PoliticsHipkins defends lack of costings for first economic policy as Luxon labels it ‘dribble’ Labour leader said it was 'lazy' to suggest a policy document would include numbers.20 Oct 11:33 PM
PoliticsSenior Labour MP to resign, won't seek re-electionThe MP has decided to 'take a break and then do something else'.20 Oct 11:25 PM
Politics‘I don’t need to’: PM won’t meet with striking teachers, doctors as he urges ‘pull the strike’The Government has gone on the offensive in response to the strike. 20 Oct 02:51 AM
Politics'I am still your MP': Te Pāti Māori MP breaks silence on overspend allegations The allegations were prompted by a release of documents by Kapa-Kingi's own party.20 Oct 02:44 AM
PoliticsLabour unveils economic policy with few costings, PM says National would be 'crucified' for thatLeader Chris Hipkins has been under pressure to start releasing policy.20 Oct 12:19 AM
PoliticsSchool for athletes: New sport-focused charter school to open next yearThe school will open from term 1 next year. 19 Oct 09:39 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDebbie Ngarewa-Packer failed to declare properties under Parliament's rulesThe leader has avoided Herald questions about the properties for nearly a month.19 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Te Pāti Māori has vaporised its chances of being in govtAn internal email alleged Mariameno Kapa-Kingi overspent $133,000 of funds.18 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Haunts me': Why an Auckland MP is speaking out about the impact of Covid-19 lockdownHe says those outside of Auckland don't appreciate the impact it had.18 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Humanity is lost in war; is Simeon Brown the best person to question doctors?OPINION: While there's been a rise in reading rates parents must also help, a reader says.18 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLove this City: Wayne Brown’s big game, the new council, fraud allegations and the low turnout Opinion: What do the Auckland Council election results mean for the city now?17 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: National’s reprieve short-lived as Govt’s anti-strike squad assemblesOPINION: Two of four polls released in the past eight days have put National in the 20s. 17 Oct 04:00 PM
WellingtonPolly eyes Parliament? High-profile former broadcaster hints at bid for political office The ex-radio host said she wouldn't run for a right-wing party.17 Oct 01:23 AM
OpinionRyan Bridge'Wisdom's been usurped by incompetence': Comparing today's 'petulant' MPs to Jim BolgerOPINION: Intolerance for other points of view, the antithesis of Bolger, is now common.16 Oct 07:49 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Lifting our game’: Minister on saving key programme to fight growing meth problemAs meth consumption skyrockets, the police budget to fight it is being squeezed.16 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsEru Kapa-Kingi sends message to ‘my haters’, ‘those throwing dirt on my name’ He's also given an update on how his whānau are doing after the recent allegations.16 Oct 02:43 AM
New Zealand'Symbol of reconciliation': How an iwi has regained a massive land block after 177 yearsPorirua purchase marks a powerful healing moment for Ngāti Toa Rangatira. 16 Oct 02:38 AM
Politics‘Woolshed orator’, ‘Irish charm’ and a love of whiskey: Parliament remembers former PM Jim BolgerLaughter and tears were prompted as tributes were heard in the House.16 Oct 01:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Vale Jim Bolger, a leader of substanceOPINION: New Zealand's 35th PM got the appreciation he deserved after he left office.15 Oct 10:59 PM
New ZealandRuff day: Trevor Mallard found he was being ordered back by email, appealed to stay with dogParliament's former Speaker had his term ended early by the Foreign Minister.15 Oct 09:38 PM
New ZealandA sad day for New Zealand: Flags at half-mast, nation mourns death of Jim BolgerPM Chris Luxon said Bolger left behind a legacy that will be respected for generations.15 Oct 07:32 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'The Great Helmsman' Jim Bolger left school at 15 & rose to be PM. His legacy is immense'Because it is the right thing to do': Bolger brokered first big Treaty deals with iwi.15 Oct 06:30 PM
PoliticsCapital gains complexity: How NZ compares globally, and what Labour should doA new report says NZ has the most limited regime in the OECD for taxing capital gains.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Fashion police': Greens warn Brownlee over push to tighten Parliament rulesGerry Brownlee plans tougher stance on MPs’ attendance, dress and behaviour.15 Oct 06:28 AM
PoliticsFull-scale collision: Outgoing police union boss delivers grave warning in final speechThe new head of the NZ Police Association was selected by members this afternoon.15 Oct 05:47 AM
New ZealandNZ politicians caught in global leak of personal informationBritish PM Keir Starmer and Australian PM Anthony Albanese also had their info released.15 Oct 03:44 AM
Politics'Close to terminal': Willie Jackson believes Te Pāti Māori split 'inevitable' if issues not sorted'We don’t get any joy in watching them killing each other off,' the Labour MP said.15 Oct 12:43 AM
Politics'I don’t regret a single thing': Eru Kapa-Kingi on his public feud with Te Pāti Māori, Tamihere speaks out 'I tried multiple ways internally to fix problems'.14 Oct 08:42 PM
Herald NOWNZ Herald Morning News Update | Te Pāti Māori troubles deepen and Parliament to tighten regulationsNZ Herald Morning News Update | Ad rules relaxed, Te Pāti Māori faces fresh setbacks, and Parliament to tighten regulations.Watch14 Oct 06:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: National and Labour trapped by fear – the crisis of centralismOPINION: How long before the extremist politics of the US and UK make a real impact here? 14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe failure of fees-free and why Māori and Pasifika students might miss outThe Education Ministry says it's better to dump fees-free and spend the money elsewhere.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBrownlee plans crackdown on Parliament’s standards after Oriini Kaipara maiden speech, hakaLast week Brownlee said there had been a 'guarantee' a haka would not take place.14 Oct 06:03 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorTe Pāti Māori internal chaos: How the party has collapsed into controversy and infighting A year ago, it was riding high. Now internal tensions in the caucus are boiling over.14 Oct 03:52 AM
New ZealandSpeaker Gerry Brownlee on Oriini Kaipara's maiden speechSpeaker Gerry Brownlee aims to get tougher on Parliamentary procedure after Oriini Kaipara's maiden speech last week went overtime.Watch14 Oct 03:30 AM