New ZealandPlan to quit hatched before ex-MP took overIsaac Davison examines the departure of three groups from the Land and Water Forum advisory group.13 Mar 04:25 AM
New ZealandNZ millions in palm oil companyMillions more dollars have been invested by a Government superannuation fund in an international palm oil company embroiled in labour abuse allegations.12 Mar 02:57 AM
EmploymentCadbury rally hope for big turnoutThe group fighting to keep the Cadbury factory open has appealed to Dunedin residents to turn out in large numbers to a rally in the Octagon today.11 Mar 12:29 AM
New ZealandThird group quits Land and Water ForumA third organisation has quit the Land and Water Forum in protest about freshwater standards10 Mar 12:37 AM
New ZealandLeggett scraps plans to run for ParliamentNick Leggett says he has decided against running for Parliament in Mana.09 Mar 09:45 PM
New ZealandGroup stumped over swamp kauri resultA Northland group has lost its high court fight to stop the export of swamp kauri stumps in an almost raw state.09 Mar 07:30 PM
New ZealandHighway cost blowout to nearly $2bThe Warkworth-Wellsford highway will now cost twice as much, but the Government says it is worth every cent.08 Mar 02:50 AM
New ZealandSuper proposal kicks off generation warProposed changes to superannuation in New Zealand have inflamed resentment between Baby boomers and younger generations.07 Mar 02:45 AM
New ZealandGovt to support domestic violence leaveExtra days off for domestic violence victims is one step closer.07 Mar 01:22 AM
New ZealandSuper shift hinges on electionThe Prime Minister's proposal to lift the retirement age has been rejected by National's likely coalition partners and opponents.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandConservatives protest exclusion from debateNo room for the Conservatives or The Opportunities Party at first debate.05 Mar 04:48 AM
New ZealandTrevett: Little's cunning plansCOMMENT: Labour leader Andrew Little's week of cunning plans included installing Jacinda Ardern as deputy and getting into NZ First leader Winston Peters IOU list.03 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLawyer and seaman to replace John KeyLawyer and former naval officer Christopher Penk has been chosen to replace John Key as National's candidate in the Helensville electorate.03 Mar 04:21 AM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Labour's Little gets strategicCOMMENT: Andrew Little has made some interesting moves this week.02 Mar 10:52 PM
New ZealandLabour chooses NZ First over GreensLabour has opted for NZ First over the Greens in its nomination to the committee which oversees New Zealand's spies.01 Mar 10:24 PM
PoliticsAt least four vie for Napier seatLabour's Stuart Nash will be up against three or more others in race for seat in Parliament27 Feb 05:05 PM
PoliticsMixed reaction to water-quality planSome say the Government's water-quality proposals are not ambitious enough, but others - including farmers - are cautiously optimistic.26 Feb 06:58 PM
EditorialLabour-Green harmony has its limitsEDITORIAL: Labour needs to beat National in September. Can it do so by campaigning with the Greens?25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandJacinda Ardern new MP for Mt AlbertArdern recorded a thumping victory that will further raise her profile in election year.25 Feb 10:59 AM
New ZealandClaire Trevett: Winner clear from startOPINION: Like a school sports day, the Mt Albert by-election was reduced to being about participation rather than competition.25 Feb 07:48 AM
New ZealandArdern wins Mt Albert by a landslideJacinda Ardern has taken an unassailable lead in the Mt Albert by-election.25 Feb 06:01 AM
New ZealandTime for a political check-upIsaac Davison takes the pulse of the parties to reveal who is in good health and who is a dead man walking.24 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGenter and Ardern strike up friendshipThe least bitter rivalry in New Zealand politics has broken out in Mt Albert.22 Feb 03:41 AM
New ZealandGareth Morgan accuses Act of petty complaintsGareth Morgan has accused the Act Party of gunning for his political party by making petty complaints about its election campaign and party rules.21 Feb 04:48 AM
New ZealandLabour unsure who'll follow ArdernLabour has still not settled on who its new MP will be if Jacinda Ardern wins the Mt Albert by-election on Saturday.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMt Albert candidates in their own wordsThere are 13 candidates running for Parliament in Mt Albert. Here they say why you should vote for them.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: NZ's beautiful democracyCOMMENT: Is there a decline in democracy in New Zealand? Or is it as healthy as ever?17 Feb 02:12 AM
New ZealandStalemate over Indian studentsChurch says students welcome for as long as they need sanctuary.15 Feb 08:43 PM
EditorialClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Special of the Day: split vote soupCOMMENT: They are the ninjas of losing, the candidates who must lose to win. writes Claire Trevett.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: Embarrassing but strategic deal for the GreensIt's being called another "dirty deal", but the Green Party decision to help Greg O'Connor win the Wellington seat of Ohariu is a sensible and pragmatic move.15 Feb 12:18 AM
New ZealandO'Connor laughing to ballot boxCOMMENT: Peter Dunne's time in Parliament may be coming to an end.14 Feb 10:53 PM
New ZealandSwarbrick misses out on Auckland CentralDenise Roche has won the Green Party nomination for Auckland Central over newcomer Chloe Swarbrick.14 Feb 12:03 AM
New ZealandGreens won't challenge Dunne in OhariuThe Green Party will not to run a candidate in Ohariu to give Labour a better chance at beating United Future leader Peter Dunne.13 Feb 07:45 PM
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
