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
OpinionTony Holman: We need a constitution to protect democracyCOMMENT: Almost every country has a written constitution, whereas New Zealand has only 'scraps of legislation' uncodified and largely unintelligible.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSteve Chadwick's next three years (+video)mattmartinserious.eps*Rotorua mayoralty results 2013- Steve Chadwick 11,630- Kevin Winters 4789- Rob Kent 2462- Janine RangiMarie 09 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandKids give voting a go ahead of electionsThey're not old enough to vote, but schoolchildren are having their say at the ballot box in order to learn more about how elections work.28 Sep 12:10 AM
WorldMy night of terrifying chaos in IstanbulCOMMENT: Journalist Erin Cunningham writes that a boom shook her building near Taksim Square during the attempted coup.17 Jul 01:40 AM
PoliticsRuapehu candidate workshops help council hopefulsMore than 30 people attended two candidate workshops in the Ruapehu area recently for those interested in standing in the local body 07 Jul 11:42 PM
OpinionStephen Mills: If only Kiwis could vote for presidentCOMMENT: There has been some debate among New Zealand political commentators about whether a candidate like Donald Trump could emerge in New Zealand, writes Stephen Mills.19 Apr 12:56 AM
OpinionBryan Gould: Rich private donors a threat to NZ democracyCOMMENT: The purpose of democracy is not to win the propaganda battle but to elect a government that is accountable to the whole community - not just a few with money to spend, writes Bryan Gould.12 Apr 02:46 AM
OpinionLizzie Marvelly: Voting should start at 16COMMENT: Young people represent NZ's future so more should have a say in choosing who runs it.18 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldWin early, then build momentum.Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders is preparing for a protracted battle with Hillary Clinton.21 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionPeter Lyons: We must protect our freedoms without undermining themOur society is certainly not perfect, but the freedoms we enjoy have been hard fought for, writes Peter Lyons. We often fail to appreciate this rich history that we have been very fortunate to inherit.16 Nov 12:14 AM
OpinionNick Russell: OIA and TPP - Be careful what you wish forPeople responsible for responding to OIA requests will need to take more care in identifying the documents that have been requested and considering their content, writes Nick Russell.13 Oct 10:54 PM
OpinionJane Kelsey: Govt spin won't stop TPP facts emergingIf governments want to play by secret squirrel rules they can hardly accuse those who raise alarms based on best available information of scaremongering, writes Jane Kelsey.13 Oct 12:56 AM
OpinionMaire Leadbeater: A glimmer of hope for West Papua?It is frustrating that serious human rights abuses in Indonesian-controlled West Papua continue to fly below the radar, Maire Leadbeater.07 Oct 12:44 AM
OpinionAndy Asquith: E-voting no silver bullet for low turnoutLet's do away with the technology and at least experiment with a return to a more traditional form of voting in local elections - a ballot box, writes Dr Andy Asquith.24 Sep 02:40 AM
OpinionCathy Casey: Women's suffrage dayNew Zealand has such a rich history of extraordinary and ground breaking women in sport, politics, academia and the arts, writes Cathy Casey. How should we celebrate their achievements?18 Sep 12:00 PM
OpinionNicholas Ross Smith & Zbigniew Dumienski: Citizens' juries could reduce Auckland's democratic deficitUsing randomly selected juries to make some council-level policy suggestions is arguably a good starting point for organically growing a system for Auckland, writes Nicholas Ross Smith and Zbigniew Dumienski.28 Jul 10:17 PM
OpinionGwynne DyerGwynne Dyer: Burma's generals win againThose military officers will continue to dominate politics, because 25 per cent of the votes, according to the 2008 constitution, can block any changes to the constitution, writes Gwynne Dyer.10 Jul 01:45 AM
New ZealandAuckland to get Rainbow Advisory PanelAuckland Council has voted to set up a Rainbow Advisory Panel today.30 Apr 01:56 AM
New ZealandAuckland council considers 'Rainbow Community Advisory Panel'An Auckland Council committee will consider establishing a 'Rainbow Community Advisory Panel' on Wednesday at an annual unbudgeted cost of $116,880.16 Mar 05:46 AM
