New Zealand'Shouldn’t have done it': Labour MP apologises for queue-jumping trafficA letter to the editor of the Otago Daily Times ratted Leary out - 'should know better'.10 Aug 07:58 AM
Politics'Gutter politics': Winston Peters claims Act’s attack ad proves Seymour is worriedThe latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll, released today, had NZ First on 5.8 per cent.10 Aug 05:42 AM
PoliticsFormer National Party minister set to launch new Christian partyNgaro admits it’s late to be launching a party.10 Aug 04:32 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsClaire Trevett: Labour now at risk of collapse, driving voters to the GreensOPINION: The rise of NZ First could mean Heartbreak Hotel for National and Act.10 Aug 04:13 AM
PoliticsLatest poll shows National-Act Govt; support for Labour dropping below 30Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon are neck and neck in the preferred PM stakes.10 Aug 03:12 AM
Politics‘Somewhat convoluted’: PM confronts minister’s claim there isn’t enough taxHipkins denies the Govt was involved in demanding the footage not be released.10 Aug 02:59 AM
PoliticsFormer Ministry for Pacific Peoples boss apologises for improper spendingFlowers, travel, accommodation, gifts, cultural advice - but proper processes ignored.10 Aug 02:25 AM
OpinionTara Ward: Thank you for doing the shopping, Sam UffindellOPINION: Fellow grocery shopper Tara Ward thanks MP Sam Uffindell for his service.10 Aug 12:14 AM
New ZealandListen: National leader Christopher Luxon in studio with Newstalk ZB’s Kerre WoodhamTalkback callers will be able to grill the leader in the hour-long session.09 Aug 09:46 PM
New ZealandWatch live: Christopher Luxon with Kerre WoodhamChristopher Luxon with Kerre Woodham.Watch09 Aug 08:42 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAudrey Young: What would a Labour-Greens-Māori Party Cabinet look like?OPINION: The waiting room to become a minister could be rather large.09 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsAct seeking to reform sentencing to focus on victims and reduce scope for home detentionThe Herald can reveal new proposed legislation to improve victims' experiences in courts.09 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsProspective health ministers lock horns in robust debate as election loomsThe battle is on to convince voters which party can deliver better health outcomes.09 Aug 05:01 AM
Politics$40,000 ministry spend to farewell boss falls foul of public service rulesThe spend did not follow the public service rules moderation and transparency.09 Aug 03:09 AM
Politics'Incredibly challenging': Fresh plea for release of Kiwi pilot held hostage for six monthsThe Kiwi pilot was taken hostage by the West Papua Liberation Army on February 7.08 Aug 10:52 PM
PoliticsPrincipals say National’s plan to ban phones in school is unworkableCountries like Australia already had similar bans in place which worked, Luxon said.08 Aug 10:39 PM
New ZealandGang feud brews, why BlackRock loves NZ and time to ban phones in schools? | Focus Morning Bulletin August 9, 2023Communities left in fear as a gang feud brews, why US$8.6 trillion BlackRock loves New Zealand and the party keen to ban phones in schools. Video / NZ Herald / GettyWatch08 Aug 07:50 PM
PoliticsNational vows to ban phone use at schools in bid to turn achievement aroundSchools would be able to decide penalties for students who didn't comply.08 Aug 07:25 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBuy now, pay later sector avoids heavy-handed rulesGovernment takes 'proportionate' approach towards BNPL regulation.08 Aug 06:14 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'Not at all an admission of failure' - CCCFA to be reviewed againNew Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister wants lending rules to be more 'nuanced'.08 Aug 05:58 PM
PoliticsElection 2023: The difference between a $20 billion fiscal hole and a deficitPlus, why is it so hard for some parties to cost their policies?08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPetrol prices bite as Govt holds firm against bringing subsidy backMotorists can expect more pain at the pump as prices once again start to trend upwards.08 Aug 07:24 AM
PoliticsNational sends signal to Act it won’t dump gun register; Act says it’s negotiableLabour seeks to drive a wedge between National and Act over gun register.08 Aug 05:35 AM
New ZealandCome on Barbie, let’s go... Green Party? Top lawyer warns of potential copyright breachRegardless of where the work was created, copyright law applies, he said.08 Aug 05:27 AM
PoliticsAct's David Seymour jokes TV journalist was 'blazed' during 'tense' interviewThe party leader and the journalist had a robust debate about health inequity.08 Aug 05:07 AM
PoliticsAct MP admits being shot as teen after friend's drug dealSimon Court says he suffered serious injuries and the shooter was arrested and charged.08 Aug 04:45 AM
New ZealandBlackRock introduces New Zealand fund for clean energyPrime Minister Chris Hipkins and Energy Minister Megan Woods answer questions with representatives from BlackRock about the introduction of their fund for clean energy. Video / Alyse WrightWatch08 Aug 02:51 AM
Politics$2b climate change fund deal with BlackRock announcedThe aim is for New Zealand to be the first country to hit 100 per cent renewable energy.07 Aug 10:58 PM
PoliticsListen live: Prime Minister Chris Hipkins speaks to Mike HoskingThree gunmen are wanted by police after three fatal shootings in the last week.07 Aug 07:22 PM
PoliticsWhat is the best way to really tackle youth offending?Punitive measures are the most popular in the lead up to the election.07 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsStrong public support for gun registry, but Act doubles down on repeal plansSurvey shows strong support for gun registry - even among Act voters.07 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: While Labour and National battle to build roads, the world burnsOPINION: In transport, the major parties are barely talking about the climate at all.07 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt to accelerate NZ's switch to clean energy with wind and solar schemesThe Health Minister will also front following a pay settlement with nurses and midwives.07 Aug 02:40 AM
New ZealandNew harbour crossing, pressures on grocery supply and rail accidents surge | Focus Morning Bulletin August 7, 2023Leaders dig in at major parties over the new harbour crossing plan, it’s bad news at the checkout as grocery prices go up and stats show an increase in rail accidents. Video / NZ Herald / APWatch06 Aug 07:20 PM
