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Taiwan says it wants to come to Auckland summit, creating big headache for Luxon
Taiwan's Foreign Minister says the country is keen to be represented.
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'New boy on the block': Craig Stobo on NZ First candidacy and beating PM
The party's newest candidate revealed he made up his mind 75 days out from election.
Bill passes making lifejackets mandatory on all small boats while underway
Officials estimate the new rule could save about 10 lives a year.
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Thursday, September 3, 2026
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Thursday, September 3, 2026. Methanex is to close their Taranaki plant and Richard Chambers is cleared of criminal wrongdoing. Video / NZ Herald
Electoral Commission warns voters over election rule changes
Changes in rules mean voters must have up-to-date details to avoid a special vote.
Government takes ‘back-up’ plane to Pacific Islands Forum
Both of the NZ Defence Force 757s have been deployed on the mission to Palau.
Can the Pacific still speak with one voice after Palau?
Al Gillespie joins The Front Page for the latest on the Pacific Islands Forum.
Labour 'not committed' to Govt's public service cuts, promises assessment before any changes
'Cuts will never be the way we secure a better future for New Zealand.'
Watch: Nats take digs at Andersen's radio gaffe – but Labour MP gets one back
'She's a sucker for punishment.'
Who is to blame? Methanex closure fuelling debate over LNG terminal
The operator has announced it would close its New Zealand plant.
Could a new party decide the election and National lose after one term?
OPINION: This election could well end National's 90-year run without a one-term defeat.
'Completely wrong': Labour MP's gaffe on live radio
Labour’s Ginny Andersen admits she wrongly claimed the National Land Transport Fund doesn’t pay for road maintenance during a live radio exchange. Video / Mike Hosking Breakfast
Watch: Nicola Willis reacts to Labour’s public good test policy
The National finance spokeswoman said determining public good was for politicians. Video / Mark Mitchell
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Wednesday, September 2, 2026
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Methanex to indefinitely idle NZ plant and the flu vaccine will be free for young children. Video / NZ Herald
'Completely wrong': Labour MP's gaffe on live radio, attack on National
National says Ginny Andersen's claim goes to the 'heart of Labour's economic credibility'.
Tamatha Paul refuses to apologise over false claim about National MP
The Green MP's claim in Parliament has been viewed on TikTok more than one million times.
Right to bear arms? Concerns raised over 'decriminalising' carrying a gun
Police pushed to change firearms law proposal that 'will decriminalise some behaviour'.
Greens co-leader stands by the principle of National MP housing claim | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Act Party leader David Seymour and Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson debate Tamatha Paul's false claim in the House. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Minerals or Military? Why US and NZ are co-funding Cook Island port | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Retired Major General John Howard joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Wednesday, September 2, 2026
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Wednesday, September 2, 2026. New Zealand’s per capita alcohol consumption has fallen to among the lowest in the OECD. Video / NZ Herald
Luxon's big plan to link Pacific Islands with powerful Asian economies
The Prime Minister says a deal with the United States is not about minerals.
Labour demands MBIE CEO resign for deliberately misleading MPs
CEO Nic Blakeley offered his resignation but it was refused.
New Zealand is nearing $1 trillion in debt. Should we worry?
NZ Herald business editor-at-large Liam Dann joins The Front Page to examine the numbers behind the nation’s march towards $1 trillion in debt.
Labour to oppose ‘silly co-governance’ in Māori partnership policy
Co-governance became a divisive issue during the 2023 election.
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Tuesday, September 1, 2026
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Labour refuses to say how much its proposed three-year fuel tax freeze will cost. Video / NZ Herald
Jackson says Labour faces danger of being too conservative with spending
The Labour MPs says he will be advocating for unions, workers and Māori.
Chris Hipkins asked if Labour was too conservative with spending last term?
Willie Jackson says Labour faces the danger of being too conservative with spending. Video / Mark Mitchell
Te Pāti Māori unveils policy to stop Cabinet breaching Treaty of Waitangi
The party's policy proposes major constitutional reforms.
'It was clean': Councillor clarifies state of washing in viral bathroom zoom | Ryan Bridge TODAY
The Dunedin Councillor went viral after a clip of her joining a council meeting from a bathroomVideo / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Unseen letter discusses cutting Govt agencies from 42 to 15-20
Union warns agency cuts and AI plans could risk public services.