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National's Paul Goldsmith and Labour's Willie Jackson discuss whether there's appetite or policy for an MMP referendum, house prices and small business policy.

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The polling companies will be on the blower today, and if there's no MMP bump or a dip – the rogue agent may yet be left out in the cold.

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Sport Headlines | The All Blacks have been forced into a change for tomorrow’s South African tour match against the Stormers | Friday, August 7, 2026.

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Dr Robin Whyman, Director of Dental Policy for NZ Dental Association - Oral Health Month and the adult dental waiting list barely moving.

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Michael Laws argues that electricity supply in NZ should be regarded as “an essential service”

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Louise Parsons, Sensible Sentencing Trust spokesperson on Opportunity’s policy to raise the age of Youth Court jurisdiction.

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It feels like Auckland is entering its big city era. New Zealand’s largest transport infrastructure project ever, the City Rail Link will open to passengers on September 13. It’s being touted as being truly transformative for the...

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Fire Emergency NZ division commander Dale Tawa is part of a six-person team heading to Canada to fight the wildfires that have driven thousands from their homes.

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Media bias and the failing MSM business model - Dr Gavin Ellis and Michael Laws debate the issues

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Malcolm Mulholland, Researcher Development Advisor on Pharmac's new Community and Patient Advisory Committee.

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Shoplifting & citizen’s arrest powers - Carolyn Young, CEO of Retail NZ, puts the sector’s views

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Michael Laws asks: “if you’re going to have a MMP referendum, where’s the Maori seats one?”

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Act leader David Seymour reveals the party's policy on pharmacies.

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Commerce Commission accuses Foodstuffs South Island of widespread anti-competitive price maintenance. Host of Herald NOW Business Garth Bray explains.

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Energy Minister Simeon Brown tells Ryan Bridge what could give amid warnings of a power shortage.

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A Dunedin councillor has gone viral after joining a high-stakes meeting from a bathroom, her laundry clearly visible in the background. Councillor Jo Galer logged into a meeting of the Dunedin City Council on Monday to a titter from one...

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Before the City Rail Link opening, senior correspondent Katie Bradford looks at how the massive project got made. Video and Editing | Cameron Pitney Additional Video | Corey Fleming, Getty Images

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The CRL will open on Sunday 13 September. Herald Senior Correspondent Katie Bradford explains how the announcement went so wrong.

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Panelists Valocity Chief Executive Carmen Vicelich and Simplicity founder Sam Stubbs on a Dunedin councillor joining a meeting from the bathroom.

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OneRoof's Catherine Smith says as well as the most expensive, the Remuera mansion sits on one of Auckland's largest private estates.

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Sir Ian Taylor wants to know more about Opportunity.

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David Seymour makes diabetes medication accessible for all.

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Nigel Woodley takes a stand against Free Palestine Party.

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The Māori seats must go - Don Brash on the new campaign and petition

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Fire Emergency NZ division commander Dale Tawa is part of a six-person team heading to Canada to fight the wildfires that have driven thousands from their homes.

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Herald property editor Anne Gibson says the approved Downtown Carpark development will complete the links from Britomart through to Wynyard Quarter.

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Former Silver Ferns coach Yvonne Willering says the Australian netball competition may steal players while New Zealand waits for a rumoured private league in 2028.

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Join Ryan Bridge TODAY with host Ryan Bridge as he brings you the day's news, interviews and panel discussions live from the NZ Herald newsroom.

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Join Herald NOW Business with host Garth Bray as he brings you the business news of the day, subject matter expert interviews, along with local and global thought leaders, live from the NZ Herald newsroom.

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Auckland University physics professor Richard Easther says the moon doesn't have an atmosphere like Earth to burn up space junk.

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