OpinionJohn Armstrong: Nats have fun with Cunliffe 'conspiracy'Labour's leadership woes are the gift for National that keeps on giving, writes John Armstrong. "But it will only keep on giving for as long as National is careful not to disturb the unhappy equilibrium."14 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandJosie Pagani: Standing her groundPolitical commentator Josie Pagani had a daunting entrance into politics.13 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan: Shearer's vision can unite LabourDavid Shearer's vision is for a New Zealand known the world over for smart thinking and really smart businesses taking the world by storm, writes Fran O'Sullivan.13 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Shearer may need more timeLabour Party leader David Shearer is now assured of maximum public attention when he addresses the party's annual conference on Sunday.13 Nov 04:29 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitics wrap: Writing on wall for ShearerThe writing is on the wall for David Shearer. Or at least the writing is all over the blogosphere and pundit columns, says Dr Bryce Edwards.12 Nov 09:15 PM
New ZealandShearer plays down leadership rowLabour leader David Shearer is brushing off a crescendo of calls for him to step down by left-leaning bloggers and commentators, saying it is "nonsense".12 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Performance at conference could decide leader's fateThis weekend's conference is Shearer's first as leader. He should be given that opportunity to prove his critics wrong, writes John Armstrong.12 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionTapu MisaTapu Misa: Labour should look hard at leader's competenceDavid Shearer has been wholly unconvincing - seeming not only to lack a real understanding of the issues, but the conviction of his words, writes Tapu Misa.11 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandCrusher Collins' eye on reformAs Police Minister, Judith Collins made an ally of the metal crushers, took on the boy racers and won.26 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Are politicians 'wowsers' on alcohol?The promise to deal with alcopops has been reduced to a provision that will allow a future government to act on them at some unspecified time, writes Claire Trevett.24 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandLabour wavers on Ross SeaLabour says it has not taken a position on whether to back the United States proposal for a large reserve in the Antarctic's Ross Sea.21 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionPatriot drum rolls up dire work policyAppeals to patriotism seek to tap the most accommodating of instincts. They can also be the most dangerous of tools. That's why Labour's work restrictions won't work.21 Oct 04:28 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Lesson for Sheriff Shearer: make sure gun loadedThe saga of the Ministry of Social Development's failings certainly drew attention away from that ugly wart of what John Key knew and when about Kim Dotcom, writes Claire Trevett.17 Oct 04:30 PM
New Zealand$1.6m state house guardsHousing NZ spent $1.6 million on security firms last year for work which included monitoring about 355 houses which were sitting empty waiting for tenants.17 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandShearer won't reveal spy leak sourceLabour leader David Shearer has refused to comment on reports that his press secretary's partner was the source for apparent GCSB leaks.11 Oct 11:27 PM
New ZealandDotcom plea: Leak the truthKim Dotcom has issued a call for whistleblowers to leak information about his case to the media in the wake of spy and police blunders.11 Oct 09:47 PM
New ZealandSpy agency to check on staffThe GCSB started an investigation into its staff last night after the Labour leader said he'd been leaked information about John Key's knowledge of the Dotcom case.11 Oct 04:30 PM
