Politics‘A thorn in National’s side’: Which coalition partner is giving Luxon a headache six months in?Today marks six months since National, Act and NZ First were sworn into power26 May 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn Tamihere: The big winners of next week's Budget are not MāoriOPINION: There's not much for Māori to celebrate in Budget 2024.25 May 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Will the Budget give young people a reason to stay in NZ?OPINION: More than 1000 Kiwis a week are packing their bags. Who can blame them?25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore Kiwis arrive home from riot-torn New Caledonia as French President visitsNew Zealand is ready to undertake further flights once approval is granted.23 May 01:01 AM
New ZealandSecond mercy flight evacuates more Kiwis from New CaledoniaMFAT estimates there are more than 250 Kiwis currently in New Caledonia.22 May 01:34 AM
Politics$24 million boost for Gumboot FridayDeputy Prime Minister Winston Peters, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey and Mike King announce a $24 million boost for Gumboot Friday. Video / Mark MitchellWatch21 May 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Pretty hellish': Kiwis on first evacuation flight from Noumea describe ‘frightening’ experienceFirst evacuees say they are very grateful to be back in New Zealand.21 May 05:39 PM
New ZealandNZDF flight rescuing 50 stranded Kiwis from New Caledonia lands in AucklandA Hercules plane has brought home the first 50 Kiwis from Noumea tonight.21 May 10:21 AM
New Zealand'Watching by the hour': Peters says MFAT in touch with 200 Kiwis caught in New Caledonia unrestWinston Peters says there are hopes Noumea's airport can open tomorrow.16 May 08:45 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
OpinionOpinion: Why is NZ taking so long to make a call on Aukus?OPINION: New Zealand has been actively exploring joining Aukus for more than a year.16 May 01:18 AM
New ZealandQuestions raised about vaccine mandate pledgeAlthough mandates were scrapped in 2022, some vaccine requirements still remain.14 May 09:19 PM
New ZealandChlöe Swarbrick: Don't leave politics to the politiciansOpinion: Last week decades of underinvestment met climate-changed weather.14 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters hits back at North Korea's 'aggressive rhetoric'The Foreign Minister has hit back at North Korea.14 May 12:36 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: State schools 'converted' to charter schools? Brace for controversyOPINION: David Seymour says a separate agency will oversee up to 50 new charter schools.14 May 12:27 AM
New ZealandMarine development set to boost Coromandel aquacultureThe $15 million marine project could add up to 100 jobs to the district.13 May 02:25 AM
New Zealand'Ridiculous': Winston Peters announces controversial new gendered 'bathroom bill'The Deputy Prime Minister says it is to "protect women's spaces".11 May 04:54 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand backs Palestine’s bid for UN membershipNZ was among 143 countries that supported the resolution. Nine voted against.10 May 11:22 PM
New ZealandKing’s Counsel files complaint over tikanga Māori in NZ law courses, Peters agreesKing's Counsel describes incoming requirement as 'symptomatic of a dangerous trend'.07 May 07:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: How politicians can prove they're worth what we pay themOPINION: It was once commonly accepted one shouldn't talk about money in polite company.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHelen Clark takes aim at Winston Peters over ‘bluster and abuse of language’Former PM slams Foreign Minister's remarks around Aukus and Bob Carr.03 May 07:46 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Peters switches from statesman to street-brawlerOPINION: Also in today's political wrap - what on earth is up with Green MPs?03 May 12:27 AM
Business'Not my first legal rodeo': Winston Peters responds to defamation allegationsPeters gave a speech to the NZ China Council this morning.02 May 09:47 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters to deliver speech to New Zealand China Council after China remark about Bob CarrThe NZ First leader wouldn't repeat the comments outside the House, but stood by them.02 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandBob Carr confirms intention to launch legal action against Winston PetersThe Deputy PM's office has been contacted to confirm he has received the letter.02 May 10:57 AM
PoliticsPeters refuses to repeat China remark after defamation threat from former Australian ministerThe NZ First leader wouldn't repeat the comments outside the House, but stood by them.02 May 05:05 AM
New Zealand'Disciplinary process' under way into Julie Anne Genter after confrontationThe co-leaders earlier released a statement calling Genter's actions 'unacceptable'.02 May 04:08 AM
New ZealandWatch: PM distances himself from Peters' 'defamatory' remarks, literacy boost announcedThe NZ First leader's comments overshadowed a Government policy announcement on education.02 May 02:20 AM
PoliticsQuestion Time live: Politicians face off amidst accusations of intimidation and defamationThe former Australian Foreign Minister says he will take legal action.02 May 01:50 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins comments on Winston Peters' Aukus speechLabour leader Chris Hipkins speaks about Winston Peters' Aukus speech and his comments about former NSW Premier Bob Carr. Video / Alyse WrightWatch02 May 01:12 AM
New Zealand'Lost the plot': Winston Peters slams Julie Anne Genter outburstIf her actions weren’t intimidating, 'I don’t know what is', Peters said.01 May 11:19 PM
New ZealandPrison slushies, Wynyard Quarter ferry and New York Uni raids | Focus Morning Bulletin May 2, 2024How much is being spent on slushie machines for prison guards ferry service to be put to the test to save Wynyard in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / APWatch01 May 07:37 PM
PoliticsWatch: Protester interrupts Winston Peters speech on benefits of AukusPeters talked up the benefits of parts of the Aukus security deal in a major speech.01 May 06:05 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters critical of last night's pollNZ First leader Winston Peters responds to last night's 1News Verian poll. Video / Mark MitchellWatch30 Apr 03:41 AM
