New Zealand'Chilling': Govt slashes Marsden Fund money for humanities, social sciencesCutting all research funding for the fields is a massive step backwards, critics say.04 Dec 05:54 AM
New ZealandHealth Commissioner to seek apology after 'cooking the books' accusationLester Levy will seek an apology from former Health Minister Ayesha Verrall.04 Dec 05:51 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSpending cuts will help growth; tax system unfair on workers – TreasuryThe new Treasury Secretary noted New Zealand's lack of a tax on capital gains was unusual.04 Dec 04:13 AM
PoliticsPM Christopher Luxon sells another investment propertyThe Prime Minister sold other property nearby in August.04 Dec 03:16 AM
PoliticsMSD ‘concerned’ one-in-four beneficiaries getting paid wrongThe minister admitted it was 'challenging'.04 Dec 12:55 AM
PoliticsWhat government agencies are spending on Christmas parties, if anythingOne ministry has opted for a karaoke machine, but for many there's no celebration.04 Dec 12:48 AM
EmploymentAggrieved by your employer, but also in the wrong? Your payout could be wipedBrooke van Velden details employment law change flagged in National-Act agreement.04 Dec 12:40 AM
KahuRediscover Mana: The newspaper that championed social justice in AotearoaAuckland Museum's new exhibit highlights the legacy of the Māori and Pacific newspaper Mana.03 Dec 11:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside Boris Johnson's $1500-a-seat lunch with Key, Peters and CouttsFormer British PM Boris Johnson arrived in Auckland yesterday, armed with jokes.03 Dec 04:00 PM
Politics‘We got that wrong’: Electoral Commission accepts failure over Manurewa Marae voting base selectionThe commission admits its mitigation plan was not sufficient.03 Dec 04:13 AM
PoliticsChina ‘changed the game’: Defence plan impacted as ‘things got worse in world’, Collins saysThe plan has been repeatedly delayed.03 Dec 04:02 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Simeon Brown and Wayne Brown make transport announcementMinister of Transport Simeon Brown and Mayor Wayne Brown make transport announcementWatch03 Dec 01:29 AM
PremiumPremiumTaxCharity tax crackdown likely to be unveiled at Budget 2025 - WillisBest Start and Sanitarium could be among the charities forced to pay more tax.03 Dec 12:38 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBoris Johnson on NZ joining Aukus, the ‘wonderful’ haka, Jacinda Ardern and CovidThe ex-UK PM opens up on the sub deal and the controversial haka ahead of his NZ visit. 02 Dec 09:08 PM
OpinionPublic servants brace for tough paper on Māori health overhaul - OpinionMinister's plan for Māori health faces scrutiny as report drafted.02 Dec 09:03 PM
New ZealandWatch Live: Boris Johnson in studio with Kerre WoodhamBoris Johnson live in the studio with Kerre WoodhamWatch02 Dec 07:42 PM
PoliticsPM says economy is 'turning a corner' but unemployment a 'particular concern'Jobseeker numbers have swelled to 65,000 above Christopher Luxon's target.02 Dec 05:39 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Gang insignia law – most Kiwis see little changeOPINION: Police are making arrests, but their media updates have become tedious.02 Dec 04:00 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
PoliticsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon on the bird flu outbreak in Dunedin.Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on the bird flu outbreak in Dunedin. Video / Mark MitchellWatch02 Dec 07:58 AM
PoliticsPharmac minister, chair refuse to express confidence in CEO Sarah FittThe revelation came amid a scrappy start to Parliament's second scrutiny week.02 Dec 05:20 AM
PoliticsWhat happened to investigations on alleged misuse of data at Manurewa Marae?Nicola Willis says the findings may face 'public challenge'.02 Dec 05:02 AM
ConstructionGovt wants users of new infrastructure squeezed before it opens its walletMinister also creates new pathway for private sector to pitch projects.02 Dec 04:10 AM
PoliticsThe long-term Govt targets now 'at risk'; more job seeker support announcedJobseeker benefit numbers threaten to derail Government’s long-term target.02 Dec 03:50 AM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferencePM Christopher Luxon gives an update on the Government’s nine public service targets and more job seeker support announced. Video / Mark MitchellWatch02 Dec 02:08 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplained: What today’s Supreme Court foreshore and seabed ruling meansNZ's highest court has weighed in on customary rights to the foreshore and seabed.02 Dec 02:00 AM
KahuMāori sovereignty debate: Waitangi Tribunal invites critical dialogueLady Tureiti Moxon: 'Māori iwi never ceded sovereignty; the Crown acts ultra vires.'01 Dec 05:45 PM
New ZealandDavid Seymour and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer kids-plain the Treaty Principles BillSo much disagreement over the Treaty Principles Bill! Reporters Ben and Reid sit down with two leaders to explain to kids and some confused adults why. Video / Kea Kids NewsWatch01 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHow does your school rate? Latest NCEA, University Entrance results at every college rankedWhere does your school rank? Which ones stand out, and why?01 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsChris Hipkins speaks at close of Labour’s annual conferenceLeader Chris Hipkins addressed Labour Party members at his party’s annual conference in Christchurch, as the party inches closer to campaigning. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Dec 02:43 AM
PoliticsLabour Leader Chris Hipkins speaks to media following conference speechLabour Leader Chris Hipkins speaks to media following conference speech in Christchurch. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Dec 02:39 AM
PoliticsHipkins says ‘yes’ to Dunedin Hospital and ‘no’ to AukusThe party is closer to campaigning on a wealth or capital gains tax at the next election.01 Dec 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Kiwis lost faith in us': Hipkins tells Labour it needs to change – can it?Everyone in Labour agrees change is necessary – but agreeing on change is hard.30 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsLabour inches closer to wealth or capital gains taxLabour members have passed a remit on a wealth tax or capital gains tax.30 Nov 06:07 AM
