Banking and financeParliament may back domestic violence leaveLabour and Act say they will back a Green Party proposal to give domestic violence victims up to 10 days' paid leave.13 Feb 05:13 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungYoung: Jones-Peters will be double troubleCOMMENT: Shane Jones' is set to join New Zealand First but not everyone in the party is holding up the welcome sign.03 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Police to attend burglaries in 48 hours'Among the new targets set by Bill English, police will be attending 98 per cent of burglaries within 48 hours, up from current rates of 86 per cent.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandParties ready to go to the pollsEnglish says NZ First an 'unlikely' choice of governing partner, saying Nats prefer to stick to their present allies.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGreens call for compulsory MaoriThe Greens and some Labour MPs are calling for a national goal of making Māori language compulsory for all children in state schools.31 Jan 10:00 PM
OpinionAlan DuffAlan Duff: Great depth but short on deliveryCOMMENT: Gareth Morgan plays with a straight bat, but he needs to adjust his aim, writes Alan Duff.30 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuLittle emerges from Ratana unscathedLabour's visit to Ratana Pa today was a relatively quiet one - the fireworks instead came from Gareth Morgan.24 Jan 01:36 AM
New ZealandMorgan & Peters trade insults at RatanaMorgan compared Peters to Don Brash, saying they were "black-and-white facsimiles of each other"; Peters described Morgan as "a thinned-out version of Kim Dotcom".24 Jan 12:19 AM
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
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 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
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
