PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment spending squeeze will force public service reduction, Treasury warnsTreasury says low spending means public service levels will be hard to maintain.03 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsMarama Davidson on her return to parliamentMarama Davidson and Chloe Swarbrick speak about Marama's return to parliament, her cancer journey and what's in store for the Greens this year. Video / Alyse WrightWatch03 Feb 09:51 AM
New ZealandDay one at WaitangiDay one at Waitangi marks Marama Davidson's return to Parliament and the Green Party. Video /Alyse WrightWatch03 Feb 04:53 AM
PoliticsWaitangi 2025: Fallen MP inspires Marama Davidson's challenge to Govt amid political returnDavidson's return comes eight months after being diagnosed with breast cancer.03 Feb 03:19 AM
PoliticsSeymour floats pulling out of Paris Agreement after 2026 electionThe Act leader suggested his party might campaign on pulling out of the deal.03 Feb 03:08 AM
PoliticsRevealed: Where Luxon will spend Waitangi DayHe won't be in Waitangi for the national day.02 Feb 09:45 PM
PoliticsIsraeli news site corrects article labelled ‘fake news’ by Winston PetersThe story caught the attentions of an influential US Senator.02 Feb 09:11 PM
PoliticsGovt adds new sanctions to beneficiary traffic light schemeThe minister says consequences for job seekers are having a 'positive impact'.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsNumber of threats against politicians nosedives in Govt’s first year - what’s changed?Threats and online hate escalated between 2020 and 2022 amid the Govt's Covid response.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsNZ embassy in US involved in clarifying Israeli article ‘unfairly affecting NZ’s reputation’While the X post may be gone, the article remains live on the publisher's website.01 Feb 10:23 PM
New ZealandWaitangi 2025: An absent PM, a returning Green leader and the tension-raising Treaty billOrganisers accept reaction to the Treaty Principles Bill could disrupt proceedings.01 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Will assets sales end up being National's dead duck policy?How much of a risk will National be taking if it puts asset sales into its 2026 campaign?31 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDid Māori cede sovereignty in 1840? Why the Waitangi Tribunal says 'No'Shane Jones says NZ First will never allow a hapū-based settlement in the North.31 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsManurewa Marae: Inquiry findings delayed hours after press conference calledPublic Service Commissioner said the delay in releasing the report was 'unfortunate'. 31 Jan 05:41 AM
PoliticsNew UK Trade Envoy to NZ quits X after abuse targeting clothes, hairIt comes just days after her appointment. 31 Jan 04:42 AM
PoliticsNew poll shows most New Zealanders believe respectful Treaty, race relations debate importantPoll taken following hīkoi, introduction of Treaty Principles Bill.31 Jan 03:19 AM
PoliticsWatch live: PM on school lunches, Parliament’s ‘Mexican Stand-off’ and economic growthPrime Minister Christopher Luxon is confident school lunch issues will be solved.31 Jan 02:47 AM
PoliticsRevealed: The ministry where nearly 95% of staff work from home at least once a weekThe data also shows the most common WFH day of the week.31 Jan 12:12 AM
Politics‘Embarrassing’: Tinetti removes social post criticising school lunch made when Labour in power'I think that this is a hamburger. I am not certain.'30 Jan 10:10 PM
Politics‘Freddy the frog’ feature of minister’s mining strategyShane Jones wants to start a conversation about mining on conservation land.30 Jan 09:15 PM
PoliticsNew Zealand mountain becomes a legal person as treaty settlement passes into law Parliament voted unanimously to grant legal personhood to Taranaki maunga. 30 Jan 05:21 PM
PoliticsBNZ tells coal mine it will shut all accounts by 2030BNZ wrote to the mine saying its accounts would be closed by 2030.30 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The folly of relying on private healthcare; Trumpism in NZ politicsOPINION: Once lost, our wonderful public health system can never be recovered.30 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon tells all MPs to 'watch their language'Christopher Luxon says remarks made in the House about Mexicans which have been branded ‘xenophobic’ by the Green Party are 'not words I would use'. Video / Mark MitchellWatch30 Jan 03:52 AM
PoliticsMexican Embassy wades in after NZ First minister's 'xenophobic' commentsPeters told the Herald he stood by his remarks.30 Jan 03:20 AM
New ZealandGreen MP apologises for not wearing seatbeltBenjamin Doyle didn't wear a seatbelt in a cab on Thursday.30 Jan 01:49 AM
PoliticsWatch: 'Not words I would use' - PM grilled over ministers' 'xenophobic' commentsChristopher Luxon will speak to media shortly.30 Jan 01:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Coalition partners take control; Luxon takes a hidingOPINION: National's attempt to set the agenda lasted about a nanosecond.29 Jan 11:29 PM
New Zealand'It's a Mexican stand-off': Shane Jones unrepentant for comments labelled 'racist'The NZ First politician made the remark during a debate in Parliament.29 Jan 07:11 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'It's not going to work, mate': Seymour wants bank capital rules reversedThe Associate Finance Minister has revived a years-long debate about banking regulation.29 Jan 04:00 PM
Politics'Won’t happen again': NZ apologises for failing to consult Pacific countries on RSE changesMinister says there was a miscommunication between officials.29 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsKiri Allan slams ‘despicable’ Government actions on Treaty bill'Te Tiriti is not about race, Te Tiriti is about how each of us find a home here.'29 Jan 04:00 PM
Politics'Send the Mexicans home': Greens ask PM to condemn ministers' 'racist' rhetoricNZ First's Shane Jones yelled 'Send the Mexicans home' during Tuesday's debate.29 Jan 04:55 AM
PoliticsPM says NZ has been in recession for three years – Treasury disagreesChristopher Luxon says the recession started under Labour, contradicting Treasury.29 Jan 04:52 AM