New ZealandSeymour targets Joyce in tax cut speechSteven Joyce should be apologising, says Act leader David Seymour.11 May 06:28 AM
New ZealandMPs' home ownership, interests revealedJust 10 MPs in Parliament do not own a home, while some own more than 10.09 May 04:08 AM
New ZealandLabour's charter school stance queriedLabour has been asked what will happen to existing charter schools if it wins power.09 May 01:41 AM
New ZealandPeters' attack on journos calculated: PMBill English says Winston Peters' attack on journalists is attention-seeking.27 Apr 03:16 AM
New ZealandBill English star of Act fundraiserAbout $70,000 was raised for Act in election year.26 Apr 11:13 PM
New Zealand'Populist bidding war' on immigrationThe current immigration debate is "farcical", the Act Party says.21 Apr 12:36 AM
New ZealandNZ urged to condemn Chechnya violenceCross-party group urges condemnation of brutality against gay men12 Apr 09:07 PM
KahuRMA reforms return to Parliament todayRMA reforms will take NZ "down a racially divisive abyss", Winston Peters says.04 Apr 05:12 AM
New ZealandRefunds for 800 Ayaan Hirsi Ali fansSecurity among the reasons cited for cancellation of Muslim critic's tour.04 Apr 01:36 AM
KahuNick Smith: Act's RMA criticism is piqueNick Smith says criticism of iwi powers in RMA reforms are "a nonsense."02 Apr 06:43 AM
KahuRMA reforms to progressMajor reforms to the Resource Management Act are finally ready to progress.22 Mar 11:36 PM
New ZealandSuper proposal kicks off generation warProposed changes to superannuation in New Zealand have inflamed resentment between Baby boomers and younger generations.07 Mar 02:45 AM
New ZealandSuper shift hinges on electionThe Prime Minister's proposal to lift the retirement age has been rejected by National's likely coalition partners and opponents.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPM's comments on pensions 'alarming'Prime Minister Bill English is being urged to give voters some certainty about whether he plans to change superannuation eligibility.05 Mar 01:17 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungWilderness beckons for David SeymourCOMMENT: David Seymour's greatest success is that he is not reviled, writes Audrey Young.24 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTime for a political check-upIsaac Davison takes the pulse of the parties to reveal who is in good health and who is a dead man walking.24 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Super under threat, warns Peters"If anyone thinks it is going to be safe after this election, then they had better think again," The NZ First leader says.24 Feb 04:06 AM
New ZealandDavid Seymour: Older and bolderDavid Seymour is on a mission to rebuild the Act Party.23 Feb 03:15 AM
New ZealandGareth Morgan accuses Act of petty complaintsGareth Morgan has accused the Act Party of gunning for his political party by making petty complaints about its election campaign and party rules.21 Feb 04:48 AM
PropertyMortgage limits delayed, but not off the table — JoyceThe Government remains unconvinced about a proposal to put a cap on how much money households can borrow for a mortgage.08 Feb 03:09 AM
New ZealandMP resignations before and after MMPResignations by MPs has been pronounced since MMP began in 1996, of both of list and constituency MPs.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCharter schools 'not deceiving public'David Seymour has disputed claims charter schools have been inflating their NCEA exam results.08 Dec 05:24 AM
New ZealandNew political bid for the right to dieLabour MP Louisa Wall says her proposed law change to legalise assisted dying in New Zealand will not go into the private member's bill ballot.18 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsRich-listers give $200,000 to National PartyProperty and farming rich listers are among those who have made big donations to National over the past year.08 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand'No chance' Govt will legalise euthanasiaA major inquiry into euthanasia is taking place, but the Govt has already concluded it will not lead to any changes in New Zealand.07 Nov 11:04 PM
New ZealandLost luggage bill off the conveyor beltTwo National MPs' much derided bills dealing with lost property at airports and company annual reports will now be dealt with as part of a wider raft of law reforms to spare Parliament time and money.03 Nov 01:48 AM
New ZealandCollins challenged on police's euthanasia ruseJudith Collins will not be drawn on whether police acted illegally when targeting euthanasia advocates.01 Nov 04:33 AM
New ZealandCops admit targeting euthanasia activistsPolice have admitted setting up a drink-drive checkpoint near a euthanasia meeting.26 Oct 04:12 AM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Act marks its territoryCOMMENT: Spring has arrived and National's self-appointed canary is trilling with gleeful abandon. That canary is Act leader David Seymour.05 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuNo appetite for Brash's 'anti-separatism' - leadersFormer National Party leader Don Brash says a new anti-separatist campaign may end up donating to one of his old enemies, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters.29 Sep 05:30 AM
OpinionMarvelly: Long way to go to equalityCOMMENT: Act's demand to do away with a Minister for Women shows how out of touch the party is with reality.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandGreen Party would legalise euthanasiaThe Green Party is the first party to include a voluntary euthanasia policy in its manifesto.22 Sep 12:32 AM
New ZealandOne-night-stand penalty may be wipedA brief liaison with a man she didn't know cost a young Auckland woman $28 a week off her benefit for two years.14 Sep 08:32 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Small parties under pump as polls loomCOMMENT: Late phase of election cycle adds further tension to Act and United Future's need to back National while keeping their own supporters happy.17 Jun 05:00 PM