PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch – ‘Rallying the greyhound army’: Confidential plan to fight racing ban leakedThe industry will mount a lobbying strategy and consider legal action to save the sport.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters gifted a horse during visit to Mongolia 'In Mongolian culture, horses symbolise freedom, strength and vitality,' Peters said.28 Feb 09:06 PM
PoliticsHyundai back in contention for Cook Strait ferries after Peters talksThe Government last year cancelled an order with Hyundai to build two mega ferries, 28 Feb 08:39 PM
New ZealandTreasury receives ‘encouraging’ private-sector response for Cook Strait ferry ideasThe deadline for proposals is 6pm tonight. 27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters discusses Chinas live firing exercisesWinston Peters called China's lack of notice before a naval live-fire exercise in the Tasman Sea a “failure” in the NZ-China relationship.Watch26 Feb 07:48 PM
New Zealand‘Unusual’ presence: Chinese Navy exercise disrupts transtasman flightsThe Chinese Navy ships are now 218 nautical miles east of Tasmania.25 Feb 12:47 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Luxon's Cabinet congestion - time to cut ministers' workloadsOPINION: Ministers can be responsible for everything and nothing all at the same time.22 Feb 05:00 PM
WorldCook Islands and China sign five-year seabed exploration dealNZ called for a relationship reset after Cook Islands' China deal.22 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Health hunger games – is Lester Levy next?OPINION: The commissioner's turnaround plan is under review and speculation is mounting.20 Feb 12:34 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters calls for ‘reset’ of relationship with Cook IslandsForeign Minister: there are 'challenges in the Government-to-Government relationship'.19 Feb 05:34 AM
PoliticsForeign Minister calls for transparency as Cook Islands-China deal releasedThe deal has been at the centre of tensions between the Cook Islands and NZ.18 Feb 04:13 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Winston Peters on the Paris AgreementWinston Peters, Bruce Cotterill, Kevin "Smiley" Barrett, and Phil Duncan.18 Feb 01:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The Prime Minister’s long, slow walk to oblivionOPINON: The PM's Act and NZ First problems are far more damaging than he seems to know. 17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters reveals who’s in charge of new Cook Strait ferry companyThe company will negotiate procurement contracts for two new inter-island ferries. 17 Feb 03:45 AM
New Zealand‘Check their facts’: Fake Truth Social post appears to show Trump calling NZ ‘Third World’Second time Winston Peters has had to clear up misleading social media posts.16 Feb 07:34 PM
New ZealandCook Islands 'deals' with China – why NZ Government won't commentCook Islands officials have discussed seabed minerals research with China.14 Feb 08:40 PM
New ZealandCook Islands says its in talks with China on deep-sea miningOfficials say three companies have been licensed to explore the seabed for minerals.14 Feb 07:12 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Seymour sideshow eclipses true political crisisOPINION: The Cooks' surprise China partnership is a huge deal for NZ and the Pacific.12 Feb 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: A few ideas to help Christopher Luxon 'go for growth'OPINION: Economic plans should address wider social goals or they won't work.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ-Cook Islands tensions over China deal could lead to ‘divorce’, expert warnsThe Cook Islands PM is accused of bypassing NZ on the islands' China deal discussions.10 Feb 04:00 PM
TalanoaWhy NZ is at odds with Cook Islands over China agreementThe Cook Islands believes it doesn't need New Zealand's approval for the agreement.10 Feb 01:26 AM
New Zealand'Significant concern': Govt accuses Cook Islands PM of no consultation on China tripCook Islands PM Mark Brown left for China without further New Zealand consultation.09 Feb 01:52 AM
PoliticsCook Islands reportedly dropping separate passport idea, Peters ‘blindsided’ by China moveA media report has emerged saying the passport won't be progressed.06 Feb 09:16 PM
LivePolitics‘I just gave them $10m’: Shane Jones threatens to stop funding for Waitangi National TrustIt came after David Seymour had his microphone taken off him twice during his speech.05 Feb 02:59 AM
New ZealandGovt looks to narrow list of shipbuilders to strike a deal on new ferriesThe future of Interislander's Cook Strait ships hangs in the balance. 03 Feb 07:17 PM
PoliticsIsraeli news site corrects article labelled ‘fake news’ by Winston PetersThe story caught the attentions of an influential US Senator.02 Feb 09:11 PM
PoliticsNZ embassy in US involved in clarifying Israeli article ‘unfairly affecting NZ’s reputation’While the X post may be gone, the article remains live on the publisher's website.01 Feb 10:23 PM
New ZealandWaitangi 2025: An absent PM, a returning Green leader and the tension-raising Treaty billOrganisers accept reaction to the Treaty Principles Bill could disrupt proceedings.01 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellAnalysis: Will Cook Strait ferries be privatised? Not on Winston Peters' watchOfficials have investigated whether KiwiRail is best placed to provide a ferry service. 30 Jan 11:00 PM
PoliticsMexican Embassy wades in after NZ First minister's 'xenophobic' commentsPeters told the Herald he stood by his remarks.30 Jan 03:20 AM
PoliticsWatch: 'Not words I would use' - PM grilled over ministers' 'xenophobic' commentsChristopher Luxon will speak to media shortly.30 Jan 01:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Coalition partners take control; Luxon takes a hidingOPINION: National's attempt to set the agenda lasted about a nanosecond.29 Jan 11:29 PM
New Zealand'It's a Mexican stand-off': Shane Jones unrepentant for comments labelled 'racist'The NZ First politician made the remark during a debate in Parliament.29 Jan 07:11 PM
Politics'Send the Mexicans home': Greens ask PM to condemn ministers' 'racist' rhetoricNZ First's Shane Jones yelled 'Send the Mexicans home' during Tuesday's debate.29 Jan 04:55 AM
