PoliticsReturn to power charges NZ First members as Winston Peters opens party conferenceMembers are celebrating being back in government as the conference starts.11 Oct 09:35 PM
PoliticsNo regrets: Luxon says Kiwis ‘want me to try’ to fulfil election promise despite hurdlesThe Prime Minister spoke to the Herald following his trip to Laos.11 Oct 06:19 PM
New ZealandLocally rejected port expansion plan gets fast-track tickEleven Northland projects get approval for fast-tracking.11 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters promises ‘major’ policy announcement at NZ First conferenceThe policy wasn't in the coalition agreement but Peters is confident he'll get support.11 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Why Govt buckled on revealing fast-track conflicts of interestOPINION: Leaving it to your enemies to unearth conflicts can make things look a bit murky.11 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics'Stop talking badly about our city': Tory Whanau rejects call for govt interventionWellington's mayor admits losing the airport shares sale vote was a setback.11 Oct 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBishop bows out of fast-track decision involving Winton LandHow ministers managed potential conflicts of interest choosing projects for fast-tracking.11 Oct 03:55 AM
Politics‘I just don’t care’: Luxon on his and National’s poll dipNational score lowest result in rankings in 15 months.11 Oct 03:00 AM
PoliticsLuxon says Modi interested in trade agreement during meeting, remains ‘hopeful’ for deal this termThe India PM extended an invitation to visit his country.11 Oct 02:14 AM
Politics'We should have done better': Government broadly accepts findings of landmark Abuse in Care inquiryLandmark report was tabled in late July.10 Oct 09:48 PM
PoliticsLuxon meets Indian PM Modi - and has surprise pull-aside with new leaderThe Prime Minister's diplomatic dance card was full in Laos.10 Oct 07:20 PM
PoliticsLuxon says Netanyahu not listening to others as Middle East conflict comes up in world summit“Well, it doesn’t seem like it."10 Oct 06:09 AM
PoliticsLuxon hesitant to raise expectations about Modi meeting as he still eyes India trade deal this termThe PM will also meet with the leaders of Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos.10 Oct 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Govt wasting time and money on pointless election promisesOPINION: Why draft a bill that's going nowhere? Or amend sports rules for no reason?10 Oct 12:10 AM
PoliticsHealth NZ Commissioner overruled CEO on proposed reduction of nursesExcessive growth in employed nurses was one contributor to the budget blowout.09 Oct 10:13 PM
PoliticsLess than half of families eligible for FamilyBoost have registered for paymentAs of October 8, 39,664 households had registered for FamilyBoost.09 Oct 08:30 PM
PoliticsEmergency management roadmap due early next yearThe roadmap will precede new emergency management legislation.09 Oct 04:30 PM
Politics'Never been so focused on race', Seymour says at first public Treaty Principles Bill debateThe issue of sovereignty was threaded throughout the debate.08 Oct 05:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNon-English-speaker approved for assisted dying - without translatorOne doctor described the oversight process for assisted deaths as a 'tick-box activity'.08 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics‘Disturbed’: Corrections’ bid to nearly double Auckland Prison capacity blindsides council, localsThe council said it hadn't been given any chance to provide feedback.08 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsPM overseas again: Why his latest trip could be ‘hugely valuable’ for NZ – and the big names he may meetLuxon will gather with a number of senior world leaders.08 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: Seymour clashes with iwi leader in first Treaty Principles Bill debateAct leader says NZ has not been this divided since the 1981 Springboks tour.08 Oct 07:54 AM
PoliticsFast-track projects raise conflict of interest questions – here’s how they were dealt withThe Government has laid out the process it followed.08 Oct 01:46 AM
PoliticsFast-track project list blows cover on proposal to double high-security prison capacityBut Corrections says there is no 'immediate plan' to increase capacity.07 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFirearms Minister Nicole McKee’s conflicts of interest and the plan to manage themThe Prime Minister's Office says Nicole McKee hasn't breached any Cabinet rules.07 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuThe Beehive will be buzzing with First Nations speakersCapital iwi will host Native American visitors in October.06 Oct 08:44 PM
PoliticsWatch: Roads, mines, housing and Eden Park upgrade on fast-track approvals listInfrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has spoken to reporters.06 Oct 03:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Can Bishop fix it? The politics of pulling the pinOPINION: Luxon won't care about a lack of political nous, he will care about delivery.04 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 yearsJoss Shawyer resisted forced adoption and supported other single mothers to do the same04 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Winston didn't want a 65-year-old larrikin': Shane Jones gets serious after talking-toShane Jones is playing the jester less as he goes about his politics04 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomMood of the Boardroom: Is Barbara Edmonds a credible future Finance Minister?Many business leaders rate the Opposition Finance Spokesperson highly.04 Oct 03:59 AM
PoliticsNZ 'late to the party' in building infrastructure, PM saysGovernment open to public-private partnerships in building critical health infrastructure.04 Oct 01:17 AM
Politics'Huge loss of confidence': Govt may strip ministry of school property roleThe inquiry alleges schools were able to 'jump the queue' by lobbying politicians.03 Oct 11:02 PM
PoliticsNational changes its mind on 'financial black hole' for developersThe Government will underwrite developers in a scheme for which it criticised Labour.03 Oct 10:05 PM