TalanoaDid NZ shortchange Samoa over Manawanui wreck payout?Experts say the $6m payout may cover only about 10% of clean-up costs.21 Dec 05:19 PM
PoliticsPeters prepares ‘answer’ to silence questions about governing with Labour 'We’re going to give you an answer and we’re going to stick to it all year.'18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The three most improved MPs of 2025OPINION: They're from different parties, but they share an admirable work ethic.17 Dec 11:23 PM
LivePoliticsPolitical leaders wrap 2025 with final parliamentary speechesNational's Christopher Luxon and Labour's Chris Hipkins were among the speakers.17 Dec 03:16 AM
PoliticsWillis seeks further savings from the public sector as debt growsNicola Willis has asked all ministers to find further savings in their agencies.16 Dec 08:21 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhy Chris Hipkins still refuses to answer the big Winston Peters questionCurrent polling suggests Labour and the Greens will need another party's support to win.16 Dec 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAll I want for Christmas is a break from you – PM's gift to coalition partnersChristopher Luxon's gift to his coalition partners is a break from each other.15 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsForeign buyers ban change passed at night under urgency – so what could be the impact on house prices? Officials' analysis of the policy has been revealed.15 Dec 03:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: Why NZ and Australia should push back on Trump’s intrusive visa rulesOPINION: US border staff could soon demand five years of your social media history.12 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters talks polls on The CountryEmma Higgins, Winston Peters, Kate Acland, Hayes Garland and Chris Russell. 11 Dec 01:22 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Nicola Willis shows her mettle as attacks come from left and rightOPINION: The Finance Minister has taken the fight back to TPU chairwoman Ruth Richardson.10 Dec 11:28 PM
New Zealand'Truckload of stuff': Ex-defence minister on where $15m Ukraine aid should goThe $15m will fund weapons and gear for Ukraine under a Nato-US initiative.03 Dec 08:29 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: How National squandered its economic edge — and what it must do to survive the next electionOPINION: Voters rate Labour ahead in every key area except law and order.25 Nov 11:00 PM
Politics'Who knows what you're voting for': Hipkins takes swipe at NZ First but doesn't rule out allianceThe Labour leader also ruled out any new wealth taxes but will keep its CGT on the table.24 Nov 09:08 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday November 25, 2025Morning Headlines | Cook Islands flag flies over oil tankers, Government pushed to go further on building consents | Tuesday November 24, 2025 Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Nov 06:23 PM
Freight and logisticsThe dark fleet hiding in our own backyard: How the Cook Islands sold its flag to Moscow, TehranSPECIAL INVESTIGATION: How shadow fleets made the Cook Islands flag inconvenient.24 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorJamie Ensor: The growing connections between NZ First and Labour Are there issues on which the two parties agree?22 Nov 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘Chatterati' only ones calling for Luxon's head with no caucus talk of rolling PM, says ministerRecent polls have shown the PM ‘languishing well below National’s support’.20 Nov 08:44 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Why Luxon may be the one minister in the wrong roleOPINION: Voters have lost confidence in National’s ability to handle almost anything.20 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics'Getting ready to go with Labour again': Seymour reacts to Peters' bombshellWinston Peters has promised to repeal the two-day-old Regulatory Standards Act.20 Nov 01:37 AM
PoliticsWatch: Winston Peters on why NZ First now wants to repeal Regulatory Standards ActNZ First just supported the passing of the legislation. Video / Mark MitchellWatch20 Nov 01:36 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters dodges question on how he rates coalition boss Christopher Luxon Peters said he would give an update on the 'state of play' next year. 19 Nov 11:20 PM
WellingtonPeters unveils new ferries, blames costly consultants for past budget blowoutsPeters says the $596m deal for two hybrid ferries has saved taxpayers billions.19 Nov 03:01 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Winston Peters' Interislander ferries announcementWinston Peters' Interislander ferries announcement.Watch19 Nov 01:46 AM
PoliticsWatch: NZ First leader Winston Peters underlines his opposition to asset salesBut Winston Peters wouldn't say if this would be a bottom line for NZ First in the future. Video / Mark MitchellWatch11 Nov 02:28 AM
New Zealand'Breach of trust': NZ extends pause on Cook Islands paymentsNZ$29.8m in funding remains on hold across two financial years.09 Nov 08:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Bipartisan deals don’t build progress – leadership doesOPINION: Calls for bipartisan policymaking risk undermining democracy.06 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Just answer the question, Prime MinisterOPINION: Luxon's deflection in the House forced his colleagues into clean-up mode.05 Nov 11:13 PM
New ZealandNZ First bill seeks nationwide ban on public fireworks useOnly council-approved public displays could continue under the proposal.04 Nov 04:53 AM
New Zealand'The lesson was learned': Peters on deleted tweet regarding PM's social postThe Foreign Minister was asked why a reshared post – and a brief comment – were removed.04 Nov 04:17 AM
PoliticsPeters announces sanctions on 65 vessels over transport of Russian oilThe move coincided with Winston Peters meeting Nordic ministers in Stockholm.29 Oct 06:08 PM
New ZealandPolice probe NZ insurer over alleged links to 'dark fleet' shipping Iranian, Russian oilReuters claim Maritime Mutual provided them insurance so they could enter ports.29 Oct 12:43 AM
Politics'We ...': Winston Peters' account corrects Christopher Luxon's tweet about trade dealThe Foreign Minister's post was deleted soon after it appeared online.29 Oct 12:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: New Zealand's pointless 'war' with the Cook Islands must endOPINION: New Zealand has cut $18m in aid that funds Cook Islands health and education.28 Oct 11:00 PM
