PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Labour's support of Te Pāti Māori over haka punishment will be defining issue for next electionOPINION: Te Pāti Māori leaders skipped the Budget debate despite protests on their behalf.27 May 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Nicola Willis' choice of Budget day attire is a sideshow to policy debateOPINION: The Finance Minister's dress has become a distraction from her policies.27 May 05:00 PM
Politics'Every little bit counts': Willis says ministers 'worked hard' to find savings, Seymour's cuts 'small portion'The Government found about $5.3 billion overall in savings.26 May 10:38 PM
Entertainment'A real boost': Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch celebrating summer of successOne city saw a visitor spend of more than $30 million over the 2024-25 summer.26 May 02:00 AM
EntertainmentCelebrated Auckland restaurant on K Road to closeThe restaurant was praised as Auckland’s best new opening in 2019 by Jesse Mulligan.26 May 01:28 AM
BusinessCut-off for Govt KiwiSaver contribution nears – why funds could last 30% longerThe Retirement Commission says 80% of KiwiSaver members should see increased funds.26 May 01:00 AM
Companies'Resilience': Turners' profit thrives amid tough economic climateTurners Automotive reported a record net profit of $38.6m, up 17%.25 May 10:00 PM
PoliticsMore cuts possible to cover Govt’s extra KiwiSaver costs - Finance MinisterThe Green Party is claiming the extra costs could total more than $700m. 25 May 08:47 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateAnother rate cut expected as new RBNZ Governor fronts for first timeThe Reserve Bank will produce new forecasts amid a period of extreme uncertainty.25 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Who has an extra $480?': Sky customer caught in billing blunderSky says the error was caught on Friday and the transactions were quickly cancelled.25 May 12:41 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Kiwis need to save their way out of this financial holeGovernment moves to boost KiwiSaver contributions are a good start but should go further.24 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty‘Shotgun’ cladding: Homeowner complains about new $1.27m home, builder says nothing wrongSound's a known behaviour of the product and not a sign of a defect, says Fletcher Living.24 May 12:00 AM
World'An orgy of corruption': Trump criticised for crypto event with top investorsTrump hosted a private dinner for 220 memecoin investors at his golf club.23 May 04:40 AM
WorldInvestor unease over Trump tax plan spikes US borrowing costsThe legislation is expected to add trillions to ballooning US national debt.23 May 01:20 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyThree apartment developments first to get approval for Crown underwrites worth $75.5mCrown entity backs the projects, agreeing to buy units if they aren't sold on completion.23 May 12:00 AM
BusinessMarkets with Madison: Tourism Holdings doing it toughTourism Holdings had to rush thousands of camper vans across the Canadian border to circumvent reciprocal tariffs. Now, it’s warning of major US tourism setbacks.Watch22 May 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Upbeat Treasury forecasts GDP growth, rising house prices Opinion: Treasury's Budget forecasts paint an optimistic picture – but are they too rosy?22 May 05:39 AM
New ZealandWhat's in the Budget for you - student loan borrowers pay more; Best Start payments cutFollow live updates on the Government's Budget 2025 announcements here. 22 May 05:15 AM
New ZealandNearly 9000 teens to lose welfare if parents can support them under new testA 'parental assistance test' will be introduced for single 18- and 19-year-olds in 2027.22 May 04:34 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt boosts spending on private schools to support ‘diversity, choice’It is the first increase in private school funding in 15 years, David Seymour said. 22 May 03:32 AM
New ZealandBudget 2025: Every budget item in one interactiveUse the Herald interactive to explore Budget 2025.22 May 02:41 AM
New ZealandPay equity, KiwiSaver and housing: Where the Govt cut $21bThe pay equity changes have saved the Government almost $13b.22 May 02:40 AM
New ZealandBudget breakdown: The 10 things you need to knowFrom pay equity savings, to subsidising private schools, to KiwiSaver changes.22 May 02:26 AM
New Zealand'Strongest performers': Rural areas leading NZ's economic recoveryRural economies were buoyed by better prices for dairy, meat and horticulture exports.22 May 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Willis' pre-Budget attacks suggest she's feeling the pressureOPINION: It's unusual for a Finance Minister to focus on the Opposition before Budget Day.21 May 10:54 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBenno Blaschke: Breaking up supermarkets won't solve competition issuesOPINION: Regulatory barriers to entry should be considered as an alternative.21 May 09:00 PM
WorldOpinion: How Japan's bond market turmoil affects global stabilityJapanese bond yields hit record highs, sparking fears for Western economies.21 May 07:26 PM
AnalysisJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Five things to watch in today's 'Reality Bites Budget'Will Nicola Willis be able to cut spending and spur growth?21 May 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail'Heartbreaking': Smith & Caughey's to close for good, almost 100 job lossesAuckland's prestigious flagship retailer to close after 145 years despite rescue attempts.21 May 03:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHonest debate needed on building materials' true impact – Jeremy SoleOPINION: Steel's embodied carbon can be cut by up to 70% with new tech and recycling.21 May 07:00 AM
WorldSpain shuts 65,000 Airbnb listings amid rental crackdownOver 65,000 Airbnb listings in Spain will be shut down due to housing issues.21 May 12:58 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDairy prices end NZ season on a flat note, will they stay high in 2026?The Global Dairy Trade auction ends flat as prices support Fonterra's $10/kg forecast.20 May 11:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMarama Davidson: Budget needs to fund communities, not corporate greedOPINION: The Green Budget proposes making healthcare and early education free.20 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMarty Verry: Green building pledge could trigger $1.5b of investmentOPINION: A shift to mass timber could create 7000 jobs in the regions.20 May 04:00 AM