New ZealandMMP's support has shot up in a yearMore than half of all voters support keeping MMP, a new poll shows.12 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandHide doffs the mustard jacket for nuptialsThe beach wedding between Mr Hide and former squash player Louise Crome will be a double celebration for Mr Hide, who turned 54 on Thursday, and a joyful way to end the year after political upheavals in his party.17 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleNew dad-to-be can't hide his delightAct leader Rodney Hide and his partner Louise Crome are planning a beach wedding for December and are expecting a baby.16 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandNational will need Act at election, website predictsA website is predicting that National is likely to need the embattled Act party in order to govern after next year's election.07 Nov 11:15 PM
OpinionJohn Roughan<i>John Roughan</i>: Hidden danger in sacred sandThere would be plenty of mana in customary marine title without the power to exclude the public from sacred sand.05 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandHide calls for more openness on spendingRodney Hide - the minister who was busted for taking his girlfriend on a $22,000 trip to Hawaii and Europe - has called for openness about public spending.30 Oct 11:06 PM
KahuMaori Party wavers in support for foreshore billThe Maori Party has indicated it is rethinking its support of the new foreshore and seabed bill after pressure from Hone Harawira and Act.19 Oct 04:30 PM
KahuAct foreshore move causes tension with Maori PartyMaori Party co-leader Tariana Turia is not guaranteeing her party's support for new foreshore legislation after moves to amend it to explicitly state iwi could not charge for access.19 Oct 03:19 AM