PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Mass fatality’ risk: How Milford Sound upgrades will pull visitors away from ‘catastrophic’ tsunami Milford Sound lies on the Alpine Fault and this could put more than 3500 lives at risk.31 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPoliticsWorking for Families at 20: Inside the creation of the biggest welfare reform of the 21st CenturyHalf of all families with children get hundreds of dollars a week thanks to the scheme.30 Dec 06:41 PM
New ZealandLocal legends: The Waikato community stalwarts recognised in New Year HonoursDame Coral Shaw is honoured for years of public service and abuse inquiry work.30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: What was really behind RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr's shock resignation?29 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPoliticsUncensored: Claims of bribery, AI content, 'shaming' in Youth MPs' speeches before controversial review 29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPoliticsRevealed: The urgent message from Minister Nicole McKee’s office before her alcohol policy u-turn29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: The Herald’s politician of the year is...26 Dec 04:00 PM
Politics‘An agreement worth supporting’ Labour may rescue India FTA after NZ First says it will vote against it The Government has agreed an FTA with India, although there are limited dairy concessions.22 Dec 05:36 AM
Politics'Rebuild from the ground up': Te Pāti Māori ‘confident’ of comeback before election'Yes, we’re in a bloody hole at the moment but, you know, you can get out of a hole.' 21 Dec 04:00 PM
AnalysisParliament's year in numbers: The MP who spoke the mostWho spoke the most in Parliament, and just how much coffee fuels our democracy?20 Dec 11:52 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: What last week of political year tells us about the 2026 electionOPINION: It was the week when Christopher Luxon did something he's never done before.19 Dec 06:00 PM
PoliticsIwi forced into legal action to make Crown uphold Treaty settlement commitments – reportA report has reviewed the Crown’s relations with post-settlement governance entities. 19 Dec 03:58 AM
PoliticsWhat the Waitangi Tribunal’s sweeping new report means for councils and iwiThe latest Waitangi Tribunal report says Māori knowledge was considered to be irrelevant.18 Dec 11:08 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori’s Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke teases announcement at Waitangi 2026'So often, we walk into rooms where we are the only ones in spaces never built with us.'18 Dec 10:34 PM
Politics'The time is now': Former Te Pāti Māori lawyer to stand for Greens in 2026 election'My campaign will be about people who feel locked out of power reclaiming their voice.'18 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsPeters prepares ‘answer’ to silence questions about governing with Labour 'We’re going to give you an answer and we’re going to stick to it all year.'18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The three most improved MPs of 2025OPINION: They're from different parties, but they share an admirable work ethic.17 Dec 11:23 PM
PoliticsGreen Party co-leaders gear up for 2026 election after ‘major changes’ to selection process 'We have to gain the trust of the people on how we can improve their lives.'17 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt confirms plan to sell Chorus debt, will invest in infrastructureThe sale will fund schools, hospitals and roads, Finance Minister Nicola Willis said.17 Dec 03:41 AM
LivePoliticsPolitical leaders wrap 2025 with final parliamentary speechesNational's Christopher Luxon and Labour's Chris Hipkins were among the speakers.17 Dec 03:16 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Dark motivations': Seymour brands Swarbrick a 'demagogue' in pre-Christmas interviewSeymour likened his fight for the Treaty Principles Bill to the effort to abolish slavery.16 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSearch your school: The most-improved schools in NZ – and how they did itOur interactive graph lets you see how your school's results have improved or declined.16 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsRuth Richardson won't 'be party to a circus', backs out of debate with Nicola WillisThe Taxpayers' Union recently ran an anti-Willis campaign with branded fudge.16 Dec 04:40 AM
PoliticsLabour's Edmonds says Government 'lost control of the economy' but won't say what actions her party will takeKiwis will have to wait a while longer to find out.16 Dec 04:34 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhy Chris Hipkins still refuses to answer the big Winston Peters questionCurrent polling suggests Labour and the Greens will need another party's support to win.16 Dec 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanNicola Willis makes a Christmas wish as she comes out swinging against Taxpayers’ Union and Labour The Finance Minister launched a searing attack.16 Dec 01:08 AM
PoliticsRevealed: How much house prices may grow over next four years according to TreasuryThe Half-Year Economic and Fiscal Update has been released today.16 Dec 12:07 AM
TalanoaTonga has a new Prime MinisterKing Tupou VI must now formally appoint him and approve his chosen cabinet.16 Dec 12:01 AM
PoliticsMinisters deny number of job losses decided in proposed ministry mergerA new Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport will be established. 15 Dec 10:35 PM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon on his meeting with the Jewish communityPrime Minister Christopher Luxon describes his meeting with the Jewish community last night. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 Dec 09:32 PM
