OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Backdown on Red Peak flag won't harm John KeyPrime Minister John Key has just executed his second big about-face in the same month, writes Audrey Young. But political damage is likely to be limited because in both cases he has eventually done the right thing.23 Sep 08:05 PM
New ZealandPolitics winner for Red PeakPrime Minister bows to pressure and agrees deal with Greens to add flag to referendum list.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRed Peak: What children thinkSimple flag design clear favourite in children's art challenge.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPM: Red Peak flag design to be added as fifth optionThe Red Peak flag will be added as a fifth option in the flag referendum, Prime Minister John Key has confirmed. The Government has agreed to pick-up legislation that was put forward by the Green Party this afternoon, which means the Red Peak design will join the four flag alternatives already selected.Watch23 Sep 02:32 AM
OpinionKevin Helas: The art of not peaking too soonI'm chuffed that the emergence of the Red Peak represents a victory of the spirit over bureaucracy, and an illustration of how the new form of democracy can make a significant contribution, writes Kevin Helas.22 Sep 12:56 AM
New ZealandLittle shuns job-share ideaThe Labour leader is only just in front of NZ First leader Peters in the preferred PM stakes but says he will not entertain the suggestion of sharing the top job.20 Sep 01:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Little should lighten up on flag optionsEditorial: Red Peak should be in the first ballot. The only question is whether it replaces one of the panel's four or becomes a fifth option.17 Sep 08:31 PM
OpinionGrant McLachlan: The flag process is not NZ IdolNew Zealand Idol should never have been used as a template for the Flag Consideration Panel, writes Grant McLachlan17 Sep 06:17 AM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Political plans turn to custard in battle of flagsIn an attempt to look as if they were both trying to be constructive, the olive branches were ordered, writes Claire Trevett. Then they started slapping each other about the chops with them.16 Sep 09:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Rescue the flag debacle with Maori protest designIn a desperate attempt to resuscitate his dying campaign, John Key is now hinting at rewriting the rules and adding Red Peak to the shortlist, writes Brian Rudman.15 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandRed Peak: 50,000 strong petition handed overMPs from parties from Act to the Green went to accept the petition, which was handed over on a USB stick by organiser Rowan Simpson this afternoon.15 Sep 05:34 AM
OpinionWill Hayward: The psychology of picking a flagProfessor Will Hayward, who is head of the Psychology Department at the University of Auckland's Faculty of Science, weighs in on the flag debate.15 Sep 04:19 AM
New ZealandRibbing for McCully over flag change processForeign Minister says New Zealanders should be grateful the question will go to the public vote, unlike many other countries.15 Sep 04:05 AM
OpinionShould the 'Red Peak' flag be an official option?If the Government wanted to replace one of the four flag finalists with Red Peak, it could do so by Order in Council - just a flick of a pen. Have your say.15 Sep 03:02 AM
New ZealandDebate flags over Xmas, says SeymourSeymour is asking Prime Minister John Key to postpone the first referendum on a new flag until after Christmas.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHope for Red Peak?David Seymour is asking John Key to postpone the first referendum on a new flag until after Christmas to give families a chance to discuss their favourite.14 Sep 06:17 AM
OpinionMatt HeathDaredevil Stuntman wades into flag debateNZ is like Springfield. When something happens the whole town turns up for a comment. Principal Skinner, the Sea Captain, Bumblebee Man, Mr Burns, Smithers, writes Matt Heath.13 Sep 07:54 PM
New ZealandCan you spot the difference?Popular flag design Red Peak is currently being used as the logo of an American engineering firm.12 Sep 10:51 PM
EditorialEditorial: Red Peak flag deserves inclusion in referendumThe Prime Minister has been too quick to rule out the addition of Aaron Dustin's Red Peak to the shortlisted flags that will be the subject of next month's first referendum.11 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Red Peak design warrants place on flag ballotTruly, the complexities of these Red Peak cossacks' anti-Key, anti-fern jihad are too confusing for me. writes Toby Manhire. Mike Hosking? David Seymour? Rodney Hide?10 Sep 09:47 PM
New ZealandJudge's conflicts of interestOne of the Flag Consideration Panel members who helped to pick the final four options sits on a government board where her job is to help promote the Fern Mark logo.10 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionGrant McLachlan: Flag debate now a political turf warThe Flag Consideration Panel asked for the 'expert' advice of a Nike sportshoe designer who previously designed washing machines, writes Grant McLachlan.10 Sep 08:07 AM
OpinionGareth Morgan: Back up the flag bus nowPublic have due cause to think that this has been a jack up. The Flag Consideration Panel has decided to come up with exactly what the PM wants, writes Gareth Morgan.07 Sep 02:11 AM
New ZealandHow Red Peak flag could be includedWhile John Key says it's impossible, one expert claims there is a way Red Peak can be added to the flag referendum.06 Sep 10:36 PM
New ZealandNZ flying the flag for hidden costs?The $25m spent on planning a new flag is only the beginning - hundreds of thousands more will be needed if a new ensign is adopted.05 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Secret diary of the flags"I like all of the new designs. I think the thing I like most about them is their shape. They're all shaped exactly like flags."04 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanReferendum not the be all and end allEnthusiasts for a change of flag are telling us this is the one chance in our lifetime to make this decision, John Roughan writes.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDo the flags fly with kids?A fern on the flag is okay but please keep the red, white and blue ...04 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Let's run up the red flagThe shunned triangular concept is less annoying than stylised ferns and a marsupial's backside, writes Toby Manhire.03 Sep 09:33 PM
New ZealandSilver fern designer takes swipe at flagsDave Clark offers to redesign the ferns on three of the shortlisted flag submissions: "If we are going to do it, we need to do it right."03 Sep 02:59 AM
