New ZealandNational MP to quit after demotionNational MP for Rangitata Jo Goodhew will quit Parliament at the election after being dropped from Cabinet.25 Jan 04:35 AM
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
KahuThe Ratana political dance beginsLabour leader Andrew Little says the Maori Party is "effectively the Maori branch of the National Party."22 Jan 07:41 PM
New ZealandQueue for social housing grows longerNearly 5000 people are now in the queue for social housing across the country.20 Jan 01:21 AM
New ZealandQuake Outcasts lose bid to avoid legal costsA group of uninsured homeowners in Christchurch have lost their bid to avoid costs for a legal battle with the Government.19 Jan 04:26 AM
Opinion'Too many MPs are resigning under MMP'COMMENT: Former Clerk of Parliament David McGee says list MPs should not be replaced and electorate MPs should be bonded.16 Jan 04:00 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
New ZealandBill English talks trade with EUThe European Union seems keen for a trade agreement with New Zealand.10 Jan 05:40 PM
New ZealandMurray McCully's office vandalised on North ShoreForeign Minister and East Coast Bays MP Murray McCully's office has been vandalised after New Zealand co-sponsored a UN resolution against Israeli settlements.04 Jan 03:34 AM
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
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
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Bill English in the seat of powerCOMMENT: New PM finally gets to sit in the "highest-backed chair" at Cabinet unveiling.20 Dec 05:19 AM
New ZealandMt Albert byelection: National backs offNational Party has waved the white flag in the upcoming Mt Albert byelection, with Labour accusing Bill English of "running scared" and daring him to call an early election.19 Dec 03:40 AM
New ZealandMeet your four new ministersFour new ministers feature in Prime Minister Bill English's first Cabinet reshuffle. They are Alfred Ngaro, Mark Mitchell, David Bennett and Jacqui Dean.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAudrey Young: Thinking behind reshuffleBill English's Cabinet makeover has rewarded two of National's best young ministers with some heavy-lifting duties that will make or break their reputations.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKaye's big role after breast-cancer fightNikki Kaye is set to become the new Education Minister but her appointment has been put off to allow her to recover from breast cancer treatment.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCabinet up-and-comers: Alfred Ngaro and Mark MitchellIsaac Davison profiles two of the new faces in Bill English's Cabinet line-up.18 Dec 07:29 AM
New ZealandBill's new Cabinet: Winners and losersPM Bill English's new Cabinet was a boon for Bridges, and others.18 Dec 04:48 AM
New ZealandKaye tipped for Cabinet promotionBill English is expected to give big promotions to ministers Simon Bridges, Amy Adams, and Nikki Kaye, who is recovering from breast cancer.18 Dec 12:20 AM
PoliticsMcClay moves up a step in CabinetNational Party cabinet reshuffle- Rotorua MP Todd McClay remains Minister of Trade and Minister for State Owned Enterprises- He moves 17 Dec 10:58 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasBraunias: Secret Diary of Bill EnglishCOMMENT: It's always been my dream to be the interim Prime Minister. And now here I am. It feels...unreal. It feels...not quite real.16 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanRoughan: Bad time to be picked for CabinetCOMMENT: This is not a good time to come into the front line of a govt if you are a young, ambitious politician with all the attributes to be a great PM.16 Dec 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: English needs a fresh startThe new cabinet Prime Minister Bill English unveils tomorrow will be assembled with two objectives in mind.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt may pardon gay sex convictionsThirty years after homosexuality was legalised in New Zealand, gay and bisexual men with historic convictions may be pardoned.15 Dec 03:59 AM
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 ZealandTrickle of Nat exits turns to floodFoss' retirement announcement gives English four ministerial vacancies and 10 per cent of seats are up for change.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNats and Eminem to face music in MayThe National Party has participated in a High Court teleconference today regarding legal action against it by American rapper Eminem.14 Dec 03:21 AM
New ZealandBennett plans to draw on HR experiencePaula Bennett talks to political editor Audrey Young about her new backroom role with the National Party caucus.13 Dec 05:22 AM
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 ZealandNew Cabinet to be unveiled on SundayNew Prime Minister Bill English will unveil his new Cabinet on Sunday.13 Dec 01:26 AM
New ZealandA shaky omen for Bill English?If Bill English was as superstitious as his predecessor, he would be a bit nervous that when he is asked about Andrew Little an earthquake strikes.12 Dec 05:06 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Labour should think twiceCOMMENT: The Labour Party was quietly thrilled after getting over the shock of John Key's resignation as PM and his endorsement of Bill English.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandEnglish vows to 'dig up diamonds'Not many new Prime Ministers kick off their tenure with a U-turn and by quoting poetry. But Bill English did.12 Dec 04:53 AM
