PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The new and sensitive test for Jacinda ArdernCOMMENT: The Government showed how sneaky it could be on sensitive issue this week.30 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Simon Bridges makes a comeback - why Labour is worriedCOMMENT: Jacinda Ardern is no longer taboo and Simon Bridges is capitalising on it.23 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: National in a state of limbo over BridgesCOMMENT: Bridges has been good at picking issues that get under the Government's skin.26 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: NZ's knotty problem with the White HouseCOMMENT: Ardern and Peters are playing to their strengths in foreign affairs.19 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Treasury 'hack' focus shifts to ministersCOMMENT: The inquiry into the Budget leak may turn up some answers in Parliament.09 Jun 08:54 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungArdern to China: PM sensible to seize the momentCOMMENT: Brief visit to China is needed to send a strong message of kinship.31 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAntics make Coalition management look shambolicCOMMENT: What was driving Shane Jones' disproportionate response this week?15 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungSimon Bridges taking National leadership one year at a timeCOMMENT: The capital gains tax proposals are a gift to Simon Bridges and National.01 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungTax heats up the battle for heartland NZCOMMENT: Winston Peters was badly off his game in an important week.22 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Relationship with China a diplomatic messCOMMENT: Peters described the relationship as excellent. Deluded or pretending?12 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Unveiling MP's name in sequel to scandalCOMMENT: MPs must accept the risks of public life, writes Audrey Young.25 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The ironic theme from Apec summitCOMMENT: There was one theme that summed up Apec this year.18 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Coalition unity on displayCOMMENT: Famous for its factional infighting, Labour goes through period of unity.04 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Jacinda Ardern set to show her substanceCOMMENT: Jacinda Ardern is improving with each passing month, writes Audrey Young.02 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The pride and the shame of NZ FirstCOMMENT: NZ First has plasticine principles when it comes to electoral law.28 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungCurran may be gone but more headaches loomCOMMENT: Clare Curran's departure will be a relief for Jacinda Ardern.07 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungMixed displays of leadership from ArdernCOMMENT: Shane Jones, Helen Clark and Meka Whaitiri made it a difficult week for the PM.31 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Ardern's punishment for Curran proportionateCOMMENT: Clare Curran is now on a final warning. But her fate may already be sealed.24 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungSeymour attempts to dislodge Ardern's haloCOMMENT: National has been much more cautious in its attacks on Ardern than Seymour.12 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Ardern moves swiftly to arrest Haumaha crisisThe Wally Haumaha fiasco was not top of Jacinda Ardern's agenda when she returned to work.10 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungMatch-fit and ready to serve a few aces down party lineOn the eve of the National Party conference, Simon Bridges sits down for a chat.26 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungWhat a difference a birthday makesCOMMENT: It all began with a crisis call from Andrew Little.20 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Bridges faces daunting testCOMMENT: Odds are stacked against the National leader as Ardern exudes confidence.11 May 05:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungArdern's crew: good, bad and surprisingWhen Jacinda Ardern goes on leave, what sort of shape will her crew be in?27 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungNo need to slavishly follow Five EyesCOMMENT: Jacinda Ardern went further on Syria than the previous National Government.20 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungLabour turns focus of poll on BridgesBrand National is stronger than many in National thought it was.17 Apr 08:03 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: A week Jacinda Ardern will want to forgetCOMMENT: Without a doubt, the Prime Minister just had the worst week of her tenure.16 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: NZ First non-issue for National contestCOMMENT: The challenge for National's next leader lies within the party ranks.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandYoung: Jacinda Ardern may well be a superwomanCOMMENT: Jacinda Ardern is breaking new ground again with her pregnancy announcement.18 Jan 10:40 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: My politician of the yearCOMMENT: For someone who lacks experience PM has achieved an awful lot in a short time.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAudrey Young: Stunning impact for Govt packageLabour has unveiled a major package to lift thousands of children from poverty.14 Dec 05:27 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungWinging it won't always work for PetersOpinion: Peters' performance will have far greater impact on this Government.01 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungYoung: Collins' stocks rise with NationalsHer ability as an aggressive front-bencher will make her invaluable.03 Nov 10:08 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungNo pressure Winston but the clock is tickingWith Winston Peters theres usually a bit of method and a bit of madness.12 Oct 04:00 PM
