Politics'I’m really proud’ - Luxon speaks as coalition negotiations endDeals all but done, the Herald understands.23 Nov 04:10 AM
New ZealandNicola Willis gives coalition updateNational MP Nicola Willis gives media an update on when the public can expect coalition plans to be shared. Video / Michael Neilson Watch23 Nov 02:24 AM
New ZealandFocus: Winston Peters talks to mediaWinston Peters talks to the media in Wellington. Video / Michael NeilsonWatch23 Nov 01:34 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters stays silent upon return to WellingtonNZ First leader Winston Peters refuses to answer media's questions upon his return to Wellington. Video / Mark MitchellWatch23 Nov 01:02 AM
LivePoliticsDouble deputy: Could Peters and Seymour job-share?Winston Peters returns to Wellington as coalition deal looks imminent.23 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandPeters makes his way to Wellington from AucklandPeters reaches Auckland Airport before making his way to Wellington. Video / Michael Neilson Watch22 Nov 09:31 PM
KahuEducator distances herself from Seymour’s Treaty stanceDame Anne Salmond says she does not support Act's attempt to rewrite document.22 Nov 08:46 PM
New ZealandNegotiations drag on, Auckland loses SailGP and Israel hostage deal | Focus Morning Bulletin, November 23Deputy Prime Minister job drags out coalition talks, Auckland misses out on hosting SailGP and Israel’s cabinet approves hostage deal in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Nov 06:41 PM
New ZealandStandoff over Deputy PM position holds up coalition talksNational Party leader Christopher Luxon touched down in Wellington on Wednesday night and spoke to media about the ongoing coalition talks. Video / Adam PearseWatch22 Nov 05:39 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew Zealand's political stability lowest since financial crisisAs negotiations drag, an economic consultancy says NZ now most unstable since 2010.22 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: What Luxon can do if he can’t make the wheels of governing turn fasterOPINION: Why certainty would be more useful than a long 100-day plan.22 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics'There’ll be more phone calls this evening' - Luxon lands in WellingtonThe contest is now between Winston Peters and David Seymour.22 Nov 09:35 AM
New ZealandDavid Seymour arrives in WellingtonAct leader David Seymour arrives in Wellington as coalition talks wrap up. Video / Adam PearseWatch22 Nov 06:20 AM
New ZealandShane Jones addresses deputy prime minister argumentsNZ First MP Shane Jones arrives in Wellington and addresses questions around whether arguments over who gets the deputy prime minister role are to blame for coalition hold-ups. Video / Adam PearseWatch22 Nov 03:50 AM
PoliticsMPs returning to Wellington as National, NZ First, Act close in on dealAll three parties are aiming to have a deal signed by the week's end.21 Nov 10:41 PM
New ZealandMini-budget, hostage deal and Jason Momoa’s ancient find | Focus Morning Bulletin, November 22Clock ticking for the new government's mini-budget, Israel-Hamas hostage deal on the cards and Jason Momoa filming leads to ancient find in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Nov 07:05 PM
PoliticsClock ticking for Nicola Willis to deliver mini-Budget as negotiations enter final stageNicola Willis has half as much time to write a mini-Budget as Grant Robertson had.21 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsUN watchdog visits NZ, warning of war crimes in Gaza and calling for ceasefireThe UN Special Rapporteur spoke to MPs and diplomats in the Beehive Theatrette.21 Nov 05:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettThree's a crowd: Why Luxon deserves some slack as coalition talks drag onIf Luxon gets the set-up wrong, he risks a Cabinet paralysed by disagreements and delays.21 Nov 12:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Seymour's swipe puts National on noticeOPINION: Also in today's politics wrap - Cameron Brewer cleans up his mess (mostly).20 Nov 11:11 PM
PoliticsNew National MP celebrated victory for ‘stale, pale males’Cameron Brewer has apologised for 'a poor attempt at humour'.20 Nov 07:49 PM
New ZealandPolicy agenda, supermarket abuse and cop recruitment | Focus Morning Bulletin, November 21Policy agenda gets sorted in coalition talks, how Woolworths is tackling a rise in abuse on staff and South Australian Police eye up our cops in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Nov 06:59 PM
KahuTe Pāti Māori says handbrake is already going on Māori spendingParty president John Tamihere believes Māori funding faces big cuts by the new Government.20 Nov 05:51 PM
Politics'Significant milestone': New coalition Govt imminent as policy deal largely settledOne of the three party leaders suggested a final deal could be done in a day or so.20 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: What Wayne Brown got right - and wrong - about congestion on Auckland roadsOPINION: Wayne Brown's ideas about traffic congestion are good but could be far better.20 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCoalition talks: It looks like the new Govt will make history, but can it hold itself together?NZ has never had three large parties in Cabinet - how will it work?20 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon's next four problems and how to deal with themOpinion: Now it's down to deciding who gets what position.20 Nov 05:00 AM
KahuAnaru Eketone: Who would have thought I would again be pinning my hopes on Winston Peters?Winston Peters may be the unintentional saviour of this troika.20 Nov 02:47 AM
New ZealandCoalition talks, ceasefire calls and Great Barrier disaster | Focus Morning Bulletin, November 20Coalition talks drag on, Chris Hipkins makes a subtle dig and calls for favourite getaway spot to be off limits in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Nov 07:01 PM
Politics'No end in sight': Chris Hipkins' subtle dig as National's talks drag on for another weekThe caretaker PM took a shot at National on Sunday as talks dragged into another week.19 Nov 04:00 PM
LivePolitics'No end in sight': Hipkins hits out at time taken by Luxon to seal coalition dealThere is little indication of how far talks have progressed.19 Nov 06:55 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMinister of Trade makes direct pitch to US President Joe BidenDamien O’Connor's pitch was said to have piqued the US President’s interest.19 Nov 03:00 AM
PoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins calls for ceasefire in GazaHis surprise Sunday announcement was made as Labour leader, not caretaker PM.19 Nov 02:23 AM
New ZealandFocus: NZ First Leader coy about coalition meetingNZ First leader Winston Peters was coy about whether co-ordination between his party and Act had made National compromise on certain issues. Video / Adam PearseWatch19 Nov 01:55 AM
