peters: Why NZ First has momentum heading into election 2026ANALYSIS: The veteran politician has threaded the needle while in Government.22 Jan 04:00 AM
PoliticsNZ First starts election year on high in new pollWinston Peters' party has recorded its best-ever result in this poll.21 Jan 11:54 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: As NZ tiptoes around Donald Trump, Canada takes a standOPINION: It takes a lot to upstage the US President. Mark Carney just pulled it off.21 Jan 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘It will surprise us all’: Wealthy donor tips Opportunities Party to enter ParliamentMills revealed he gave Labour and the Greens sizeable donations late last year.21 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: No surprises with PM’s election date but fireworks guaranteedMPs will be exhausted by polling day, increasing the likelihood of missteps and blow-ups. 21 Jan 02:24 AM
