Herald NOW: National and Labour lose ground in the latest polls
Herald NOW panel reacts to the latest political polls. Video / Herald NOW
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Act's David Seymour says the time for hard questions is approaching.
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OPINION: Community-based initiatives could be used to get these children back on track.
Government open to further changes to crack down on AI deepfake porn
The Govt's agenda is quite full but Ministers are open to talks on closing the loophole.
Millions in taxpayer cash on the line as Govt pushes for Wellington Avatar premiere
Disney stands to gain tens of millions of dollars if one of the films premieres in NZ.
Budget fallout: Labour, National take political hit in latest poll
NZ First, Greens gain as National and Labour fall in latest poll.
Nicola Willis sets aside money for election costings unit
An old proposal to establish a unit to cost election policies has funding.
Herald NOW: Hotline for reporting 'over zealous' road cone use launched
Govt launches hotline to report 'over zealous' road cone use. Video / Herald NOW
Herald NOW: Defence Minister reacts to Trump's Golden Dome proposal
Judith Collins tells security Summit Trump's Golden Dome proposal is justified. Video / Herald NOW
'Going in hard': Luxon warns Kāinga Ora tenants amid policy crackdown
David Seymour is now Deputy PM, following Winston Peters.
Govt considering 'demolition' for Chateau Tongariro, deemed a ‘fiscal risk’ in Budget 2025
Options are being investigated for the site, 'including demolition'.
WorkSafe shake-up starts with hotline for ‘overzealous’ road cone use
Road cone hotline for public to report excessive cone use launches today.
‘Bad faith’: Govt pulls funding for rollout of ‘desperately needed’ justice programme before review finishes
Government ditches waiting for a review of Te Ao Mārama, banking $32m in savings instead.
‘Utterly astounding’: Govt pays DoC $20m from higher tourist tax, keeps bigger slice
It's taken eight months to hear how the Govt will use extra IVL money to increase funding
‘You absolutely cannot say that': Ardern gets personal in much anticipated memoir
'A Different Kind of Power' takes readers behind-the-scenes of Dame Jacinda's life.
Collins backs Trump's $300b 'Golden Dome' missile defence plan
Critics warn it may trigger a global arms race and provoke adversaries.
Ex-Rangitoto student is twice in the gun in Trump's war on Harvard
Crimson cofounder explains how Chinese students can be invited to join the Communist Party
Editorial: If you didn't like this Budget, just wait until the superannuation one
OPINION: Only 22% of people thought the Budget was good – start bracing for the next one.
Shane Te Pou: This Govt seems intent on giving the boot to people
Jobseeker numbers have risen by 29,000, reaching 211,000 recently.
David Seymour speaks to the media after being sworn in as the new Deputy PM
David Seymour spoke to the media after being sworn in as the new Deputy Prime Minister today. Video / NZ Herald
Editorial: Government must do better with school lunches
OPINION: If we're going to spend millions on them, then we need to do them properly.
Te Pāti Māori tries to heal rift with Labour, is it too late? - Thomas Coughlan
Te Pāti Māori is trying to repair a strained relationship with Labour.
Worst results for Budget in nearly 30 years, says pollster
Nicola Willis says the Budget will help economic recovery.
‘Will not accept repeat of last winter’: Major move unveiled to boost country’s energy
The changes to hydro generation are expected to power around 6000 more homes.
Act MP: Why I held up ‘my’ nude photo in Parliament
Laura McClure held up an AI deep fake of herself in Parliament.
‘Major concern’: CommComm head looking at changes after business fear about power companies
Small has called reports of business concerns a "big red flag".
David Seymour condemns ‘immature’ charity fight challenge from Te Pāti Māori MP's son
Eru Kapa-Kingi, son of MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, is a prominent pro-Te Tiriti activist.
Tech Insider: Jamie Beaton's message for students caught in Trump's war on Harvard
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Herald NOW: Helen Clark joins former world leaders calling for end of war in Gaza
Former NZ PM Helen Clark joins former world leaders calling for end of war in Gaza. Video / Herald NOW
Double deputies: Peters, Seymour discuss Luxon, swapping House seats and advantages in 2026
If Seymour is expecting a handover gift, he needn’t worry.
'Almost certainly': Seymour warns of prosecutions as Govt cracks down on school truancy
But he says families facing hardship will not be penalised.
Aussie diplomat's partner escapes conviction after spitting in woman's face
The man was granted name suppression to protect his wife's career.
Audrey Young: Anxiety rises ahead of David Seymour's stint as Deputy PM
OPINION: The Act leader's only guardrails will be the ones he sets himself.
Biggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming
'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'