
Adam Pearse
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 for the NZ Herald.
Chris Hipkins condemns ‘rogue polls’ as Labour tumbles into the 20s, Opportunity hits 5%Adam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor and part of the NZ Herald’s Press Gallery team based at Parliament in Wellington.
National MP Paul Goldsmith says MMP referendum ‘of course’ party policy, other MPs say just Luxon’s viewAdam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor and part of the NZ Herald’s Press Gallery team.
Christopher Luxon stands by MMP referendum next term, Chris Bishop calls earlier comments ‘musings’Adam Pearse is the deputy political editor and part of the NZ Herald’s press gallery team.
Christopher Luxon’s problem with MMP is really a problem with National’s identity – Adam PearseAdam Pearse is the deputy political editor and part of the NZ Herald’s press gallery team.
PM Christopher Luxon says he’d hold referendum on MMP if re-electedAdam Pearse is the deputy political editor for the NZ Herald and part of the Press Gallery team.
Police Commissioner adviser criticises Police Minister Mark Mitchell in open letter over Rakesh Naidoo controversyAdam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor and part of the NZ Herald’s Press Gallery team.
Ron Mark fills the Stuart Nash-shaped hole in NZ First - Adam PearseAdam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor and part of the NZ Herald’s Press Gallery team based at Parliament in Wellington.
Act to allow teachers to use ‘reasonable force’ to remove ‘disruptive students’, fine parents up to $3000
Adam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor and part of the NZ Herald’s Press Gallery team based at Parliament in Wellington.
Labour leads National on managing most important issues in new poll, reclaims economyAdam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor and part of the NZ Herald’s Press Gallery team based at Parliament.
China raises Winston Peters’ ‘racist’ comments with MFAT, urges NZ to respect relationshipAdam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor and part of the NZ Herald’s Press Gallery team based at Parliament in Wellington.
Minister Erica Stanford reveals $6m more wasted on immigration IT project, ministry unsure of total costAdam Pearse is the deputy political editor and part of the NZ Herald’s press gallery team.
Police Superintendent Rakesh Naidoo stripped of powers, uniform amid transition to Labour candidateAdam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor and part of the NZ Herald’s Press Gallery team.
Election 2026: NZ First’s Shane Jones blames media ‘wokeism’ for response to ‘kneepads’ remarkAdam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor and part of the NZ Herald’s Press Gallery team based at Parliament in Wellington.
Election 2026: Labour claims National abandoned bipartisan sexual consent reform to campaign on itAdam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor and part of the NZ Herald’s Press Gallery team based at Parliament in Wellington.
NZ First’s candidate conundrum and how it will shape its next caucus - Adam PearseAdam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor and part of the NZ Herald’s Press Gallery team.
‘Take off your kneepads’: Shane Jones’ dig at Luxon over Modi visit, reveals weight-loss drug useAdam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor for the NZ Herald based at Parliament.
Former Labour minister Rino Tirikatene joins NZ FirstAdam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor for the NZ Herald.
Act rubbishes Paul Henry ‘internet conspiracy’ amplified by Winston PetersAdam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor and part of the NZ Herald’s Press Gallery team based at Parliament in Wellington.
Poll of Polls: Opportunity on cusp of 5% as coalition decline continuesAdam Pearse is the deputy political editor and part of the NZ Herald’s press gallery team based at Parliament in Wellington.
New NZ First candidate Michael Laws wants broadcasting portfolio to scrap RNZAdam Pearse is the deputy political editor and part of the NZ Herald’s press gallery team.
PM Christopher Luxon confirms Indian PM Narendra Modi’s visit amid FTA debateAdam Pearse is the deputy political editor of NZ Herald who discussed the allegations of 'creative accounting' related to the project.
MBIE faces probe after IT project canned amid cost blowout claims – The Front PageAdam 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 Parliament
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’ BudgetAdam 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 delayed
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 slipsAdam 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 FerrisAdam 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 FerrisAdam 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 resignationsAdam 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 Pearse






















































































