PoliticsNew Zealand pauses funding to the Cook Islands over controversial China dealWinston Peters confirms NZ won't resume funding to the Cook Islands until its Government "takes concrete steps to repair the relationship and restore trust". Video / Mark MitchellWatch18 Jun 10:22 PM
PoliticsTwo New Zealand embassy staff, families evacuated from TehranThe New Zealand embassy in Tehran has been temporarily closed.18 Jun 07:30 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters comments after Trump says US won't kill Iran's supreme leader "for now"Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters talks to Herald NOW after Trump calls for the "unconditional surrender" of IranWatch17 Jun 07:08 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: How Labour can revive its fortunes with fresh leadershipOPINION: Labour's current strategy lacks clear policies and relies on coalition issues.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Reckless and illegal': Professor criticises Israel's surprise attackNZ urges Kiwis to leave Israel amid escalating conflict with Iran.16 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Luxon faces high-stakes balancing act on global stagePM Christopher Luxon will meet Xi Jinping in Beijing before attending the Nato summit.13 Jun 09:00 PM
PoliticsInquiry to consider if judge should be removed after NZ First incidentThe inquiry relates to Ema Aitken's behaviour at the Northern Club last year.12 Jun 10:24 PM
PoliticsLabour overtakes National in post-Budget poll, Peters' net favourability positiveNew survey shows the fight for government would be close if people were voting today.12 Jun 02:44 AM
New ZealandCollins downplays reports of Aukus reviewThe US has told Australia it needs to significantly boost its defence spending.12 Jun 01:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'Superficial facelift' – the undercover zingers in Jacinda Ardern's memoirOPINION: The former PM avoids naming her critics, but some are identifiable anyway.12 Jun 12:32 AM
New ZealandFerry breakdown leaves passengers stranded overnight near WellingtonKiwiRail cancelled two sailings to allow for further testing after the breakdown.11 Jun 07:53 PM
Politics'Don't forget who the real enemy is': US slams NZ and others for Israel sanctionsOne of Donald Trump's top officials was highly critical.11 Jun 02:37 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: What Luxon must do to secure a coalition victoryOPINION: The right's challenge is managing Seymour's and Peters' grandstanding.11 Jun 12:00 AM
PoliticsGovernment bans two ‘extremist’ Israeli ministers from entering NZThe ban aligns with actions by the UK, Australia, Canada and Norway.10 Jun 05:55 PM
New Zealand'Attenborough would be mortified': Six tonnes of coral bycatch off ChristchurchExperts said incidents involving such a large amount of coral being caught are rare.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington mega-landlord facing violence and firearms chargesMatthew Ryan, who owns more than 200 properties, is facing criminal charges.10 Jun 04:43 AM
Opinion'Friend and partner': Ambassador Wang Xiaolong on future of NZ-China relationshipOpinion: 'The key to our success lies in dialogue, collaboration and mutual benefit.'10 Jun 01:00 AM
PoliticsWatch: ‘Pretty horrible day’ - MPs react to Te Pāti Māori suspensionThree Te Pāti Māori MPs have received the harshest penalties in Parliament's history.05 Jun 08:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Labour’s Te Pāti Māori problemOPINION: Fear of the alternative is Christopher Luxon’s easiest path to a second term.05 Jun 05:00 PM
Politics‘Ugly and sad’: Te Pāti Māori MPs condemn unprecedented suspension for haka after chaotic debate Three Te Pāti Māori MPs have received the harshest penalties in Parliament's history.05 Jun 08:13 AM
PoliticsWatch: Parliament votes for harshest-ever sanctions for Te Pāti Māori co-leadersThree MPs have been sanctioned after a haka in the House last year. 05 Jun 05:59 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics Inside Phil Goff's sacking: Officials sought wife's help to contact himTexts, emails and phone calls reveal a frenzy of activity set off by Goff's Trump remarks.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Don't recognise the numbers': Govt downplays poll resultsLabour leads National with 33.2%, as National drops to 30.7%.03 Jun 08:40 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBe profitable: Brown's warnings to Govt-owned companiesAct's David Seymour says the time for hard questions is approaching.03 Jun 05:00 PM
Politics'Going in hard': Luxon warns Kāinga Ora tenants amid policy crackdownDavid Seymour is now Deputy PM, following Winston Peters.02 Jun 07:07 PM
New ZealandWatch: Act remains Labour's 'worst nightmare' – new Deputy PM's messageDavid Seymour held a celebration brunch after being sworn in yesterday.31 May 11:21 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Political wizard Peters casts spell around HipkinsOPINION: Hipkins hasn't ruled out Winston, hoping he might change his mind. 31 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsDavid Seymour speaks to the media after being sworn in as the new Deputy PMDavid Seymour spoke to the media after being sworn in as the new Deputy Prime Minister today. Video / NZ HeraldWatch31 May 01:17 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDouble deputies: Peters, Seymour discuss Luxon, swapping House seats and advantages in 2026If Seymour is expecting a handover gift, he needn’t worry. 29 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Anxiety rises ahead of David Seymour's stint as Deputy PMOPINION: The Act leader's only guardrails will be the ones he sets himself.29 May 12:40 AM
Politics‘Could have expressed it better’: Luxon weighs in on minister’s Indian ‘spam’ commentsComments were made in the House in response to questions from Labour's Willow-Jean Prime. 28 May 04:40 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLuxon should tell David Seymour to shut up – Jim BolgerThe ex-PM reflects on kidney failure, the Act leader, and turning 90.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHipkins hits back at Peters after NZ First leader rules out future coalitionHipkins previously said it's 'highly unlikely' Labour would work with Peters and party.26 May 10:42 PM
Herald NOWLabour Leader Chris Hipkins reacts to Winston Peters ruling out working with himChris Hipkins speaks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge about Winston Peters ruling out working with him after the next election. Video / Herald NOWWatch26 May 07:51 PM
