PoliticsHealth Minister intervenes as ministry reduces posting on social site XSimeon Brown said it makes no sense not to use X, formerly Twitter, to reach people.27 May 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside the drop in violent crime: A return to crime patterns ... under Labour?The current trend in falling violent crime is consistent with the trend from 2018-2022.26 May 11:00 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
PoliticsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis Visit Griffins Foods in PapakuraPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis Visit Griffins Foods in Papakura. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 May 10:08 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Finance minister Nicola Willis speaks to the mediaNZ Herald Live: Finance minister Nicola Willis speaks to the mediaWatch26 May 09:20 PM
Herald NOWLabour Leader Chris Hipkins reacts to Winston Peters ruling out working with himChris Hipkins speaks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge about Winston Peters ruling out working with him after the next election. Video / Herald NOWWatch26 May 07:51 PM
Herald NOWSimeon Brown speaks about emergency department pressuresSimeon Brown addresses stress on New Zealand's emergency departments. Video / Herald NOWWatch26 May 07:29 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPeters rules out working with Labour after 2026 election if Hipkins is leaderThe NZ First leader wants to be clear: he will never do a governing deal with Hipkins.26 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHow much did Seymour's public sector savings contribute to Budget 2025?'The coalition certainly hasn't saved as much as Act would save.'26 May 05:10 AM
RacingWhy greyhound racing is fighting back against looming banThe ruling body is seeking a judicial review of the Government's closure decision.26 May 04:16 AM
PoliticsNelson Hospital redevelopment set to cost $500m over four yearsA new five-storey unit with 128 beds will be built by 2029.26 May 04:03 AM
PoliticsPay equity: Former National MP Marilyn Waring assembles 'people's select committee'Nanaia Mahuta, Sue Bradford, Jackie Blue and Jo Hayes are among those on the panel.26 May 12:29 AM
PoliticsWillis confirms super age still on National's ‘radar’ ahead of 2026 electionWillis also fielded questions on the KiwiSaver cuts. 25 May 09:24 PM
Herald NOWNicola Willis addresses KiwiSaver changesNicola Willis speaks to Ryan Bridge about changes to KiwiSaver. Video / Herald NowWatch25 May 08:50 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
PoliticsAct leader David Seymour invited to Oxford Union debateAct leader David Seymour spoke to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge about taking part in the renowned Oxford Union debate. Video / Herald NowWatch25 May 07:42 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDavid Seymour invited to Oxford Union debate about ‘stolen land’ and immigrationSeymour follows ex-PM David Lange and Labour MP Willie Jackson as previous MPs invited.25 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsMinister defends new benefit sanctions coming into forceBeneficiaries face having half of their benefit restricted to certain spending. 25 May 05:00 PM
Politics'Stay away from the jocks': Male National MPs conduct outfit checks in support of Nicola WillisNational MP Mike Butterick was careful to stop his caucus members from showing too much. 25 May 03:21 AM
KahuIncoming Deputy PM: 'Māori will have nothing to fear' says David SeymourAct's David Seymour will become Deputy PM on May 31, succeeding Winston Peters.24 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: This was the 'buy your ticket to Australia' BudgetOPINION: Growth is expected to slow in 2026, as unemployment stays high.24 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Standards in Parliament have hit rock bottomRecent incidents highlight a decline in standards, both in Parliament and the media.23 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Why Govt's hard tack right in Budget is a challenge for LabourOPINION: The Government shows its colours – and why Labour is in trouble. 23 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment changes tikanga course rules in law schools Labour is uncomfortable with the Government's approach to the issue. 23 May 06:56 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHipkins denies differences with Edmonds over $13b pay equity changesNational is accusing Labour of 'economic incoherence'. 23 May 04:47 AM
PoliticsMinister reluctant to detail possible exceptions to 18-19yo benefit cutsThe Government saves more than $160m through the change. 23 May 04:27 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: PM Christopher Luxon speaks to the mediaNZ Herald Live: PM Christopher Luxon speaks to the mediaWatch23 May 01:19 AM
Politics‘Didn’t bother to show up’: Te Pāti Māori co-leaders miss key Budget debate Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer were absent from the debate yesterday.23 May 12:07 AM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon in studio with Newstalk ZB's Kerre WoodhamThe Prime Minister is in studio the day after Budget 2025 taking listeners' question with Newstalk ZB's Kerre Woodham. Video / NewstalkZBWatch22 May 09:28 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBudget Q&A: Audrey Young, Liam Dann and Jenée Tibshraeny answer your questionsOur business and politics experts tackle your burning Budget questions.22 May 09:10 PM
New ZealandBudget 2025: Watch - Finance Minister speaks on Budget, flagship policyNicola Willis speaks after a challenging and controversial Budget.22 May 08:07 PM
PoliticsErica Stanford teacher workforce announcementErica Stanford makes teacher workforce announcement at Mt Albert Grammar. Video / Alyse WrightWatch22 May 07:58 PM
PremiumPremiumTechnologyTech boss's withering take on the BudgetNet reduction of $45m for the innovation sector.22 May 07:46 PM
PoliticsNZ Herald Live: Nicola Willis post-Budget eventNicola Willis' post-Budget event in Wellington.Watch22 May 06:27 PM