New ZealandNew Green MP: focus must be on actionNew Green MP Barry Coates says he has achieved change from outside politics and now he wants to achieve change from within the political system.12 Oct 05:24 AM
New ZealandParliament urged to legalise medicinal cannabisThe mother of the first person to get approval to use medicinal cannabis in New Zealand has made an emotional plea to Parliament to make it easier for others to get access to the drug legally.12 Oct 12:35 AM
New ZealandBennett: Many homeless proposals underwayLabour, Greens and the Maori Party released the results of their inquiry this morning after holding public hearings around the country.09 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandGreen MP heading home after releaseGreen MP Marama Davidson has been released by Israeli authorities in Tel Aviv and is on her way back to New Zealand.06 Oct 09:40 PM
New ZealandPM: Green MP Gaza detention a bad lookGreen MP Marama Davidson is among a group of 13 women detained by Israeli authorities while in a flotilla trying to get to Gaza.06 Oct 02:17 AM
New ZealandLambs' tails dumped on activist's propertyAn environmental and political activist who had 220 rotting lambs' tails dumped on his property believes he was specifically targeted.04 Oct 03:05 AM
New ZealandFamily 'dismayed' over Ashley Peacock proposalHealth authorities are considering plans to move mental health patient Ashley Peacock, to the dismay of his parents.29 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandCalls for uni savings fund for studentsThe Productivity Commission is toying with the idea that secondary school students begin a savings fund for university.28 Sep 11:25 PM
New ZealandShaw takes finance role in Green reshuffleThe Green Party has reshuffled its caucus ahead of the departure of MP Kevin Hague.28 Sep 10:17 PM
New ZealandStudent loan interest call 'ridiculous'Putting interest back on student loans is being categorically ruled out, as the Government eyes changes to tertiary education.28 Sep 08:07 PM
New ZealandAxe interest-free student loans: reportRadical proposals to shake up the tertiary education sector have been suggested in a new report to Government - but the most radical of all is not finding favour.28 Sep 05:51 PM
New ZealandGreen Party would legalise euthanasiaThe Green Party is the first party to include a voluntary euthanasia policy in its manifesto.22 Sep 12:32 AM
PoliticsChild sex offender register createdParliament has voted overwhelmingly in support of a child sex offenders register today - but it won't be available to the public.08 Sep 05:20 AM
New ZealandRising housing costs driving inequality, Govt reports showsThe gap between rich and poor is growing in New Zealand, new data shows, partly driven by rising housing costs.08 Sep 02:39 AM
New ZealandHousing quick-fix turns into shamblesHousing Minister Nick Smith is accusing Labour of immaturity after they hijacked his urgent changes to housing policy.07 Sep 02:08 AM
PoliticsAir NZ cuts made MP job harder - Hague"This a brutal job", Green MP Kevin Hague said after announcing his resignation from Parliament this week.06 Sep 03:28 AM
New Zealand'Nothing new' in homeless inquiry - GovtGetting rough sleepers off the street could have a net economic benefit in NZ, an Opposition-led inquiry into homelessness has heard.04 Sep 11:13 PM
New ZealandTwelve Questions with Marama DavidsonGreen MP Marama Davidson heads the cross-party Inquiry into Homelessness. She says homelessness has affected her own friends and family members.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt seeks other parties' help on climateAfter locking in its long-term climate change target, National is seeking a cross-party approach to the issue for the first time.17 Aug 06:22 AM
New ZealandGreens say big donation a mysteryThe Green Party has received more than $280,000 from a supporter it never knew it had.16 Aug 01:03 AM
New ZealandLabour spells out spying bottom linesLabour wants changes to spying reforms before it will support them, including a broader oversight committee.16 Aug 12:58 AM
New ZealandGreens: Tax tourists to fund conservationThe Green Party would nearly double the tax foreign tourists pay at the border to fund conservation efforts and regional tourism.11 Aug 01:23 AM
New ZealandScrap leasing fees - Green PartyRenters would no longer pay leasing fees and rent increases would be limited to once a year under a private members bill to go before Parliament.11 Aug 12:35 AM
New ZealandOpposition's call for Minister for ManufacturingMore companies such as Fisher & Paykel Healthcare are needed and setting up a Minister for Manufacturing will help that happen, the Green Party says.21 Jul 05:40 AM
Official Cash RateLabour, Greens welcome new lending restrictionsLabour and the Greens say the new lending rules won't be enough to slow rapid property price hikes.18 Jul 11:50 PM
New ZealandGreens staunch on GM despite laureates' pleaThe Green Party says it will not soften its anti-genetic modification stance despite a plea from some of the world's top scientists.04 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionRodney HideRodney Hide: Marriage of convenienceCOMMENT: I am pleased for Labour and the Greens. Truly I am. They have tied the knot. They have announced they're together.04 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSecret Diary of The Labour-Green pactCOMMENT: People all over New Zealand come up to me on the street and say, "Do I know you? You look familiar. Are you famous?"03 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Labour-Greens creation offers something for allCOMMENT: Like a good piece of art, the one-page agreement between Labour and the Greens had something in it for everyone.03 Jun 05:00 PM
Tax$52.5m sent offshore, just $59k tax paidThe New Zealand branch of the pharmaceutical giant Pfizer sent tens of millions offshore while paying virtually no tax.03 May 01:50 AM
New ZealandGreen Party loses another senior stafferThe Green Party has lost its third senior staff member in as many months after chief of staff Andrew Campbell announced his resignation.26 Apr 04:03 AM
OpinionRodney HideRodney Hide: Waste is a dish for the poorThe Greens do that and always propose banning what they don't like - that's becoming a very long list, writes Rodney Hide.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAct Party goes for green voteAct wants the green vote - arguing its ideology is the best bet to save the environment and the party's proud green history has been ignored.25 Feb 04:00 PM
