PoliticsRacing Minister seeking cross-party support to combat threats to people riding horses on roadsAdvocates wanted to be classed as vulnerable road users.16 Oct 05:06 AM
New ZealandPolice Minister Mark Mitchell takes questions at Police Association conferencePolice Minister Mark Mitchell takes questions at the Police Association conference held today in Wellington. Video / Mark MitchellWatch16 Oct 04:15 AM
New Zealand‘Why are you so afraid of a capital gains tax?' Labour’s Edmonds to National'It may be time for another structural reform,' Labour's finance spokeswoman says.16 Oct 03:38 AM
PoliticsPolice Minister told new gang and public safety units leaving some regions vulnerableMitchell spoke of his 'sleepless nights' thinking about losing another officer.16 Oct 03:33 AM
PoliticsPeters says he would have left TPM’s Waititi ‘limping’ after brouhaha over questionThere was an extensive back-and-forth in the House after the question.16 Oct 03:23 AM
PoliticsEarly data shows most beneficiaries with obligations meeting requirementsAlmost 6000 have received red or orange warnings.16 Oct 12:25 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely not a shambles': Defiant Tory Whanau insists Wellington council will be fineMeanwhile, an urgent meeting has been called for all councillors this afternoon.16 Oct 12:11 AM
Politics‘You can double it’: Hipkins’ puts money on returning as PM“Let’s go $1000 if you become Prime Minister, that’s how brave I am."15 Oct 11:49 PM
Politics‘Concerning’: Minister mulling more changes to child poverty measuresChild poverty expert: 'I see no value in such a strategy.'15 Oct 09:55 PM
New ZealandDecision to rename Petone to Pito one referred to ministerThe New Zealand Geographic Board met on the name change yesterday.15 Oct 09:33 PM
Politics'I'm wealthy': Has Christopher Luxon lost touch with voters?National Party supporters most likely to view PM as in touch.15 Oct 07:27 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury asks itself why its forecasts are wrong, sanctions on the tableTreasury's revenue forecasting hasn't been the best recently. It's trying to fix that.15 Oct 05:57 AM
PoliticsInquiry into Oranga Tamariki: Children’s Minister Karen Chhour says she welcomes scrutinyInquiry launched after concerns raised with Auditor-General.15 Oct 05:23 AM
PoliticsAct leader David Seymour on issues with the Wellington City CouncilAct leader David Seymour speaks about issues with the Wellington City Council. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 Oct 04:15 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins' reaction to 1News Verian pollPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins respond to last night's 1News Verian poll. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 Oct 04:06 AM
PoliticsWatch: Leaders go head-to-head during Question Time after dual popularity dropIt's the first Question Time since September as MPs had two weeks away from Parliament.15 Oct 03:01 AM
PoliticsHealth NZ chief writes to staff about ‘English-only’ memo, confirms directive also made at second hospitalThe language directive was also made at hospitals in Christchurch and Auckland.15 Oct 02:51 AM
PoliticsParliament must stop drift to ‘judicial supremacy’, says lawyerThe Supreme Court is departing from its lane, a new report says.15 Oct 01:30 AM
PoliticsHealth Minister says nurses can speak non-English to patients amid Waikato Hospital memoThe memo was sent to nursing staff on Friday.14 Oct 11:57 PM
PoliticsLocal Govt Minister seeks advice on interventions at ‘shambles’ Wellington City CouncilCouncil chaos has the Government pondering intervention - but what?14 Oct 11:43 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon and Simeon Brown on Wellington City CouncilPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Local Government Minister Simeon Brown commenting on Wellington City Council. Video / Mark MitchellWatch14 Oct 11:09 PM
PoliticsDarleen Tana appeals, but Greens continue process to oust herThe rogue MP has appealed a High Court decision allowing the Greens to vote to expel her14 Oct 10:23 PM
Politics'It doesn’t look great': Luxon's concern over Wellington councilThe PM said Simeon Brown has a 'close eye' on the council and is ready to step in.14 Oct 07:10 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: There's only one poll that countsOPINION: Polls are only a snapshot in time, but can underline mistakes.14 Oct 04:02 PM
Politics‘A tough time for New Zealanders’: Jobseeker benefit numbers jump 12% in a yearGovt says numbers will get worse before they get better.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The shockers for Govt hiding in the Mood of the BoardroomOPINION: To politicians and business leaders growth is seductive but so are other things.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsPanel rejects quarry proposal a week after being included in fast-track listQuarry consent rejected under Labour's fast-tracking – but it's on Govt's new list too.14 Oct 07:25 AM
New Zealand'A shambles': Nicola Willis says Govt watching Wellington City Council very closelyThe Finance Minister says the council doesn't appear to be very functional.14 Oct 06:21 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Chris-tastrophe! Poll much closer than it looksThe latest polls indicate the Prime Minister needs to up his game.14 Oct 06:12 AM
PoliticsLuxon and Hipkins both take a hit in latest political pollThe poll marks the anniversary of the 2023 election.14 Oct 05:09 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon on one year on from the electionPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis speak about the country one year on from the electionWatch14 Oct 05:03 AM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki funding decisions under Auditor-General’s spotlightConcerns were raised about the agency's decision-making.14 Oct 03:39 AM
PoliticsWatch: Sir Brian Roche announced as next Public Service CommissionerToday marks one year since the 2023 election.14 Oct 03:27 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceChristopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceWatch14 Oct 12:40 AM
