WorldNew spy claims: UK spied on alliesThe Guardian reports the UK spied on its G20 partners in 2009 - tricking some delegates into using fake internet cafes so their email could be read.16 Jun 09:45 PM
WorldClaim leaker could shelter in NZA prominent Australian barrister has suggested US intel leaker Edward Snowden could seek refuge in 'pleasant' NZ, joining Kim Dotcom in resisting extradition.11 Jun 11:45 PM
OpinionEditorial: Govt must do better at promoting share salesEditorial: Naturally enough, the Government was keen to put the entire blame for what happened on "politicking" by Labour and the Greens.09 May 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Mayor Maurice? It'll be a fun raceWhat many were predicting would be a one-horse race for one of the biggest political prizes in the land, could at last come alive, writes Brian Rudman.02 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandSuper City voter scam trial shiftedEight men accused of an alleged Auckland Super City voter scam have had their trial shifted to the High Court.05 Mar 10:43 PM
OpinionGwynne Dyer: Saudi hand in Bahrain crackdownNo Western government is going to condemn the country's rulers, writes Gwynne Dyer. That would seriously annoy Saudi Arabia, and they will never do that.28 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionSteve Liddle: Election apathy shows need for civics at schoolDemocracy is the best form of government but it relies on high participation and eternal vigilance over its health, writes Steve Liddle. At least, this is what most of us learn from parents or teachers.08 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionDr Elizabeth Rata: Treaty no longer symbol of national unityI was surprised to read in Deborah Coddington's recent Herald column that the Treaty of Waitangi is New Zealand's founding document. Of course some New Zealanders mistakenly believe that is the case.12 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandKey in Burma: The Herald interviewAs John Key wraps up an important Burma visit, he talks to Herald Political Editor Audrey Young about what he's learned and seen.23 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionA win for Labour and democracyIt is very much to Labour's credit that it has put in place a more democratic set of internal rules, writes Bryan Gould, and "that the outbreak of democracy now applies to the election of the leader."22 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Labour has lessons for lemmings on self destructionTo liken Labour's capacity for damaging itself to that of lemmings might seem unkind to lemmings, writes John Armstrong.18 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitics: How Dotcom shook the GovtThe GCSB and Police are far from off the hook, writes Bryce Edwards. "The Police, in particular are facing the heat over the question of whether they lied in court."02 Oct 02:00 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Political round-up: Growing anger over Dotcom fiascoThe current farce over Kim Dotcom is likely to erode the public's confidence in government, politicians, the police, officials - the whole Establishment, writes Bryce Edwards27 Sep 01:37 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsGovt rides out wave of Banks bashingJohn Banks may not get the sack as a minister but even the Prime Minister isn't going to go out of his way to defend him any more than he has to, writes Bryce Edwards.20 Sep 09:33 PM
OpinionAlexander Gillespie: Legal code of conduct for politicians neededAlexander Gillespie says we need to know that our politicians and public officials are trustworthy. Corruption 'hurts everyone who depends on the integrity of people in a position of authority."19 Sep 09:30 PM
OpinionDebate: Should the MMP 5 per cent party vote threshold be reduced?In our second debate on the Electoral Commission's recommendations for MMP, Graeme Edgeler and Muriel Newman put the arguments for and against reducing the threshold. Join the debate and leave your comments at the end.19 Sep 05:30 PM
Banking and financeOccupy Wall St diehards remainOne year after the start of global anti-capitalist protests, Laurie Penny talks to those still camping out.17 Sep 05:30 PM
