Politics'More spin than a front load washing machine': Hipkins blasts Willis for 10-minute cost of living 'sermon' Meanwhile, PM took aim at Labour for "taxing and borrowing" policy that "didn't work".28 Jul 06:56 AM
PoliticsPM Luxon grilled on hiking board member fee rangesHe said it was necessary to make the roles attractive. Video / Mark MitchellWatch28 Jul 05:07 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics|UpdatedMinisters agree to raise board members' pay ranges by up to 80% The increase for Crown bodies comes as the Govt celebrates tax relief it has introduced.28 Jul 04:54 AM
PoliticsGovernment to ban surcharges on card paymentsThe Government plans to ban surcharges on most in-store card payments by May next year. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Jul 04:49 AM
PoliticsGovernment marks year of tax cutsPM Christopher Luxon urges doubling down on Government's plan to improve living standards. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Jul 04:13 AM
LivePoliticsWatch: Luxon says Govt. must 'double down' on economic planThe press conference will be live-streamed at the top of this article. 28 Jul 03:44 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceChristopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceWatch28 Jul 02:19 AM
Retail'Excessive': Govt to ban card payment surcharges The change will benefit those who shop in-store, rather than online.28 Jul 02:00 AM
PoliticsLuxon hints at new rules for foreign home buyers Winston Peters wants to revisit the scheme for immigrants purchasing homes.27 Jul 09:33 PM
PoliticsWatch Live: Christopher Luxon live with Mike HoskingPrime Minister Christopher Luxon live on the Mike Hosking Breakfast. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch27 Jul 06:53 PM
New ZealandWhy Hipkins believes smaller parties shouldn't 'call the shots' under MMPToday on The Front Page, Chris Hipkins joins us to discuss the cost of living, vibes in parliament, and whether he’ll ever be able to shake Covid.Watch27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTraffic management expert doubtful new road cone hotline will work'I'm very doubtful that this particular thread [the hotline] is going to bear fruit.'27 Jul 05:00 PM
Politics'Divisive rhetoric': Opposition critical of Peters' immigration commentsWinston Peters expressed concern at the number of migrants arriving here.27 Jul 03:14 AM
Politics'Frankly outrageous': Government making thousands more building products available in New ZealandThe minister says thousands of overseas building products have been given the green light.27 Jul 01:00 AM
PoliticsWaikato med school business case beats Auckland and Otago – but only justThe Government has released new information on the planned school.26 Jul 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Alarming’: Peters on 'careless' immigration, and his ‘friend’ FarageWinston Peters tells the Herald why Kiwis should vote NZ First over National and Act.26 Jul 06:29 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNZ First leader Winston Peters on the Government's new Parent Boost VisaHe stressed the need for the migrants to pay their own costs and not rely on the taxpayer. Video / Mark MitchellWatch26 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWinston Peters on ‘alarming developments’ from immigrationThe NZ First leader gave his observations of what’s happening overseas. Video / Mark MitchellWatch26 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Miscommunication': DoC backtracks over call that could have cost 700 jobs at Otago mineHundreds of jobs are on the line in an Otago mine.26 Jul 12:44 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: It's time to fully review our local government structureOPINION: But any changes must be the right ones for the right reasons.25 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanBoth sides reckon the election is in the bag, one of them is wrong – Thomas CoughlanOPINION: Everyone thinks they can win the next election. Someone must be wrong, but who?25 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTiny number of new pay equity claims expected – but first is ‘very close’The Government radically changed pay equity laws, causing one union to boycott the regime.24 Jul 10:00 PM
PoliticsElection count delays inevitable without change but warnings reforms will hit MāoriOfficials warned the Government that elections were becoming unsustainable. 24 Jul 06:23 PM
New Zealand'English-first': Changes confirmed for NZ passport will place English before te reo MāoriThe current passport, with te reo Māori text first, came into effect in 2021.24 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsThe Government is making a “significant, but necessary change” to New Zealand’s electoral lawsAmong the changes being proposed is stopping same-day enrolment for a general election. Video / Mark MitchellWatch24 Jul 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The sweary PM – Luxon feels the heat & loses his coolOPINION: Luxon's use of a 'minced oath' shows the pressure has been on this week.24 Jul 02:16 AM
Politics'Heartbroken': NZ’s largest teachers' union takes Government to courtUnion filed for judicial review in the High Court at Wellington this morning.24 Jul 01:51 AM
Politics'Significant, but necessary': Major election changes announcedThe changes include ending same-day enrolment for voters.24 Jul 01:46 AM
PoliticsGumboot Friday secures Govt funding to 2026 for mental health supportFunding for 2025/26 will provide 40,000 counselling sessions.24 Jul 12:06 AM
PoliticsHealth Ministry admits ‘limited evidence’ used to create now scrapped vaping regulationsThe regulations, introduced by the previous Labour Govt, were challenged in court.23 Jul 11:17 PM
PoliticsNZ Police executive level suffers another blow with retirementIt follows the resignation of Jevon McSkimming this year.23 Jul 10:51 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomy'Sorry Adrian lost his cool' - The Reserve Bank email officials wouldn't releaseNicola Willis conveys her 'disappointment' to the Reserve Bank.23 Jul 10:43 PM
PoliticsGovernment invests $30m in state-integrated schoolsGrowing rolls at state-integrated schools mean more investment is required.23 Jul 09:24 PM
New Zealand'If it's good for them, it's good for us': Doctors call on MPs to use public health systemMarcus Lee urges leaders to have 'skin in the game' for healthcare decisions.23 Jul 08:29 PM
