New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday April 17, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Claims the Prime Minister’s leadership is on the rocks and police are in the early stages of reviewing Auckland's DNA database| Friday April 17, 2026Watch17 Apr 03:15 AM
Politics'I have the numbers': Luxon adamant he has support of National caucusChristopher Luxon may face a difficult two weeks back at Parliament.17 Apr 01:10 AM
PremiumAnalysisThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: PM's limited options as he stares down toughest fortnight of his leadershipANALYSIS: More MPs appear to be leaking caucus business over their breakfast. 17 Apr 12:09 AM
PremiumPersonal FinanceRelationship property: Why an outdated law helped fuel a $6m legal bill 16 Apr 03:00 AM
PremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Best and worst celeb politicians as Taine Randell throws hat in ring16 Apr 12:50 AM
PremiumPoliticsOstracised, angry and heart-inflamed: Families vent over Covid vaccine rules15 Apr 05:00 PM
Politics'It's the answer I'm giving you': Labour MP won't say if CGT policy should go further15 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon reassures Kiwis not to be concerned by fuel shipment departure delayDiesel stocks in New Zealand have fallen to 20.8 days in-country.15 Apr 02:25 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsEnergy, water, mass immigration: Why ex-All Blacks captain is joining NZ FirstNews broke of Taine Randell's candidacy while he was running a rugby training.15 Apr 01:35 AM
PoliticsSeymour hints at big tax reform eyed for this year’s Budget The Act-led policy is designed to give councils a financial incentive tied to new builds.15 Apr 01:21 AM
PoliticsFormer All Black captain to stand for NZ First in Hawke's BayThe ex-All Black is understood to be contesting the Tukituki electorate. 14 Apr 07:15 AM
PoliticsCalls for Govt tobacco taskforce to combat growing black marketThe minister responsible says work is already underway to address illicit tobacco. 13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's top exporters call on Parliament to back FTA with IndiaThe letter described the FTA as a 'strategic necessity' but NZ First disagrees.13 Apr 05:14 AM
PoliticsPM Luxon speaks as Cyclone Vaianu clean-up continues Local states of emergency are being revoked while some highways remain blocked. 13 Apr 02:45 AM
PoliticsGovernment to deliver 13,000 more cancer infusions by end of yearNew community cancer services will be available. 12 Apr 10:28 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside NZ-US work on critical minerals deal: Why ministry told Herald to destroy sensitive infoNew documents show how the proposed framework came about.12 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDavid Harvey: Is the Family Protection Act past its use-by date?The Family Protection Act 1955 lets judges rewrite wills after the will-maker's death. 12 Apr 03:00 AM
Politics'Positive decision': National’s former Attorney-General prospect switches allegiance to ActAct's new candidate could play a pivotal role in selling its proposed Treaty reform.11 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPeters' 'disavowed' comment and claims of political mischief laid bare in court rulingJudith Collins’ letter tied Winston Peters to a claim he later denied making.11 Apr 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Labour's lack of policy risks making party look lightweightOPINION: Labour has announced almost no policy, despite the election being months away.10 Apr 05:00 PM
Politics‘Heartbreaking and unjust’: How a woman abused by a nurse as a teenager changed the lawThe redress system for abuse in care survivors has been expanded. 10 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsJudge to keep top job after high-profile fracas at Northern Club involving Winston PetersA conduct panel concluded that Judge Ema Aitken committed a serious breach of comity.10 Apr 02:17 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Who really deserves credit for NZ First poll surge (spoiler: it's not Winston)OPINION: On current polling, both major parties would need NZ First to form a Government.09 Apr 12:34 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'You divided the nation': How royal commission grilled Ardern behind closed doors Ardern didn't want public hearings. What she said in private has now been revealed.08 Apr 05:00 PM
Politics'Wait and see': PM cautious on Iran ceasefire as fuel shock fears lingerFuel prices have risen with the war, but there is talk a key shipping route will reopen.08 Apr 01:20 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters says US open to supplying fuel to Pacific if Iran war continues Peters met with the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio this morning [NZT]. 07 Apr 08:50 PM
PoliticsPM’s reshuffle marks historic first but cuts number of Nat Māori MPs in Cabinet to oneChristopher Luxon’s revision of roles brings the first female Leader of the House. 07 Apr 05:00 PM
Politics'Most New Zealanders would understand': Luxon on Government's limited fuel supportThe Prime Minister wouldn't commit to widening support.07 Apr 02:35 AM
PoliticsLabour claims 'jobs for mates' as National election candidate appointed to Sport NZ boardThe candidate accepted it was a case of 'unfortunate' timing.07 Apr 02:27 AM
PoliticsNational fails to clear 30% in latest poll results as NZ First surgesThe latest political poll results have been released.06 Apr 11:56 PM
