OpinionJohn Armstrong: A farce upon farce reaching to the highest levelJohn Armstrong writes, that of all the working relationships within a government, none is more vital than that between the prime minister and his or her minister of finance.25 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanDotcom spying worry for businessFran O'Sullivan says John Key 'sat' on the disclosure about the GCSB until US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta had safely departed Auckland Airport at the weekend.25 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: PM's spy oversight too casualThe embarrassment of the botched Dotcom bugging episode extends right to the top, as the PM and his deputy should take a closer interest in spy agencies' activities.25 Sep 05:29 PM
New ZealandPolice blamed for spy scandalPolice caused the illegal Dotcom spying scandal when they wrongly told a Government spy agency that Kim Dotcom and an associate were foreign nationals.25 Sep 02:20 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: PM needs to come clean on buggingWell, the Prime Minister would try to downplay this rather large embarrassment, wouldn't he? Especially given he is the responsible minister, writes John Armstrong24 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandDotcom illegal spiesThe unlawful bugging of Kim Dotcom and his acquaintance was revealed only after Dotcom's lawyers found out about it from police in the High Court.24 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandDotcom case: Illegal spying revealedThe Government Communications Security Bureau did not have a warrant to intercept communications in the lead-up to the raid on the Dotcom mansion in January.24 Sep 05:42 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
New ZealandDotcom court decision reservedThe Court of Appeal has reserved its decision on whether Kim Dotcom will receive disclosure from the United States government in their case against him.20 Sep 04:52 AM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Key the ostrich has head firmly buried in sandClaire Trevett says John Key's actions show that there are at least two ostriches in New Zealand: him and Act leader John Banks.19 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandDotcom: A visit from the money manKim Dotcom dropped into Parliament, as John Banks was absent from it, and he took a parting shot at the Prime Minister for his continued support for the Act leader.19 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandKim Dotcom visits ParliamentInternet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom, who was at the Parliament to watch Question Time, said he was hurt by John Banks denying he knew him after they had a clear friendship.19 Sep 05:25 AM
New ZealandDotcom: 'Hurt' by BanksKim Dotcom said today he was hurt by John Banks denying he knew him after they had a clear friendship, and he believes he should stand down from his ministerial portfolios.19 Sep 05:22 AM
New ZealandBanks a reliable partner, says KeyOpposition parties have renewed their calls for John Key to sack Act leader John Banks, claiming a police finding showed he had misled the Prime Minister.18 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandBanks camp's stories differJohn Banks gave detectives investigating his political donations a three-hour interview, insisted it be kept private now blames police for withholding it.13 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandPM stands by John BanksPrime Minister John Key is standing by Cabinet colleague John Banks after revelations that Mr Banks' mayoralty campaign team drew up a list of rich donors to target.13 Sep 03:43 AM
New ZealandHow Banks' team targeted rich-listJohn Banks' mayoral campaign team drew up a list of 10 rich donors to target for $25,000 each, new police documents show, and Kim Dotcom was asked for two payments.12 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandDotcom 'sorry', then tweets rape jokes linkA sexual violence prevention agency has told Kim Dotcom rape jokes are "never okay" after he tweeted a series of comments about the crime.04 Sep 03:19 AM
New ZealandDotcom: Police secretive over White House praiseNew Zealand police have been praised by the White House for their role in the case against Kim Dotcom - but the extent of the praise is a secret.27 Aug 05:30 PM
