Politics'Put your money where your mouth is': Redress questions remain unanswered for survivors amid abuse apologyIt was an emotional and at times, hostile, day as the Government made its formal apology.12 Nov 04:26 AM
New Zealand'We just want action': Abuse in care survivors unite for apologyDenise Caltaux says abuse in care is at the core of a lot of the country's social issues.12 Nov 03:13 AM
PoliticsLuxon talks to Trump: 'Obvious' respect in first phone callPM says US President-elect spoke 'very warmly' about New Zealand in their first chat.12 Nov 02:38 AM
New Zealand‘He has a lot of attachment to New Zealand’Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on his phone call earlier today with president-elect Donald Trump. Video / Mark MitchellWatch12 Nov 02:21 AM
PoliticsAbuse in Care Bill introduced to Parliament after PM makes historic apologyChristopher Luxon says sorry to the estimated 200,000 people abused in care over decades.12 Nov 12:18 AM
PoliticsWatch: 'Unacceptable disruption' – Protester hauled off after interrupting PM's speechThe former political candidate interjected as the PM attempted to make his apology.11 Nov 11:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Could Trump happen here?OPINION: We have an essential precondition; mainstream politicians aren't fixing things.11 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsPM open to meeting hīkoi protesters as parties call for conscience vote on Treaty billThe demonstrators will reach Auckland on Tuesday.11 Nov 05:57 AM
PoliticsWatch: 'Dehumanising': Govt to outlaw strip-searching of children in response to abuse in state careLuxon will make public apology tomorrow in the House, which will be watched by survivors.11 Nov 03:20 AM
PoliticsChlöe Swarbrick calls for a conscience vote on the Treaty Principles BillGreen Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick is calling for a conscience vote on the Treaty Principles Bill. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Nov 02:51 AM
PoliticsSpeaker lets journalist cover state abuse apology at ParliamentBrownlee decision comes ahead of the national apology event on Tuesday.11 Nov 12:36 AM
KahuHīkoi to Parliament offered legal support for its participantsMāori Law Society sets up a helpline for legal concerns that may arise.10 Nov 05:31 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWould legalising cannabis lead to a reduction in substance-related harm? A new study's ‘tantalising prospect’Alcohol is on average more harmful than cannabis. Would legalising it reduce overall harm?10 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsNZ prison population exceeds 10,000 for first time in four yearsPrison numbers haven't topped 10,000 since 2020.10 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Opposition party power rankings – the top 10OPINION: Some former Government MPs seem invigorated by being in Opposition.10 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe number of repeat serious youth offenders is dropping. No-one knows whyThe number of serious offenders was rising for more than three years, but is now falling09 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'The risk of death is higher': What Cabinet knew when it raised speed limits on our roadsCabinet knows higher speeds are dangerous but it's had no advice on the economic benefits.08 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Seymour, the champion at making life difficult for LuxonOPINION: PM might think Seymour is an ungrateful sod after his Treaty Bill antics.08 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsAuditor-General rejects Labour’s request to probe heated tobacco policyIt comes as Winston Peters has yet to back up claims he's made about Dr Ayesha Verrall.08 Nov 05:06 AM
EntertainmentGreens' 'meme' satire bill to be debated in ParliamentIt will allow people to use a copyright work for parody or satire, such as memes.08 Nov 03:10 AM
Politics'Afraid of taking on hard issues': Seymour criticises National over Treaty Principles BillThe controversial bill was introduced in Parliament yesterday.07 Nov 07:21 PM
Politics'Had enough': Senior iwi leaders walk out of public gallery during Treaty Principles Bill introductionThe Treaty Principles Bill was introduced at Parliament today.07 Nov 07:24 AM
Politics'Shame on you': MPs unleash on Treaty Principles Bill in feisty Parliament exchangeThe bill is expected to be introduced about 2pm.07 Nov 01:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettWhat's in PM Chris Luxon's bag of tricks for dealing with Donald Trump?Elon Musk and Luxon's US-based business background could prove political assets07 Nov 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Trump 2.0, Treaty bill tweaks and a media brickbatOPINION: Kamala Harris conceded with a speech full of soaring and meaningless rhetoric.06 Nov 11:57 PM
PoliticsForeign Minister promotes different approach to Govt’s Indian free trade deal promiseIn the interview, he also threatened to poke public servants in the bum with a pitchfork.06 Nov 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRBNZ: Trump presidency will be marginally inflationaryGovernor Adrian Orr says the world has gone past 'peak global trade'.06 Nov 10:16 PM
PoliticsBorder alerts placed on Mongol MC gang members ahead of Christchurch anniversary eventThe gang is expected to hold a fifth-anniversary event this weekend.06 Nov 09:41 PM
PoliticsTears and empty chairs: Inside Kamala Harris’ grim election night partyOPINION: She didn't turn up to her own bash, writes Thomas Coughlan.06 Nov 06:15 AM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill: Wording to be revealed tomorrow amid fierce criticismThe bill will be introduced tomorrow.06 Nov 05:52 AM
PoliticsLabour urges Winston Peters to apologise for naming public servantSpeaker Gerry Brownlee says Peters was not aligned with Parliament's rules in this case.06 Nov 04:03 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBaking hot, no food, and French people desperate to smoke – inside Kamala Harris’ election night bashOPINION: Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan is at Harris' former college.05 Nov 09:07 PM
PoliticsSeymour confirms plan to introduce controversial Treaty Principles Bill this weekNational and NZ First will will not support the bill past a first reading.05 Nov 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRicky Martin, Lady Gaga, Oprah and long lines – inside Kamala Harris’s last rallyCandidates embark on final push before election day.05 Nov 07:54 AM