OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: The international fascination with Jacinda ArdernAs a political commentator, I've never experienced anything like it, says Bryce Edwards.28 Mar 05:13 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Why has gun law reform failed until now?COMMENT: Questions raised after Christchurch terror attack killed 50 people.26 Mar 01:39 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsGovernment's first round of gun law reform a successPraise is coming from all quarters but there are still important questions to be answered.25 Mar 03:50 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Politicians' words under scrutiny after Christchurch terror attacksAllegations have been levelled at every party for fostering xenophobic concerns.19 Mar 06:03 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Could electoral fraud be widespread in NZ?Peter Dunne makes some stunning allegations about corrupt practices, Bryce Edwards says.13 Mar 02:26 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: The absolute debacle of the 2018 CensusIt was a "digital-first" census - but huge numbers of Kiwis missed out.06 Mar 02:37 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: How low can the MMP threshold go?There have been plenty of allegations thrown at the Greens but it's worth considering.05 Mar 06:49 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Defeat looms for Govt on the CGTComment: A great deal rides on the capital gains tax — especially the 2020 election.27 Feb 03:58 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: The story of the Chinese blowback against NZThis week might come to be seen as a turning point, writes Bryce Edwards.14 Feb 03:17 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: NZ's changing race relationsComment: Have we turned a corner?07 Feb 01:35 AM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: Are Kiwis dying because Govt won't fund cancer drugs?Comment: There is now debate about whether the Government is doing enough.05 Feb 06:27 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Back to school poverty for our kidsComment: Societal problems are preventing Kiwi children from getting a basic education.04 Feb 04:07 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Don't write off a new centrist green party yetCOMMENT: Seculative "blue-green" centrist party seen by most as a non-starter.29 Jan 02:40 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Is KiwiBuild now KiwiBusted?Phil Twyford is "pretty gutted" that the house building programme won't meet its target.24 Jan 05:11 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Behind the junior doctors' strikeCOMMENT: Get ready for more industrial action in public hospitals this year.21 Jan 04:22 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: New-look Pride Parade under threatComment: The PM, a supporter, seems inclined to give "new-look" event a swerve.20 Jan 02:20 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Should rodeos be banned in New Zealand?Bryce Edwards asks whether it's cruel and archaic or a sport under fire.17 Jan 03:40 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Minister fails to Czech factsCOMMENT: It's looking like the Govt has made an embarrassing stuff-up over Karel Sroubek.02 Nov 01:22 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: What's wrong with our politicians?COMMENT: Parliament looks like a dirty place in the wake of the Jami-Lee Ross scandal.31 Oct 01:52 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsThe dangerously escalating political scandal warsCOMMENT: Extraordinary National Party war has been spiralling dangerously out of control.20 Oct 05:27 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Could Simon Bridges really be rolled?Comment: Bryce Edwards weighs up the risks for the Nats leader.09 Oct 04:30 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: An embarrassing week for NationalCOMMENT: "Embarrassing" is the word of the week for the National Party.05 Oct 03:25 AM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: NZ First's 'virtue signalling' against immigrantsIt's no surprise that proposal showing party is still anti-immigration came out at AGM.02 Oct 05:44 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Ardren's stardust and substance on display in NYCOMMENT: A nice phrase that draws attention to the fact that she has both style and depth.25 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Free speech has been strengthened at MasseyCOMMENT: Jan Thomas' actions have ended up reinforcing academic freedoms on campus.20 Sep 04:34 AM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: The Winston-led governmentArdern's speech today is going to have to be very impressive if it's to steady the ship.16 Sep 02:53 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsIs the public being ripped off by politicians' spending?COMMENT: The focus on "politician spending" ramped up even further this week.08 Sep 11:20 PM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: Has Ardern let down the Nauru refugees?Comment: At first the PM was eager to talk to refugees. Then she toned that down.06 Sep 04:44 AM
New ZealandComment: Manning visit exposes hypocrisy on left and rightLatest free speech debate ignited by National opposing Chelsea Manning coming to speak.29 Aug 01:47 AM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: Has the PM been too lenient on Clare Curran?COMMENT: Should Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern have fired her entirely as a minister?28 Aug 02:26 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Who's going to vote for TOP?Comment: Does TOP 2.0 really have a chance, asks Bryce Edwards23 Aug 02:57 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: The death throes of the Act PartyComment: Bryce Edwards looks at what future the party has - if any.14 Aug 04:29 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Where are the protests?COMMENT: What's happened to the protest movement in New Zealand?16 Jul 04:16 AM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: Does freedom of speech extend to far-right voices?COMMENT: Should alt-right speakers be allowed to appear in front of NZ audiences?09 Jul 02:22 AM
