PoliticsGovt launches 'urgent' review into Wairoa flood responseThe community had expressed concern the bar at the river mouth hadn't been opened up.02 Jul 11:38 PM
PoliticsGovt introduces standardised testing in primary schoolsThe 'progress monitoring' checks will focus on reading, writing and maths.02 Jul 11:30 PM
PoliticsPM to travel to US for Nato summit with security a key focusUkraine war and China are likely to be on the agenda.02 Jul 09:55 PM
PoliticsFocus Live: Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford's education announcementChristopher Luxon & Erica Stanford make an education announcement. Video / NZ HeraldWatch02 Jul 09:54 PM
KahuShane Jones calls out 'anti-govt' kapa haka tutors, suggests AI replacementJones says tutors are filling impressionable minds with anti-government rhetoric02 Jul 09:16 PM
Politics‘Significantly more prevention work required’: Minister warned of hurdles in youth crime reduction targetPolice Minister was told the target was ambitious and would require other agencies.02 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsClimate cringe: Why Niwa was nervous about buying 'large American ute'Officials considered having no branding on the controversial $170k utes.02 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsWelcome Project Orange: the new name for project to replace ferriesNew ferries will be some time away but the project to replace them has a new name.02 Jul 05:05 AM
New ZealandTruancy crackdown sees fewer kids taken out of school to go on holidayParents are choosing not to take their children out of school to travel, new data shows.02 Jul 03:29 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Paul Goldsmith speaks to mediaMedia and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith speaks to the media. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Jul 11:58 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFinance Minister unreceptive to calls for new finance monitoring unitNew Zealand warned it's not immune from the risk that Budgets start lacking credibility.01 Jul 11:15 PM
KahuTe Aka Whai Ora exec meets to mark anniversary of what could have beenThe Māori Health Authority 'has been put on hold', says Tipa Mahuta.01 Jul 07:15 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Oranga Tamariki boss must have missed memo on handling leaks and staff moraleOPINION: Chappie Te Kani slams staff leaks as his organisation lets hundreds go.01 Jul 05:05 PM
PoliticsLuxon compares Govt action plan to 'corporate turnaround'Law and order will be the Government's focus.01 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsPolice Minister claims NZDF misunderstood Govt boot camps, promises ‘heavy Defence involvement’A boot camp pilot was set to begin this month.01 Jul 06:46 AM
PoliticsLuxon outlines his Q3 action planPrime Minister Christopher Luxon outlining his Q3 Action Plan at today post-Cabinet press conference. Video / Mark MitchellWatch01 Jul 05:20 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora CEO resigns, will get $365k payout - Govt changes 'not what he signed up for'The Government announced sweeping changes at the agency in May.01 Jul 03:15 AM
PoliticsWatch: PM unveils 'action plan' for next three monthsIn the Q3 plan, four bills would be passed addressing law and order.01 Jul 03:14 AM
Politics$2 or $23 an hour? Disabled workers at centre of political stoush ‘often’ receive minimum wage equivalentOutrage at wage top-up scheme's dumping misplaced, says minister.01 Jul 01:21 AM
New Zealand'It's their choice': Police minister defends boot camp 'blueprint'Documents revealed the proposed boot camp 'blueprint' was causing 'severe distress'.01 Jul 01:05 AM
KahuPaddy Gower on why Kiwis shouldn't get sucked into a political race debateThe veteran journalist says the demographics are not wrong.01 Jul 12:09 AM
KahuOut of adversity, a fine role model for MāoriBernie O'Donnell heads back to his iwi to complete his work life.30 Jun 08:40 PM
New ZealandExclusive poll: Do Kiwis want the PM to replace our breakdown-prone Boeing?Christopher Luxon says the most recent aircraft breakdown was frustrating.30 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsPM lauds scrapping Auckland fuel tax, increasing paid parental leaveIt comes as the Govt reaches the deadline for its second-quarter action plan.29 Jun 09:43 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Govt costing us billions in political back-and-forthOPINION: We need a bipartisan approach to infrastructure planning.29 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt reveals mental health targets, hints at alcohol law reform in health roadmapThe Health Minister admits his expectations will be challenging to achieve.29 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDerek ChengDerek Cheng: Examining the evidence around Luxon's law and order reformsOPINION: Why the PM's hands are tied in dropping the dumb stuff in justice reform.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandIs this the end of ex-MP Golriz Ghahraman's law career?Ghahraman was denied discharge without conviction for shoplifting and fined $1860.28 Jun 08:40 AM
New ZealandWhat does Govt shakeup mean for your holiday and sick leave balance?Work is on track for a September release of proposed Holidays Act changes.27 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Wilson"Being brave is the deep breath you take before doing something you’ve never imagined before" - Moana JacksonMoana Jackson had a dream and he wanted everyone to be brave enough to help realise it.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Deeply shameful': Ghahraman speaks on shoplifting scandalFormer Green MP has given her first in-depth interview after her arrest for shoplifting.27 Jun 04:57 AM
PoliticsTransport Minister unrepentant about cycle lane cuts for pothole repairs and new roadsBrown has released the Government's final roads and transport plan.27 Jun 04:52 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateWillis confident in call to reappoint RBNZ chairmanNeil Quigley to remain Reserve Bank board chairman for another two years.27 Jun 04:14 AM
New ZealandFocus: MP Simeon Brown announces Government's land transport planTransport Minister Simeon Brown announced the Government's policy statement on land transport. Video / Mark MitchellWatch27 Jun 03:16 AM