OpinionJohn Armstrong: Strategy creates a clever route to block Labour-GreensThe roading announcement was also part of a wider strategy to convince voters that the Greens will be the driving force of any post-election coalition, writes John Armstrong.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKey's roading spend upPrime Minister John Key has announced a $212 million roading and construction package in a bid to shoreup National's vote in regional New Zealand for the election.29 Jun 05:31 AM
New Zealand'No one is queuing up for more'Act's education policy of allowing schools to opt into a charter school format has prompted an education union to urge National to steer clear of any coalition partnership deals.29 Jun 04:03 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Voter turnout a worry for National PartyNot so much your typical party conference; more a group-hug exercise in exorcising evil spirits.28 Jun 09:18 PM
OpinionMartyn Bradbury: David can still stone the National GoliathThe problem with political journalism in New Zealand is that we have MMP elections covered by a First-Past-the-Post Press Gallery.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLeaders' first trip to ballot boxA spat between MPs in a TVNZ green room propelled weatherman Brendan Horan into the voting booth for the first time at the age of 44.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandElection between far left and centre-right, says PMThe three National MPs effectively forced to retire at the coming election appeared to boycott a ceremony at the party's conference yesterday to thank all 12 retiring MPs for their service.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLabour to further incentivise immigration to regional NZLabour want to increase incentives for immigrants to accept jobs or establish businesses in regional New Zealand to take the pressure off Auckland.28 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandAct offers schools charter optionAct wants to give all state schools the option of becoming charter schools, Act leader Jamie Whyte said today.28 Jun 07:40 AM
New ZealandPoliticians to pitch for Indian votePolitical parties will be invited to begin their pitch for the Indian vote today at a forum in Ellerslie.27 Jun 10:44 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Parker's brazen Budget ray of hope for LabourLabour's alternative Budget manages somehow to be both cautious and audacious - and is all the better in political terms for being so, writes John Armstrong.27 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandDelegates will get hard word on campaignNational's campaign chairman Steven Joyce says he assumes Labour will climb out of its current woes and take the fight to National in the coming election campaign.27 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Soap operas aside, policy rules in this campaignIf it seems a dismal beginning to the election campaign, there is cause to hope that this has been a flash flood, rather than the start of a long storm, writes Toby Manhire.26 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandEpsom to Northland, money mattersThe highest earning households in New Zealand are in the electorate the Prime Minister lives in, according to Census figures.26 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Is John Key remaking New Zealand's foreign policy?Is New Zealand an independent global citizen, or a US ally in all but name? That's the big question after the PM's visit to the US, writes Bryce Edwards.25 Jun 03:16 AM
New ZealandJohn Key on Colin CraigJohn Key discusses Colin Craig and working with the Conservatives. Watch23 Jun 10:21 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Female quota a mind-bending exercisePity the Labour Party's moderating committee, for which the process of working out the list is akin to Archimedes' battle to peg down pi, writes Claire Trevett.23 Jun 06:30 PM
New ZealandLabour 'gunning against Mana'Labour hopeful Kelvin Davis' ranking on the party list is a veiled message that Labour is gunning for the Te Tai Tokerau seat, a party insider says.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPM on Donghua Liu donationsPrime Minister John Key spoke more on Donghua Liu's donations to the Labour Party today. Video / Mark MitchellWatch23 Jun 07:39 AM
New ZealandCraig not keen on 'cup of tea' dealColin Craig launched his Conservative Party's election campaign by assuming a strong moral stance - and ruling out any 'insipid cup of tea' electoral deal.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandColin Craig to contest McCully's seatConservative Party leader Colin Craig has confirmed he will contest Murray McCully's East Coast Bays seat in the September election.22 Jun 03:01 AM
New ZealandCraig likely to contest East Coast Bays seatConservative Party leader Colin Craig is today expected to announce he will contest Murray McCully's East Coast Bays seat in the September election.21 Jun 08:09 PM
OpinionEditorial: Labour looks in serious disarrayWhat would John Key have done in David Cunliffe's position this week? Labour Party members must be asking themselves that question and they probably know the answer.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandYoung votes are important: LordeTeen superstar Lorde will urge people to vote in this year's general election - even though she's not old enough to have her say.21 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionRob Salmond: Smarter option to hiking ratesUniversal KiwiSaver, with just a few exceptions, will provide more people with nest eggs and, with them, better retirements, writes Rob Salmond.21 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Labour must cling to the wreckageWhen it comes to casting aspersions, few insults are as venomous, vicious or more driven by utter contempt than accusing someone of being a "scab", writes John Armstrong.20 Jun 08:17 PM
New ZealandLiu: 'I gave to Labour'Millionaire businessman Donghua Liu has confirmed for the first time that he donated to the Labour Party.20 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Politics and life of John KeyJohn Roughan writes: Nine months ago, I received an offer that gave me excitement and trepidation. Would I like to write a book on John Key? Would I!20 Jun 05:00 PM
