New Zealand'I wasn't prepared to wait': Youngest Govt MP on seizing his big opportunity'I thought, I'm 26 years old, but I'm going to give this a crack – this is my home.'09 Jul 12:26 AM
PoliticsATMs used to ‘launder cash from drug sales’ to be bannedThey are often found in supermarkets, petrol stations and convenience stores.08 Jul 11:01 PM
RoyalsKing Charles hosts state visit with burst blood vessel in eyeCharles hosted President Macron with an eye condition 'unrelated to health issues'.08 Jul 08:59 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'We don't know': Ministry can't show NZ's $81m problem gambling strategy worksMinister for Mental Health - 'not good enough' there's no proof $81m is well spent.08 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: When the centre cannot hold - the stark future for Labour OPINION: Voters are fed up and populism is sweeping the world, but Labour can benefit. 08 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsNo, Jacinda Ardern hasn’t been asked to appear before the Covid Royal CommissionThe Royal Commission told the Herald that no one has been asked to appear yet. 08 Jul 05:41 AM
PoliticsWatch – 'I have a PhD': Labour's Russell fires up at former judge over contentious billThe 'academic jousting' happened during a select committee hearing.08 Jul 12:27 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSeymour reckons banks are 'fairly taxed', expects Willis' work will find sameFinance Minister Nicola Willis won't rule out a major new levy on banks.07 Jul 05:47 AM
Politics‘Power grab’: Former PM, Māori leader, disgraced ex-MP lash Seymour’s bill But David Seymour says there is 'so much misinformation' circulating about it.07 Jul 04:38 AM
PoliticsWatch: Government to make it easier for parents to open bank accounts for childrenIt has been a tough day for Seymour's Regulatory Standards Bill at Parliament. 07 Jul 02:30 AM
PoliticsJournalist Oriini Kaipara seeking Te Pāti Māori candidacy for Tāmaki Makaurau seatKaipara is the first person to publicly announce she will be putting herself forward. 07 Jul 02:17 AM
PoliticsPolice release IT review after McSkimming 'objectionable material’ allegationThe Police Commissioner has announced changes will be made.07 Jul 12:00 AM
PoliticsChanges to FamilyBoost payment to impact ‘tens of thousands’Maximum rebate and income thresholds being adjusted. 06 Jul 10:52 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsExclusive: Finance Minister eyeing tax settings ahead of potential election-year changesA 'wide range of options' is now under consideration.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsRevealed: The Govt departments that pushed back on minister's diversity requirements cullThe Government plans to remove diversity requirements from the Public Service Act.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBalancing power: What the employment law changes mean for youComment: Employees earning over $180,000 lose the right to claim unjustified dismissal.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsShould stealing kids be protected from citizen’s arrest? Child welfare watchdog airs concernsChief Children’s Commissioner says children should be free from 'all forms of violence'.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Anti-expert rhetoric needs to stopOPINION: Would you take the advice of a master plumber or your husband for a leaky pipe?06 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsMandatory sentences could replace judge discretion – GoldsmithThat would be an alternative to the normal 'maximum' sentence regime.05 Jul 11:35 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Where have our statesmen gone?OPINION: Tougher penalties for assaulting first responders will hopefully make role safer.05 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Govt mulls dramatic local government reform, slashing councilsNews of merging ministries was just the tip of the iceberg.04 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour offers National a lifeline for costings unitAct and NZ First killed the idea. Chris Hipkins has offered a way to bypass them.03 Jul 10:33 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSpecial tax change for fossil fuel companies was proposed ahead of BudgetMinisters opted to instead set money aside for stakes in new gas fields instead.03 Jul 04:50 AM
PoliticsGroup of prominent Kiwis – including former PM – issue letter against Act billDavid Seymour says debate has been 'marred by misinformation and alarmist language'.03 Jul 04:24 AM
Politics'Still tough': PM unveils new action plan after Labour pulls ahead on key issueMany of the actions are just next steps in actions from previous plans.03 Jul 04:00 AM
PoliticsConstruction on Dunedin Hospital resumes after delays, cost blowouts and protests'The new hospital will be the largest health investment ever made in the South Island.'03 Jul 03:27 AM
Politics'Enough is enough': Government beefing up trespass laws, doubling finesAssociate Justice Minister: 'These changes send a clear message: enough is enough.'03 Jul 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Crash and burn – Chris Hipkins gets the pip over ram raidsOPINION: Are the Herald's 'Tory owners' suppressing crime coverage? Er, no. 03 Jul 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSOE pay ranked: Brown calls in officials as CEO pay climbs despite underperformanceOne executive of a company partly owned by the Government took home $3.8m in a year. 02 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: David Seymour has made a mess of almost everything he's touchedOPINION: If Seymour was serious about getting things done, he'd have a different record.02 Jul 12:10 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBattle for fiscal hole unit ends as Act and NZ First block Nicola Willis’ proposalAfter nine years of trying, attempts to create a costings unit ended this week. 02 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew visa: Why Ministers were warned over migrant numbers, health system impactOne model presented to ministers showed a potential surge of up to 15,000 migrants.02 Jul 05:29 AM
PoliticsGovernment agrees to progress deals with three regions, reveals what's on the tableCouncils were last year invited to submit regional deal proposals.02 Jul 12:39 AM
TechnologyNZ taxpayer-funded $29m satellite likely lost in spaceThe satellite received $29 million from the Government to grow the space industry.01 Jul 10:26 PM
