OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: 'Moment of Truth' just sinking in nowDotcom’s distractions couldn’t derail democratic process, and the resulting backfire left perpetrators puzzled and the victim victorious26 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCivilian Party gets the last laugh - by beating HoranThe joker in this year's political pack, Ben Uffindell, is claiming success in last weekend's election after his Civilian Party outpolled his "main opposition", Brendan Horan.26 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCunliffe supporters blamed for vote leakBreakdown of how unions and party members voted in last year’s Labour leadership election highlights how strongly Cunliffe preferred over Grant Robertson.26 Sep 01:41 AM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Nightmare of the long knivesNotes taken in the Labour caucus room have emerged, having been hacked from the email account of some unwitting MP codenamed, "Lambshank". Toby Manhire investigates.25 Sep 09:30 PM
New ZealandCunliffe quells resignation speculationDavid Cunliffe has quelled speculation he was set to resign today and a spokesman said he would continue to “take soundings from colleagues and associates”.25 Sep 04:48 AM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Key happily pillaging as Labour navel gazesWhile Labour was occupied with brow-smiting and vows of silence, the PM sailed into Labour territory for a bit more pillaging, writes Claire Trevett.24 Sep 09:09 PM
New ZealandDavid Cunliffe reconsiders futureLabour leader David Cunliffe is understood to be taking time off to reconsider his political future after several of his key supporters in caucus withdrew support.24 Sep 08:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Leadership election rules full of pitfallsTo point out the potential pitfalls in Labour's new method of changing and choosing its leader was to incur the usual wrath from the usual quarters, writes John Armstrong.24 Sep 08:00 PM
KahuHarawira heads for uncertain futureMana Party leader Hone Harawira says he hasn't spoken to Kim Dotcom since election night.24 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionPeter Lyons: Tax flaws creating economic apartheidOn Monday I made several thousand dollars on paper. The share prices of electricity companies surged following the election.24 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: It's time for Labour to call a halt to all this madnessDavid Cunliffe may still be Labour's leader by name. But for all intents and purposes his tenure at the party's helm is as good as over, writes John Armstrong.23 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Labour must retake centre-left, with a new leaderLate Saturday night, while Labour Party workers were still cleaning up the blood from the worst electoral thrashing the party had received since 1922, leader David Cunliffe was busy on his computer trying to save his skin.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHone 'comfortable' with Dotcom allianceMana Party leader Hone Harawira broke his media silence last night, saying he remains comfortable with the work he did with Kim Dotcom in a political alliance.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCunliffe's marathon caucus meetingDavid Cunliffe has emerged from a marathon meeting of his caucus with little to say about his leadership other than to announce two party whips.23 Sep 06:14 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Labour's morning of absolute mayhemAn extraordinary morning in the Labour Party's wing of Parliament Buildings and John Armstrong says there are only two words to describe it - absolute mayhem.23 Sep 12:57 AM
New Zealand'We must stop the leaks'Labour leader pushes for early leadership contest but indicates he will not leave Parliament if he is ousted.22 Sep 11:54 PM
New ZealandKey seeks more positive relationship with NZ FirstNational will seek to forge a closer relationship with New Zealand First this term "on a case by case basis" despite Winston Peters' determination to lead the opposition, Prime Minister John Key says.22 Sep 11:29 PM
New ZealandLabour MPs: Leadership vote should waitLabour MPs arriving at Parliament for caucus say any vote on the leadership should wait until after a thorough review of the election drubbing.22 Sep 09:59 PM
New ZealandMPs want Cunliffe to show secret pollsLabour MPs will demand David Cunliffe release potentially embarrassing internal polling results on his popularity to them in caucus.22 Sep 08:00 PM
OpinionBob Jones: Cunliffe should man up and quitBob Jones writes: Serial apologiser Labour party leader David Cunliffe should put aside his sorrow at being a man and do the manly thing.22 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleSneans? Oh no John, noFashion is about self-expression, individuality, it is a way of communicating with the world around you.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKey close to missing Obama callPrime Minister John Key has been congratulated by US President Barack Obama on his re-election - though he nearly snubbed his call.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandBlue the new red in Labour bastionsIn Labour's worst defeat in 92 years, the party vote in central Auckland strongholds Mt Albert and Mt Roskill turned blue.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMP 101 as fresh faces learn ropesIt will be like the first day of school when 29 new MPs, 15 of them from the National Party, turn up to various caucus meetings at Parliament today.22 Sep 05:00 PM
EnergyPower giants surge $365m on election resultInvestors in Genesis Energy, Mighty River Power and Meridian Energy were more than $600 million richer on paper at one point yesterday after their shares were boosted by National's decisive victory.22 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionSteve Maharey: Journey to the centre of real worldSteve Maharey writes: I could not fault the Labour Party's optimism over the last few weeks, while wondering if they inhabited the same New Zealand as the rest of us.22 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Labour needs a new leader, nothing moreA healthy democracy needs two parties capable of providing good government. New Zealand is well served by National and Labour.22 Sep 05:00 PM
EconomyOpen homes boom after electionAucklanders reportedly flocked to open homes on Sunday, surer of their spending power post-election.22 Sep 01:25 AM
New ZealandNZ First's MP of mysteryThe lowest-ranked NZ First MP is refusing to say what job he did before politics.22 Sep 01:08 AM
New ZealandEducation, welfare and housing on cardsJohn Key says education reform, National's Home Start housing programme and the continuation of welfare reform are the three key areas to focus on.21 Sep 11:37 PM
