The wreckage now masquerading as a political party is beyond restoration, writes political columnist John Armstrong.

How much more bizarre can Act's rapid disintegration as a functioning political party get?

Tariana Turia, co-leader of the Maori Party, writes about the foreshore and seabed debates and tides of change.

Judy McGregor argues that the 90-day period poses a threat to fundamental human rights.

When Maurice Williamson is moved to label critics of the sale of farmland to Chinese buyers "racist", you have to accept he's not just joking around.

The panic to bail out SCF reveals cracks in the economy, writes Gareth Morgan.

One upside of the Christchurch earthquake is that nature has unleashed the biggest job creation scheme NZ has seen.

Professor Mirko Bagaric writes that the trio who hold the balance of power in Australia represent strongly conservative areas.

Watching John Key and Bill English dispose of South Canterbury Finance was a bit like watching a python swallowing an antelope.

John Armstrong writes that John Key must reassure investors that their cash is safe, while minimising the taxpayers' burden.

Land sales to foreign investors must be stopped.