Latest from Claire Trevett on politics

Budget 'hack' showdown: Ardern v Bridges

Both had something to prove in first post-Budget encounter between Bridges and the PM.

Claire Trevett: Do polls signal tick-tock for Simon Bridges?

Bridges went from rock bottom to rockier bottom, while Collins lifted to rock bottom.

Claire Trevett: PM could take a target lesson from William Tell

The political risk of missing the bullseye is no reason not to put up a target.

Inside the Beehive's stormy week: Wellbeing Budget that left Treasury feeling sick

Claire Trevett: Behind the scenes of Parliament's stormy week.

Trevett: Jobs on the line over Budget disclosure furore

Either Simon Bridges or Grant Robertson will have some explaining to do.

Beehive Diaries: Claire Trevett on the week that was

The week delivered bespoke poi for visiting dignitaries and politics with teeth.

What's the buzz around Parliament? Claire Trevett reveals all

A recap of the highlights of the week in politics.

Claire Trevett: KiwiBuild, fees-free and the merits of U-turns

PM should be asking if KiwiBuild and Fees-Free are solutions or are now costly problems.

Claire Trevett: Having lost the CGT, is a stoners' tax the answer?

The "binding" nature of the referendum is more by way of pinky promise than by law.

Claire Trevett: Shane Jones' fatal attraction

COMMENT: Jones and Ron Mark need to be more careful not to mix business with campaigning.

Claire Trevett: The never-ending capital gains tax headache for PM

Jacinda Ardern's hardest job will be convincing voters nothing will change after 2020.

Claire Trevett: Air NZ fare cuts won't shut Shane Jones up

Comment: It might help temper Shane Jones' ego if Air NZ stopped granting his every wish.

Claire Trevett: Would Judith Collins be saviour or a big mistake?

COMMENT: Collins is not National's Jacinda Ardern - but could be its David Cunliffe.

Trevett: Nats plot while PM woos business

Some audiences will expect more than others in living up to the PM's Year of Delivery.

Claire Trevett: National's problem? Getting rid of Winston

National ruling out NZ First would be akin to dumping a lover before they could dump you.

Peters' words come back to bite at Rātana

Peters had to defend PM's honour against cads dismissive of her taking off for Davos.

Claire Trevett: Paula Bennett takes on Big Pot

Marijuana makes Bennett fall asleep, valuable intel to those who want her to shut up.

Claire Trevett: Thanks for the memories, unruly tourists

The unruly tourists deserve a round the world trip, such was the entertainment provided.