PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Not worried, but they are watching’: What the ratings agencies think of Govt’s booksWhat do the big ratings agencies think of the Government's fiscal repair job?02 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsHelen Clark questions continued involvement in Five EyesClark said she is concerned about mission creep of the arrangement.01 Mar 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: MPs are short-sighted, I'll be voting yes for a four-year Parliament termOPINION: There’s no doubt politics and politicians are currently far too short-sighted.01 Mar 07:04 PM
Politics‘He’s the minister responsible’: PM makes expectations clear to Seymour over school lunchesChristopher Luxon says the programme is still experiencing some 'teething issues'.28 Feb 05:41 PM
OpinionJason WallsJason Walls: Luxon’s brilliant week of diplomacy; terrible week of politicsLuxon proved a master deal-maker in Vietnam but a gaff-prone interviewee back home.28 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Is Seymour at risk of a fail mark on school lunches?National & Act campaigned on Labour's delivery fails - are they heading for their own?28 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill submissions wrap up with activist Tāme ItiSelect committee told 'it’s just hoha, it’s a game of chess'.28 Feb 07:01 AM
PoliticsFitt resigns as Pharmac chief executive, Bennett expects major change to cultureDrug-buying agency's chief executive had received criticism in the role.28 Feb 01:30 AM
PoliticsBishop's 'whole shebang' plan to fight communist productivity with housingKiwis suffer productivity comparable to ex-communist states. Bishop wants to change that.28 Feb 12:14 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins calls on PM to compel David Seymour to address school lunch issuesOne school raised concern about the lack of ‘halal-certified’ free lunches for children.27 Feb 09:34 PM
PoliticsKiwi police in Vietnam amid Wellington sexual assault case investigationPM Luxon: 'Anyone coming to New Zealand needs to respect our laws. Anyone.'27 Feb 05:08 PM
PoliticsWar drums and sabre rattling: PM sets scene for big Defence spend-upPM cites a global shift as he gears up for more military spending.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsMayoral races heat up: Can Whanau and Brown get a second term?First-term mayors in our biggest cities have all confirmed they're up for round two.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsCitizens' arrest restraining powers ‘very problematic’ - legal expertOne retailer says the Government hasn't learned from the death of a dairy manager in 2022.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsOverall crime and violent crime steady, but some family violence doublesLuxon hailed a fall in violent crime on Tuesday, but it depends on which data you use. 27 Feb 05:28 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘There is room for savings’: Nicola Willis mulls Reserve Bank funding cutThe Bank has dramatically increased spending while struggling to control inflation.26 Feb 11:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon floats sending Navy ship into South China SeaThe move to send a vessel will affirm closer ties with Vietnam.26 Feb 10:44 PM
New ZealandPaul Goldsmith speaks to media about a new citizens' arrest initiativeMinister for Justice Paul Goldsmith spoke to media about a new initiative that plans to ease laws around citizens’ arrests. Video / Dean PurcellWatch26 Feb 09:49 PM
PoliticsGovt accepts plan to cut approval times for products ‘absolutely critical’ to KiwisHalving approval times could have a massive economic benefit.26 Feb 09:45 PM
PoliticsReferendum possible; Parliament may shift to a four-year term, rather than three yearsGovernments could enjoy a four-year term if approved by referendum – but there's a catch.26 Feb 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Risk to brand’: Inside TVNZ’s decision to quit ‘notoriously toxic’ X/TwitterThe Herald has obtained internal comms about the choice to leave.26 Feb 09:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon tells major summit NZ’s risks are real as regional tensions flareThe PM spoke of conflict threats in the Asia-Pacific region during his Vietnam trip.26 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics‘I don’t get it right all the time’: Luxon reflects on train-wreck Hosking interviewHe's also addressed questions about the situation in Mark Patterson's office.26 Feb 07:32 AM
PoliticsLuxon says NZ ‘clear-eyed’ about risks of conflict in PacificThe Prime Minister delivered a bleak outlook for the Asia-Pacific region at Asean26 Feb 05:50 AM
PoliticsBrian Tamaki ‘excited’ by new citizen’s arrest powers, fears emerge for retail workersThe powers would allow anyone to arrest and detain a criminal.26 Feb 03:57 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCook Islands crisis: Mark Brown writes to Christopher LuxonThe Cook Islands Prime Minister has made contact with Christopher Luxon.26 Feb 01:32 AM
PoliticsWatch: ‘Not necessarily a headlock’ – Goldsmith details new citizens' arrest powersThe announcement comes amid a rise in retail crime.26 Feb 12:52 AM
PoliticsChildren 'getting the bash' from Oranga Tamariki staff as abuse in care risesExamples included young people getting punched and hit in the head.26 Feb 12:04 AM
PoliticsWatch live: Greens deliver alternative budget, Swarbrick takes battle to ‘right-wing’The Greens held their State of the Planet event on Wednesday.25 Feb 11:15 PM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill: Dame Anne Salmond, Annette Sykes condemn billDame Anne Salmond and Annette Skyes present their submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill to the Justice select committee. Video / NZ ParliamentWatch25 Feb 10:50 PM
Politics‘Absolutely deplorable’: Lawyer Annette Sykes says Treaty Principles Bill attempting to ‘erase the treaty from the soul of our nation’.Act leader David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill is before the Justice Select Committee.25 Feb 10:25 PM
PoliticsLuxon poised to meet Vietnam’s ‘Big Four’; plays down China tensionsThe looming spector of China in the Pacific will be top of Luxon's mind in capital Hanoi.25 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Andrew Bayly got off lightlyOPINION: 'There is no place for this sort of behaviour in the workplace.'25 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsNew citizen’s arrest powers to be announced amid rise in retail theftThe Government is expected to announce the new powers later today.25 Feb 04:00 PM
