PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettCut & Thrust: David Seymour lets rip in half-strength ParliamentNational leaves the big hits to Act leader David Seymour as shrunken Parliament meets.16 Feb 03:57 AM
PoliticsGreen list MP to submit member's billGreen list MP Dr Elizabeth Kerekere made her maiden speech in Parliament on Wednesday.11 Feb 01:18 AM
KahuTies no longer mandatory in Parliament, Trevor Mallard announces'My hei-tiki is my tie of choice. It ties me to my tīpuna, whenua, and people.'10 Feb 07:33 AM
PoliticsTied to the ties: Speaker Trevor Mallard rules to keep jacket and necktie in the debating chamberNecks will remain tied after Speaker's ruling.01 Feb 02:55 AM
New ZealandSenior NZ First MPs resign from partyFormer MPs Tracey Martin and Jenny Marcroft walk away from NZ First.28 Jan 05:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: The landlords who have restraining orders against themThe Herald found just 14 landlords have been given the toughest sanction in 10 years.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAbuse in state care worse than thought and still happening - reportThe Government says a six-year cut-off for complaints against the state could be scrapped.16 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandMPs who 'open big mouths' should pay legal bills - ex-Attorney GeneralAny vote of no confidence would be 'ritualistic rubbish' that would go nowhere.13 Dec 04:07 AM
New ZealandChild Poverty: Govt was on track to meet reduction targets ... before Covid-19Govt needs to lift benefits and build more houses, Children's Commissioner says.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCatholic Church abuse: Victim says church refused to strip honours from abuserFrances Tagaloa also spoke of the difficulties for Pacific victims in seeking justice.30 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandChch mosque attack inquiry: Evidence suppressed for 30 years, gunman's foreverAnd the Royal Commission of Inquiry's interview with the terrorist will never be released.27 Nov 08:16 PM
New ZealandLuxon touches down in Wellington; rules out leadership challengeHe said any talk of leadership is premature and he wants to get his feet under the desk.19 Oct 12:37 AM
New ZealandGreens surge to 7.6%, could win Auckland CentralCo-leader James Shaw: "We have defied the odds."17 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandElection 2020: New Conservatives fall short again, say they'll be back in 2023The party was on 1.4 per cent of the party vote on election night.17 Oct 03:50 PM
New ZealandMinor parties leaders' debate: Who won? Have your sayMinor-party leaders focus on jabs to each other during TVNZ debate.08 Oct 05:45 AM
New ZealandDavid Seymour was once opposed to euthanasia - what changed his mind?Got a question for Act Party leader David Seymour? Join us live from 8pm.07 Oct 06:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEuthanasia referendum: Meet the Australian doctor helping people to dieVictoria legalised euthanasia last year. What lessons does it have for New Zealand?25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandElection quiz: Do you know the basics of NZ's political system?Do you know what the three levels of government in NZ are? Test yourself here.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandElection 2020: 5 things you need to know about the cannabis referendumNeed a quick guide to the cannabis referendum? Here are 5 things worth knowing.01 Sep 11:11 PM
New ZealandParliament-lite: What to expect when the House reconvenes tomorrowParliament will be back - but not as you're used to seeing it.17 Aug 03:02 AM
New ZealandAnne Tolley gives emotional sign-off from politicsThe East Coast MP held nine ministerial portfolios from 2008 to 2017.23 Jul 07:14 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuBill passes to return Te Puia, Māori Arts and Crafts Institute to iwiThe bill was passed to return ownership of the iconic tourism operations to Rotorua iwi.22 Jul 09:15 AM
New ZealandWhy has Government renamed its Covid-19 campaign?Campaign changed to "Unite for Recovery" as focus went on the economy, now it's reverted.10 Jul 08:39 PM
New Zealand'My beautiful boy': Mother's touching tribute to slain officer Matthew HuntPoliticians honour Constable Matthew Hunt.23 Jun 04:29 AM
New ZealandLove triangle: In legal first, three exes battle over $2.1m Auckland homeWhen a three-way relationship breaks up, who gets the family home?22 May 01:37 AM
New ZealandRevealed: What Ardern, Bloomfield earn and what their pay cuts will bePrime Minister outlines 20 per cent pay cut for all Government Ministers.15 Apr 04:33 AM
New ZealandVoting mix-up sees abortion safe-zones axed and MPs 'gutted'There won't be a protest-free zone around abortion clinics. We explain how that happened.11 Mar 04:12 AM
New ZealandMP Golriz Ghahraman opens up on MS diagnosisGreen MP says she wants to help start an honest conversation about the disease.26 Feb 06:52 AM
New ZealandPolytech overhaul passes final reading in ParliamentA bill that would bring together all 16 polytechnics has had its final reading.19 Feb 09:18 AM
New ZealandWheel clamping crackdown: Don't pay more than $100A law change which prevents clampers from charging excessive fees is now in force.27 Jan 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKathryn's story: Child homicide, fraud, and an insurmountable debtKathryn died in September with a fraud conviction and a $117,000 debt hanging over her.22 Jan 11:16 PM
New ZealandFaafoi refuses to resign, apologises over Kerrison sagaFaafoi said his comments to friend Jason Kerrison were 'untidy and dumb'.06 Dec 02:13 AM
New ZealandKiwis watch 'concerning' amount of 'step porn' - Chief CensorKiwis favourite porn subject 'surprising and a little bit shocking' Chief Censor says.05 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandSenior Minister wants to move firework sales to Matariki timeThis comes as more and more people call for an all-out ban on fireworks in NZ.13 Nov 03:56 AM