PoliticsFitt resigns as Pharmac chief executive, Bennett expects major change to cultureDrug-buying agency's chief executive had received criticism in the role.28 Feb 01:30 AM
PoliticsBishop's 'whole shebang' plan to fight communist productivity with housingKiwis suffer productivity comparable to ex-communist states. Bishop wants to change that.28 Feb 12:14 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins calls on PM to compel David Seymour to address school lunch issuesOne school raised concern about the lack of ‘halal-certified’ free lunches for children.27 Feb 09:34 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins speaks to mediaChris Hipkins speaks to the mediaWatch27 Feb 09:12 PM
PoliticsGovernment struggles with lack of visibility of big projects ahead of Budget 2025Treasury warns of $140b project woes amid data concerns.27 Feb 06:55 PM
BusinessCallaghan Innovation’s new $10m software in limbo after shutdown newsThe organisation only began implementing the software in September 2024.27 Feb 05:59 PM
PoliticsKiwi police in Vietnam amid Wellington sexual assault case investigationPM Luxon: 'Anyone coming to New Zealand needs to respect our laws. Anyone.'27 Feb 05:08 PM
PoliticsMayoral races heat up: Can Whanau and Brown get a second term?First-term mayors in our biggest cities have all confirmed they're up for round two.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsCitizens' arrest restraining powers ‘very problematic’ - legal expertOne retailer says the Government hasn't learned from the death of a dairy manager in 2022.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTreasury receives ‘encouraging’ private-sector response for Cook Strait ferry ideasThe deadline for proposals is 6pm tonight. 27 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsWar drums and sabre rattling: PM sets scene for big Defence spend-upPM cites a global shift as he gears up for more military spending.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsOverall crime and violent crime steady, but some family violence doublesLuxon hailed a fall in violent crime on Tuesday, but it depends on which data you use. 27 Feb 05:28 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘There is room for savings’: Nicola Willis mulls Reserve Bank funding cutThe Bank has dramatically increased spending while struggling to control inflation.26 Feb 11:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon floats sending Navy ship into South China SeaThe move to send a vessel will affirm closer ties with Vietnam.26 Feb 10:44 PM
New ZealandNZ Government Proposes Shift to Four-Year Parliamentary TermJustice Minister Paul Goldsmith announcement to introduce legislation on a four-year Parliamentary term, subject to a referendum. Video / Dean PurcellWatch26 Feb 10:20 PM
PoliticsGovt accepts plan to cut approval times for products ‘absolutely critical’ to KiwisHalving approval times could have a massive economic benefit.26 Feb 09:45 PM
PoliticsReferendum possible; Parliament may shift to a four-year term, rather than three yearsGovernments could enjoy a four-year term if approved by referendum – but there's a catch.26 Feb 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Risk to brand’: Inside TVNZ’s decision to quit ‘notoriously toxic’ X/TwitterThe Herald has obtained internal comms about the choice to leave.26 Feb 09:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon tells major summit NZ’s risks are real as regional tensions flareThe PM spoke of conflict threats in the Asia-Pacific region during his Vietnam trip.26 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTaxIRD sets sights on taxing 9000 clubs, societies and other not-for-profitsTax expert worried about administrative nightmare.26 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Mayor fought for street upgrade but now wants to stop it. What’s going on?OPINION: Why is Wayne Brown ranting against a cycleway in the city?26 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics‘I don’t get it right all the time’: Luxon reflects on train-wreck Hosking interviewHe's also addressed questions about the situation in Mark Patterson's office.26 Feb 07:32 AM
PoliticsLuxon says NZ ‘clear-eyed’ about risks of conflict in PacificThe Prime Minister delivered a bleak outlook for the Asia-Pacific region at Asean26 Feb 05:50 AM
PoliticsBrian Tamaki ‘excited’ by new citizen’s arrest powers, fears emerge for retail workersThe powers would allow anyone to arrest and detain a criminal.26 Feb 03:57 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCook Islands crisis: Mark Brown writes to Christopher LuxonThe Cook Islands Prime Minister has made contact with Christopher Luxon.26 Feb 01:32 AM
PoliticsWatch: ‘Not necessarily a headlock’ – Goldsmith details new citizens' arrest powersThe announcement comes amid a rise in retail crime.26 Feb 12:52 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: David Seymour makes announcement on charter schoolsAssociate Minister of Education David Seymour announced today that round two of the charter school application process is open.Watch26 Feb 12:34 AM
PoliticsChildren 'getting the bash' from Oranga Tamariki staff as abuse in care risesExamples included young people getting punched and hit in the head.26 Feb 12:04 AM
PoliticsWatch live: Greens deliver alternative budget, Swarbrick takes battle to ‘right-wing’The Greens held their State of the Planet event on Wednesday.25 Feb 11:15 PM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill: Dame Anne Salmond, Annette Sykes condemn billDame Anne Salmond and Annette Skyes present their submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill to the Justice select committee. Video / NZ ParliamentWatch25 Feb 10:50 PM
Politics‘Absolutely deplorable’: Lawyer Annette Sykes says Treaty Principles Bill attempting to ‘erase the treaty from the soul of our nation’.Act leader David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill is before the Justice Select Committee.25 Feb 10:25 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Paul Goldsmith makes retail crime announcementPaul Goldsmith Minister of Justice and Nicole McKee Associate Minister of Justice make retail crime announcementWatch25 Feb 08:42 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Green Party co-leaders to deliver State of the Planet addressGreen Party Co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chlöe Swarbrick will deliver their State of the Planet kōreroWatch25 Feb 08:36 PM
EducationEleven days of butter chicken: Principals report more problems with school lunchesSchools meet with catering area manager, but still no clear solutions to lunch issues.25 Feb 07:04 PM
