KahuLittle dismisses Mana as 'irrelevant'Labour leader Andrew Little has all but ruled out forming a post-election coalition with the Maori Party or Mana Movement.23 Jan 10:42 PM
KahuBill English welcomed on to Ratana PaBill English's arrival this afternoon was uneventful compared to his first Ratana visit in 2002 - also the first by a National Party leader.22 Jan 11:50 PM
KahuThe Ratana political dance beginsLabour leader Andrew Little says the Maori Party is "effectively the Maori branch of the National Party."22 Jan 07:41 PM
New ZealandLittle proposes new solution for Pike RiverLabour leader Andrew Little is proposing a new solution to recover bodies in the Pike River coal mine.18 Jan 03:05 AM
New ZealandMP resignations before and after MMPResignations by MPs has been pronounced since MMP began in 1996, of both of list and constituency MPs.16 Jan 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Labour bares its teeth at PetersRegardless of bottom lines, Winston Peters will go with the winner if his choice matters. Let us hope it does not.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandEnglish 'not ruling anything out'Prime Minister Bill English will not rule out trading away the Foreign Affairs portfolio in post-election coalition talks.15 Jan 05:05 PM
New ZealandSafety changes prevent re-entry - EnglishThe very health and safety changes which the Pike River disaster prompted make re-entering the mine difficult, Prime Minister Bill English says.13 Dec 03:47 AM
OpinionEditorial: Key leaves Peters back in playA week has never seemed such a long time in politics.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBill English's long road to redemptionReputation studiously rebuilt after a political mauling 14 years ago, the new PM now has chance to right the record, writes Claire Trevett.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOpposition tributes hide excitementLabour appear quietly thrilled about the prospect of a National Party without John Key.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKey's resignation: Surprised NZ reactsSocial media has erupted following the news Prime Minister John Key will be stepping down next week.05 Dec 12:03 AM
New ZealandLabour: Victory a 'bloody nose' for KeyMichael Wood's victory in Mt Roskill is a "bloody nose" for the Government, says Labour leader Andrew Little.03 Dec 09:11 AM
New ZealandYoung: Issues of nationalism and elitism on riseCOMMENT: Opposition parties are hoping that their own version of the Brexit-Trump contagion will take grip in New Zealand.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKey: Peters will tell only half the storyNew Zealand First has history in opposing any new buildings to house MPs and ministers.28 Nov 07:17 AM
New ZealandOpposition parties in virtual dead heatThe latest poll canvassed views not just views on political parties but on what impact a Donald Trump presidency would have on New Zealand.27 Nov 06:48 AM
New ZealandPM: Disappointed by Trump's TPP stanceThe Government may be disappointed by Donald Trump's TPP policy but it is pushing NZ interests in other markets, including Iran.22 Nov 06:51 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsWill Trump effect be felt Downunder too?COMMENT: Does the success of outsider Republican nominee Donald Trump signal the time for a political revolution in Godzone too?19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandEarthquake looters evil, says PetersNew laws against looters are not necessary, says police minister.14 Nov 11:43 PM
New ZealandQuake: Peters' wants tough looting lawsNew Zealand First leader Winston Peters is calling for tough new laws around looting after three houses were burgled in the aftermath of this morning's quake.14 Nov 12:58 AM
New ZealandCongrats and silver linings over TrumpNZ First leader Winston Peters was too busy trying to coat-tail on Trump's success to congratulate Trump when Parliament addressed the President-elect's ascendancy.10 Nov 03:30 AM
New ZealandSnap! NZ First vs Labour's job schemeNZ First says Labour's jobs promise is the same NZ First's which was scrapped by Labour in 2001.08 Nov 04:40 AM
New ZealandGovt will buy more motels to house homelessThe Government will buy up to three more motels and construct modular housing as part of a new $300 million investment in emergency housing.07 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeBurglaries force victim to move houseBrett Morrison moved after two lots of intruders went through his Papamoa rental Two burglaries in the space of two weeks was enough 06 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandPeters hits out at Auckland focusAs Labour holds its conference in Auckland, Winston Peters has pledged to give "equality with Auckland back to the provinces".06 Nov 01:27 AM
New ZealandMP demands limb service inquiryLimb service denies over-charging, rectifies administrative issues03 Nov 02:55 AM
New ZealandNovopay blunder: Joyce orders investigationA massive privacy breach has struck the beleaguered Novopay school payroll with personal details of staff members sent to wrong schools.02 Nov 11:45 PM
PoliticsMotel hits out at Peters 'cheap labour' claimThe owners of an Auckland motel say they are the victims of a dirty trick after they were accused by New Zealand First leader Winston Peters of advertising for cheap, illegal labour.26 Oct 02:49 AM
New ZealandAir Force needs new planes say MPSThe breakdown of Prime Minister John Key's military plane in Australia is the latest in a series of incidents.24 Oct 10:26 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: NZ elections aren't 'rigged', but questions remainAlthough no leading politician is likely to claim that "election is rigged", there are numerous problems with democracy and elections that need debating.21 Oct 04:31 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungImmigration cuts raise Peters' credibilityCOMMENT: NZ First leader has been vocal about parents' strain on pension.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCall to move departments out of citiesThe Ministry of Education based in Nelson? It could happen under New Zealand First policy.12 Oct 04:35 AM
New ZealandMore police possible, minister hintsWe're working through the numbers, says police minister Judith Collins, as she suggests more cops may be on the way.11 Oct 11:21 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettFeathers fly in danse macabre at BeehiveCOMMENT: It was Real House Roosters of the Beehive kind of stuff, an A-grade brouhaha.23 Sep 05:00 PM
