PoliticsTe Pāti Māori plans own version of Privileges Committee after skipping key meetingThe party argues it would not get a fair hearing after several requests were rejected.02 Apr 03:34 AM
Politics500 extra police: Winston Peters admits Govt’s target could be ‘few weeks late’Peters has long stood by the promise to achieve the target in two years.02 Apr 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAnatomy of a scandal: Green MP Benjamin Doyle’s case explainedWinston Peters says police must step in. Here are the claims and where they came from.02 Apr 12:44 AM
PoliticsPeters slams KiwiRail after 'unacceptable' $8m consultancy payment finally revealedThe figures were released after months of wrangling with the Ombudsman02 Apr 12:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: A four-year term for Parliament is ‘recipe for chaos’OPINION: Politicians should not be able to make deal with Opposition to extend their term.01 Apr 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Why I’m still not convinced by Wayne BrownOPINION: The mayor promised to 'fix Auckland' but where's the evidence for it?01 Apr 04:00 PM
Politics‘Game-changer’: Popular weight-loss drug gets approval in NZAssociate Health Minister David Seymour is welcoming the move. 01 Apr 04:00 PM
PoliticsBriefing warns Government won’t hit target of 500 extra police officers by promised deadlineA briefing projected the Govt won’t achieve its target of 500 extra cops until June 2026.01 Apr 04:00 PM
Politics'Empty words': Seymour suggests Greens report threats against MP to Mongrel MobThe Greens say they are screening 'immense numbers of death threats and abuse'.01 Apr 08:38 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsJudith Collins wants ‘performance management’ for public service chief executivesThe Public Service Minister wants performance management.01 Apr 06:13 AM
Politics‘Designed to silence us’: Te Pāti Māori refuses to face Privileges Committee over hakaThe party argues it will not get a fair hearing after several requests were rejected.01 Apr 03:38 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins trying to stay out of Benjamin Doyle controversy, slams Winston PetersHipkins said threats were concerning, but won't say whether Doyle's posts were appropriate01 Apr 12:41 AM
PoliticsGovt hopes health and safety changes will put landowners’ minds at easeHealth and safety responsibilities will lie on the organisation running the activity.31 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: What has happened to the old Green Party?OPINION: You are an MP all of the time, including the time before you became an MP.31 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt plans hotline for reporting excessive road cone useChristopher Luxon: "The cones are frankly just clogging up the joint."31 Mar 07:21 AM
PoliticsLabour-Green rift over policing prompts Hipkins to reflect on rhetoricThe Labour leader has made amends with the Greens.31 Mar 05:28 AM
PoliticsLuxon grilled over ferries, Green MP's posts at post-Cabinet stand-upLuxon was joined by Brooke van Velden.31 Mar 02:48 AM
PoliticsLuxon calls Green MP Doyle’s social media language ‘inappropriate’, threats of violence ‘unacceptable’Chlöe Swarbrick said there were 'real world threats' against the MP and their whānau.31 Mar 01:42 AM
Politics‘Saving the taxpayer billions’: Peters reveals new ferries to replace ailing fleetWinston Peters will announce the next steps to replace ageing Interislander ferries.31 Mar 01:20 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLegal legends: How two intellectual giants continue to shape NZ Sir Geoffrey Palmer told the Herald he deplores the way in which legislation is now made.30 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: We need action to support 300,000 Kiwis living with a rare disorderOPINION: Rare disorders continue to be neglected and those affected face barriers to care.30 Mar 01:00 AM
Politics'You are now okay': Kiwi hotel manager in Bangkok praised for calm response after earthquake'I’m from New Zealand, I have been through this many times.'30 Mar 12:49 AM
PoliticsBill English on fixing the health system - and the Auckland iwi leading the wayThe former Prime Minister thinks there are plenty of ways to improve performance.28 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettWars on woke and police in dark alleys: why are politicians giving the time of day to nonsense?Winston Peters ended the week with an epistle from St Peters to the Anti-Woke28 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Disappointed’: Residents warn of representation impact in electorate proposalAbout 1300 voters may move to the Napier electorate for the 2026 election vote.28 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsVoters want to retain living wage for govt cleaners, security guards and catering staffA poll shows voters are in favour of the living wage continuing for govt contracts.28 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsReview into absconding bootcamp youths more than a month lateThe review was supposed to be days away from release in mid-February.28 Mar 05:11 AM
PoliticsWildlife Act changes coming after court ruled Mt Messenger permit unlawfulMinister says changes will be targeted and narrow.27 Mar 09:11 PM
New ZealandNot fit for office: How to remove ‘impaired’ Prime MinistersOne of the options suggests medical assessments before and during office for future PMs.27 Mar 08:29 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCabinet blocks Bishop's plan to zone for 540,000 new Auckland homesHousing Minister Chris Bishop's audacious proposal for new housing was overruled.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora sells up state houses in Auckland’s wealthy suburbsKāinga Ora said it's been waiting on final building approval from Auckland Council.27 Mar 05:30 AM
Politics'How would I know?': Green MP can't back up claim person jailed for $12 theftIt appears she doesn't know if it's true.27 Mar 02:08 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGreenfield Model: Minister announces home owner levy to fund housing developmentsThe Government would lend at competitive interest rates during early stage of project.27 Mar 01:47 AM
PoliticsSocial groups respond to Green MP saying they told her of police throwing away homeless itemsThe Sallies say they would raise any concerns with police directly.26 Mar 11:48 PM
