New ZealandBattle for Beehive hot seatNikki Kaye and Jacinda Ardern are rivals for Auckland Central. But with Green candidate Denise Roche in the equation, the battle won't be straightforward.23 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandGovt has the numbers to push through surveillance billThe Goverment has the support of United Future and Act to push through a bil enabling police use of video surveillance while investigating crimes.21 Sep 02:49 AM
EmploymentMinimum wage cut could mean very low wages, says KeyBowing to the neo-liberal economic theory of cutting the minimum wage rate to what the market can bear would lead to some very low wage rates, says PM John Key. 28 Aug 09:45 PM
KahuVoters prefer Labour policy but not party: Poll Herald-DigiPoll shows support for Labour's economic remedy - but voters still don't like the doctor. 29 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Deals on the table, this time with a priceNational is playing MMP gymnastics at the expense of its little allies and with an eye on the 2014 election.22 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: How Labour can foil Banks' bid to get a few of his mates in21 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandLittle: Act deal on Epsom sign of desperationAct's move not to contest key marginal electorates in return for National not contesting Epsom shows Don Brash's party is desperate.20 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandKey: Public rejecting Labour tax planA new poll revealing Labour with only 27 per cent support shows the public are rejecting the opposition's new tax policy, Prime Minister John Key says. The result was among Labour's worst of the past decade.17 Jul 09:24 PM