PoliticsLabour warns of Govt’s ‘smoke and mirrors’ in upcoming BudgetIt's Barbara Edmonds' first pre-Budget speech as Labour finance spokeswoman.20 May 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLaw change could ‘worsen safety, stability, and well-being of our children’ says OTOranga Tamariki's scathing criticism of Govt plans to repeal section 7AA20 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why can't capable, keen workers find jobs?OPINION: 'She has been spending hours every day seeking employment with no joy.'20 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment puts all housing programmes under review in wake of damning reportSignificant devolution in housing seems inevitable after report into Kāinga Ora.20 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Luxon and Swarbrick - a tale of two speechesOPINION: The PM and the Greens co-leader gave very different climate speeches last week.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRoadside drug testing legislation to be introduced by Govt - 50,000 tests per yearThe legislation would give police the power to randomly screen drivers for drugs.20 May 09:59 AM
PoliticsPM declares total refresh of Kāinga Ora board, KiwiBuild ditchedThe review was announced amid projections Kāinga Ora’s debt could reach $28.9 billion.20 May 06:30 AM
PoliticsPseudoephedrine cold and flu medicines back on shelvesAssociate Minister David Seymour said there would be safeguards in place.20 May 05:12 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Could Willie Jackson be the populist leader Labour needs?OPINION: Expect to see a lot more of Willie Jackson, says Bryce Edwards.20 May 04:11 AM
New ZealandCarl Bates MP impressed at Whanganui Creative SpaceVisiting Whanganui Creative Space studio on Monday, May 20, was Whanganui MP Carl Bates.20 May 03:14 AM
PoliticsChinese ambassador issues Aukus warning about ‘taking sides’China's ambassador has cut in on the Aukus debate.20 May 02:57 AM
PoliticsSuspended Green MP Darleen Tana probe cost reaches $43kThe investigation has taken nine weeks and is yet to conclude.19 May 11:16 PM
PoliticsNZ among world's worst developed countries for homelessnessNew Zealand ranks first by one definition, and seventh by another.19 May 05:00 PM
Politics‘Designed to provoke anger’: Ministry's sex education disinformation warningIt has seen an 'intensification of misinformation and disinformation around sex education.19 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsPM Christopher Luxon compares Labour to arsonists in fiery speechThe PM was speaking to supporters in Palmerston North this morning.18 May 11:18 PM
New ZealandSwarbrick says Green MP’s intimidation ‘not comparable’ to National MP caseSwarbrick discussed her under-fire MPs Julie Anne Genter and Darleen Tana this morning.18 May 10:53 PM
PoliticsNZDF rescue flights await French approval to bring home Kiwis stranded in New CaledoniaWinston Peters said NZ is waiting for French authorities to confirm it's safe.18 May 10:18 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Time for justice for Samoans stripped of NZ citizenshipOPINION: It’s not too late for National to get on the right side of history.18 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsChris Hipkins unveils Labour's 'vision' and plan to get back in powerLabour's set its sights on regaining power and improving NZ's tech, education and housing.18 May 12:34 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Wealth tax or capital gains tax? Labour’s big choiceLabour has a big, taxing decision on its hands.17 May 05:00 PM
CommoditiesKiwi music stars fight against gold mine plan beneath conservation landIt could be among the first such projects approved under Govt bill.17 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsDavid Seymour, unions clash over charter school schemeDavid Seymour says PPTA meetings on charter schools are pushing 'misinformation'.17 May 05:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Badly behaved MPs needed a time-outOPINION: Misconduct and extreme rhetoric have become too familiar in NZ politics.17 May 12:03 AM
PoliticsWatch: Govt spends 'much-needed' $63m to keep Surf Life Saving and Coastguard runningPrime Minister Chris Luxon was joined by Transport Minister Simeon Brown.16 May 08:36 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I crossed a line': Julie Anne Genter on Parliament outburstGreen MP talks in an extended interview about allegations of intimidating behaviour.16 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt gets advice on billion-dollar merger and potential sale of state assetsPrevious Governments have failed in attempts at an asset mega-merger.16 May 06:09 AM
New ZealandPublic sector cuts: MPI confirms 391 roles to goNZTA is also disestablishing roles due to policy changes.15 May 11:21 PM
New ZealandDoctors strike, Darleen Tana and Loafers Lodge anniversary | Focus Morning Bulletin May 16, 2024Junior doctors walk off the job, suspended Green MP Darleen Tana’s unpleasant milestone and Loafers Lodge dawn service in the latest NZ Herald headlines.Watch15 May 07:33 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSuspended Green MP misses half of Parliament sittings this year, on full payThe Greens are waiting for a report.15 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFirst warnings of ‘structural deficit’ came the day Government was sworn inWhy did Treasury wait until November to deliver its darkest economic warning?15 May 05:22 AM
PoliticsPolice Assn concerned by lack of detail in National Gang Unit plansThe national unit will be up and running from July, Andrew Coster says.14 May 06:04 AM
PoliticsBritish High Commissioner on what Aukus is and isn'tThe UK's High Commissioner says Aukus isn't an alliance.14 May 06:02 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHow NZ would survive economic shocks in its biggest marketsA Treasury economist has tried to grapple with NZ's economic exposure to the world.14 May 05:33 AM
PoliticsTaxpayer funding ceases for Christchurch Call but Jacinda Ardern retained in new foundationThe leaders of France and New Zealand released a joint statement about the new foundation.14 May 03:05 AM
