Thomas Coughlan
New ZealandjournalistMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Thomas Coughlan is the Deputy Political Editor for the New Zealand Herald, where he has been covering political affairs since 2018. He plays a crucial role in reporting on significant political developments, including government policies and their impacts on the public, such as the recent issues surrounding childcare tax credits.
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Thomas Coughlan discusses the political dynamics surrounding the Budget Responsibility Rules in New Zealand.
Election 2026: National has broken some promises. It wants Labour to start doing the same – Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2026-08-09
Thomas Coughlan's article regarding the Green Party’s proposed wealth tax is referenced.
Letters: Classroom violence solution won’t solve problemNew Zealand· 2026-08-08
Thomas Coughlan's perspective on the Greens’ super-rich tax is discussed.
Letters: Fireworks ban decision flies in face of public opinion; wealth tax perspectivesNew Zealand· 2026-08-01
Thomas Coughlan discusses New Zealand's potential new alliances in the context of security threats in the Pacific.
Forty years after Anzus blow-up, New Zealand is ready to build new alliances – Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2026-07-10
Thomas Coughlan is the political editor who received sensitive emails from Peters under the Official Information Act.
Coalition insults escalate as Peters labelled ‘confused’ by top National figuresNew Zealand· 2026-07-01
Thomas Coughlan is the political editor for NZ Herald who discussed the coalition dynamics between Labour and New Zealand First.
Winston Peters says no to Labour, so why do doubts remain? – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2026-06-29
Thomas Coughlan is the political editor for NZ Herald discussing the Middle East conflict.
Middle East conflict wrap: 6 March 2026New Zealand· 2026-03-06Thomas Coughlan filed pieces based on an interview with Barbara Edmonds and the Government's response.
Winston Peters can’t resist crack at Christopher Luxon over Iran fumble – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2026-03-05
Thomas Coughlan discusses the challenges faced by the Government regarding infrastructure funding and road safety.
Thomas Coughlan: Infrastructure Commission asks Labour and National to do something unpopularNew Zealand· 2026-02-17
Thomas Coughlan wrote the article discussing the Reserve Bank inquiry.
Nicola Willis’ Reserve Bank inquiry asks the right questions at the wrong time – Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2026-02-11
Thomas Coughlan is mentioned in relation to Peeni Henare's decision to quit.
What’s behind Peeni Henare’s decision to quit, and the Government’s plan to welcome a very powerful visitor – Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2026-02-07
Thomas Coughlan, the NZ Herald political editor, discussed the complexities of the Resource Management Act.
How new RMA laws change granny flats and consents – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2026-01-16
Thomas Coughlan is the political editor at the New Zealand Herald.
What the last week of the political year tells us about 2026 election and Christopher Luxon’s life-changing defection - Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2025-12-19
Thomas Coughlan is mentioned as a political editor commenting on the economic situation.
The three most improved MPs of 2025; zingers from Parliament’s Christmas roast – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-12-18
Political Editor Thomas Coughlan breaks down the RMA reforms.
Watch: Political Editor Thomas Coughlan breaks down the RMA reformsNew Zealand· 2025-12-09
Thomas Coughlan reports on the government's new planning reforms.
Government gets its way with new planning reforms – Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2025-12-09
Thomas Coughlan reports on the political landscape and polling in New Zealand.
Political poll shows immense power of support parties – Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2025-12-08
Thomas Coughlan reports on the amalgamation of regional councils in New Zealand.
Regional councils aren’t being abolished, territorial authorities are being amalgamated (eventually) - Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2025-11-25
Thomas Coughlan discusses the challenges faced by the National Party in New Zealand's political landscape.
National is still fighting the last war and risks losing the next one – Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2025-11-17
Thomas Coughlan wrote an opinion piece on Labour’s capital gains tax.
Christopher Luxon aces first meeting with Donald Trump; capital gains tax adds up for National and Labour – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-10-30
Thomas Coughlan reports on the New Zealand government's position regarding Palestinian statehood.
Government kicks can down the road on Palestinian statehood - Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2025-08-11
Thomas Coughlan reports on the government's consideration of local government reforms.
Government mulls dramatic reform of local government, slashing number of councils — Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2025-07-04
Thomas Coughlan's determination led to the release of important fiscal advice from the Treasury.
NZ Super needs to be cut now - Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-07-03
Thomas Coughlan is a political editor who provided an analogy comparing media to a rugby referee.
Media Insider: Matt Chisholm reveals bold new career move; Battle royale brewing within Stuff; Well-known New Zealander injuncts media firm; Chris Hipkins’ dig at NZMENew Zealand· 2025-07-03
Thomas Coughlan discusses the Green Party's radical fiscal strategy and its implications for Labour.
The Green Party’s most radical plan yet, and how Labour inspired it - Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2025-06-27
Thomas Coughlan wrote an article discussing the flaws in NZ’s security clearance system exposed by the Forbes scandal.
How the Forbes scandal exposed flaws in NZ’s security clearance system - Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2025-06-06
Thomas Coughlan conducted a fascinating interview with Winston Peters before his trip to Australia.
Why David Seymour’s upcoming stint as Deputy Prime Minister has nerves on edge – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-05-29
The whole episode has been frustrating, and that is clear in the comprehensive comment piece by political editor Thomas Coughlan.
Budget 2025: Nicola Willis’ focus on the Opposition shows she’s feeling the pressure – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-05-21
Thomas Coughlan, Political Editor at the New Zealand Herald, loves applying a political lens to people’s stories.
Explained: Why the Govt is getting money from the Super Fund in 2028New Zealand· 2025-05-18
Thomas Coughlan, Political Editor at the New Zealand Herald, loves applying a political lens to people’s stories.
An average registered nurse’s after-tax pay will fall under the Green Party’s tax planNew Zealand· 2025-05-17