Articles by Nicholas Jones of the NZ Herald
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National
Papers expose doctors' bullying at Auckland City Hospital
Monday, 17 July 2017, 5:24amBullying at Auckland City Hospital included yelling and abuse, and "arrogant" specialists taught trainees how to "say no"...
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Education
Proposal to shake up teacher training to ease transition to high school
Monday, 19 June 2017, 6:11amNew teachers could soon be trained to teach at both primary and secondary levels to help smooth the transition between school...
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Education
Children to start school aged four
Tuesday, 9 May 2017, 5:22amFour-year-olds will attend some primary schools under wide-ranging reforms set to pass into law - alarming opposition parties...
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Politics
Willie Jackson fails to lift ranking on Labour's list
Tuesday, 2 May 2017, 5:10amHigh-profile broadcaster Willie Jackson has failed to have his ranking on Labour's list improved and is below a group of...
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Politics
Govt announces tightening of immigration rules
Wednesday, 19 April 2017, 11:14amRemuneration thresholds for permanent and temporary skilled migrants will be introduced along with a one-off pathway to residence...
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Politics
New legislation aims to protect teenagers from forced marriage
Thursday, 13 April 2017, 3:19pmA bill designed to protect teenagers from forced marriages will go before Parliament. The private member's bill by National...
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Politics
Nothing new in admission of Afghan civilian deaths: PM
Thursday, 23 March 2017, 1:37pmBill English says comments from former Defence Minister Wayne Mapp about an SAS raid in Afghanistan have not influenced his...
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Politics
Schools told to prepare for police vetting charge
Monday, 20 March 2017, 1:37pmSchools have been told that police will soon start charging almost $10 per person they are required to vet. A Ministry of...
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Health
Government's abortion stance 'contradictory': Little
Tuesday, 14 March 2017, 3:22pmHealth Minister Jonathan Coleman's position that he is "happy" with current abortion law and is a strong supporter of a woman's...
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Politics
Police need to record tobacco theft - Act
Monday, 6 March 2017, 12:02pmPolice need to record the number of robberies in which tobacco is taken, the Act Party says. The call comes after a Christchurch...
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Politics
Prisoners could earn jail time reduction under Act policy
Saturday, 25 February 2017, 2:50pmPrisoners would have their time in jail slashed if they complete literacy, numeracy and driver licensing courses, under new...
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Politics
Peters warns Grey Power NZ Super is under threat
Friday, 24 February 2017, 7:04pmNew Zealand First leader Winston Peters has warned Grey Power members that NZ Super is under threat - and dismissed Act Party...
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Politics
Little confirms he'll remain a list MP
Tuesday, 17 January 2017, 11:20amLabour leader Andrew Little has confirmed he will stand as a list candidate in the general election - ending speculation...
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Politics
English to express 'significant disappointment' to Japan over Southern Ocean whaling
Tuesday, 17 January 2017, 9:50amNew Zealand will express its "significant disappointment" to Japan over the country's whaling in the Southern Ocean, Prime...
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Politics
Time for new chapter in UK-NZ relationship
Friday, 13 January 2017, 8:07pmPrime Minister Bill English and his British counterpart Theresa May have penned a joint op-ed - speaking of their determination...
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Politics
Helensville seat contest taking shape
Friday, 13 January 2017, 6:33pmThe contest to replace John Key is taking shape with Auckland councillor Linda Cooper announcing her bid to be the National...
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Politics
Winston Peters to meet Pike River families
Friday, 13 January 2017, 3:37pmNew Zealand First leader Winston Peters will meet with Pike families and supporters in Greymouth on Sunday as he continues...
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Politics
Julie Anne Genter Green Party candidate for Mt Albert
Thursday, 12 January 2017, 9:06pmThe two main contenders for the Mt Albert byelection have been revealed - with one promising a different style of political...
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Politics
Jacinda Ardern wins Mt Albert candidacy for Labour
Thursday, 12 January 2017, 5:24pmJacinda Ardern will be Labour's candidate in the Mt Albert by-election. Nominations for Labour closed this evening and Ardern...
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Politics
Gareth Morgan registers Opportunities Party
Tuesday, 10 January 2017, 1:55pmGareth Morgan is making his bid for Parliament official - starting the registration process for his new political party. Morgan...
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Politics
UN resolution right despite 'bluster' - Andrew Little
Monday, 9 January 2017, 7:41pmBacking a UN resolution against Israeli settlements was the right thing to do despite "bluster" from Israeli Prime Minister...
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National
Investigation launched into illegal steel dumping
Friday, 23 December 2016, 4:17pmNew Zealand has launched an anti-dumping investigation into Chinese steel. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment...
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Politics
NZ increases aid to those fleeing Aleppo
Friday, 23 December 2016, 1:43pmNew Zealand will provide an additional $1 million in aid to help Syrians affected by their country’s brutal civil war, including...
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Politics
Green Party to contest Mt Albert by-election
Friday, 23 December 2016, 11:21amThe Green Party will contest the Mt Albert by election - a decision that will likely result in Green MP Julie Anne Genter...
