New ZealandNew energy driving Act, says hopefulYoung Epsom candidate says party bent on putting internal wrangling in past.02 Feb 04:30 PM
New Zealand'I'm sure to make mistakes'New Act leader Jamie Whyte says he has had no shortage of advice - it's often conflicting - about what sort of leader he should be.02 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Act finally does something rightIn electing Jamie Whyte as the party's new leader, Act's governing board has made the right choice, writes John Armstrong. Realistically, he was the only choice.02 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandAct Party elects new leaderJamie Whyte is Act's new leader and David Seymour will be the party's candidate in Epsom at this year's election while John Boscawen has resigned as Act president.02 Feb 05:47 AM
New ZealandWhyte set for nod as Act leaderWriter Jamie Whyte looks set to become the new Act leader tomorrow.31 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Has Act got talent?John Boscawen took a risk in holding the meeting, writes Audrey Young. It might have been a miserable turnout but it was a respectable 100. It could have been disrupted by enemies outside the party, or even inside but it wasn't.30 Jan 08:30 PM
New ZealandAct hopeful: I won't hijack party policyAct leadership hopeful Jamie Whyte says he does not want to impose his own views about drug liberalisation on to the Act Party.30 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandAct leadership contenders speakAct leadership contender John Boscawen tonight acknowledged disgraced former MP and colleague David Garrett for his three strikes legislation.30 Jan 08:50 AM
New ZealandMaverick gesture takes Act leadership contest away from boardThe Act board has lost control of the party leadership contest with the decision by contender John Boscawen to hold a public meeting in Epsom and to challenge other candidates to attend.27 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandAct leadership 'not a slam dunk' for BoscawenAct leadership contender and former MP John Boscawen says he will spend the next week trying to highlight the risks of picking someone without his political and parliamentary experience, and highlighting his own experience.24 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Epsom knows the value of ActBusiness people are more accustomed to putting sentiment aside for important decisions, writes John Roughan.17 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandYoung Act members seek nominationsFormer National Party President Michelle Boag is the latest figure on the political right to rule herself out of seeking Act's nomination to represent Epsom in this year's election.13 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandNational sounds out HideJohn Key's right-hand man made a secret visit to former Act leader Rodney Hide in a desperate search to shore up a coalition partner for the National Party at this year's election.11 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandTussle for Epsom nom heats upThe tussle to replace John Banks as Act's Epsom candidate is heating up ahead of the party's decision early next month.10 Jan 11:00 AM
New ZealandDon't go for Hide again, says DouglasAct Party founder Sir Roger Douglas has sounded a warning against former MP Rodney Hide returning to the party leadership.17 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandBrash talks Hide up to return to ActDon Brash, the man who forced Rodney Hide out of his job as Act leader, approached him recently to urge him to return to the party leadership.16 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandCourt threat over by-election tweetThe man who took a successful private prosecution against John Banks has threatened to take one over Labour leader David Cunliffe's by-election tweet.04 Dec 08:29 PM
New ZealandHide's fans keen for a comebackEx-Act leader Rodney Hide is being courted by supporters in the party to make a comeback in Epsom to replace outgoing leader John Banks, the <i>Herald</i> understands.04 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandBoscawen: Banks saga won't end ActAct Leader John Banks' decision to leave Parliament at the next election under the cloud of electoral fraud charges is not the end of the party, its president John Boscawen says.03 Dec 11:26 PM
New ZealandBanksie over the yearsA selection of photos showcasing Banks' illustrious career in Parliament03 Dec 10:58 PM
New ZealandAct eyeing minister's seatThe Act Party wants National supporters to save it from oblivion at next year's election, telling them it needs not just one, but two Parliamentary seats.13 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandBanks' accuser tries to get QC barredThe man bringing a private prosecution against Act leader John Banks has tried to get a QC barred from court.30 May 02:54 AM
New ZealandGovt partners cash in on promisesBudget Day is often the time for the Government support partners to cash in on the promises National made to them in return for their support.15 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandCharter schools on trackThere won't be any changes to legislation around the controversial partnership schools despite opposition parties continuing their objections to elements of the bill.12 May 01:10 AM
New ZealandJohn Banks: 'I am not fearful of anything'John Banks says he will defend a charge of knowingly receiving donations to his Super City mayorship campaign that were recorded as anonymous.08 May 06:11 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Political round-up: NZ's integrity under threatNew Zealand's role in allowing tax havens to operate could be a significant area of concern, writes Bryce Edwards.08 Apr 02:43 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Political round-up: Politicians in a muddle over Tiwai Pt smelterIf you're looking for clear positions on the future of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter, it's no use looking to the politicians, writes Bryce Edwards.05 Apr 12:21 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Political round-up: John Key's precarious credibilityJohn Key's strong public credibility is suddenly vulnerable due to the latest revelations about his role in appointing spy boss Ian Fletcher, writes Bryce Edwards.04 Apr 02:26 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Political round-up: New Zealand's power eliteThe latest political attempts to besmirch Prime Minister John Key's reputation seem rather lame, writes Bryce Edwards.28 Mar 02:15 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Political round-up: Are DOC job cuts really the end of the world?27 Mar 04:07 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Political round-up: Explaining the puzzles of political success and failureHow can a second-term government - often distracted by its own blunders - continue to poll around the record levels it was elected on, asks Bryce Edwards.25 Mar 12:53 AM
