PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Hooray for the Public Servant of the Year (and honourable mentions)OPINION: Hail and farewell to a forthright and compelling advocate for good leadership. 16 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsRoads in, social housing out as Govt forces councils ‘back to basics’The Government hopes to rein in years of high rates rises with its 'back to basics' drive.16 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWill Govt 'shift goalposts' on surplus, 2025 cuts details revealedMinisters have looked at changing the surplus measure and have begun 2025 cuts programme.16 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsManurewa marae inquiry: Findings secret until next year, will 'impact all public service'The findings are expected to 'impact all of the public service'.16 Dec 04:42 AM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon's final post-Cabinet press conference of yearIt's the final sitting week of Parliament. 16 Dec 01:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: What next for the troubled foreshore and seabed law?The Government may want to push for direct negotiations rather than court settlements.15 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsYouth advocates hope PM delivers Christmas gift of stopping bootcamp plan'The gift we ask for this Christmas is that you kill the bill.'15 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsPolice Minister praises ‘outstanding’ response to gang tangi, compliance with patch ban ‘high’'If you break the law, expect a response.'15 Dec 03:29 AM
New ZealandLuxon's 'I'm wealthy, I'm sorted' leading Quote of the Year votesThe PM's one-liner received the most nominations for the award.15 Dec 03:16 AM
PoliticsNew family and sexual violence action plan released by GovernmentThe plan details seven key areas of focus.14 Dec 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Politician of the Year 2024 - Why King of the Roads Simeon Brown beats the restOPINION: Getting things done is the criterion and one minister has been all action.13 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsParliamentary limbo pauses the countdown to ChristmasExhausted MPs13 Dec 03:32 AM
PoliticsThree Strikes legislation passes final hurdle in ParliamentLegislation replaces the law repealed by Labour.13 Dec 01:44 AM
PoliticsThe winners and losers of local politics - who is at risk at next year's elections?On the Tiles: Local Edition runs through the big political winners and losers of 2024.13 Dec 12:49 AM
PoliticsRevealed: What it will cost to travel on NZ's three new toll roadsA suite of rates has been unveiled, depending on when and how far you travel.13 Dec 12:10 AM
OpinionKaren Chhour: Why young offenders need real chances, not political gamesOPINION: We should be honest and realistic about the programme’s outcomes.12 Dec 05:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Government gets fast-track reform rightOPINION: Expect a construction boom with less risk of corruption than feared.12 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsNicola Willis likely to exceed target for reducing consultant spending, saving $800mThe Government set a target of reducing spending by $400m a year.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPet bonds, no-cause evictions legislation passesThe bill amends the Residential Tenancies Act.12 Dec 06:49 AM
PoliticsThird bootcamp youth charged, OT limiting updates amid 'public scrutiny' on offendersIt says the offenders are facing 'public scrutiny'.12 Dec 03:41 AM
Politics'Dashboard crap': Peters says he doesn't have quarterly plans, contradicting PMNZ First leader says comments referred to actions of previous Labour Government.12 Dec 01:19 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Troubled waters – Peters, Seymour clash over ferry planOPINION: The new Minister for Rail is not in a collaborative mood.12 Dec 12:24 AM
PoliticsPM defends ferry plan, says 'great solution' has been foundThe lack of detail has raised eyebrows.12 Dec 12:04 AM
KahuIwi Chairs appeal to King Charles over Treaty of Waitangi concernsForum warns King Charles: 'Ensure the Government respects its honourable partner role.'11 Dec 07:09 PM
New ZealandCultural issues at Fire and Emergency NZ and replacement ferries due in 2029 | NZ Herald News UpdateCultural issues within Fire and Emergency NZ have been addressed and the Government has announced its plan for replacement ferries to begin service in 2029. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Dec 06:14 PM
Politics‘An announcement about an announcement’: Labour slams ferry delayChris Hipkins has accused the coalition of dithering on replacing the ferries.11 Dec 05:30 AM
PoliticsLabour loses confidence in Speaker after 'unprecedented' decisionIt follows a ruling on Tuesday night. 11 Dec 03:35 AM
New Zealand'Bring them home': Tensions as pro-Israel and pro-Palestine rallies meetPro-Palestine and pro-Israel marches converge at Parliament, each with around 500 protesters.11 Dec 02:52 AM
PoliticsWatch: Govt grilled after key questions on new ferries left unansweredA cost blowout forced the cancellation of project started under the Labour Government.11 Dec 02:48 AM
PoliticsMitchell wants to ‘just start taking’ boy racer cars by changing ‘Crusher Collins’ lawAny changes won't happen until next year.10 Dec 10:54 PM
New ZealandSpeaker overturns advice on Fast-track Approvals Bill's private benefitAn expert criticises the rushed lawmaking, saying it undermines select committee scrutiny.10 Dec 10:22 PM
New ZealandNew ferry announcement and Winston Peters bans greyhound racing | NZ Herald News UpdateThe Government's new ferry deal announcement is expected today and Winston Peters announces greyhound racing industry will wind down over the next 20 months. Video / NZ HeraldWatch10 Dec 06:04 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: 'Political desperation in his voice' - why Luxon's messaging isn't landingOPINION: If Luxon can’t tell us who he is in a way that sticks, other people will.10 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Poll bump shows David Seymour's Treaty strategy is workingOPINION: In NZ we’ve had two years of per capita recession and we’re absolutely sick of it10 Dec 04:00 PM
