PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Double trouble? Luxon had no choice but to split Deputy PM roleOPINION: Luxon has made a bold decision to have Peters and Seymour take turns.24 Nov 12:46 AM
PoliticsThe law changes looming from new Govt; Peters, Seymour to split Deputy PMUnorthodox Deputy PM jobshare, 20 Cabinet roles include three each from NZ First, Act.24 Nov 12:35 AM
New ZealandCoalition details at a glance: What you need to knowWhat policies have hit the cutting room floor?23 Nov 11:15 PM
New ZealandWho's in the new Cabinet? The full list of ministersThe eagerly awaited line-up of ministers has been revealed.23 Nov 11:12 PM
PoliticsFocus Live: Coalition Govt agrees to allow the sale of PseudoephedrineAct leader David Seymour at the signing of the coalition agreement with National and NZ First says pseudoephedrine will be back on shelves in time for next winter. Video / Mark MitchellWatch23 Nov 11:11 PM
PoliticsSeymour: We got a good deal, suggests Act trumps NZ First for ministerial rolesA coalition deal will be signed today and a Government sworn in next week.23 Nov 08:23 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsChaos and abuse in Auckland Council’s Downtown Car Park debateMayor Wayne Brown locks horns with opponents over the future of a prime waterfront asset.23 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuWe look forward to being the pebbles in the shoes of Pāremata ParliamentTakutai Kemp takes the Whānau Ora kaupapa to Parliament.23 Nov 06:10 AM
PoliticsFocus: David Seymour comments on coalition deal"I'm really happy that a deal has come together" David Seymour comments on coalition deal. Video / Mark MitchellWatch23 Nov 05:38 AM
PoliticsFocus: Coalition announcement imminentPrime Minister-elect Christopher Luxon has confirmed a coalition deal has been agreed on with Act and NZ First. Video / Mark MitchellWatch23 Nov 05:33 AM
Politics'I’m really proud’ - Luxon speaks as coalition negotiations endDeals all but done, the Herald understands.23 Nov 04:10 AM
New ZealandNicola Willis gives coalition updateNational MP Nicola Willis gives media an update on when the public can expect coalition plans to be shared. Video / Michael Neilson Watch23 Nov 02:24 AM
New ZealandFocus: Winston Peters talks to mediaWinston Peters talks to the media in Wellington. Video / Michael NeilsonWatch23 Nov 01:34 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters stays silent upon return to WellingtonNZ First leader Winston Peters refuses to answer media's questions upon his return to Wellington. Video / Mark MitchellWatch23 Nov 01:02 AM
LivePoliticsDouble deputy: Could Peters and Seymour job-share?Winston Peters returns to Wellington as coalition deal looks imminent.23 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandPeters makes his way to Wellington from AucklandPeters reaches Auckland Airport before making his way to Wellington. Video / Michael Neilson Watch22 Nov 09:31 PM
KahuEducator distances herself from Seymour’s Treaty stanceDame Anne Salmond says she does not support Act's attempt to rewrite document.22 Nov 08:46 PM
New ZealandNegotiations drag on, Auckland loses SailGP and Israel hostage deal | Focus Morning Bulletin, November 23Deputy Prime Minister job drags out coalition talks, Auckland misses out on hosting SailGP and Israel’s cabinet approves hostage deal in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Nov 06:41 PM
New ZealandStandoff over Deputy PM position holds up coalition talksNational Party leader Christopher Luxon touched down in Wellington on Wednesday night and spoke to media about the ongoing coalition talks. Video / Adam PearseWatch22 Nov 05:39 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew Zealand's political stability lowest since financial crisisAs negotiations drag, an economic consultancy says NZ now most unstable since 2010.22 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: What Luxon can do if he can’t make the wheels of governing turn fasterOPINION: Why certainty would be more useful than a long 100-day plan.22 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics'There’ll be more phone calls this evening' - Luxon lands in WellingtonThe contest is now between Winston Peters and David Seymour.22 Nov 09:35 AM
New ZealandDavid Seymour arrives in WellingtonAct leader David Seymour arrives in Wellington as coalition talks wrap up. Video / Adam PearseWatch22 Nov 06:20 AM
New ZealandShane Jones addresses deputy prime minister argumentsNZ First MP Shane Jones arrives in Wellington and addresses questions around whether arguments over who gets the deputy prime minister role are to blame for coalition hold-ups. Video / Adam PearseWatch22 Nov 03:50 AM
PoliticsMPs returning to Wellington as National, NZ First, Act close in on dealAll three parties are aiming to have a deal signed by the week's end.21 Nov 10:41 PM
New ZealandMini-budget, hostage deal and Jason Momoa’s ancient find | Focus Morning Bulletin, November 22Clock ticking for the new government's mini-budget, Israel-Hamas hostage deal on the cards and Jason Momoa filming leads to ancient find in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Nov 07:05 PM
PoliticsClock ticking for Nicola Willis to deliver mini-Budget as negotiations enter final stageNicola Willis has half as much time to write a mini-Budget as Grant Robertson had.21 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsUN watchdog visits NZ, warning of war crimes in Gaza and calling for ceasefireThe UN Special Rapporteur spoke to MPs and diplomats in the Beehive Theatrette.21 Nov 05:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettThree's a crowd: Why Luxon deserves some slack as coalition talks drag onIf Luxon gets the set-up wrong, he risks a Cabinet paralysed by disagreements and delays.21 Nov 12:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Seymour's swipe puts National on noticeOPINION: Also in today's politics wrap - Cameron Brewer cleans up his mess (mostly).20 Nov 11:11 PM
PoliticsNew National MP celebrated victory for ‘stale, pale males’Cameron Brewer has apologised for 'a poor attempt at humour'.20 Nov 07:49 PM
New ZealandPolicy agenda, supermarket abuse and cop recruitment | Focus Morning Bulletin, November 21Policy agenda gets sorted in coalition talks, how Woolworths is tackling a rise in abuse on staff and South Australian Police eye up our cops in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Nov 06:59 PM
KahuTe Pāti Māori says handbrake is already going on Māori spendingParty president John Tamihere believes Māori funding faces big cuts by the new Government.20 Nov 05:51 PM
Politics'Significant milestone': New coalition Govt imminent as policy deal largely settledOne of the three party leaders suggested a final deal could be done in a day or so.20 Nov 04:00 PM
