Pacific visa fees cut leaves Govt facing revenue hit
The New Zealand Government is facing a “revenue hit” after cutting Pacific visa fees and...
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National Party NZ faces vote leakage to NZ First, Derek Cheng says
A growing voter shift NZ is testing National Party NZ’s grip on its centre-right base,...
NZ political donations: $1m linked to fast track applications revealed
RNZ has identified about $1 million in NZ political donations from entities connected to “fast...
NZ migrant worker English requirements extended to more visas
New Zealand is tightening its NZ migrant worker English requirements from next week, with 1News...
Willis apology accepted after Edmonds ‘duck-faced horse’ comment
The Willis apology story shifted in Wellington this week as Nicola Willis accepted an Edmonds...
Rod Drury allegations prompt political parties NZ to cut ties
NZ political parties have cut ties with former donor Rod Drury in New Zealand, after...
Mayor no confidence councillor after police conduct complaint – NZ Herald report
A New Zealand mayor has declared “no confidence” in a controversial councillor after a police...
What is a comeback? – Stuart Nash returns to politics with NZ First
“I would be naive to think all New Zealanders will forgive me.”
Māori electorates face growing fragmentation ahead of Election 2026
Radio Waatea reports a new political party linked to former NZ First MP Tukoroirangi Morgan is currently being formed.
‘Duck-sized horses’ and ‘old town ponds’: Leaked Labour session reveals campaign mood
Edmonds later apologised to Willis.
Green Party bill seeks to ban mining on conservation land
The proposed legislation would also require mining permits to be surrendered if protected wildlife species are discovered within permit areas.
TVNZ recognised at NZ Media Awards for news and current affairs
TVNZ’s 1News has been honoured at the NZ Media Awards, with its New Zealand current...
Budget 2026 NZ: Defence boost of $1.6b targets “ageing fleet” and new drones
Budget 2026 NZ marks a clear shift in New Zealand defence spending, with the NZ...
Seun Kuti on Nigeria politics and the politics of music
Afrobeat star Seun Kuti has used a new NZ Herald interview to sharpen the link...
Labour Party NZ attacks Temporary Additional Support changes
Labour Party NZ has criticised government changes to “Temporary Additional Support”, arguing the NZ government...