PoliticsNational MP denies 'mother and father' comment homophobic as Kiri Allan hits outSpeech came amid child support debate, claims comment aimed instead at 'deadbeat dads'.31 May 05:07 AM
PoliticsAct fires up over Labour's refusal to define mātaurangaLabour and Green MPs voted against Act proposal over replacement RMA legislation.31 May 04:32 AM
Politics'National needs to work harder': Former National MP jumps to Act PartyParmar was unsuccessful in becoming the candidate for three electorates for National.31 May 01:43 AM
Politics‘Outrageous’: $9m of cyclone business support in Hawke’s Bay not spentThe number of grants paid hadn't been finalised, but leftover money would be returned.30 May 11:53 PM
PoliticsMP Kiri Allan gives wrong speech on bill in ParliamentKiri Allan was handed the wrong speech to read in Parliament.30 May 11:08 PM
KahuLabour members ask Jackson to stand against WhaitiriLabour's Ikaroa-Rāwhiti electorate wants Jackson to oppose Whaitiri.30 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDamien O’Connor: Free trade deal with UK is ‘gold standard’Opinion: 'Historic deal secured during a time of increasing protectionism abroad.'30 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandChanges to surrogacy laws set to be fast-tracked after Government adopts billA bill to change and streamline the law has been going through Parliament.30 May 06:01 PM
PoliticsMinister under investigation, scrap yard fire burns & Loafers Lodge inspections revealed | Focus Morning Bulletin: 31 May, 2023 Minister investigated over accusations she misled Parliament, fire crews fight blaze in South Auckland and Wayne Brown lashes out on the eve of his final budget proposal, in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 May 05:48 PM
New ZealandLabour and National in standoff over housing densityNeither seems likely to budge over their approach.30 May 07:37 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNato's gang of four in the Indo PacificNZ's defence minister is expected to have a meeting with one of China's bit hitters.30 May 06:06 AM
PoliticsHome-based childcare services under threat from Govt’s $1.2b free hours policyThe policy threatened to diminish the diversity of providers in New Zealand.30 May 05:35 AM
PoliticsEducation Minister investigated over accusation she misled ParliamentJan Tinetti might be the first MP in 15 years to be found in contempt.30 May 04:11 AM
PoliticsMinisters considered exempting clean utes from ‘ute tax’Ministers considered changes to exempt some utes from the 'tax'.30 May 03:10 AM
PoliticsTreasury warns fuel tax hike may be needed next yearTreasury warns a hike may be needed as soon as July 1 next year.30 May 12:44 AM
PoliticsNational’s Christopher Luxon 'not opposed per se' to bilingual signsThe language used for safety signs like stop or give way signs will not be changed.30 May 12:19 AM
PoliticsLabour and National MPs agree to meet in a bid to save housing dealNational has agreed to meet with ministers in a bid to save housing agreement.29 May 11:28 PM
PoliticsFocus: Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon on bi-lingual road signsPM Chris Hipkins and National leader Christopher Luxon speak to the media about on bi-lingual road signs. Video / Mark MitchellWatch29 May 11:10 PM
KahuJackson: The electorates have blood, sweat, years and tears that I have to balance against what JT is sayingTe Pāti Māori have some political advice for Labour.29 May 08:46 PM
PoliticsRetail crime: PM on $11m more in funding announced to fight theftsCrime looks to become a key issue ahead of the general election in October.29 May 06:44 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Luxon’s fight for his own party’s survivalOPINION: Luxon's impossible task: To win floating voters in the middle and on the right.29 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsSuperannuation promise: Has Labour given National an attack opportunity?Political editor Claire Trevett gives her verdict on parties' political point scoring.29 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsNational says they now do back bilingual road signs; PM accuses party of ‘dog whistle’Policy reversal came after one MP called them 'confusing' - 'should all be in English'.29 May 06:41 AM
Politics$11m more funding announced in retail crime fightIt comes as latest data shows a small increase in ram raids in the past month.29 May 04:00 AM
PoliticsPM unconvinced as review finds intelligence committee lacks independenceThe relevant act currently requires the committee to be chaired by the Prime Minister.29 May 03:55 AM
PoliticsPolice Commissioner accepts greater risk of deaths after pursuit policy revisionThe number of fleeing driver incidents has doubled since the policy was changed in 2020.29 May 02:15 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMSD debt balloons to $2.4 billion, family debt rises 25 per cent in a yearCampaigner says Govt inquiry needed to reveal true extent of poverty in NZ.28 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsExclusive: Police intend to start chasing more fleeing driversWhether police chase or not will depend on what crime has been committed and the risk.28 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt open to changing rules after National abandons housing dealFurther bipartisan efforts on housing seem unlikely after Nats' about-face on density.28 May 06:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Energy aplenty at Labour congress, but where were the new ideas?Labour faithful did their job now Hipkins must do his and it's not talking about National.28 May 05:48 AM
PoliticsFocus: Hipkins on apprenticeships, National housing u-turn and his parentsPrime Minister Chris Hipkins spoke to apprenticeship boosts, the National parties housing u-turn, and his parents at the Labour Party’s Congress in Wellington. Video / New Zealand Labour Party / Claire TrevettWatch28 May 05:08 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSasha Borissenko: No housing crisis for our well-off MPsOPINION: The gifts and other interests disclosed by MPs revealed.28 May 03:00 AM
Politics'Backing the tradies': PM promises to make apprenticeship support permanentOf the 57,000 apprentices in 2019, about 25,000 were in the building sector.28 May 02:28 AM
PoliticsNational U-turn: New housing density policy details revealedParty backs building at least six-storey properties near public transport hubs27 May 11:39 PM
