OPINION: The best and worst parts of Nicola Willis' second Budget.

OPINION: It's unusual for a Finance Minister to focus on the Opposition before Budget Day.

One think-tank tends to get mentioned in Parliament more often than the others.

Andy Coster says his agency will not manage the new social investment fund for long.

OPINION: Who won't be seething with disgust after the past few days in Parliament?

On the face of it, the review into the Waitangi Tribunal looks rather puny.

OPINION: The way to address an unfair situation is not usually to increase the unfairness.

The Defence Minister says New Zealand is a 'small price-taker' from the world.

OPINION: Kiwis just got a hint of how much America's lurch to the right will cost.

Three ministers excel and three ministers are on notice to improve.

OPINION: Despite the PM's denials, the rift is real.

OPINION: If the PM wants to prove he's a true leader, now's the time to do it.

OPINION: David Parker has brought a moderate voice to the table on Treaty issues.

All you need to know about the Gene Technology Bill that is before Parliament.

OPINION: Criticism is coming from all sides over the Benjamin Doyle controversy.

OPINION: You are an MP all of the time, including the time before you became an MP.

Sir Geoffrey Palmer told the Herald he deplores the way in which legislation is now made.

OPINION: Tamatha Paul has badly misread her own constituency.

Winston Peters was given a surprise gift by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

"On my own marae, I have banned [gang] patches for years."

OPINION: The PM gets an A for enthusiasm, but he may have his high trade hopes dashed.

OPINION: Taking a break is understandable. Blurring the facts is not.

There are many reasons Winston Peters and Marco Rubio should click.

OPINION: Sir Brian Roche says he'd call out political pressure on public service leaders.

OPINION: Phil Goff has paid a heavy but justifiable price for his lapse in judgment.

OPINION: The commissioner's turnaround plan is under review and speculation is mounting.

Winston Peters' schedule in five countries includes a boxing bout and a big horse race.

Lemauga Lydia Sosense says her outlook on life has changed dramatically.

OPINION: The Cooks' surprise China partnership is a huge deal for NZ and the Pacific.

Ngāi Tahu wants court to rule on its rangatiratanga.

OPINION: His behaviour comes very close to Maurice Williamson's, who paid a heavy price.

OPINION: Luxon's absence shone a light on the best speech about the Treaty in many years.

Shane Jones says NZ First will never allow a hapū-based settlement in the North.

OPINION: National's attempt to set the agenda lasted about a nanosecond.

OPINION: Reti's demotion was brutal, but it had to be done.

Karen Chhour says her work as a minister is part of her healing process.

Something is getting lost in translation with ministers, says Brian Roche.

Opinion: Norman Kirk was deeply angered by Denis O'Reilly's comments.

Tariana Turia in her own words: 'We are never going to be separate.'

The issue has been brought into sharp focus by the Treaty Principles Bill.

OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Audrey Young.

Some first-term MPs have particularly impressed the Speaker.

The Government may want to push for direct negotiations rather than court settlements.

OPINION: The new Minister for Rail is not in a collaborative mood.

ANALYSIS: National's Class of 2023 - some have excelled, some have disappointed.

OPINION: Prosecuting your case is very different to attacking someone personally.

OPINION: It's a fraught business when political leaders talk about each other.

OPINION: Nikki Kaye, Simon Bridges were identified as the standouts of their generation.

The issue has been brought into sharp focus by the Treaty Principles Bill.

OPINION: Change is coming – whether critics like it or not.

OPINION: Protesters have some heavyweight legal experts on their side.

OPINION: Some former Government MPs seem invigorated by being in Opposition.

OPINION: Kamala Harris conceded with a speech full of soaring and meaningless rhetoric.

The Waitangi Tribunal leans towards a highly educated membership.

OPINION: Damnation be damned – American voters won't be swayed.

Sir Brian Roche says being involved with rugby has exposed him to some great leaders.

OPINION: Bayly can kiss goodbye to a second term as a minister.

The Treaty of Waitangi has been central to Metiria Turei's life.

OPINION: Parliament's a serious place, but sometimes the silliness wins.

COMMENT: Judith Collins expressed disquiet about the new guidelines.

Judith Collins on misogyny, China, Nato, GE – and the portfolios she always wanted.

OPINION: Why draft a bill that's going nowhere? Or amend sports rules for no reason?

Shane Jones is playing the jester less as he goes about his politics

OPINION: Erica Stanford proved she could be ruthless when she needed some quick cash.

OPINION: If only the Opposition had practised what they preached when they were in charge.

OPINION: Tākuta Ferris proved his point with his own blatant porky.

OPINION: Māori claim to have been 'thrown under the bus' by the Government. Here's how.

Sir Apirana Ngata's family discussed how to respond to him being used in debate.

OPINION: No, we don't yet have a draft. But we have at least one unworkable principle.

OPINION: Also in this week's wrap – Shane Jones takes his medicine.

OPINION: Also in this week's wrap – the controversial comments that won't go away.

The facts behind the latest moves to change the legislation.