New ZealandPeters: 'The SuperCity of sin'New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters has again lashed out at growing Chinese influence, saying it is turning Auckland into "the Supercity of sin24 May 02:50 AM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Election's shadow falling on halls of powerOver the next 18 months, expect to see Key, and David Shearer, too, hovering outside Peters' office, bottle of Scotch in hand, writes Toby Manhire.23 May 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: More checks needed on spy powersEditorial: It is entirely reasonable to allow the GCSB to provide specialist help to other agencies. If this were not so, the SIS, for example, would have to spend millions acquiring the sophisticated equipment operated by the other agency.07 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandElite US university draws Peters' wrathNew Zealand First leader Winston Peters has broadened his criticism of foreign investment in New Zealand, slamming the approval given to American university Harvard to buy up more prime South Island land.03 May 05:30 PM
New Zealand12 Questions: Winston PetersWhen people ask private questions like 'where do you buy your clothes?', I usually say the Salvation Army.17 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionClean up underage prostitutionPolice have denied there is a problem with underage prostitution, writes Dave Crampton. Perhaps this is because nobody has laid a complaint with the police?03 Apr 04:54 AM
New ZealandUN condemns 'Wogistan' commentsThe Government will seriously consider a UN condemnation of MP Richard Prosser's anti-Muslim comments, Justice and Ethnic Affairs Minister Judith Collins says.04 Mar 02:32 AM
New ZealandProsser builds bridges after articleNZ First MP Richard Prosser has been trying to build bridges with the local Muslim community after apologising for anti-Muslim comments.14 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionJason Kennedy: An open letter to Richard ProsserAuckland Muslim Jason Kennedy penned this open letter to New Zealand First MP Richard Prosser after his controversial column about Muslims made headlines.13 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandProsser: 'I'm apologising unreservedly'NZ First MP Richard Prosser's bid to make a personal statement in Parliament this afternoon about his inflammatory comments about Muslims has been blocked.13 Feb 01:35 AM
New ZealandProsser's Muslim rant goes globalRichard Prosser's "stupid" comments that young Muslim men from "Wogistan" should be banned from air travel have created headlines overseas.12 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandMP defends 'Wogistan' rantNew Zealand First MP Richard Prosser has spoken out in defence of his "Wogistan" rant which has been slammed as racist by Muslim leaders and politicians.12 Feb 05:07 AM
OpinionEditorial: Calls to focus on exchange rate should be ignoredTimes are very tough in manufacturing. The global recession has merely contributed an additional woe to a sector whose share of economic activity has been declining for more than two decades.29 Jan 04:30 PM
ManufacturingManufacturers threaten to quit NZMore leading export companies are on the verge of moving overseas due to the high dollar, Opposition MPs were told yesterday by manufacturers.28 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Inquiry exposes Govt vulnerability on exchange rateA lot of exporters of manufactured products had been waiting for an opportunity to vent anguish over the high exchange rate, writes John Armstrong. The targets of the anger - John Key, the Reserve Bank, Steven Joyce and the Treasury - were absent.28 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandParliament slower than local govtHaving NZ First back in Parliament is the major highlight and the fact that people are commenting that the Opposition certainly has a lot more steel and a lot more backbone with Winston and NZ First there.22 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionHoran rises to get one over Peters"Is Brendan Horan going to devote his remaining time in Parliament to being a regular thorn in Winston Peters' side?" asks John Armstrong.11 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandPeters to share Tauranga dutiesNew Zealand First representation for Tauranga will now be shared by leader Winston Peters and the party's other MPs after the expulsion of Brendan Horan.11 Dec 01:07 AM
New ZealandHoran's position with NZ First to go before hierarchyBrendan Horan's position with the New Zealand First party is set to go before the organisation's hierarchy.09 Dec 05:24 PM
OpinionLoneliness of an MP without a partyHoran could resign from NZ First voluntarily. He says he will not do this but, once the heat really goes on, resignation may become an attractive option, writes Richard Shaw.06 Dec 04:35 AM
New ZealandPeters denies he acted too hastilyWinston Peters has defended the expulsion of NZ First list MP Brendan Horan from the party.05 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: MP deserves independent investigationEditorial: MP Brendon Horan is right: it is not fair. He has been investigated only by his erstwhile party leader, whose verdict is final as far as the party is concerned.05 Dec 04:29 PM
New ZealandHoran case: Peters had 'no option'Winston Peters says he had 'no option' but to expel MP Brendan Horan, who continues to deny he has a gambling problem.05 Dec 01:30 AM
New ZealandBrendan Horan: Expulsion not fairMP Brendan Horan says he has done nothing wrong and has been treated unfairly in his expulsion from NZ First's caucus, and has indicated he will face his accusers soon.04 Dec 04:30 PM
KahuNZ First blocks out 'Mr Sunshine'The end of Brendan Horan's association with New Zealand First has been swift.04 Dec 04:30 PM
