OpinionBanks affair should ring alarmsBryan Gould says the sale of favours by politicians should be anathema to any system of fair and open democracy. "I am surprised that so few seem to have grasped the unacceptable nature of this proposed arrangement."23 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsGovt rides out wave of Banks bashingJohn Banks may not get the sack as a minister but even the Prime Minister isn't going to go out of his way to defend him any more than he has to, writes Bryce Edwards.20 Sep 09:33 PM
New ZealandDotcom court decision reservedThe Court of Appeal has reserved its decision on whether Kim Dotcom will receive disclosure from the United States government in their case against him.20 Sep 04:52 AM
OpinionAlexander Gillespie: Legal code of conduct for politicians neededAlexander Gillespie says we need to know that our politicians and public officials are trustworthy. Corruption 'hurts everyone who depends on the integrity of people in a position of authority."19 Sep 09:30 PM
OpinionDebate: Should the MMP 5 per cent party vote threshold be reduced?In our second debate on the Electoral Commission's recommendations for MMP, Graeme Edgeler and Muriel Newman put the arguments for and against reducing the threshold. Join the debate and leave your comments at the end.19 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Key the ostrich has head firmly buried in sandClaire Trevett says John Key's actions show that there are at least two ostriches in New Zealand: him and Act leader John Banks.19 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandDotcom: A visit from the money manKim Dotcom dropped into Parliament, as John Banks was absent from it, and he took a parting shot at the Prime Minister for his continued support for the Act leader.19 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandDotcom: 'Hurt' by BanksKim Dotcom said today he was hurt by John Banks denying he knew him after they had a clear friendship, and he believes he should stand down from his ministerial portfolios.19 Sep 05:22 AM
New ZealandBanks a reliable partner, says KeyOpposition parties have renewed their calls for John Key to sack Act leader John Banks, claiming a police finding showed he had misled the Prime Minister.18 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: The farce grows with every dayJohn Armstrong says the Prime Minister's defence of John Banks looks more ridiculous by the day. The risk is that even more damaging material will seep out.18 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandAct sticks by Banks - for nowAct's board is standing by its leader, despite damning evidence in a police report into donations from Kim Dotcom and SkyCity in his 2010 mayoral campaign.17 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandBanks camp's stories differJohn Banks gave detectives investigating his political donations a three-hour interview, insisted it be kept private now blames police for withholding it.13 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandPM stands by John BanksPrime Minister John Key is standing by Cabinet colleague John Banks after revelations that Mr Banks' mayoralty campaign team drew up a list of rich donors to target.13 Sep 03:43 AM
New ZealandHow Banks' team targeted rich-listJohn Banks' mayoral campaign team drew up a list of 10 rich donors to target for $25,000 each, new police documents show, and Kim Dotcom was asked for two payments.12 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandConservative Party lifted by gay issueThe latest Herald DigiPoll survey shows the Conservative Party has had a poll bump from Parliament's passing of the first reading of the gay marriage bill.10 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Political round-up: Drowning in water rights debate28 Aug 03:00 AM
