New Zealand'English-first': Changes confirmed for NZ passport will place English before te reo MāoriThe current passport, with te reo Māori text first, came into effect in 2021.24 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsThe Government is making a “significant, but necessary change” to New Zealand’s electoral lawsAmong the changes being proposed is stopping same-day enrolment for a general election. Video / Mark MitchellWatch24 Jul 02:30 AM
PremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The sweary PM – Luxon feels the heat & loses his coolOPINION: Luxon's use of a 'minced oath' shows the pressure has been on this week.24 Jul 02:16 AM
Politics'Heartbroken': NZ’s largest teachers' union takes Government to courtUnion filed for judicial review in the High Court at Wellington this morning.24 Jul 01:51 AM
Politics'Significant, but necessary': Major election changes announcedThe changes include ending same-day enrolment for voters.24 Jul 01:46 AM
PoliticsHealth Ministry admits ‘limited evidence’ used to create now scrapped vaping regulations23 Jul 11:17 PM
PremiumEconomy'Sorry Adrian lost his cool' - The Reserve Bank email officials wouldn't release23 Jul 10:43 PM
PoliticsGovernment invests $30m in state-integrated schoolsGrowing rolls at state-integrated schools mean more investment is required.23 Jul 09:24 PM
New Zealand'If it's good for them, it's good for us': Doctors call on MPs to use public health systemMarcus Lee urges leaders to have 'skin in the game' for healthcare decisions.23 Jul 08:29 PM
PoliticsGovt tells Sport NZ to ditch transgender guidelines as NZ First threatens funding cutCricket currently allows trans women to play in female community competitions. 23 Jul 05:00 PM
Politics‘It’s clear we have a real problem’: Homelessness 'appears' to be outstripping population growthGovernment ministers have released a report on the 'long-running challenge' facing NZ.23 Jul 06:55 AM
PoliticsLuxon faces questions amid speculation over foreign buyers ban changeThe Herald revealed an announcement is expected this year.23 Jul 04:14 AM
PoliticsWatch: Willis encourages Fonterra boss to front amid finger-pointing over butter pricesKiwis hoping the Government would force Fonterra to reduce prices will be disappointed.23 Jul 03:57 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: NZ needs more than interest rate cuts to get economy going Opinion: To lift our standard of living, we must raise our productivity.23 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandNicola Willis on meeting with Fonterra chief executiveWillis discussed the high price of butter. Video / Mark MitchellWatch23 Jul 02:27 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyInsider spills beans on Adrian Orr’s resignation – Treasury confirms an allegationNicola Willis tries to keep her distance.23 Jul 12:00 AM
PoliticsGovt’s 500 extra police officer target delayed again as Aus poaching campaign consideredThe original deadline of November this year appears very unlikely to be met. 22 Jul 10:58 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisKate MacNamaraHow Govt sliced $200m off the cost of new Waikato medical schoolANALYSIS: The medical school was originally mooted to cost $380m but will now cost $232m.22 Jul 10:41 PM
PoliticsChlöe Swarbrick and David Seymour on the cost of living and homelessnessGreen Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick and Act leader David Seymour talk to Ryan Bridge on the cost of living, homelessness and Waikato University medical school savings.Watch22 Jul 07:39 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsForeign buyers ban: Peters says change to be announced this year, denies 'softening'No formal proposal has gone before David Seymour, the minister in charge.22 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Wilson'The scariest thing yet'? Calling out Groundswell's scare tacticsOPINION: New finance proposals for climate action deserve support, not scaremongering.22 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhy Govt's $7b ACC accounting change won't lower your leviesThe Government's making a big change to ACC's liabilities, but it will not mean levy cuts.22 Jul 05:40 AM
BusinessWillis continues to be tight-lipped on Orr's contentious resignationFinance Minister Nicola Willis comments on a leak regarding what led to Adrian Orr's resignation as Reserve Bank Governor. Video / Mark MitchellWatch22 Jul 02:43 AM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon mouths off at ‘frickin’ Hipkins over cost of living policy stoush'They put us in this mess," the PM said, bristling at the Labour leader's criticism.22 Jul 12:05 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon attacks Chris Hipkins on policyLuxon attacked Hipkins over Labour’s lack of policy. Video / Mark MitchellWatch21 Jul 11:24 PM
PoliticsNicola Willis to question Fonterra boss about skyrocketing price of butter The Finance Minister is looking to see what can be done to lower prices for consumers.21 Jul 10:40 PM
PoliticsEthnic Communities Minister Mark Mitchell explains what is behind the Harmony AccordEthnic Communities Minister Mark Mitchell says there is no room for Islamophobia and anti-Semitism in New Zealand. Video / Mark MitchellWatch21 Jul 10:00 PM
PoliticsMitchell reflects on new accord to be signed by NZ Muslim, Jewish leaders to fight hateParties to the new NZ Harmony Accord are meeting in Auckland today.21 Jul 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsReserve Bank chair denies conflict of interest amid Waikato medical school dealThe Government has agreed to spend more than $82m to help build the school.21 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsJust 153 families receiving maximum FamilyBoost childcare tax creditThe Government has recently widened the eligibility criteria for FamilyBoost.21 Jul 05:00 PM
Politics'Major milestone': New Waikato medical school approved with $80m+ Govt fundingCoalition's past grumbles about the new med school have been overcome.21 Jul 03:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTim O'Connor: NCEA as we know it should be abolishedOPINION: We need a simplified, rigorous but fair national qualification for our schools.21 Jul 12:05 AM
