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Lawyer Tania Waikato on choosing the Green Party
New Zealand

Lawyer Tania Waikato on choosing the Green Party

Lawyer Tania Waikato on why she is deciding to enter politics with the Greens now. Video / NZ Herald

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18 Dec 02:31 AM
Politics

Watch: Ministers announce a new ministry merger

Several ministers have fronted to explain why the Government is merging various ministries into one. Video / Mark Mitchell

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16 Dec 01:36 AM
Politics

Watch: Finance Minister Nicola Willis outines details of latest economic forecasts

The Half-Year Economic and Fiscal Update has been released. Video / Mark Mitchell

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15 Dec 11:57 PM

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Watch: Luxon on his meeting with the Jewish community
Politics

Watch: Luxon on his meeting with the Jewish community

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon describes his meeting with the Jewish community last night. Video / Mark Mitchell

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15 Dec 09:32 PM
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to the Herald for Christmas
Politics

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to the Herald for Christmas

Christopher Luxon says he'll give his coalition partners a break from each other for Christmas. Video / Mark Mitchell

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15 Dec 04:00 PM
PM Christopher Luxon on Sydney terrorist attack
New Zealand

PM Christopher Luxon on Sydney terrorist attack

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15 Dec 02:40 AM
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
New Zealand

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

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15 Dec 12:15 AM
Live: PM Christopher Luxon talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan
New Zealand

Live: PM Christopher Luxon talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan

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14 Dec 06:08 PM
Broken trust, political divides and the world getting weirder — 2025 debriefed
New Zealand

Broken trust, political divides and the world getting weirder — 2025 debriefed

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12 Dec 03:55 AM
Watch: Willis issues challenge to Richardson
Politics

Watch: Willis issues challenge to Richardson

Finance Minister Nicola Willis continues to challenge Taxpayer's Union chair Ruth Richardson to a debate. Video / Mark Mitchell

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11 Dec 01:27 AM
Maurice Williamson tells National to pull back Plan Change 120
Politics

Maurice Williamson tells National to pull back Plan Change 120

Williamson says Christopher Luxon and Simeon Brown need to front constituents on intensification plans in their Botany and Howick electorates. Video / Michael Craig

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10 Dec 11:14 PM
Watch:  PM, Finance Minister respond to Westpac's interest rate hike
Politics

Watch: PM, Finance Minister respond to Westpac's interest rate hike

Westpac lifted some fixed rates on Tuesday. Video / Mark Mitchell

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10 Dec 01:30 AM
Watch: Political Editor Thomas Coughlan breaks down the RMA reforms
New Zealand

Watch: Political Editor Thomas Coughlan breaks down the RMA reforms

Thomas Coughlan analyses the proposed RMA reforms. Video / Mark Mitchell

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09 Dec 02:03 AM
Watch: Chris Bishop announces RMA Reforms
Politics

Watch: Chris Bishop announces RMA Reforms

RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop outlines the 10 big system shifts. Video / Mark Mitchell

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09 Dec 12:00 AM
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Christopher Luxon on BMI saying New Zealand has become more politically volatile
Politics

Christopher Luxon on BMI saying New Zealand has become more politically volatile

Christopher Luxon on BMI saying New Zealand has become more politically volatile. Video / Mark Mitchell

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08 Dec 04:22 AM
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
New Zealand

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

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08 Dec 02:05 AM
Watch: Education Minister Erica Stanford receives petition
Politics

Watch: Education Minister Erica Stanford receives petition

Stanford faces calls to reinstate school Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. Video / Mark Mitchell

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08 Dec 01:59 AM
Watch: Former Te Pāti Māori MP speaks after court hearing
Politics

Watch: Former Te Pāti Māori MP speaks after court hearing

Expelled Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi speaks after a court hearing where she is challenging her expulsion from the party. Video / Mark Mitchell

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04 Dec 02:36 AM
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks from Ikea opening
Politics

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks from Ikea opening

Christopher Luxon speaks from Ikea opening

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03 Dec 09:56 PM
David Seymour speaks about Christchurch school's mouldy lunch issue
New Zealand

David Seymour speaks about Christchurch school's mouldy lunch issue

David Seymour speaks with Heather du Plessis-Allan about mouldy school lunches. Video / Newstalk ZB

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03 Dec 04:50 AM
Local government shake-up explained: Rate caps, mayors board and services
New Zealand

Local government shake-up explained: Rate caps, mayors board and services

Victoria University of Wellington associate professor in politics, Lara Greaves, is with us to take us through what it all means.

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03 Dec 03:50 AM
Heated exchange between Nicola Willis and Labour MPs at Parliament
Politics

Heated exchange between Nicola Willis and Labour MPs at Parliament

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has labelled the conduct of Labour MPs 'unbecoming' after a fiery Scrutiny Week encounter. Video / Parliament TV

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02 Dec 03:20 AM
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Watch: Police Commissioner Richard Chambers explains why he's introducing new police targets
New Zealand

Watch: Police Commissioner Richard Chambers explains why he's introducing new police targets

Reflecting on 12 months in the role, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says new targets will drive better standards within police. Video / Mark Mitchell

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02 Dec 02:23 AM
Watch: Public Service Commission investigation into Coster over in 'not too distant future'
Politics

Watch: Public Service Commission investigation into Coster over in 'not too distant future'

Sir Brian Roche says the investigation he is leading in Andrew Coster's role in the McSkimming scandal will be concluded soon. Video / Mark Mitchell

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01 Dec 11:37 PM
Watch: Govt explains why it will introduce a rates cap range for councils
Politics

Watch: Govt explains why it will introduce a rates cap range for councils

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Local Government Minister Simon Watts announced the rates cap range at the post-Cabinet press conference on Monday. Video / Mark Mitchell

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01 Dec 04:33 AM
Watch: Pharmac Minister David Seymour responds to $350k payout
Politics

Watch: Pharmac Minister David Seymour responds to $350k payout

Pharmac Minister David Seymour says he is comfortable with the near-$350,000 payout made to one Pharmac employee last year. Video / Mark Mitchell

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01 Dec 02:05 AM
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
New Zealand

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

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01 Dec 01:54 AM
Political update with Adam Pearse | Herald Now
Politics

Political update with Adam Pearse | Herald Now

Political update with Adam Pearse | Herald Now Video / Herald Now

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30 Nov 06:43 PM
Chris Hipkins and Ayesha Verrall speak to media after conference
Politics

Chris Hipkins and Ayesha Verrall speak to media after conference

Chris Hipkins and Ayesha Verrall speak to media after delivering his conference speech. Video / NZ Herald

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30 Nov 02:00 AM
Chris Hipkins delivers his speech at Labour conference
Politics

Chris Hipkins delivers his speech at Labour conference

Labour leader Chris Hipkins closed the Labour Party’s 2025 conference with a speech and policy announcement. Video / NZ Herald

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30 Nov 12:29 AM

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Hailstorm in summer: Severe thunderstorm warnings hit South Island
New Zealand

Hailstorm in summer: Severe thunderstorm warnings hit South Island

Hailstorm in the summer and wet weather hitting the South Island

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27 Dec 03:20 AM
Wet weather in Westmorland, Christchurch
New Zealand

Wet weather in Westmorland, Christchurch

Dark clouds and heavy rainfall hit Westmorland in Christchurch. Video / NZ Herald

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27 Dec 02:03 AM
Longtime Cure Guitarist Perry Bamonte Dead at 65
Entertainment

Longtime Cure Guitarist Perry Bamonte Dead at 65

Perry Bamonte, who played guitar and other instruments in The Cure, has died after a short illness. He was 65. Video / NZ Herald

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26 Dec 08:23 PM
NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, December 27, 2025
New Zealand

NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, December 27, 2025

NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, December 27, 2025. The US bombs Islamic State terrorists in Nigeria, the NZ summer drowning toll now stands at one. Retail waits for a surge.

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26 Dec 06:46 PM
Auckland Art Gallery heritage restoration project
New Zealand

Auckland Art Gallery heritage restoration project

Auckland Art Gallery's 1887 heritage building has reopened after a $30m restoration project.

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26 Dec 04:00 PM
Mud and debris fly as heavy rain, flash floods hit southern California
New Zealand

Mud and debris fly as heavy rain, flash floods hit southern California

Mud and debris fly as heavy rain, flash floods hit southern California. Video / AFP

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25 Dec 10:57 PM

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Political panel: Education reforms, Lake Alice fallout & police shortages
Politics

Political panel: Education reforms, Lake Alice fallout & police shortages

National vs Labour on education overhaul, Lake Alice error and police numbers. Video / Herald Now

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27 Nov 06:02 PM
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Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to the Herald ahead of his conference
Politics

Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to the Herald ahead of his conference

Chris Hipkins will not say whether Labour will commit $12.8b to restore pay equity. Video / Mark Mitchell

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27 Nov 04:00 PM
Chris Penk promises overhaul of mould-ridden Defence housing in new plan
New Zealand

Chris Penk promises overhaul of mould-ridden Defence housing in new plan

Chris Penk joins The Front Page to break down the latest announcement.

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26 Nov 03:45 AM
Watch: Nicola Willis says National may also campaign on repealing the Regulatory Standards Act
New Zealand

Watch: Nicola Willis says National may also campaign on repealing the Regulatory Standards Act

Nicola Willis speaks to Nick Mills and says National may also campaign on repealing the Regulatory Standards Act. Video / Mark Mitchell

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25 Nov 11:36 PM
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