Adam Pearse
New ZealandjournalistMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Adam Pearse is a political reporter for the NZ Herald, based in the Press Gallery at Parliament. Since joining NZME in 2018, he has covered a range of topics including sports, health, and major news events like the Covid-19 pandemic. Pearse is recognized for his insightful reporting and analysis of political developments in New Zealand.
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Adam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor and part of the NZ Herald’s Press Gallery team based at Parliament in Wellington.
Controversial fisheries bill abandoned until after election, minister cites ‘disharmony’ in ParliamentNew Zealand· 2026-06-21
Adam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor and part of the NZ Herald’s Press Gallery team based at Parliament in Wellington.
Budget 2026: Labour not saying what it would keep or cut from Nicola Willis’ BudgetNew Zealand· 2026-05-28
Adam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor and part of the NZ Herald’s Press Gallery team based at Parliament in Wellington.
Second young offender bootcamp pilot to begin as proposed law delayedNew Zealand· 2026-03-03
Adam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor and part of the NZ Herald’s Press Gallery team based at Parliament in Wellington.
Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford speaks about holding his wedding amid tragedy following Mount Maunganui, Pāpāmoa slipsNew Zealand· 2026-02-14
Adam Pearse is the deputy political editor for the NZ Herald and part of the press gallery team.
Inside Te Pāti Māori’s vote to expel MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta FerrisNew Zealand· 2026-02-13
Adam Pearse is the deputy political editor and part of the NZ Herald’s press gallery team.
Inside Te Pāti Māori’s vote to expel MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta FerrisNew Zealand· 2026-02-13Adam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor and part of the NZ Herald’s Press Gallery team based at Parliament in Wellington.
Retail crime advisory group scrapped after several resignationsNew Zealand· 2026-02-10
Adam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor and part of the NZ Herald’s Press Gallery team based at Parliament in Wellington.
Promises of unity not easy to see from Waitangi 2026 - Adam PearseNew Zealand· 2026-02-06
Adam Pearse is the deputy political editor and part of the NZ Herald’s press gallery team.
Te Pāti Māori tension at Waitangi leaves chances of reconciliation in ruin – Adam PearseNew Zealand· 2026-02-05
Adam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor and part of the NZ Herald’s Press Gallery team based at Parliament in Wellington.
Shane Jones claims ‘whole story’ behind Labour MP Peeni Henare’s resignation not being toldNew Zealand· 2026-02-03Adam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor and part of the NZ Herald’s Press Gallery team based at Parliament in Wellington.
What to expect from Waitangi 2026 without the Treaty Principles Bill – Adam PearseNew Zealand· 2026-02-01
Adam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor for the NZ Herald, reporting on political events in New Zealand.
Christopher Luxon in a crisis and the question he’s yet to answer - Adam PearseNew Zealand· 2026-01-26
Adam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor and part of the NZ Herald’s Press Gallery team based at Parliament in Wellington.
Mount Maunganui slip: Council backtracks on CEO’s claim it had ‘no record’ of 111 call before landslideNew Zealand· 2026-01-26
Adam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor for the NZ Herald and reports on political matters in New Zealand.
Why Chris Hipkins still refuses to answer the big Winston Peters questionNew Zealand· 2025-12-16Adam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor and part of the NZ Herald’s Press Gallery team.
Ruth Richardson backs out of debate with Nicola WillisNew Zealand· 2025-12-16
Adam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor and part of the NZ Herald’s Press Gallery team.
Nicola Willis vs Ruth Richardson: Taxpayers’ Union backs down, requests economist moderatorNew Zealand· 2025-12-12
Adam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor and part of the NZ Herald’s Press Gallery team.
New political poll: Chris Bishop joins preferred PM ranks; Greens, TPM lose chunk of supportNew Zealand· 2025-12-08
Adam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor for the NZ Herald.
Māori Party expulsion: Judge reinstates Mariameno Kapa-Kingi’s Te Pāti Māori membershipNew Zealand· 2025-12-05
Adam Pearse is the deputy political editor and part of the NZ Herald’s press gallery team based at Parliament in Wellington.
Expelled Te Pāti Māori MP Tākuta Ferris urges Labour to show ‘strategic restraint’ in Māori seats to prompt overhangNew Zealand· 2025-11-28Adam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor and part of the NZ Herald’s Press Gallery team based at Parliament in Wellington.
Billions being used to fix flood-prone, mouldy defence estate, $4b for Devonport Naval Base upgradeNew Zealand· 2025-11-25Adam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor and part of the NZ Herald’s Press Gallery team.
Expelled Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi claims spending was under budget amid overspend allegationsNew Zealand· 2025-11-24
Adam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor and part of the NZ Herald’s Press Gallery team.
Te Pāti Māori co-leader blames ‘allegations and two rogue MPs’ for party rifts, confirms expulsion being consideredNew Zealand· 2025-11-03
Adam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor and part of the NZ Herald’s Press Gallery team.
Te Pāti Māori electorate branch launches petition urging president John Tamihere to resignNew Zealand· 2025-11-02
Adam Pearse is the deputy political editor at the NZ Herald who reported on the controversy surrounding Nash.
Stuart Nash texts with Invest NZ boss reveals claims of leak to media after controversial commentsNew Zealand· 2025-10-31
Adam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor and part of the NZ Herald’s Press Gallery team.
Labour’s capital gains tax: Coalition parties attack tax plan as Chris Hipkins set to reveal moreNew Zealand· 2025-10-27
Adam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor and part of the NZ Herald’s Press Gallery team based at Parliament in Wellington.
Speaker Gerry Brownlee condemns Te Pāti Māori MPs burning bill on Parliament forecourtNew Zealand· 2025-10-21
Adam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor and part of the NZ Herald’s Press Gallery team based at Parliament in Wellington.
Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi breaks silence on party releasing overspend allegationsNew Zealand· 2025-10-20Adam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor and part of the NZ Herald’s Press Gallery team based at Parliament in Wellington.
PM Christopher Luxon to respond to Labour’s ‘Future Fund’ in post-Cabinet press conferenceNew Zealand· 2025-10-20Adam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor and part of the NZ Herald’s Press Gallery team based at Parliament.
Te Pāti Māori email to members alleges Eru Kapa-Kingi threatened Parliament staff at protestNew Zealand· 2025-10-14Adam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor for the NZ Herald reporting from Parliament.
Te Pāti Māori to reveal ‘reset’ after party rocked by turmoilNew Zealand· 2025-10-09
