PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury forced to release warning briefing over $10.8b health funding gapTreasury has been forced to release a paper showing cuts required to hit spending goals. 25 Jun 06:30 PM
PoliticsTama Potaka seeks review of Māori roll ad featuring Tāme ItiAnother minister says Whānau Ora is 'tainted' by Te Pāti Māori connections.25 Jun 07:16 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters apologises for calling MP 'dickhead' in ParliamentPeters questions whether the word is offensive and the Speaker is reviewing the incident.25 Jun 05:49 AM
Politics'Vanity-belief community': NZ abandons global alliance, concerns reputation at riskOne group said it was an 'international embarrassment'.25 Jun 05:19 AM
New ZealandActing PM David Seymour on Whānau OraWhanau Ora releases 30-minute advert encouraging people to switch to the Māori roll. Video / Mark MitchellWatch25 Jun 03:00 AM
PoliticsNorthland’s council water shake-up: Big changes, bigger bills ahead?About 130,000 water connections in Northland will be affected by new plans.25 Jun 01:52 AM
PoliticsHealth NZ names next chief executive after Margie Apa resignationBramley has been the organisation’s interim chief executive since February 2025. 25 Jun 01:41 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: How history warns against the Greens' fiscal ambitionsOPINION: The party has proposed a radical overhaul of New Zealand's tax system.24 Jun 11:00 PM
PoliticsNational infrastructure plan demands Govt must ‘lift its game’ Infrastructure planning is often short-term and reactive, the plan says.24 Jun 10:03 PM
PoliticsChlöe Swarbrick and David Seymour on Herald NOW's political panelGreen Party Co-Leader and Act Leader David Seymour talk to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW's political panel on Israel-Iran conflict and the gas exploration fund.Watch24 Jun 07:48 PM
Politics'Stalemate': Te Whānau-ā-Apanui settlement now increasingly unlikely with this GovernmentIwi says minister called off meeting days before settlement was due to be signed. 24 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCould companies sue for compensation under Seymour's controversial bill?Labour's Willie Jackson says he doesn't trust Regulation Minister David Seymour.24 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Wayne Brown should stop redesigning bus routesOPINION: Auckland's mayor seems to be trying to take over bus-route planning. 24 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Rating David Seymour as Acting Prime MinisterOPINION: David Seymour had two reasons to celebrate today.24 Jun 07:58 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$13b risk prompts Govt to back controversial bank law changeBanks are to benefit from the controversial decision.24 Jun 04:00 AM
PoliticsGovernment says Ngāpuhi negotiations cannot be open-ended: 'It can't be as long as forever'While NZ First's bill pushes one settlement, the Treaty Minister says all options remain.24 Jun 01:42 AM
LivePoliticsWatch: Winston Peters welcomes ‘positive signals’ of potential US-Iran ceasefireIt comes as the Finance Minister is watching how fuel prices here could be impacted.24 Jun 01:11 AM
PoliticsFinance Minister on potential impact of Israel/Iran war on NZ fuel pricesFinance Minister Nicola Willis says it's still not clear what disruption the war has inflicted on oil supply chains. Video / Mark MitchellWatch24 Jun 12:32 AM
Politics'Blatant violation': Govt's $200m gas plan under fireThe $200m fund breaches the ACCTS trade agreement, say legal experts.23 Jun 11:47 PM
New ZealandSeymour defends social media posts amid Cabinet Manual breach claimsDavid Seymour dismissed criticism of his social media posts as playful fun.23 Jun 09:05 PM
Herald NOWTrying to get a deal with Ngāpuhi: NZ First Minister Shane Jones joins Herald NOWNZ First Minister Shane Jones joins Herald NOW to talk about trying to get a treaty settlement with Ngāpuhi and the future of regional government.Watch23 Jun 06:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Why NZ is slow to loudly support US strikes on IranOPINION: Unlike NZ, Australia was under pressure domestically to support the US.23 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury 'got it wrong' predicting KiwiRail to fall short of financial target, Winston Peters says'Treasury were cautious given the economic conditions, but the company delivered.'23 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTech Insider: Australia's U16 social media ban passes key test – but NZ watchdog remains scepticalNetsafe's CEO has criticised the under-16 ban as a 'bureaucratic fever dream'.23 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsNZ First drafting bill to require only one Ngāpuhi settlement Bill comes amid Govt refusing to agree to settlements that dispute Crown sovereignty. 23 Jun 03:46 AM
PoliticsUS attacks Iran: NZ not ‘sitting on the fence’ but won’t rush to judge US ‘self-defence’ attacks - Acting PMLabour and the Greens want the Govt to declare the attacks a breach of international law.23 Jun 03:22 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: David Seymour holds post-Cabinet press conferenceNZ Herald Live: David Seymour holds post-Cabinet press conferenceWatch23 Jun 03:05 AM
PoliticsPM open to scrapping regional councils amid RMA reform The PM says he's looking into council rates caps as well.22 Jun 08:46 PM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareACC scrutinised over slow payouts after landmark court rulingAdvocates say sexual abuse victims could be missing out.22 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'More powerful than penalties': New ombudsman's vision for changeThe new Ombudsman has been in his role for just 12 weeks.22 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsNew Ombudsman John Allen at select committeeOmbudsman John Allen with colleagues, deputy Bridget Hewson (left), and CFO Meaw-Fong Phang, telling MPs about the work of his office. Video / Parliament TVWatch22 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt reserves view on US’ Iran strikes as NZ deploys Hercules plane to Middle EastLabour wants the Govt to denounce the US attack as a breach of international law. 22 Jun 02:56 AM
PoliticsThree bidders confirmed for Northland Expressway PPPInitial construction work on the next section is set to begin by the end of next year.21 Jun 05:00 PM
