Politics'He's lost the plot': Luxon condemns Israel's Netanyahu amid Gaza attack'As a human being, looking at the situation, that is how I feel about it.'13 Aug 02:53 AM
New ZealandHelen Clark accuses Israel of blocking life-saving Gaza aidFormer PM alleges Israel blocking aid into Gaza at the Rafah crossing.13 Aug 02:45 AM
PoliticsWatch: Chlöe Swarbrick ordered to leave House again after refusing to apologise'Free Palestine,' Swarbrick said as she left the chamber.13 Aug 01:58 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Right person for this vital role': NZ's new ambassador in Trump's America The former head of MFAT will become New Zealand's voice to the Trump administration.13 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'I don't know what I have to apologise for': Swarbrick defiant after ban from HouseGreens co-leader is talking with Speaker after Parliamentary ban, plans to return today. 12 Aug 08:37 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisDerek ChengThe danger of overcorrection: Who will fall through the gaps if the NCEA overhaul goes awry?The Herald walks you through the key details yet to be determined in the new proposal.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsYouth justice meth use & fight clubs? OT can't find evidence to back Labour MP's claimsHerald obtains Children Minister's letters to Willow-Jean Prime. See what they say.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: Swarbrick booted from House for rest of week over Palestine speechGerry Brownlee said her statements were "completely unacceptable".12 Aug 03:49 AM
PoliticsLuxon won't discuss polls with MPs, Labour quiet on CGT reports and what tax may includeAs National is pummelled in the polls, Labour won't rule out a tax on the family home.12 Aug 01:25 AM
New ZealandHow new electoral boundaries reshape the Bay's political landscapeElectorate boundary changes include parts of Tauranga, Bay of Plenty and Rotorua.12 Aug 12:31 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Deeply regret’: Winston Peters writes to United Nations after David Seymour letter Foreign Minister acknowledges breakdown in diplomatic protocol.11 Aug 07:29 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Government kicks can down the road on Palestinian statehoodOpinion: Govt opts not to recognise a Palestinian state now, but may do so next month. 11 Aug 07:14 AM
PoliticsNew poll: Luxon’s popularity drops to lowest in two years, Labour risesThe latest political poll numbers are in – and it's not all bad for the coalition. 11 Aug 06:18 AM
Politics'Broad range of views': NZ considering recognition of Palestinian state, sets out timelineThe Prime Minister believes Cabinet will come to a unified position.11 Aug 03:08 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Swarbrick believing she is the only solution for a better NZ is extremely naiveOPINION: We need more protection against nefarious property developers, writes a reader.10 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon, Albanese talks focus on lifting living standardsThe New Zealand PM said transtasman relations are as strong as they've ever been.10 Aug 03:22 AM
PoliticsGreens want to lead Govt, Hipkins not interested in 'arguing' with themThe Green Party is holding its annual meeting in Wellington.10 Aug 01:00 AM
PoliticsLabour MP has 'learned a lot' from NCEA emails affair – HipkinsHe hopes 'political point-scoring' doesn't stop future bipartisan work.10 Aug 12:14 AM
Politics'I want it even more now': Henare prepares for 'redemption' journey 'I feel even better equipped to be able to represent Tāmaki Makaurau.' 09 Aug 11:00 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon welcomes Anthony Albanese in Queenstown; Trump tariffs and Gaza war on agendaThe Australian PM touched down in Queenstown for the annual transtasman leader talks.09 Aug 02:53 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Stanford’s masterclass resets story but Govt faces tough decisionsThe Government has had a good week but a challenging course is ahead. 08 Aug 08:00 PM
PoliticsSwarbrick reckons Greens leading Opposition, only party offering tax ideas'No politician and no political party is entitled to anything.'08 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: It's time for NZ to grow up in approach to infrastructureNew Zealand may vote next year on extending parliamentary terms to four years.08 Aug 05:00 PM
Politics'Made it clear': Hipkins told Prime she should have responded to NCEA briefing offersThe Labour MP acknowledges she could have replied earlier to the Education Minister.08 Aug 02:36 AM
PoliticsOranga Tamariki confirms seven of 10 bootcamp participants reoffendedThe programme aims to prevent youth from going into corrections facilities. 08 Aug 02:04 AM
PoliticsRevealed: Labour didn't respond, declined offers for NCEA briefingsLabour only contacted minister a little over a week before the changes were announced.07 Aug 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment spent too much during pandemic, against official advice – TreasuryA new Treasury report criticised Labour for overspending during the pandemic.07 Aug 03:28 AM
PoliticsWatch: PM and Education Minister front media during school visitThe stand-up comes days after a radical NCEA announcement. 07 Aug 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: NCEA masterclass – Stanford schools colleagues on how to get things doneOPINION: It has been Erica Stanford's week, or perhaps Erica Stanford's year.07 Aug 12:13 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisKate MacNamaraGovt allocates $25m for potential referendum on four-year termsFinance Minister Nicola Willis reduced the original budget from $33.057m to $25m.06 Aug 12:00 AM
PoliticsHow Govt is preparing to ditch the petrol tax and move all cars to road user chargesMinisters want it to be like paying for Netflix.05 Aug 10:34 PM
PoliticsMinister confirms pro-industry fisheries changes The Government has announced restrictions on fishing boat camera footage. 05 Aug 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Why National's got the country and itself into such a messOPINION: National either knows what it's doing or it doesn't, but the outcome is the same.05 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFrom $817m to $2.1b in five years – one road’s cost blowout'It was basically costed on the back of an envelope.'05 Aug 07:53 AM