New ZealandRepeal of 2018 oil and gas exploration ban passes final readingThe Government's bill passed 68 votes to 54, with all coalition parties in support.31 Jul 06:19 AM
PremiumPoliticsSeymour resurrects idea of migrants signing NZ 'values statement'It comes after Winston Peters said migrants should salute our flag.31 Jul 05:00 AM
PoliticsFBI to establish base in New Zealand, after Director Kash Patel visitFBI Director Kash Patel's secret visit was sprung by the Herald.31 Jul 02:02 AM
PoliticsSolomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele welcomed to Parliament with guard of honour31 Jul 01:09 AM
PoliticsOfficials warn Govt’s boy-racer car-crushing powers threaten judicial discretion30 Jul 12:54 AM
PremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The signs that Christopher Luxon is getting worried29 Jul 10:00 PM
Politics‘Let’s see if we can’t save more next year': After $21b in 2025, Govt eyes more cutsThe Government is beginning to look for savings in its 2026 Budget. 29 Jul 03:58 AM
Politics‘Some may be concerned’: National MPs on how Kiwis will react to board members' pay hike'I accept that everyone wants a pay rise in this tough time.'29 Jul 01:40 AM
PoliticsDate of national day to acknowledge abuse in care survivors announced with $1m fund for local events Local groups can apply for portion of $1m to fund their own events.29 Jul 01:24 AM
PoliticsGovt to clarify whether farm kids are safe collecting eggs and watering plantsThe Government will consult with stakeholders until September. 28 Jul 05:48 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHealth NZ considering sending cancer patients to Oz, citing gynaecologist shortageNZ has half as many gynaecology oncologists per capita as is recommended internationally. 28 Jul 05:00 PM
Politics'More spin than a front load washing machine': Hipkins blasts Willis for 10-minute cost of living 'sermon' Meanwhile, PM took aim at Labour for "taxing and borrowing" policy that "didn't work".28 Jul 06:56 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMinisters agree to raise board members' pay ranges by up to 80% The increase for Crown bodies comes as the Govt celebrates tax relief it has introduced.28 Jul 04:54 AM
PoliticsLuxon says Govt must 'double down' on economic planThe press conference will be live-streamed at the top of this article. 28 Jul 03:44 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTraffic management expert doubtful new road cone hotline will work'I'm very doubtful that this particular thread [the hotline] is going to bear fruit.'27 Jul 05:00 PM
Politics'Divisive rhetoric': Opposition critical of Peters' immigration commentsWinston Peters expressed concern at the number of migrants arriving here.27 Jul 03:14 AM
Politics'Frankly outrageous': Government making thousands more building products available in New ZealandThe minister says thousands of overseas building products have been given the green light.27 Jul 01:00 AM
PoliticsWaikato med school business case beats Auckland and Otago – but only justThe Government has released new information on the planned school.26 Jul 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Alarming’: Peters on 'careless' immigration, and his ‘friend’ FarageWinston Peters tells the Herald why Kiwis should vote NZ First over National and Act.26 Jul 06:29 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Miscommunication': DoC backtracks over call that could have cost 700 jobs at Otago mineHundreds of jobs are on the line in an Otago mine.26 Jul 12:44 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanBoth sides reckon the election is in the bag, one of them is wrong – Thomas CoughlanOPINION: Everyone thinks they can win the next election. Someone must be wrong, but who?25 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTiny number of new pay equity claims expected – but first is ‘very close’The Government radically changed pay equity laws, causing one union to boycott the regime.24 Jul 10:00 PM
PoliticsElection count delays inevitable without change but warnings reforms will hit MāoriOfficials warned the Government that elections were becoming unsustainable. 24 Jul 06:23 PM
New Zealand'English-first': Changes confirmed for NZ passport will place English before te reo MāoriThe current passport, with te reo Māori text first, came into effect in 2021.24 Jul 05:00 PM
Politics'Heartbroken': NZ’s largest teachers' union takes Government to courtUnion filed for judicial review in the High Court at Wellington this morning.24 Jul 01:51 AM
Politics'Significant, but necessary': Major election changes announcedThe changes include ending same-day enrolment for voters.24 Jul 01:46 AM
PoliticsHealth Ministry admits ‘limited evidence’ used to create now scrapped vaping regulationsThe regulations, introduced by the previous Labour Govt, were challenged in court.23 Jul 11:17 PM
PoliticsNZ Police executive level suffers another blow with retirementIt follows the resignation of Jevon McSkimming this year.23 Jul 10:51 PM
PoliticsGovernment invests $30m in state-integrated schoolsGrowing rolls at state-integrated schools mean more investment is required.23 Jul 09:24 PM
