New ZealandGreens accuse PM of spying planGreen Party co-leader Russel Norman has accused Prime Minister John Key of conspiring to establish a surveillance state in New Zealand.12 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandGreens accused of silencing grassrootsThe Green Party has been accused of silencing its grassroots members by making it more difficult for local branches to have a say at the party's annual meeting.07 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Get-tough Greens preparing for battleWhen you are claiming that you are committed to "transparent and democratic politics" - as the Greens have been emphasising in recent weeks - you have to be cleaner than clean.07 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandSkyCity deal 'selling' exemption from lawLeading constitutional lawyer Stephen Franks has panned the Government's convention centre deal with SkyCity, saying it dodges important safeguards.04 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Arrogant and cynical? Possibly, but a long way from MuldoonistMuldoonist? John Key? Russel Norman cannot be serious, writes John Armstrong. Norman is correct in saying National is displaying worrying levels of cynicism.02 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandGreen Party secrets are bit of a yawnThe Green Party's deep secrets are out - its MPs sometimes fall asleep in Parliament and they think some other politicians are "thick".02 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandKeep identity in coalition: Oz senatorThe Green Party will have to fight to hold on to its identity if it enters into a coalition with Labour at next year's election, an Australian Greens politician says.02 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandGreens' pledge to kidsThe Greens say a nurse will be put in every low decile primary and intermediate school if the they are elected to govern New Zealand.01 Jun 11:15 PM
New ZealandGreen leader tears into 'smiling' KeyGreen Party co-leader Russel Norman has all but shut the door on working with National after the next election.01 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandNorman: Key 'like Muldoon'Greens co-leader Russel Norman today launched a scathing attack on the PM, the Govt, and SkyCity.31 May 11:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Labour and Greens are Siamese twinsWhat had Labour seething was the errant wording of a question in the 3News Reid Research poll, writes John Armstrong. The mistake may have been a simple oversight...31 May 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Labour-Greens tango a fizzerWhen Russel Norman snarls about business and profits, it repels the mainstream Labour needs if it is to get close to the 40 per cent it needs, writes John Roughan.31 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandGreens trio tipped for Cabinet jobsIn eighteen months, three or more Green MPs could become Cabinet ministers for the first time in the party's history.31 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandElection between centre right and far left - KeyNational is facing the "notoriously difficult" task of winning a third term against an Opposition increasingly dragged to the "far left" by the Greens, says Key26 May 03:33 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
New ZealandGreens plan own hearings on animal testing for drugsThe Green Party will increase pressure on the Government to rule out testing of synthetic drugs on animals by holdings its own hearings today.20 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandStars get behind Kiwi BidKiwi sports stars have thrown their support behind a new campaign to protect what they say is a major threat to New Zealand beaches.19 May 02:25 AM
New ZealandNational's housing plans could benefit developers - Green PartyHanding state homes over to community providers may benefit corporate developers, the Green Party says.12 May 12:27 AM
OpinionEditorial: Govt must do better at promoting share salesEditorial: Naturally enough, the Government was keen to put the entire blame for what happened on "politicking" by Labour and the Greens.09 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandDoC reveals final job loss numbersA restructure and the loss of more than 70 full-time roles from DoC will have a negative impact on the environment, conservation advocates say.07 May 04:07 AM
New ZealandGreens call for review of Pora convictionThe Greens have joined the Maori Party in calling for a review of the jailing of Teina Pora, who has served 20 years for the rape and murder of Susan Burdett.05 May 06:50 PM
New ZealandGreen Party calls to put off DOC restructureThe Green Party is calling for the restructuring of the Department of Conservation to be put on hold.04 May 04:54 AM
EnergyBusiness leaders slam power planLabour and the Greens have defended their controversial electricity policy after New Zealand's business leaders issued an open letter asking them to withdraw it.02 May 01:46 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Political capital costs Shearer market trustIt didn't take David Shearer long to zero in on the million dollar-plus pay packets of chief executives running the country's power cos as the next stage of his campaign for govt control of the market.26 Apr 05:30 PM
BusinessBrian Gaynor: Labour-Greens proposal creates dilemmaThe Labour-Greens' proposal has created a major dilemma for potential Mighty River Power investors - should they invest in a company that could be subject to major regulatory change, including a dramatic adjustment to its business model?26 Apr 05:30 PM
EnergyHow best to calculate electricity cost?If Meridian Energy had already floated, it's a fair bet that its share price would have dropped after the Opposition unveiled its electricity policy a week ago.25 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Trade Minister's travel costs wise investmentThe Green Party is upset that Trade Minister Tim Groser's international travel costs soared to almost $250,000 in the first three months of this year as he lobbied for support for his bid to be the director-general of the World Trade Organisation.19 Apr 05:30 PM
EnergyUser groups give power plan thumbs upThe Labour-Green proposal to cut Kiwi householders' power prices through radical market reform has been given the thumbs-up by consumer groups, but energy sector commentators are divided on the plan.18 Apr 05:30 PM
