PoliticsInquiry into Oranga Tamariki: Children’s Minister Karen Chhour says she welcomes scrutinyInquiry launched after concerns raised with Auditor-General.15 Oct 05:23 AM
PoliticsWatch: Leaders go head-to-head during Question Time after dual popularity dropIt's the first Question Time since September as MPs had two weeks away from Parliament.15 Oct 03:01 AM
PoliticsHealth NZ chief writes to staff about ‘English-only’ memo, confirms directive also made at second hospitalThe language directive was also made at hospitals in Christchurch and Auckland.15 Oct 02:51 AM
PoliticsHealth Minister says nurses can speak non-English to patients amid Waikato Hospital memoThe memo was sent to nursing staff on Friday.14 Oct 11:57 PM
PoliticsLocal Govt Minister seeks advice on interventions at ‘shambles’ Wellington City CouncilCouncil chaos has the Government pondering intervention - but what?14 Oct 11:43 PM
PoliticsDarleen Tana appeals, but Greens continue process to oust herThe rogue MP has appealed a High Court decision allowing the Greens to vote to expel her14 Oct 10:23 PM
Politics'It doesn’t look great': Luxon's concern over Wellington councilThe PM said Simeon Brown has a 'close eye' on the council and is ready to step in.14 Oct 07:10 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: There's only one poll that countsOPINION: Polls are only a snapshot in time, but can underline mistakes.14 Oct 04:02 PM
Politics‘A tough time for New Zealanders’: Jobseeker benefit numbers jump 12% in a yearGovt says numbers will get worse before they get better.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The shockers for Govt hiding in the Mood of the BoardroomOPINION: To politicians and business leaders growth is seductive but so are other things.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsPanel rejects quarry proposal a week after being included in fast-track listQuarry consent rejected under Labour's fast-tracking – but it's on Govt's new list too.14 Oct 07:25 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Chris-tastrophe! Poll much closer than it looksThe latest polls indicate the Prime Minister needs to up his game.14 Oct 06:12 AM
PoliticsLuxon and Hipkins both take a hit in latest political pollThe poll marks the anniversary of the 2023 election.14 Oct 05:09 AM
PoliticsWatch: Sir Brian Roche announced as next Public Service CommissionerToday marks one year since the 2023 election.14 Oct 03:27 AM
PoliticsPoll: 40% think New Zealand in worse shape than on election dayThe poll marks the anniversary of the 2023 election.13 Oct 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisDerek Cheng'Intrusive': Inside the Govt's vision for boot camps, including new police powers officials opposedCabinet has agreed to make its future boot camps as least boot-campy as possible.13 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOpinion: Energy the goldmine NZ First will exploit in 2026 election campaignCriticising the energy companies has proven effective for NZ First thus far.13 Oct 05:55 AM
PoliticsWatch: Winston Peters accosted by protesters, two arrested after pushing Shane JonesWinston Peters described the protesters as "woke and feral".13 Oct 04:03 AM
New Zealand$1.2m per apartment: New Kāinga Ora build part of billion dollar scandal, developer saysOckham Residential developer says cost of public housing builds is national embarrassment.12 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe reinvention of Judith Collins: 'I did not shed a tear'Judith Collins on misogyny, China, Nato, GE – and the portfolios she always wanted.12 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsShane Jones calls for new Crown entity to drill for geothermal energyJones is also promising a future for the Marsden Point refinery.12 Oct 06:42 AM
PoliticsInterislander ferries can run for 20 more years, claims Winston PetersThe coalition Government appeared split on what to do about the ferries.11 Oct 11:38 PM
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
