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BusinessNZ First Foundation case: Suppression argument moves to High CourtThe suppression battle over allegations of improper political donations continues.09 Dec 08:20 PM
BusinessNZ First Foundation case: Accused pair lose suppression argumentJudge denies suppression, says: 'In my view the subject matter is inherently political.'03 Dec 08:50 PM
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New ZealandWinston Peters misty-eyed as PM pays tribute at Parliament farewellWinston Peters dabbed his eyes during a speech by Jacinda Ardern.01 Dec 07:07 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBeehive Diaries: A necktie revolt and a prophecy from Collins?A baby boom in the PM's office, and will neckties survive the term?27 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessNZ First Foundation case: Cameron Slater lends support to accusedThe accused argued the case has become a 'political smear attack' against Winston Peters.19 Nov 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAudrey Young: Winston Peters and the job he could be offeredOPINION: Whatever the future holds for Peters, it is not likely to be a gentle one.30 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBeehive Diaries: National's shrinking pains, Greens take a leapStaff cuts and a new hire for National, while new MPs learn the curse of Copperfields.30 Oct 12:47 AM
BusinessNZ First Foundation case: Second defendant pleads not guiltyJudge Roberts told journalists: 'There is to be no publication of this man's name.'28 Oct 09:15 PM
BusinessNZ First Foundation case: Accused pleads not guiltyThe accused today argued they were the 'target' of the media and victim of leaks.27 Oct 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe $3 billion defeat: Shane Jones on the lessons of losingOnce, NZ First was the kingmaker. Now, it is not even a pawn.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters speaks to Newstalk ZB for first time since electionFour days after the election, NZ First leader has finally picked up his phone.21 Oct 04:37 AM
KahuPressure on for Ihumātao resolutionThe 15 Māori Labour MPs have 'unprecedented opportunity' to deliver for Māori - experts.18 Oct 08:33 PM
PoliticsPolitical Roundup: Labour's tectonic election resultThe election result has been termed 'Seismic' or 'tectonic' by commentators.18 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSpecial votes could decide Whangārei electorateEmily Henderson open to the idea of working alongside Dr Shane Reti.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandElection 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPsWho are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.18 Oct 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDavid Fisher: One final election in pursuit of Winston PetersSeeking Winston Peters here, there and everywhere the morning after the election.18 Oct 04:13 AM
New ZealandThe historic Labour victory - and National's drubbingJacinda Ardern has barely had time to savour her historic victory.18 Oct 12:31 AM
New ZealandMāori in Parliament: All eyes on Māori MPs after an impressive battleThe Māori Party is back in parliament but they aren't the only Māori representatives.17 Oct 10:08 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters has 'left a huge legacy': Ardern"Our rangatira Winston, he's resilient, he's tenacious."17 Oct 09:38 PM
New ZealandNZ First is out of Parliament - is this the end of Winston?The New Zealand First team saw their defeat unfold at a function in Northland.17 Oct 06:49 PM
New ZealandA tectonic shift: Delving into the Labour landslideFive political analysts deliver their initial responses to the election results.17 Oct 05:52 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: A strong mandate for steely Ardern, but for what?OPINION: Judith Collins' best was not good enough and she has been utterly rejected.17 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsElection Results: Drinking with the stars, Seymour toasts to another three years"When I said I'd stop drinking, I didn't mean stop drinking champagne on election night."17 Oct 10:38 AM
New ZealandElection results: The dance of defeat as Shane Jones boogies into the nightLooks like Shane Jones is partying into the night.17 Oct 09:55 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessWhat business wants from the next government - and what it expectsResigned to a center- left Government, business groups still hope to influence policy.17 Oct 06:32 AM
New ZealandCaught on camera: Selfies, sausages and prayers - the crazy days of our Covid election campaignPictorial highlights from the lead-up to this year's election.17 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandPlay election night bingo - what will our politicians and broadcasters say next?Spot the catchphrases from politicians and pundits in our live election coverage.17 Oct 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsElection 2020: The 'Covid' campaign that went off-trackFiscal holes, rabbit holes and photo ops going awry. The 2020 campaign seemed endless.17 Oct 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNot the Queenmaker this time: Is Peters' remarkable political career over?How Winston Peters' tumultuous career led to 2020 election defeat.16 Oct 07:30 PM
New ZealandElection 2020: Labour down and NZ First up in final pollThe final poll before the election is being described as a 'nail-biter'.16 Oct 04:45 AM