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There’s much to admire about Winston Peters’ politics, but where has it got him?

Denis Welch: What's the point of Peters?

Danyl McLauchlan: NZ First’s bid to regulate toilet use should be flushed away

Adolescents’ access to transgender medicine deserves serious attention, but not this kind.

Chris Slane’s cartoon of the week: May 27

The world as seen through the eyes of cartoonist Chris Slane.

Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: Loose lips and fish fingers

Govt makes it clear whose side it’s on in the housing market.

The young politicians who are an emerging force in NZ

They're working for good at local level - and facing unprecedented scrutiny.

Moko Tepania: The young, charismatic mayor shaping NZ’s future

A new kind of politician is shaking up NZ councils, Will Māori wards reversal stop them?

Danyl McLauchlan: Education improvements with old policies - will it work?

The number of homeschooled students on the ministry’s roll has soared in recent years.

Anthony Ellison’s cartoon of the week: May 20

The world as seen through the eyes of cartoonist Anthony Ellison.

NZ First’s bathroom bill: A cynical attack on transgender rights

Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: When toilets are out of order.

Chris Slane’s cartoon of the week: April 29

Chris Slane's perspective on what's happening in NZ politics.

Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: The PM and the busted flush

The PM and the busted flush

Anthony Ellison’s take on today’s shock Cabinet reshuffle

Melissa Lee is out of the Cabinet and stripped of the Broadcasting portfolio.

Danyl McLauchlan: Politicians may not like the daily news media, but they’ll miss them when they’re gone

A government lifeline for preserving balanced journalism might be a little late in coming.

Anthony Ellison’s cartoon of the week: April 22

Anthony Ellison shares his perspective of the week in politics.

Greg Dixon’s another kind of politics: PM uses his noodle on Asian tour

Christopher Luxon signals Southeast Asia is more crucial than ever to NZ.

Danyl McLauchlan: Why The Opportunities Party could still be a force to be reckoned with

All the party needs is a leader, a campaign, and a lot of money.

Danyl McLauchlan: Seymour's deregulation drive - can he strike the right balance?

New Zealand needs a strong decongestant to clear the circuitous routes to change.

Chris Slane’s cartoon of the week: April 15

Cartoonist Chris Slane’s perspective on current events.