Latest from Bryce Edwards on politics

Bryce Edwards: Democracy under attack, again

Nicky Hager's revelations and allegations suggest that the Defence Force is now monitoring New Zealand journalists, writes Bryce Edwards.

Bryce Edwards: The rich get richer (and more powerful)

Two new publications illustrate the immense power and wealth that is concentrated amongst a miniscule group of NZ businesspeople, writes Bryce Edwards.

Bryce Edwards: Dunne's GCSB flip-flops under scrutiny

First Peter Dunne flipped and this week he flopped on the controversial GCSB reforms, writes Bryce Edwards.

Bryce Edwards: Labour's doldrums

Politics blogger Bryce Edwards examines reaction to Labour's leadership issues. "It's far from certain that Shearer is about to be toppled - especially due to the absence of a convincing alternative."

Bryce Edwards: Debates about ethnicity, economics and inequality

It's been a week of debates about economics, ethnicity and inequality, writes Bryce Edwards in his round-up of the week in politics.

Bryce Edwards: Coups, man bans, and pakeha parties

Bryce Edwards takes a closer look at a particularly interesting week in politics, with coup rumours, failed man bans and the launch of the 'Pakeha Party'

Bryce Edwards: Labour's 'man ban' problem

Many of Labour's potential voters will be less than impressed with its proposal to ensure that more women are elected as MPs, writes Bryce Edwards.

Bryce Edwards: The disintegration of Maori politics

The resignation of Pita Sharples from the leadership of the Maori Party may be a landmark in the demise of pan-Maori politics, writes Bryce Edwards.

Politics: Shakeup looms in Maori parties

Saturday's Ikaroa-Rawhiti by-election result has surely focused the minds of those involved in the bitter divide between the Mana and Maori parties, writes Bryce Edwards.

Bryce Edwards: Political round-up: An anti-Labour Party budget

National's latest budget undercuts many of the areas in which Labour has been attempting to campaign on, writes Bryce Edwards.

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

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.

Bryce Edwards: Political round-up: Racism and constitutional change

If most NZers think their society is racist then it's probably not surprising that Susan Devoy is feeling the heat, writes Bryce Edwards.

Bryce Edwards: Political round-up: The electricity shakeup game changer

Bryce Edwards: Political round-up: Bold but problematic power policy

It's a bold political move that has caught the Government off-guard and threatens their flagship policy, writes Bryce Edwards.

Politics: Has the GCSB scandal run out of steam?

Bryce Edwards: Political round-up: Applying the sunlight of disinfectant to spies and police

Having finally landed some direct blows on John Key's credibility (after so many frustrated attempts) Labour now faces a dilemma, writes Bryce Edwards.