New ZealandNational slates Labour's $680m rail pledgeNational's Steven Joyce was criticised for 'pork barrel politics' during the Northland by-election. Now he's hitting out at Labour for the same over its $680m Mt Roskill light rail pledge.30 Oct 05:10 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungYoung: Andrew Little's last chanceCOMMENT: Every week in politics makes a difference but between now and Christmas will be a crucial two months for Labour and Andrew Little.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandOnly five state house tenants evicted over methHousing New Zealand says it has only evicted five tenants from state houses on the grounds that their homes were contaminated by methamphetamine.28 Oct 03:51 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsRoundup: Is NZ a good place for business or workers?Who's winning the "class struggle" between business and workers?27 Oct 12:22 AM
New ZealandWho is the biggest spending former MP?Former MPs and their spouses racked up $703,000 on taxpayer-funded travel in the past year, including nearly $25,000 by some couples.25 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionRodney HideRodney Hide: Roskill crucial for LabourCOMMENT: If Labour wins the the byelection no one will notice. There will not be a ripple. If they lose, there will be a political tsunami.22 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: NZ elections aren't 'rigged', but questions remainAlthough no leading politician is likely to claim that "election is rigged", there are numerous problems with democracy and elections that need debating.21 Oct 04:31 AM
New ZealandStudent visa fraud 'endemic' - LabourAs Prime Minister John Key heads to India for trade talks, newly-released documents reveal the scale of fraud being committed by Indian agents representing international students.21 Oct 03:55 AM
New ZealandChina warned against HK meeting - ShearerLabour MP David Shearer says Government's decision not to meet pro-democracy advocates from Hong Kong following pressure from China is "a bad look".20 Oct 09:27 PM
New ZealandSwimming pool fencing rules relaxedA raft of changes to safety rules for swimming pools will save lives, the Government says - but some are not convinced.20 Oct 05:53 AM
New ZealandCrime rises as foot patrols cut by 10pcFewer police foot patrols have been done in Whanganui during the last year - but that's not why some crime figures are up, acting 18 Oct 06:22 PM
New ZealandGeorgina Beyer wants to return to CartertonChronically ill former Carterton mayor and Wairarapa MP Georgina Beyer has set her sights on returning to Wairarapa - dead or alive.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt accused of gutting major child studyThe Government has been accused of gutting a major longitudinal study tracking the experiences of kids growing up in New Zealand, after a funding cut resulted in the number of its participants being slashed by two thirds.18 Oct 06:40 AM
New ZealandAndrew 'Liddle' mentioned in email hackLabour leader Andrew Little gets a mention in the latest batch of hacked emails from Hillary Clinton staff.17 Oct 11:04 PM
New ZealandHow the right went wrong in AucklandThe knives are out in the National Party after the centre-right's disastrous result at last weekend's local elections in Auckland.14 Oct 04:00 PM
Official Cash RateInvestors snapping up Auckland housesOne in seven houses sold in Auckland are being bought by people who already own five or more properties.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHelen Kelly a 'relentless changemaker'Tributes are pouring in for the former head of the Council of Trade Unions who died this morning after a battle with lung cancer.13 Oct 07:41 PM
PoliticsTelcos say they won't volunteer info to spiesTelecommunications companies are concerned about a proposal which will allow companies to volunteer suspicious information about their customers to spying agencies.13 Oct 03:27 AM
New ZealandHousing New Zealand won't run out of money - EnglishThe Government's state housing agency is set to run out of money by February, ministers have been warned.12 Oct 09:02 PM
New ZealandSmith: Labour's stats on homes 'dodgy'Labour and National are in a war of words about how many homes have been sold in Auckland to first home-buyers.12 Oct 04:05 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 ZealandWatch: Goff clocks out of ParliamentLabour MP Phil Goff has delivered his valedictory to Parliament, speaking of his career highlights, love before getting in a pitch as Auckland Mayor.11 Oct 07:22 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
PoliticsWatch NZH Local Focus: McDouall cruises to Whanganui mayoraltyWhanganui deputy mayor Hamish McDouall now has the top job. Made with funding for NZ on Air.08 Oct 05:56 AM
KahuMaori Party courts the big wigsLabour will pit former TV presenter Tamati Coffey against Maori Party co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell in 2017 but the Maori Party has its own big names in sight.05 Oct 05:18 AM
New ZealandKiwis 'drowning' in housing debt - LabourNew data shows nearly 90 per cent of all personal debt in New Zealand is tied up in property.29 Sep 02:37 AM
PoliticsTwyford to chair Labour's election campaignLabour MP Phil Twyford has been rewarded for his strong performance in Parliament with a leading role in the party's election campaign next year.28 Sep 05:28 AM
OpinionRodney HideRodney Hide: Left lacks puff and policyCOMMENT: Labour is the narrow party that has shut itself off from the great bulk of New Zealanders.24 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionDialogue: What does Labour need?COMMENT: The recent poll showing that Labour is losing rather than gaining ground will have been very disappointing to the Labour leadership.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandStuart Nash criticised by policeNapier MP Stuart Nash has agreed to cut criticism of Eastern District's police commander after police sent a warning letter to his 22 Sep 05:00 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
New ZealandEuthanasia in NZ given 'orange light'Government should proceed with legalising assisted dying only if strong safeguards are in place, the human rights watchdog says.21 Sep 03:58 AM
New ZealandPrivate money may fund light railMayoral contenders Phil Goff and Vic Crone both say they will tap private investors to pay for an Auckland light rail system if central government fails to fund it.14 Sep 04:37 AM
