New ZealandWilliams: Political gig a career highlightComedian Guy Williams says his MCing of the Labour-Greens State of the Nation event was one of his best-ever gigs.29 Jan 07:54 AM
New ZealandHighlights: Little and Turei's big speechesThese are the high points from Labour and Greens' State of the Nation speeches this afternoon.29 Jan 04:02 AM
PoliticsEnglish urged to condemn Trump's travel banPrime Minister Bill English has a duty to speak out against US President Donald Trump's ban on Muslim travellers, the Green Party says.29 Jan 03:02 AM
New ZealandNZ has new PM 'but no leader' - LittleAndrew Little attacks Bill English, as he reveals his battle with prostate cancer left him determined to strive for a system fair for everyone.29 Jan 01:37 AM
PoliticsTurei pays tribute to 'fierce women'Greens co-leader Metiria Turei's State of the Nation speech today focused on feminist themes.29 Jan 01:15 AM
New ZealandGreen MP sorry after spat with HarreGreen MP Julie Ann Genter has publicly apologised to Laila Harre for criticising comments Harre made about her reasons for leaving the Greens in an interview.26 Jan 08:35 PM
PoliticsHarre and Green MP in public spatLaila Harre has been accused of false accusations against her former Green Party colleagues by a Green Party MP, who has now backtracked.26 Jan 04:33 AM
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
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
OpinionBarry Coates: Govt gone soft on cartelsCOMMENT: Politicians should not be swayed by big business and their lobbyists. Govt needs to serve the interests of the many, not the few.23 Jan 04:00 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
New ZealandGovt to appeal landmark rulingA landmark court ruling which allows councils to place restrictions on fishing is being challenged by the Government.20 Jan 04:29 AM
New ZealandLabour and Greens to tour togetherLabour and Greens dismiss fears of voter confusion as plans announced for joint state of the nation speeches.16 Jan 11:44 PM
New ZealandCould this be NZ's first refugee MP?Auckland barrister and Green Party candidate Golriz Ghahraman is hoping to be the first refugee to become an MP in New Zealand.16 Jan 11:39 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
BusinessU-turn on cartels ran counter to adviceA government u-turn making directors not criminally liable for running cartels ran counter to official advice.13 Jan 08:41 PM
New ZealandMt Albert: It's Ardern v GenterGreen MP Julie Anne Genter has been confirmed as her party's Mt Albert byelection candidate - and is promising a 'respectful' style of political contest.12 Jan 07:50 AM
New ZealandSummer Job: Green Party Metiria TureiGreen Party co-leader Metiria Turei reveals her first job.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGreens to contest Mt Albert byelectionThe Green Party are to contest the Mt Albert byelection, with a candidate to be selected in the New Year.22 Dec 10:03 PM
Freight and logisticsKiwiRail criticised for backward stepKiwiRail has announced it will replace its electric train fleet on the North Island main trunk line with diesel locomotives.20 Dec 10:23 PM
EditorialEditorial: Defeat better than a defaultThe National Party's decision not to contest the Mt Albert byelection can be well understood, but that does not make it right.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGreen Party MPs to retireCatherine Delahunty and Steffan Browning will not seek reelection in 2017.14 Dec 09:15 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Politics can be nastyCOMMENT: Politics can be a nasty, thankless business, especially when you're the leader.14 Dec 08:50 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
New ZealandGreens hail joint hui on water issuesA joint summit on Heretaunga Plains water issues is an opportunity to start changing the way people think about water, says Green 11 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandDentists: Show us sugar by the teaspoonDentists spell out sugar control policies they say are needed08 Dec 11:01 AM
New ZealandAre councils prepared enough for oil spills?Fewer than half of councils have enough staff trained to respond to marine oil spills.06 Dec 10:35 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 ZealandHayley Holt to stand for Green PartyEXCLUSIVE: Hayley Holt has confirmed she will stand for the Green Party at next year's general election.04 Dec 04:00 PM
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 ZealandBill puts home deposit before study loansPeople with student loans would be able to put off their repayments to instead save for a house under a Green Party bill to be debated by Parliament.01 Dec 05:40 AM
BusinessFonterra supplier in labour abuse scandalDairy giant facing fresh calls to stop use of palm kernel expeller in the wake of "appalling" labour abuse claims against its Singapore-based supplier.01 Dec 02:16 AM
New ZealandUnanimous support for quake billsGreens back Kaikoura quake legislation despite voicing concerns over further damage to environment and sea life.29 Nov 06:21 AM
New ZealandQuake landslips to be cleared into seaThe Government will urgently pass quake recovery laws which allow landslips in the South Island to be cleared into the ocean without consent.28 Nov 03:31 AM
