PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier Port’s ferry proposal resurfaces as possible solution for Winston PetersWellington's port says the proposal is self-serving and would strip its container traffic.24 Dec 08:35 PM
New Zealand'Extremely wasteful': Cook Strait ferry ministerial advisory group paid $300,000Two 220m ships were recommended but no contract has been signed.18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Government’s austerity drive doesn’t apply to the richOPINION: 'Our leaders have abandoned the people who need them most.'18 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters fails to produce evidence a close relative of Dr Ayesha Verrall leaked documentsNZ First leader Winston Peters has so far failed to produce any evidence a close relative of Labour health spokeswoman Dr Ayesha Verrall leaked documents. Video / Mark MitchellWatch18 Dec 01:34 AM
PoliticsWatch: Peters fires up after not producing evidence of leaking by Verrall’s relativeA new timeline has been revealed.18 Dec 12:40 AM
New ZealandApology after judge, celebrity doctor husband gatecrash NZ First Xmas partyRow erupts at exclusive private member's club, top judge rules on rude behaviour.17 Dec 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside the coalition: the frictions, the power brokers and what they really think about each otherWorking with NZ First is 'like a dream' but Act is another story, insiders say.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: My answer to the Cook Strait ferry problemOPINION: Ferries dilemma reveals deeper port strategy issues.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellAnalysis: How Winston Peters regained control of Cook Strait ferriesPeters is back at the helm and going back to the drawing board.16 Dec 11:36 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Rail Minister is never going to be railroadedOPINION: Peters has long been a tough interview subject.16 Dec 04:02 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Political blame-game compounding infrastructure woesOPINION: 'The real issue with the ferries is many decades of strategic mismanagement.'16 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: What Peters' bold words reveal about NZ's China strategyOPINION: Foreign Minister Winston Peters will meet his counterpart in Beijing next year.13 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Ferries update a political power play from PetersOPINION: The new Minister of Rail is already styling himself as a ferry hero.12 Dec 04:00 PM
Politics'Dashboard crap': Peters says he doesn't have quarterly plans, contradicting PMNZ First leader says comments referred to actions of previous Labour Government.12 Dec 01:19 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters talks ferries on The CountryWinston Peters, Ray Smith, Shane McManaway, Lynley Wyeth, and Campbell Parker.12 Dec 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Troubled waters – Peters, Seymour clash over ferry planOPINION: The new Minister for Rail is not in a collaborative mood.12 Dec 12:24 AM
New Zealand'Everything in the mix': Winston Peters says rail-enabled ferries still a possibilityPeters says rail should be regarded as a critical part of New Zealand's infrastructure.11 Dec 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Disgraceful': Greyhound trainer slams Govt's abrupt racing banWinston Peters cites high injury rates; industry blindsided by sudden ban.11 Dec 08:55 PM
Politics'Omnishambles': Government's ferry plan slammed, calls for Nicola Willis to resignWinston Peters named Rail Minister; new ferries delayed, costs and specs still unclear.11 Dec 06:28 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Time to reassess costs and benefits of climate policyOPINION: 'We in New Zealand are an outlier and understandably running out of patience'.11 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: Ferry flop - Govt reveals it still hasn't sorted its ship outOPINION: What has the Govt been doing in the year since it cancelled the mega-ferries?11 Dec 06:00 AM
Politics‘An announcement about an announcement’: Labour slams ferry delayChris Hipkins has accused the coalition of dithering on replacing the ferries.11 Dec 05:30 AM
PoliticsWatch: Govt grilled after key questions on new ferries left unansweredA cost blowout forced the cancellation of project started under the Labour Government.11 Dec 02:48 AM
New ZealandNew ferry announcement and Winston Peters bans greyhound racing | NZ Herald News UpdateThe Government's new ferry deal announcement is expected today and Winston Peters announces greyhound racing industry will wind down over the next 20 months. Video / NZ HeraldWatch10 Dec 06:04 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Poll bump shows David Seymour's Treaty strategy is workingOPINION: In NZ we’ve had two years of per capita recession and we’re absolutely sick of it10 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'The supermodels of the dog world': What it's like to own a greyhoundRacing dogs also 'incredibly lazy' in retirement, a rescue owner says.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSPCA: 'Great day for greyhounds' as Racing Minister announces plans to ban the sportWinston Peters says greyhound racing will be phased out over the next 20 months. Video / NZ HeraldWatch10 Dec 12:33 AM
New ZealandGreyhound racing to be banned in NZ over animal welfare concernsThere have been three reviews in recent years highlighting animal welfare concerns.09 Dec 11:59 PM
New Zealand'Chance for a real solution': Winston Peters says he will advocate for Kinleith Mill workers'Targeted government intervention is sometimes necessary.'09 Dec 11:24 PM
PoliticsLatest poll shows Te Pāti Māori getting boost, National and Act need NZFIt follows another political poll earlier in the day.09 Dec 05:11 AM
SportNew law to protect NZ racing from offshore betting lossesWinston Peters' law will secure the TAB's online betting monopoly, boosting racing.08 Dec 11:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: Winston Peters - ‘You never give up in this business’ OPINION: Peters employed a classic bait-and-switch strategy to re-engage with the US.05 Dec 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Put up or apologise – Verrall walks a fine line with Levy slurOPINION: Prosecuting your case is very different to attacking someone personally.04 Dec 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: There's a job for Luxon if they make Kiwi version of The OfficeOPINION: The Government celebrates getting things done but is that really what it's doing?02 Dec 04:00 PM
