OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Why the young don't voteCOMMENT: Willie Jackson is on a crusade to drag poor and young non-voters into political system for "the health of our democracy." And good luck to him.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLawrence Yule successful in National bidHastings mayor Lawrence Yule is the National Party candidate for Tukituki.21 Feb 09:57 AM
OpinionDavid FisherWhy you can't call President Trump a liarThere's a growing number of media calling out President Donald Trump for saying things that aren't true. But does that make him a liar?20 Feb 10:56 PM
OpinionLizzie MarvellyLizzie Marvelly: It's your move, oldiesCOMMENT: If we had more people in Parliament who would live long enough to experience the results of their actions, we'd all be better off.17 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsYule 'should have been more upfront'Ratepayers are set to pay between $90,000 and $100,000 if Hastings mayor Lawrence Yule is selected as the National Party's Tukituki 15 Feb 04:31 PM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: Avoiding complacency about corruptionNZ can celebrate being pronounced the least corrupt country in the world. But that doesn't mean we should be complacent, writes Bryce Edwards.13 Feb 04:25 AM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: The liberal vs left divide over Willie JacksonThere is a deep divide within the Labour Party - and it's no longer the straightforward division between the left and right of the party, writes Bryce Edwards.09 Feb 04:33 AM
New ZealandThe need for age diversity in ParliamentPolitical Roundup: The attempted return of several older politicians to Parliament in 2017 has sparked some debate about the merits of young, middle-aged, or older MPs for democracy. Surely we need them all.08 Feb 04:54 AM
OpinionRodney HideRodney Hide: Trump trumps naysayersTrump hysteria has become a parody in which the screamiest and stupidest attacks become headlines.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandUN Resolution on Israel condemned by KiwisTo the sound of 200-300 voices chanting "live, live, Israel, resolution go to Hell", Hawke's Bay pastor Nigel Woodley stood outside 30 Dec 02:45 AM
New ZealandNZ stance on Israel condemnedHawke's Bay protesters travel to Wellington to vent fury at UN resolution.30 Dec 12:09 AM
WorldTrump tells China to keep stolen dronePresident-elect Donald Trump's tweeting could prolong one of the most serious incidents between the US and Chinese militaries in recent memory.18 Dec 04:30 PM
PoliticsNew spirit of openness on Tauranga councilThe abolition of secret briefings has been labelled dubbed a victory for democracy by re-elected Tauranga city councillor Rick Curach. He 22 Nov 04:30 AM
OpinionRodney HideRodney Hide: Revelling in Trump's victoryCOMMENT: I am still revelling in Donald Trump's victory.19 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsWill Trump effect be felt Downunder too?COMMENT: Does the success of outsider Republican nominee Donald Trump signal the time for a political revolution in Godzone too?19 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionTommy Kapai: Can we right our wrongs?How could we have got it so wrong? The pollsters and the politicians, the analysts, theorists and columnists - especially this one18 Nov 05:19 AM
OpinionAlan DuffAlan Duff: Damn lies, and liberal mediaCOMMENT: Every reader and viewer saw headlines like 'mathematical impossibility' that Trump could win enough electoral votes.14 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: I vote for less democracyCOMMENT: US elections are out of control. They're too flashy, expensive and long.13 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionHeather du Plessis-Allan: We created himWe wrote off Trump's supporters as racist, white men, but they're not.12 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionRodney HideRodney Hide: Here's telling Gareth MorganCOMMENT: One of the great joys of politics is being accountable to, well, everyone.12 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Memories of Muldoon in Trump winCOMMENT: The amazing thing about democracy, when you stop to think about, is that it makes the right decision far more often than not.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCongrats and silver linings over TrumpNZ First leader Winston Peters was too busy trying to coat-tail on Trump's success to congratulate Trump when Parliament addressed the President-elect's ascendancy.10 Nov 03:30 AM
Manufacturing'No healthy compromise' after Trump winCOMMENT: Irrespective of the platitudes given on the morning after Trump, there will be no healing, no bridge across the divide.09 Nov 10:07 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: A kick in the gutsCOMMENT: A century ago it was predicted that a moron would one day live in the White House. That prediction has now come true.09 Nov 04:58 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Ugly side of America on displayCOMMENT: This US presidential election is less 'Keeping up with the Kardashians' and more 'Nightmare Neighbour Next Door'.02 Nov 06:46 PM
WorldIceland braces for Pirate Party takeoverA Pirate victory in Iceland this week would add to a string of once-impossible election results in the West.23 Oct 11:34 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: NZ elections aren't 'rigged', but questions remainAlthough no leading politician is likely to claim that "election is rigged", there are numerous problems with democracy and elections that need debating.21 Oct 04:31 AM
New ZealandChina warned against HK meeting - ShearerLabour MP David Shearer says Government's decision not to meet pro-democracy advocates from Hong Kong following pressure from China is "a bad look".20 Oct 09:27 PM
WorldObama slams Trump's whiningPresident Barack Obama lashed out at Donald Trump's increasing claims that the presidential election is rigged, saying it undermines the US's democracy.18 Oct 06:53 PM
OpinionLizzie Marvelly: How low can Trump go?COMMENT: Blaming Clinton for her husband's conduct is an example of just how little respect her rival has for women.14 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldNew York Times to Trump: Sue usGo ahead and sue: New York Times responds to Trump threats over "inappropriate touching" reports from women.13 Oct 09:24 PM
New ZealandWhich centre had the best voter turnout?Whanganui has topped the poll in terms of voter involvement in this year's local body elections but at least one observer says councils 11 Oct 06:11 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Is it becoming acceptable not to vote?COMMENT: Two-thirds of eligible voters chose not to vote in the local government elections. Should we be unimpressed?11 Oct 04:46 AM
WorldPaul Ryan distances himself from TrumpTop Republican all but concedes Hillary Clinton will win the presidential campaign.10 Oct 10:00 PM
