New ZealandUnited Nations: McCully: 'Our duty to stem violence'New Zealand plans to table a resolution at the United Nations Security Council to end a new wave of violence between Israelis and Palestinians. Foreign Minister Murray McCully said the draft resolution would also reiterate the security council's commitment to a two-state solution. Addressing the council this morning (NZ time), Mr McCully said a formal resolution had not been made by the UNSC on the issue for six years. Supplied: UNSCWatch22 Oct 11:14 PM
New ZealandBill English: Government's $414m surplusThe Government has pulled off its promised surplus for the 2014/15 year after Crown accounts released today confirmed a $414 million surplus - a turnaround from the forecast deficit in May's Budget. Video: Mark MitchellWatch14 Oct 01:16 AM
New ZealandHelen Kelly delivers major speechHelen Kelly has delivered her last major speech as Council of Trade Unions president - receiving a standing ovation at the union's conference after a fiery address.Watch14 Oct 01:16 AM
New ZealandNo ban for TPP nationals buying NZ housesPrime Minister John Key says the Trans Pacific Partnership will not technically prevent a future Labour Government from banning the sale of residential properties to foreigners.Watch12 Oct 08:02 PM
New ZealandFlag options fly in WellingtonWellington City's Mayor is showing her support for a flag change by raising the five alternatives above the Wellington Town Hall. Video: Josh PriceWatch12 Oct 02:06 AM
New ZealandGCSB acting director on cyber attacksA powerful cyber-attack has targeted certain officials in a government department in a possible effort to access sensitive information.Watch29 Sep 03:30 AM
New ZealandFinal four alternative flag designs to be releasedThe final four alternative flag designs are to be released - with Prime Minister John Key saying he could vote for three of them over the current flag.Watch31 Aug 05:56 AM
New ZealandAnti-TPP protesters target Key meetingProtesters jostled with police last night as they tried to disrupt a National Party fundraising event in Dunedin. Trans Pacific Partnership opponents hoped Prime Minister John Key would enter through the Savoy restaurant's public entrance, but it is understood he used another door. Mr Key had earlier been guest of honour at the Otago Daily Times Class Act event at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery in the Octagon. Source: ODTWatch27 Aug 11:30 PM
New ZealandChange to Easter trading hoursCouncils will be able to decide whether retailers can open on Easter Sunday.Watch24 Aug 06:30 AM
New ZealandJohn Key on online GSTNew Zealanders could be paying GST on iTunes and Netflix before Christmas.Watch17 Aug 06:49 AM
New ZealandCorrections to take over running of troubled prisonThe Corrections Department has today confirmed plans to take over Serco's management of Mt Eden Correctional Facility.Watch24 Jul 04:56 AM
New ZealandJohn Key: Ministers unaware kereru was served at huiGovernment ministers who were at a marae when kereru was served were unaware that the protected bird was being offered up as food, Prime Minister John Key says.Watch20 Jul 07:51 AM
New ZealandColin Craig resigns as Conservative leaderConservative Party leader stands down as leader so party can review the position.Watch19 Jun 05:18 AM
New ZealandBudget 2015: Andrew Little post-budget speechLabour leader Andrew Little says the party will consider means testing superannuation but he did not agree with increasing the age of eligibility despite concern about the rising costs. Speaking at a post Budget business breakfast, Mr Little accused the Government of recklessness for failing to address superannuation in the Budget, the rising cost of which he said was "terrifying."Watch22 May 01:37 AM
New ZealandBudget 2015: Public reactionReactions to the 2015 budget release including the editor from North Shore Greypower, and the President of the Auckland Chinese Community Centre.Watch21 May 06:53 PM
New ZealandBudget 2015: Barry Soper: 'Still a long way to go on housing front'Mr English has set aside $52 million in contingency funding to fund work with private sector developers to build affordable houses on under-utilised Crown land - Housing and Building Minister Nick Smith will begin meeting developers on May 29 to discuss potential partnerships. Mr English said it was likely that iwi would get first right of refusal on some of the land.Watch21 May 02:45 AM
New ZealandAudrey Young: 'Budget does a lot with very little'One of the Budget surprises was the introduction of a levy on travellers leaving and entering New Zealand to boost biosecurity funding by $100 million a year. The $6 for departing passengers and $16 for arriving passengers will be added to the cost of an airline ticket. The other Budget surprise was the axing of the $1000 kickstart payment for people when they sign up to Kiwisaver which is estimated to save $500 million over four years.Watch21 May 02:23 AM
New ZealandBudget 2015: Bill English: 'helping parents into work'Beneficiary families and low-income working families will get a boost of up to $25 a week as part of a child hardship package which is the centre-piece of Bill English's seventh Budget. It is the first increase in core benefits, apart from inflations adjustments, since 1972 and will affect 110,000 families.Watch21 May 01:59 AM
New ZealandBudget 2015: Brian Fallow: 'This is a tight-fisted budget'Brian Fallow, economics editor for NZ Herald on the 2015 budget.Watch21 May 01:57 AM
New ZealandRon Mark's profanity in Parliament NZ First MP Ron Mark has apologised after he was caught swearing on a live microphone in Parliament's debating chamber. See the moment - and the sign language interpreter's own take - at the four minute mark in this video.Watch20 May 06:01 AM
New ZealandAndrew Little gets poetic in the HouseLabour leader Andrew Little penned a lengthy poem that poked fun at National ahead of tomorrow's Budget, and read it out in the house today. Watch his poetry efforts in this video, starting at around the 2:30 mark. Video / Youtube / in the houseWatch20 May 05:20 AM
New ZealandBudget 2015: John Key needs to 'choose children' - GreensGreens co-leader Metiria Turei speaks about what she would like to see in this year's budget, and says that the Prime Minister needs to focus on making life better for the country's children. Video / Mark MitchellWatch20 May 03:59 AM
New ZealandJohn Key on the 2015 budgetPrime Minister John Key outlines the 2015 budget. He says that the budget "will be about sticking to a plan that's working for New Zealand".Watch18 May 07:37 AM
New ZealandJohn Key on NZ soldiers in IraqNew Zealand soldiers will not be withdrawn from Iraq even if the Islamic State reaches Baghdad, Prime Minister John Key says, after huge gains by the extremist group brought the conflict closer to the capital.Watch18 May 07:00 AM
BusinessJohn Key on $1000/day house and capital gains taxA three-bedroom North Shore "do-up" has earned its owner nearly $1000 a day - just shy of the salary of a High Court judge - in Auckland's red-hot property market. A Weekend Herald investigation into soaring house prices comes amid warnings from the Reserve Bank about the housing market and calls for immediate action by the country's chief human rights watchdog.Watch18 Apr 03:24 AM
New ZealandJohn Key tight-lipped on why spying claims are 'wrong'John Key says new claims around intelligence collection are wrong - but he won't say why. He also says the GCSB is acting legally - but won't say how. And he says we are spying - but won't say on who. The Prime Minister has fronted media after a day of controversy caused by the publication of documents taken by whistleblower Edward Snowden while a contractor for the United States' National Security Agency.Watch05 Mar 04:49 AM
New ZealandPublic’s thoughts on NZ spying allegationsThe New Zealand Herald goes to the streets to find out what the public thinks about the allegations that New Zealand is spying on other nations.Watch05 Mar 01:24 AM
New ZealandKey, Abbott discuss leadership and ISIS Tony Abbott and John Key held a press conference after the talks where Mr Abbott's leadership troubles and the fight against Isis (Isil, Islamic State or Daesh to Australia) dominated.Watch28 Feb 01:23 AM
New ZealandMcCully speaks on NZ-Aus relationship Murray McCully speaks with Julie Bishop on the bi-lateral relationship between New Zealand and Australia Watch27 Feb 03:34 AM
New ZealandPM reveals possible extent of Iraq deploymentJohn Key speaks on New Zealand's possible involvement in the fight against Isis. Watch23 Feb 06:52 AM
New ZealandJohn Key on Little's 'separatism' commentsPrime Minister John Key says Andrew Little's comments at Waitangi on Maori sovereignty were advancing "separatism."Watch09 Feb 08:55 AM
New Zealand Local government funding shake-upA local government funding review paper has had a lukewarm response from Prime Minister John Key, who is concerned at the suggestion of new taxes.Watch02 Feb 06:58 AM
New ZealandRussel Norman resignsRussel Norman resigns as co-leader of the Green Party so he can spend more time with his family.Watch30 Jan 12:19 AM
New ZealandLittle's big speech focuses on jobsLabour leader Andrew Little has begun broadening Labour's image as as the "jobs party," not just a party for working labour, but for wealth-creating business, especially small business, and for those who want to be their own boss.Watch28 Jan 01:08 AM
