PoliticsNational ‘disappointed’ no compromise on Māori electoral roll optionsThe bill needs 75 per cent Parliamentary support to pass - including National's.01 Nov 11:37 PM
PoliticsPolice investigating Auckland woman reportedly fundraising for Russian armyPolice are aware of the woman's actions on social media.01 Nov 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon and the Hamilton West 'white-man ban'OPINION: Luxon's diversity call resulted in a bit of a white-man ban moment for National.01 Nov 04:40 AM
New ZealandHamilton West byelection: Labour selects candidate who will oppose former MPLabour's announcement comes after National revealed its shortlist of candidates yesterday.31 Oct 09:32 PM
PoliticsPM addresses counter-terrorism meeting; experts forecast risks to national security'Country-sponsored' disinformation was highlighted as a great risk to national security.31 Oct 08:28 PM
PoliticsNational Party shortlist for Hamilton West byelection announcedNational's shortlist includes an iwi leader, Pasifika director and a health professional.31 Oct 05:10 AM
PoliticsHamilton West byelection: Former mayor Andrew King out of National’s candidate raceKing didn't comment when contacted by the Herald, other than saying it was a party matter.30 Oct 11:50 PM
New ZealandFormer National Party president named as political figure in prominent businessman’s trialMichelle Boag was today revealed as the political figure named in the high-profile case.28 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandGovt denies influencers dampened Iran criticismIt comes as Govt ramps up its criticism against Iranian regime.27 Oct 04:18 AM
New ZealandPassenger rail protesters join select committee while blocking State Highway 1Members of the protest group, Restore Passenger Rail, had plagued Wellington commuters.27 Oct 02:02 AM
New ZealandAct of revenge: Scorned public servant swindles $55kThe ex-staffer's actions were described as 'a breach of trust in the absolute extreme'.19 Oct 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Just told goodbye': Claims refugees placed in unheated, overcrowded homes after provider switchNew resettlement providers in Auckland, Chch and Hamilton after Red Cross lost tender.02 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBanning booze in sports: Can Green MP get support for her alcohol reforms?National will vote against, Labour MPs say they are divided about Chloe Swarbrick bill.25 Sep 04:00 PM
PoliticsWillis calls on Govt to apologise for cost-of-living paymentNational and Act want an investigation into cost-of-living payments.29 Aug 05:57 AM
New ZealandTamaki announces new political party; holds 'mock trial'Today's protest is led by Destiny Church founder Brian Tamaki.23 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandParliament protest: Police call in backup, Tamaki says no plans for occupationProtest comes six months after 23-day anti-mandate demonstration at Parliament.22 Aug 06:13 AM
New ZealandRogue MP v PM: Sharma's new Facebook post as Ardern speaks to media; caucus to decide fateDr Gaurav Sharma has alleged 'rampant' bullying within Parliament, including between MPs.15 Aug 05:57 AM
New ZealandEuthanasia complaint being investigated by Health and Disability CommissionerA total of 143 people have died from euthanasia in New Zealand.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Hell on earth': Woman with no mental illness kept in psychiatric hospitals for 40 yearsAlison Pascoe sought $4m in compensation.14 Jul 04:38 AM
New ZealandGovernment faces 60-year debt blowout on state homesKāinga Ora's debt has become unsustainable with costs doubling by some measures.12 Jul 07:15 AM
New ZealandNational says it will ban gang patches in public, empower cops to split gatheringsThe law and order policy was announced as gang violence is in the headlines.10 Jun 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGenerational constitutional shake-up close to passing after four yearsIs New Zealand strengthening the Bill of Rights - or tiptoeing towards American justice?26 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Misinformation' and kickbacks - Parliament scraps on labour lawA bitter battle over employment law erupted in Parliament on Tuesday night.05 Apr 05:42 AM
New ZealandBenefits need to be up to $165 higher a week, advocacy group saysBenefits will be lifted on Friday. But analysis shows families will still come up short.28 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandYoung family charged $10,000 interest on a $29,000 car loanCommunity groups highlights the cases to lobby against diluted lending laws.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandEmergency powers may be needed to clear Parliament protesters - Police CommissionerProtest shouldn't have got to this but use of force unacceptable to many - Andrew Coster.19 Feb 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCoups, cocks, and Covid: Auckland MPs descent on WellingtonAuckland MPs returned to Parliament to find chaos both inside the building, and out.09 Nov 03:50 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: The glory days of Ardern's Labour Govt are overOPINION: The highs of last year's historic election result have quickly evaporated.07 Nov 07:49 PM
Politics29 new Covid cases - eight unlinked; new case at hospital EDCabinet meets on alert level, 2 million Kiwis now fully vaccinated.04 Oct 01:18 AM
PoliticsGrumpy Parliament urgently passes Covid legislationA grumpy Parliament nearly unanimously rushed urgent Covid laws through first reading.28 Sep 11:55 PM
New ZealandShaw still heading to Glasgow, as NZ reconnects with the worldClimate Change Minister James Shaw will attend climate change talks in Scotland.08 Sep 06:49 AM
New ZealandNational and Act call for Parliament to return under lockdownThis week Parliament was in recess, but was scheduled to resume next Tuesday.19 Aug 04:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhangārei list MP Shane Reti wants all parties to support his cancer medicines members billWhangārei list MP Dr Shane Reti hopes all MPs will support his Private Members Bill08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNational 'dodged a very big bullet' with Jake Bezzant scandal, Collins believesNational Party selection processes need to be more robust, says leader.04 Jun 05:00 AM