Politics'Lies are being spread' linking Hipkins' ex-wife to NZ First – PetersChris Hipkins says he considered quitting politics but is 'absolutely committed' to stay.18 Mar 06:57 AM
WellingtonPeters floats boosting Interislander spare-parts stock after fault cuts KiwiRail to one ferryNew ferries are not due until 2029, leaving years of reliance on older vessels.12 Mar 05:15 AM
PremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Govt need to start being realistic about possibility of fuel shortagesOPINION: Govt's line on 'healthy' fuel supply risk leaving public unready for shortages.12 Mar 12:40 AM
PremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Our economy is still suffering from the lockdown damage, Nathan Healey part of NZ's golden athletics era11 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Disgrace to democracy': Peters demands inquiry into alleged Covid vaccine injuries for youth11 Mar 05:57 AM
PremiumPoliticsPeeni Henare’s exit interview: MP's advice for Labour, biggest regret, and why he's leaving 11 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Middle East crisis exposes Christopher Luxon's weakness on global shocks11 Mar 02:00 AM
Politics'Over my dead body': Ministers grilled on sale of Air NZ amid shaky economic outlook10 Mar 08:25 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAY'Be cool, be calm': Winston Peters says war will be over faster than people think| Herald NOWWatch10 Mar 06:19 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Could Winston Peters be the Prime Minister NZ needs?OPINION: New Zealand's petroleum products supply chain is more diverse, a reader argues.08 Mar 04:00 PM
Politics'I am not happy with that number': Willis reacts to National's dire new pollThe poor rating follows weeks of criticism of Christopher Luxon’s leadership.05 Mar 09:29 PM
New ZealandWealthy Kiwis with private jets offer to help NZers flee as Iran conflict spreadsWinston Peters confirmed 'patriotic' Kiwis had been in touch to organise charter flights.05 Mar 08:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon's leadership now a problem for the whole countryLuxon's Iran remarks left him unable to explain New Zealand's official stance.05 Mar 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialOpinion: Peters provides clarity as Luxon stumbles over Iran strikes responseOpinion: Winston Peters urged legal experts, not politicians, to judge the Iran strikes.04 Mar 04:01 PM
New Zealand‘New circumstances’: Winston Peters hits back over questions of legality of attacks on IranThe Foreign Minister says international experts should decide if strikes were legal.03 Mar 07:50 PM
New Zealand'This is an evil regime': Luxon hits back after ex-PM calls Govt Iran response a 'disgrace'NZ condemned Iran's retaliation but stayed silent on the initial strikes.01 Mar 09:46 PM
World'Why the servility?': Helen Clark blasts Govt response to Iran strikes as 'disgrace'The former PM says the strikes on Iran breached international law and its sovereignty.01 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Air NZ is an asset worth holding on toOPINION: To look forward, we must look back and learn from the lessons of the past.28 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: No ‘oops’ about it – kids hurt, killed going to schoolOPINION: When schoolkids are hit by traffic, there's no oops about it.27 Feb 05:00 PM
Politics'Thank heavens': Peters celebrates end to Luxon's beloved quarterly plansA chuckling Peters appeared happy to see the end of them.25 Feb 11:01 PM
New Zealand‘Get out’: Winston Peters’ message to all Kiwis in Iran as threat of war heightens Foreign Affairs Minister says Iran 'should most definitely not' have a nuclear programme.25 Feb 08:11 PM
PoliticsIran blasts NZ for 'misinformation', says Govt has no 'moral standing’ on human rights'This measure is politically motivated,' Iran said of New Zealand's actions.25 Feb 01:24 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Wednesday, February 25, 2026NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Government weighs response to cyber attacks and Greens co-leader rules out Winston Peters | Wednesday, February 25, 2026Watch25 Feb 12:01 AM
PoliticsGovernment quietly ditches quarterly actions plans that committed it to 'raise energy', 'take decisions'Prime Minister Luxon previously said they helped focus the public service.24 Feb 11:59 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTrevor Mallard on lessons learned from Ireland amid a changing world orderMallard had four former Prime Ministers visit him in Ireland.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsHipkins fires up at Govt policies, Willis asks where Labour's are?Hipkins continued to impress upon voters the need to make realistic promises. 22 Feb 10:38 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDeborah Chambers: What Judge Ema Aitken case says about our civic cultureOPINION: The real issue in the Aitken hearing isn't misconduct – it's intolerance.22 Feb 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Going nowhere’: Peters pours cold water on Govt’s card surcharge banKiwis pay an estimated $45m to $65m a year in card payment surcharges.19 Feb 05:04 AM
Politics‘Could have expressed himself better’: Peters reins in Jones after ‘New Delhi’ remarksThe comments by NZ First's deputy leader have been called 'racist'.19 Feb 04:10 AM
PoliticsLabour MP booted from the House over Speaker's handling of Winston Peters' 'racist' remarkPeters' comment yesterday was directed at Green MP Teanau Tuiono. 19 Feb 03:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'Outright race-baiting' – Winston Peters shocks chamberOPINION: Peters' response to another MP's question sparked an outcry in the House.18 Feb 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘She’s not a trained lawyer’: Peters hits out at India’s top diplomat in NZ over FTA commentsThe Indian High Commissioner's comments are significant in the current domestic debate.18 Feb 04:00 PM
