PoliticsChristopher Luxon reveals nine Govt targets to be delivered by 2030The Government announces a suite of policy as Parliament returns for another sitting week.08 Apr 04:44 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionMinister questions Govt paying $2.34b for 364,000 people's rent, mortgagesLouise Upston says there's 'merit' in considering current settings for the supplements.08 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandMPs’ pay rises loom amid public sector cutsThe independent body tasked with setting MPs’ pay is just weeks away from deciding if politicians will get a pay raise. Video / NZHeraldWatch07 Apr 09:14 PM
New ZealandMP pay rises, hot-pool death and grocery prices | Focus Morning Bulletin April 8, 2024MP pay rises loom amid public sector cuts, family of a missing man opens up and grocery supply costs increase in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / RNZ / NZHeraldWatch07 Apr 07:44 PM
PoliticsPM’s pay pickle: MPs’ pay rises loom amid public sector cutsThe independent Remuneration Authority will soon decide if MPs should get a pay rise.07 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSocial media change forcing parties to buy their way to relevance, says SwarbrickSocial media policies are curtailing the reach of politicians — unless they pay for it.06 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Nicola Willis is just the right amount of ToryOpponents want to compare Willis to Ruth Richardson. She is quite different.05 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Māori wards set to become next race relations flashpointOPINION: Both National and Labour have played a part in the growing controversy.05 Apr 12:05 AM
PoliticsWatch: PM says 'hundreds of millions of dollars more' offered to policeThe PM faces questions from ZB's Kerre Woodham and listeners04 Apr 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBillion dollar cost forecast for pay parity in health sectorMPs put health reforms under the microscope in HNZ's annual report.04 Apr 04:00 PM
PoliticsSeymour looks at potentially cutting Women, Māori Ministries out of policy talksAnalysis of how policies impact women, Māori, Pacific Peoples may be gone under new rules.04 Apr 04:00 PM
PoliticsReferendums for Māori wards return ahead of next electionsLabour had changed the law so referendums couldn't be called regarding Māori wards.04 Apr 12:09 AM
PoliticsPM pledges to make it 'easier and cheaper' to build houses“We want to make it easier and cheaper to build.”03 Apr 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanOpinion: The Govt’s action plans might actually be a good ideaOPINION: On the surface, the plans are laughable. But there is some substance behind them.03 Apr 04:00 PM
PoliticsFormer Auckland private school principal to oversee charter school revivalIt's expected charter schools will be open from the start of 2025.03 Apr 03:55 AM
PoliticsSecondary school teachers put on fast track to residency to address shortagesThe change would come into force from May.02 Apr 10:54 PM
OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: A country is not a company and a PM is not a CEOOPINION: We are living in the consequences of decisions made by human beings.02 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNational Library ends project interviewing PMs which John Key called 'cathartic'A groundbreaking New Zealand project wrapped up last year, after nearly 40 years.02 Apr 04:00 PM
Politics'More medical doctors, not spin doctors': PM defends public sector job cutsChristopher Luxon got a flu vaccine and a roasting from Opposition parties.02 Apr 02:51 AM
PoliticsRight to jury trial up for review as increase puts pressure on courtsFigures show an increase in defendants selecting jury trials over judge-only trials.01 Apr 11:36 PM
PoliticsPM outlines Govt's main focus for next 100 days: 'We want to find the balance'Public service targets will continue to be rolled out across government services.01 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLuxon’s next ‘action plan’ - the easy ticks and potential game-changersA line by line look at each action point, including the easy ticks and the meatier ones.01 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRevival of Anzus is a prop for Aukus architecture - Helen ClarkHelen Clark says it is a policy lurch, Winston Peters says there's nothing new in it.31 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: GST a lost opportunity for the left to show visionOPINION: GST is seen by many people as one of the most regressive taxes going.30 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'We could do better for veterans': Minister Chris Penk lays out his priorities for rolePenk, a naval officer turned Veterans' Minister, sails into controversial waters.29 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Government ropes in old mates for new jobsOPINION: Two more former National ministers were roped into jobs advising new Government.28 Mar 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSeymour on why he wants more money for private schools, less for free lunchesAct leader is reviewing public funding for private schools after years with no increase.28 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment makes new pay offer to policeIt comes after police rejected their last offer which was labelled 'insulting'.28 Mar 02:02 AM
Politics'Highly disappointing': Luxon against uni's designated areas for Māori/Pasifika studentsThe university said it was proud of the support given to students.28 Mar 01:19 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBehind the coalition talks: What the parties asked about to inform negotiations - Fees-free, Three Strikes, UNDRIPOne party didn't ask officials for any information to inform coalition negotiations.28 Mar 01:02 AM
PoliticsGovt scraps long-contested Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary plansIt comes after almost a decade since former Prime Minister John Key first announced it.27 Mar 09:05 PM
PoliticsLeaked papers reveal rogue spying tool likely used to spy on ChinaThe codename Apparition has emerged to describe the GCSB's rogue spy kit.27 Mar 06:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Ministerial roles a tangled forestOPINION: It's time to do some serious pruning.27 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Willis lines up Old Mother Hubbard Budget - but dog will get a boneWillis has backed away from many traditions set by former finance ministers.27 Mar 02:08 AM
