PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Willis' pre-Budget attacks suggest she's feeling the pressureOPINION: It's unusual for a Finance Minister to focus on the Opposition before Budget Day.21 May 10:54 PM
Politics‘Show me the money’: Nicola Willis issues challenge to LabourIn a tightly fought Budget build-up, Willis still has words for the Opposition. 21 May 07:49 PM
New Zealand'Deserves a voice': The 17-year-old apprentice heading to Youth ParliamentFletcher Brown is a heavy automotive apprentice from Hawke’s Bay.21 May 06:00 PM
PoliticsHunt for new Oranga Tamariki CEO yet to start seven weeks after resignationFormer CEO Chappie Te Kani took medical leave in September to undergo surgery.21 May 05:59 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori MP proposes bill requiring MPs to uphold Te Tiriti principles'It’s not left or right. This is the foundation of us moving together ...'21 May 05:13 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPublic feedback overwhelmingly negative to bootcamp bill, MPs recommend physical force safeguardsProviders will be able to use force against children as a last resort.21 May 04:47 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGovernment's Regulatory Standards Bill to cost $20m per yearAnd the agency responsible for it has been unable to estimate the value it brings.21 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanWhy failure to compromise on Te Pāti Māori MPs' punishment bodes ill for ParliamentOPINION: Someone in Parliament needs to step up and find a compromise. 20 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsNZ scraps $100m a year tax after Donald Trump's 'extortion' claims'We needed to ask ourselves if adopting the bill was in NZ's best interests' – minister20 May 08:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Obey the rules, Government tells Te Pāti Māori, but what about pay equity rules?OPINION: Rules can be used against those without power.20 May 03:48 AM
Politics'Psychological warfare': Shock move pushes out Te Pāti Māori haka punishment verdictParliament's Privileges Committee recommended suspending three Te Pāti Māori MPs.20 May 02:57 AM
PoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins speaks ahead of House debate on Te Pāti Māori's hakaParliament is preparing for a potentially lengthy and tense debate over the penalties handed to Te Pāti Māori over last year’s controversial haka in the House. Video/ Mark MitchellWatch20 May 12:23 AM
Politics$600m in Government funding to go to rail servicesRail Minister Winston Peters and Chris Bishop detail how more than $600m in Government funding will help upgrade the country's rail services. Video / Mark MitchellWatch19 May 08:32 PM
PoliticsGovt to spend $600m on ‘critical’ rail upgrades Metro services had suffered from a lack of investment, according to the Government.19 May 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTe Pāti Māori voices in Parliament on Budget day in doubt after compromise talks failA fiery debate is likely in Parliament today on how Te Pāti Māori MPs should be punished.19 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsIRD not 'geared up' to know how many families, if any, received $252 tax promiseSignificant lags in data are contributing to the issue. 19 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsPolice response to family violence questioned: NGOs considering ‘stab vests’ for staffMinister Karen Chhour's advisory group is flagging serious risks of injury or death. 19 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungWho's who in New Zealand’s most powerful think tanks?One think-tank tends to get mentioned in Parliament more often than the others.19 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsHipkins calls Greens' Budget 'huge spend-up', 'unrealistic' but agrees with some elementsThe Labour leader has previously refused to rule in or out supporting parts of the plan.19 May 06:37 AM
PoliticsLuxon, Willis announce tax changes ahead of Budget dayThe Government hopes the new changes will encourage investment. 19 May 03:08 AM
PoliticsMPs’ property portfolio disclosures: How Luxon's has changedSome MPs have interests in overseas property.19 May 01:17 AM
New ZealandProposed urgent care services and Te Kura enrolments increase | NZ Herald News UpdateBudget to provide $164 million towards urgent care services and New Zealand correspondence school Te Kura continues to see enrolments rise. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 May 07:28 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt needs to find billions for Budget 2025 to add up – where is it coming from?KiwiSaver, emergency housing, pay equity are where the Govt has found cash for Budget.18 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'House of chaos': Can Parliament get back on track before the Budget? Brooke van Velden use of the c-bomb sent shockwaves through Parliament.18 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsExplained: Why the Government is getting money from the Super Fund in 2028The Government caused quite a stir when it announced money would be paid out of the fund.18 May 04:08 AM
PoliticsLuxon announces $164m for new 24/7 urgent care servicesThe Prime Minister made the pre-Budget health announcement in Botany this afternoon.18 May 01:22 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPM’s office keeping info on speech that irritated Peters secretThe office wants to protect 'free and frank' opinions.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisThomas CoughlanAn average registered nurse's pay will fall under Greens' tax plan Plans come at an unfortunate time, with the Opposition protesting pay equity changes.17 May 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven JoyceSteven Joyce: Why it's time to scrutinise Fonterra's role in rising food pricesOPINION: Dairy prices are rising; butter now costs $3 more than last year.16 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanOpinion: 54th Parliament’s worst week – Thomas CoughlanA look back at our angry, sweary Parliament. 16 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsTribunal calls for Govt to immediately halt Regulatory Standards BillThe coalition had effectively 'dismissed' the views of Māori, Waitangi Tribunal said. 16 May 05:18 AM
PoliticsNicola Willis announces $577m film investment at Peter Jackson’s film studioThe extra money brings rebate total to $1.09 billion over four years. 15 May 09:55 PM
New Zealand'You've put it on the darn record’: Peters plans action over c-bomb in ParliamentThe Deputy PM backed Act MP defending herself, but not her use of the obscenity.15 May 07:35 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMultiple exchanges between Willis and Orr in weeks before his shock exitNicola Willis says Orr didn't raise his intention to resign.15 May 05:00 PM