OpinionAudrey Young'English needs to sharpen up as new leader'COMMENT: The new PM spent nearly five hours at the horse sales in what should be a busy election year, writes Audrey Young.30 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Ardern Little's best shotThe pressure is on Little to improve his own performance and the party's image to lift its support, writes Audrey Young.27 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: English's trip courtesy of KeyCOMMENT: Bill English was bequeathed his political honeymoon in Europe by John Key.20 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAnd the Politician of the Year is...COMMENT: Audrey Young sums up the political performances of our MPs this year, and picks a winner.16 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Labour should think twiceCOMMENT: The Labour Party was quietly thrilled after getting over the shock of John Key's resignation as PM and his endorsement of Bill English.12 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungPlethora of options for new top teamCOMMENT: The contest to become Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister is starting to look like an elaborate wiring diagram.07 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandBloody nose & black eye for NationalEven a close win in Mt Roskill could have been bad new for Andrew Little but the victory will transform the spirits of the party.03 Dec 10:08 AM
New ZealandYoung: Issues of nationalism and elitism on riseCOMMENT: Opposition parties are hoping that their own version of the Brexit-Trump contagion will take grip in New Zealand.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandEarthquake intervenes in historic returnThe US Admiral who ordered the USS Sampson to divert to the earthquake disaster zone has a long history with New Zealand.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ-US relations from warm to a rolling boilGone are the days when New Zealand spent a lot of time working out how to get the attention of the United States, at least under President Obama.13 Nov 06:07 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Key set to commiserate with ObamaCOMMENT: A Clinton presidency would have offered a seamless transition in the United States' policy towards New Zealand.11 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldTwo months to get a grip on TrumpPerhaps the best feature of the American electoral system is that it gives us two and a half months to recover our composure before the new president takes office.09 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: now is time for experienceCOMMENT: Key and McCully forged their successful political partnership around dealings the United States and it is about to be harnessed again.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAudrey Young: Key should be seething over Air Force breakdownCOMMENT: Cancelling the Mumbai leg is embarrassing for New Zealand's reputation as a can-do country. Cant even arrive, writes Audrey Young.24 Oct 08:17 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: A complex picture behind prison barsCOMMENT: John Key this week recalled the shock he felt when Simon Power privately told him he would be retiring from politics.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHekia Parata: The verdictCOMMENT: Political Editor Audrey Young gives her report card on the Education Minister, who has announced she will step down at the next election.19 Oct 05:28 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungImmigration cuts raise Peters' credibilityCOMMENT: NZ First leader has been vocal about parents' strain on pension.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNikki Kaye: the epitome of style and zestNikki Kaye has earned a reputation as an individual who is driven in almost everything she does.05 Sep 02:13 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungStaying in mix Clark's best chance to lead UNCOMMENT: As Key has pointed out publicly, Clark's abilities are widely acknowledged; her trouble is that she doesn't have a champion among the P5.26 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungNZ First's salvoes hit home in war of wordsCOMMENT: With every passing week, it becomes more likely that New Zealand First will decide the next Government.12 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungHelen Clark's decision not simpleCOMMENT: Helen Clark has plenty of things consider as she contemplates the next step in the contest to lead the United Nations.08 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungBain payout a test of Justice MinisterCOMMENT: There are many ways by which Justice Minister Amy Adams can measure success in her job.05 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 'Rebalancing' could muddle other bondsCOMMENT: In afterglow of Joe Biden's charm offensive, it is easy to forget how bad things got at the breakup of the Anzus security alliance 30 years ago.22 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Clark storms to front in UN's talent questCOMMENT: Helen Clark has stormed through the transparent part of her bid to lead the United Nations.15 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 100 years of taking a stand worth salutingCOMMENT: In a world in which the latest messaging apps last only seconds, the Labour Party has much to celebrate in lasting 100 years.08 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungPolitical drama worthy of West End seasonCOMMENT: If Brexit the Musical is ever staged, casting of characters won't be hard given the performances so far of leading players, writes Audrey Young.01 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Hard-hitting report jolts complacencyCOMMENT: John Key came prepared to his post-Cabinet press conference yesterday on foreign trusts.27 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Ex-PM off to solid start, says McCullyCOMMENT: Murray McCully believes Helen Clark had the best start possible in the first phase of her bid to become the next Secretary General of the United Nations, writes Audrey Young.27 Apr 09:34 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Report nails what's really importantCOMMENT: New Zealand has no shortage of tea-stained reports about the failures of Child Youth and Family and its hard-working, well-meaning staff.08 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Clark UN candidacy will unify NZCOMMENT: Few who know Clark would doubt her ability to do the job, and the fact that Clark will be in contention is an incredible achievement, writes Audrey Young.05 Apr 01:18 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Utterly simple vote hijacked for party purposesIf you like it, vote for it. If you like the present flag better, vote for it. Don't let anything else get in the way, writes Audrey Young.26 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey Young: Brave concession a real boost for NZersAll New Zealanders are equal, but some New Zealanders are more equal than others, especially when they are living in Australia, writes Audrey Young.19 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Clark far better UN fit than pretender from OzThere is little downside for Key in supporting Clark. She is still a highly respected and popular figure in New Zealand, writes Audrey Young.19 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Harawira and Co. do heavy lifting on TPPThe good news for the Government is that Hone Harawira and his friends just made its sales job a lot easier, writes Audrey Young.05 Feb 04:00 PM
