Politics‘We’re sick of it’: What drove Make it 16 campaigners to fight for changeThe campaigners behind Make it 16 share their thoughts on politics in NZ.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I’m not a criminal, I’m a regular person’: Charges dropped against Parliament protesterSusan Denham describes her experience from inside the occupation.09 Jan 05:40 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMassive leap in police CCTV surveillance of number platesData shows police massive growth in surveillance in 22 months.09 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe Herald’s gallery team predicts the next year in politicsWhat will the next crazy year bring?06 Jan 05:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Can the Greens keep it together in 2023?OPINION: The Green Party has a habit of sabotaging their election-year campaigns.06 Jan 12:57 AM
PoliticsCalls to wipe beneficiary dental debt as loans top $30m a yearThe Govt recently increased the grant cap, but hasn't committed to wiping existing debt.03 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsParliament protest and gang crackdown prompt rethink of towie rulesPay for towies is so poor, the Government is worried no one will want to tow cars.02 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: A tale of two maiden speechesThe top five columns of the year from Thomas Coughlan.02 Jan 01:00 AM
PoliticsNew Year Honours: Doctor, ‘saint’, and now Sir Ashley Bloomfield“I look back at that with a sense of pride, in what we achieved as a country.”30 Dec 04:47 PM
PoliticsInside the challenges facing Chris Luxon as election year approachesLuxon has had a strong start, but can he keep the momentum going?29 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsHas social housing demand peaked? Ballooning waitlist now trending down'It's a small piece of positive news after many years of very bad news' - sector says.28 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTe Pāti Māori not picking sides ahead of electionThe party is on track to double its seats and potentially earn 'kingmaker' role.27 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsNew unknowns prompt drug-checking plea to festival-goers this summerThe Government has boosted funding for services to $4m.27 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt prospects for 2023: Do Labour and Ardern have enough stardust to win another election?Labour has had a rough year in the polls.27 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTransport Minister orders 'please explain’ over proliferation of potholesAbout 10 per cent of the state highway network will be fixed up over summer.27 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: A snap election? The PM stepping down? Not happeningThe top five columns of the year from Claire Trevett.26 Dec 08:05 PM
PoliticsPolitical fight of 2022: Chlöe Swarbrick takes on NZ's booze giantsThe Green MP has picked a fight with a well-funded foe.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHigh Court reserves decision on whether Govt can stay proceedings on 501 caseIt follows Tuesday's decision which said a deportee should be excused from parole.23 Dec 04:58 AM
PoliticsMahuta introduces 130 pages of changes to a Three Waters law hours after passing itNational's Simon Watts calls the Govt's changes to its controversial legislation 'sloppy'.23 Dec 04:13 AM
PoliticsThe 200 consulting firms working on Auckland Light RailNational’s transport spokesman described the spend as a “gravy train”.22 Dec 05:15 PM
PoliticsAct leader David Seymour reveals his negotiating tactics in election yearSeymour says he's also had talks with Luxon about Winston Peters.22 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsNational aims but can’t commit to 2025 farm emission levy deadlineThe current Government aims to introduce a farm-level levy by 2025.21 Dec 04:00 PM
Politics70k people will lose their job to fight inflation - one economist thinks there’s another wayAbout 70,000 people will lose their jobs thanks to higher interest rates.21 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsNational to hold special meeting after wave of regional resignationsThe Canterbury Westland region will hold a special meeting next year.21 Dec 07:34 AM
PoliticsAnother Green MP calls it a dayEugenie Sage made her decision well before the entrenchment furore.21 Dec 07:00 AM
PoliticsPolitical winners and losers of the year - and who will triumph in 2023?On the Tiles also takes a stab at predicting the next year in politics.21 Dec 07:00 AM
PoliticsPM clarifies Christmas Covid claim as cases increaseModelling predicts a likely peak of about 1100 people in hospital with Covid on any day.21 Dec 02:08 AM
Politics501 legal bombshell: Justice Minister, PM respondA High Court judge has questioned the Government’s authority to impose special conditions.21 Dec 12:55 AM
PoliticsGovt promises ‘lowest possible’ farming emissions priceThe farming sector is cautiously optimistic over the new agricultural emissions price.20 Dec 10:30 PM
RoyalsJacinda Ardern blindsided by Harry and Meghan Netflix docoThe Prime Minister has never spoken to Harry and Meghan about their documentary.20 Dec 06:21 PM
PoliticsJudge orders police to remove 501 from its systemsJudge says conditions on deportee were an additional 'punishment'.20 Dec 07:51 AM
PoliticsPolice Association questions Commissioner’s view on pursuit policy divideThe police pursuit policy is expected to change early next year.20 Dec 02:33 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPressure on: Inflation to put squeeze on potential election-winning policiesInflation is hitting the Government's books too.18 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsFirefighters accept pay offerFirefighers have accepted a pay offer after the Government topped up what was on offer.18 Dec 04:49 AM
