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John Armstrong: Labour in corner over convention centre deal

Labour is unlikely to countenance any attempt by its minor partner to scuttle yesterday's deal between SkyCity and National, writes John Armstrong.

John Armstrong: Gamble pays off for SkyCity

John Armstrong: It's out with Aaron, on with Budget

John Armstrong asks: What kind of pressure was exerted over the weekend to force Aaron Gilmore out? Has he done some kind of deal with the party?

Bryce Edwards: Political round-up: Why the Aaron Gilmore scandal is important

John Armstrong: MP has no choice but to fall on his sword

Aaron Gilmore no longer enjoys the confidence of his leader. That's curtains for a backbench list MP at the bottom of the National Party caucus, writes John Armstrong.

Claire Trevett: Courtship shows Key wise to predicament

John Armstrong: Hangover continues for hapless Gilmore

Aaron Gilmore is living testimony to Andy Warhol's prediction that in the future everyone will enjoy 15 minutes of fame, writes John Armstrong.

Bryce Edwards: Political round-up: The damage and embarrassment of Aaron Gilmore

Aaron Gilmore has played up to the sort of born-to-rule Tory, I'm-more-important-than-you stereotype that National has tried to dismantle, writes Bryce Edwards.

Bryce Edwards: Political round-up: Evaluating the political life and achievements of Parekura Horomia

The responses to the death of MP Parekura Horomia are mainly focused on his political achievements and affability, writes Bryce Edwards.

Claire Trevett: Infighting puts Maori Party neck on the line

Fans of the rather spectacular David Attenborough Africa series will have observed similarities between the great giraffe turf war in that programme and the battle underway in the Maori Party.

Audrey Young: NZ gets a lot of attention

Why does the world biggest country pay so much attention to such a small country as New Zealand?

Politics: Who is to blame for GCSB mess?

The GCSB is officially a mess, writes Bryce Edwards. The only question now is who is going to wear the blame? There are plenty of likely candidates.

Audrey Young: Key raises a glass to China friendship

Prime Minister John Key begins his Shanghai schedule today where chicken is likely to be off the menu.

Audrey Young: Sir Bob part of quest for waterfront investors

Sir Bob Harvey arrived in China yesterday morning for the 22nd time.

Bryce Edwards: Political round-up: NZ's integrity under threat

New Zealand's role in allowing tax havens to operate could be a significant area of concern, writes Bryce Edwards.

Bryce Edwards: Political round-up: Politicians in a muddle over Tiwai Pt smelter

If 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.

Bryce Edwards: Political round-up: John Key's precarious credibility

John 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.

Bryce Edwards: Political round-up: New Zealand's power elite

The latest political attempts to besmirch Prime Minister John Key's reputation seem rather lame, writes Bryce Edwards.