PoliticsPay equity: Former National MP Marilyn Waring assembles 'people's select committee'Nanaia Mahuta, Sue Bradford, Jackie Blue and Jo Hayes are among those on the panel.26 May 12:29 AM
PoliticsMore cuts possible to cover Govt’s extra KiwiSaver costs - Finance MinisterThe Green Party is claiming the extra costs could total more than $700m. 25 May 08:47 PM
PoliticsAct leader David Seymour invited to Oxford Union debateAct leader David Seymour spoke to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge about taking part in the renowned Oxford Union debate. Video / Herald NowWatch25 May 07:42 PM
PoliticsMinister defends new benefit sanctions coming into forceBeneficiaries face having half of their benefit restricted to certain spending. 25 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDavid Seymour invited to Oxford Union debate about ‘stolen land’ and immigrationSeymour follows ex-PM David Lange and Labour MP Willie Jackson as previous MPs invited.25 May 05:00 PM
Politics'Stay away from the jocks': Male National MPs conduct outfit checks in support of Nicola WillisNational MP Mike Butterick was careful to stop his caucus members from showing too much. 25 May 03:21 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Te Pāti Māori hold Parliament in contemptOPINION: The business of democracy only works if everyone abides by the rules.24 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Standards in Parliament have hit rock bottomRecent incidents highlight a decline in standards, both in Parliament and the media.23 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Why Govt's hard tack right in Budget is a challenge for LabourOPINION: The Government shows its colours – and why Labour is in trouble. 23 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment changes tikanga course rules in law schools Labour is uncomfortable with the Government's approach to the issue. 23 May 06:56 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHipkins denies differences with Edmonds over $13b pay equity changesNational is accusing Labour of 'economic incoherence'. 23 May 04:47 AM
PoliticsMinister reluctant to detail possible exceptions to 18-19yo benefit cutsThe Government saves more than $160m through the change. 23 May 04:27 AM
Politics‘Didn’t bother to show up’: Te Pāti Māori co-leaders miss key Budget debate Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer were absent from the debate yesterday.23 May 12:07 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBudget Q&A: Audrey Young, Liam Dann and Jenée Tibshraeny answer your questionsOur business and politics experts tackle your burning Budget questions.22 May 09:10 PM
PoliticsErica Stanford teacher workforce announcementErica Stanford makes teacher workforce announcement at Mt Albert Grammar. Video / Alyse WrightWatch22 May 07:58 PM
New Zealand2025 Budget delivered with reactions coming in thick and fast | NZ Herald News UpdateNicola Willis has delivered her 2025 Budget, which includes changes to KiwiSaver contributions and a new investment boost scheme. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 May 07:41 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: It’s time to update the rules of our Parliament – but not by those in powerOPINION: Proposed punishment for Te Pāti Māori MPs totally out of proportion.22 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: David Seymour almost had it rightOPINION: Savings from pay equity decisions were way in excess of other savings.22 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBudget papers reveal effective 0.5% tax hike on 180k families, considered company tax cutThe Government considered a 5 percentage point cut to the corporate tax rate.22 May 07:33 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHipkins won’t commit to returning $13 billion savings to pay equity regime Nicola Willis said it was 'typical of Labour'.22 May 05:55 AM
New ZealandBudget 2025: Every budget item in one interactiveUse the Herald interactive to explore Budget 2025.22 May 02:41 AM
New ZealandBudget breakdown: The 10 things you need to knowFrom pay equity savings, to subsidising private schools, to KiwiSaver changes.22 May 02:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Willis' pre-Budget attacks suggest she's feeling the pressureOPINION: It's unusual for a Finance Minister to focus on the Opposition before Budget Day.21 May 10:54 PM
Politics‘Show me the money’: Nicola Willis issues challenge to LabourIn a tightly fought Budget build-up, Willis still has words for the Opposition. 21 May 07:49 PM
New Zealand'Deserves a voice': The 17-year-old apprentice heading to Youth ParliamentFletcher Brown is a heavy automotive apprentice from Hawke’s Bay.21 May 06:00 PM
PoliticsHunt for new Oranga Tamariki CEO yet to start seven weeks after resignationFormer CEO Chappie Te Kani took medical leave in September to undergo surgery.21 May 05:59 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori MP proposes bill requiring MPs to uphold Te Tiriti principles'It’s not left or right. This is the foundation of us moving together ...'21 May 05:13 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPublic feedback overwhelmingly negative to bootcamp bill, MPs recommend physical force safeguardsProviders will be able to use force against children as a last resort.21 May 04:47 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGovernment's Regulatory Standards Bill to cost $20m per yearAnd the agency responsible for it has been unable to estimate the value it brings.21 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanWhy failure to compromise on Te Pāti Māori MPs' punishment bodes ill for ParliamentOPINION: Someone in Parliament needs to step up and find a compromise. 20 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsNZ scraps $100m a year tax after Donald Trump's 'extortion' claims'We needed to ask ourselves if adopting the bill was in NZ's best interests' – minister20 May 08:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Obey the rules, Government tells Te Pāti Māori, but what about pay equity rules?OPINION: Rules can be used against those without power.20 May 03:48 AM
Politics'Psychological warfare': Shock move pushes out Te Pāti Māori haka punishment verdictParliament's Privileges Committee recommended suspending three Te Pāti Māori MPs.20 May 02:57 AM
PoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins speaks ahead of House debate on Te Pāti Māori's hakaParliament is preparing for a potentially lengthy and tense debate over the penalties handed to Te Pāti Māori over last year’s controversial haka in the House. Video/ Mark MitchellWatch20 May 12:23 AM
