Thomas Coughlan
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 is the political editor for NZ Herald discussing the Middle East conflict.
Middle East conflict wrap: 6 March 2026
New 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
Thomas Coughlan is the Political Editor and covers politics from Parliament.
Nicola Willis announces $577m boost for filmNew Zealand· 2025-05-15
Thomas Coughlan is Deputy Political Editor and covers politics from Parliament.
David Parker on going ‘a bit far’ on landlord tax and calling an MP a ‘tosser’New Zealand· 2025-05-13
Thomas Coughlan is Deputy Political Editor and covers politics from Parliament.
ANZ economist criticises Labour’s ‘debt-funded spending spree’ in previous BudgetsNew Zealand· 2025-05-13
Thomas Coughlan is the NZ Herald political editor and covers politics from Parliament.
Government to make first ever Super Fund withdrawal in 2028New Zealand· 2025-05-13
Thomas Coughlan is the NZ Herald political editor and covers politics from Parliament.
Budget 2025: Chris Hipkins and Nicola Willis deliver pre-Budget speeches as pay equity debate gets uglyNew Zealand· 2025-05-12
Thomas Coughlan is the NZ Herald political editor and covers politics from Parliament.
Decision on fate of Te Pāti Māori MPs closer after late-night Privileges Committee meetingNew Zealand· 2025-05-07