New Zealand‘I’m relieved’: Golriz Ghahraman speaks as she avoids charges over Pak’nSave ‘shoplifting’The police decision on charging Golriz Ghahraman is out – and she's speaking.23 Jan 03:15 AM
PoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins promising robust policy but keeps powder dryPolicy announcements are expected "in the coming months".23 Jan 02:18 AM
PoliticsWatch: ‘It won’t be everyone’s cup of tea’: Luxon defends intention to boost miningThe Prime Minister laid into a 'culture of saying no'.23 Jan 01:28 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Doctor v ex-bank clerk – why the PM dumped Reti for BrownOPINION: Reti's demotion was brutal, but it had to be done.23 Jan 12:02 AM
PoliticsAussie diplomat’s partner pleads guilty to Wellington assaultThe man will apply for a discharge without conviction.22 Jan 11:24 PM
PoliticsLabour leader Hipkins on why his party won’t implode in 2025Labour is holding its caucus retreat one day after National held its own in Hamilton.22 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon to deliver reality check on what’s needed to grow economyA small policy announcement is expected in the PM's State of the Nation speech.22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorInside National's caucus retreat as MPs accept reshuffle fateThe party's MPs gathered in Hamilton.22 Jan 04:37 AM
PoliticsPM’s focus on economic growth in ‘tough times’, Rocket Lab founder to address retreatLuxon said there would be a renewed focus on bringing more tourists to NZ. 21 Jan 07:42 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMinimum wage could go higher without significant job losses - officialsThe Government went against advice from officials to lift the minimum wage higher.21 Jan 04:50 AM
PoliticsParliament extends public submissions for two more bills after Treaty Principles Bill website issues, unprecedented demandTwo bills being heard by the Social Services and Community Committee are affected.21 Jan 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAn end to the 'cluster' BudgetThe Government has scrapped a pilot that gave departments three years of funding at once.21 Jan 03:28 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: What will Luxon say in his State of the Nation speech this week?OPINION: The PM has made some bold changes to his Cabinet, but what about policy?20 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsNew Health Minister: Health NZ executive will have to changeDr Shane Reti lost the portfolio in Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's reshuffle.20 Jan 04:43 AM
New ZealandFormer minister Russell Marshall dies aged 88Russell Marshall was Whanganui MP from 1972 to 1990. 19 Jan 08:52 PM
PoliticsIncoming Health Minister Simeon Brown to meet Commissioner todayChristopher Luxon insists he still has confidence in Shane Reti.19 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsKaren Chhour steps back from abuse compensation decisions due to own potential payoutKaren Chhour says her work as a minister is part of her healing process.19 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Did Christopher Luxon's reshuffle ruthlessness go far enough?The Prime Minister's reshuffle was much needed but some ministers got off too lightly.19 Jan 05:56 AM
Politics'Privilege to serve': Dumped Health Minister says he respects Luxon's decisionThe Government has faced increasing scrutiny due to pressures within the health sector.19 Jan 02:35 AM
PoliticsHealth Minister Shane Reti expected to lose portfolio in Christopher Luxon's first reshuffleThe Prime Minister is set to do his first big reshuffle today.18 Jan 05:13 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora’s $1.2m Meadowbank apartments sit vacant for monthsKāinga Ora said its been waiting on final building approval from Auckland Council18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo decision on replacing Ministers’ Crown vehicles despite being ‘immediate priority’ a year agoElectric vehicles are being investigated for ferrying politicians around.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPatient had assisted death in farm paddock after rest home rejectionRest homes and other facilities may be required to allow assisted dying. 17 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsPoliticians to choose Treaty Principles Bill submitters, hearings to begin in 10 daysHobson's Pledge asks members if they would consider cancelling National Party membership.17 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleFrom MP to wellness guru: Anna Lorck’s radical new lifeLorck says her new life is a "contrast from the life that I was leading”.17 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsLabour leapfrogs National in new political pollIt's not great news for National.16 Jan 11:46 PM
PoliticsResults revealed: Drop in NCEA Level 1 achievementResult brings 'literacy and numeracy in New Zealand into sharp focus'.16 Jan 09:53 PM
New ZealandNCEA level 1 pass rate revealed and Ministry of Justice privacy breach | NZ Herald News UpdateFigures show how many NCEA students achieved level 1 qualification last year and the Ministry of Justice has been encouraged to check its systems following a privacy breach.Watch16 Jan 06:09 PM
PoliticsGhahraman reportedly seen putting items into tote bag at Pak’nSaveThe former MP was allegedly observed on CCTV by a member of the store's staff. 16 Jan 06:03 AM
PoliticsFormer MP Golriz Ghahraman under investigation after Pak’nSave shoplifting complaintPolice are looking into the alleged incident.15 Jan 07:54 PM
New ZealandSenior Sergeant Lyn Fleming's funeral and California’s fire threat continues | NZ Herald News UpdateThe funeral for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming is in Nelson today and California remains under critical fire threat. Video / NZ Herald, AFPWatch15 Jan 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Not what it’s for’: Inside the ministerial wrangling over hiking tourist taxes, then raiding the pot to improve the booksThe International Visitor Levy is $100 but documents reveal a tussle behind the scenes.15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSir Brian Roche spells out what’s wrong with the public serviceSomething is getting lost in translation with ministers, says Brian Roche.15 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsPolice investigate Pak’nSave shoplifting complaint against former MPPolice are looking into alleged incident. 15 Jan 07:04 AM
