New ZealandJudith Collins 'annoyed' at Key's actionsJudith Collins says she's angry after being blindsided by John Key's decision to deny her a title routinely awarded to former ministers - learning of it from the media.14 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessHouse affordability falls - surveyHouses are going up by $30,000 a year but wages are only rising fractionally in one of the clearest illustrations of the worsening housing affordability crisis.14 Oct 01:08 AM
OpinionEditorial: Voters should have been told of reformA carve-up of the housing portfolio in the new Cabinet has alerted the country to a radical reform the Government has in mind for state housing.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFran O'Sullivan: We need to know who tried to fit up SFO bossWhen John Key dumped Judith Collins at the height of the Dirty Politics affair, he refused to disclose who gave him a copy of the email that prompted him to dump her from the Cabinet.10 Oct 10:32 PM
New ZealandIsis: NZ might join fightA “domestic beheading” inspired by foreign fanatics is one of several threats New Zealand potentially faces from the so-called Islamic State, John Key said this morning.10 Oct 09:48 PM
New ZealandIn charge of keeping secretsNational minister Chris Finlayson's world has become a little more 007 with his anointment as Minister for Spies, but his first love remains the Treaty of Waitangi settlements.10 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Key hits ground running as Labour squabblesRust never sleeps. And neither, it seems, does John Key.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBennett's teacher pays her a visitThe path to the top can begin in unusual places. For Paula Bennett, it was performing as Rizzo in a high school production of the musical Grease.08 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: English's plan to save the children: scrap RMAThe Prime Minister might get to choose who sits where in the Cabinet and on his front bench, but it seems National's caucus has a far more anarchic pecking order - one based on speed and punctuality just once every three years.08 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionDita de Boni: Tackling terror no excuse for police stateThe 10-hour raid on Nicky Hager's house this week gives us a tasty preview of how police could be roped into doing the bidding for higher powers, says Dita de Boni.08 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Parliament should decide whether we go to warIf New Zealand decides to send forces to support an international response to the "Islamic State" in Iraq and Syria (Isis), the decision will be made by the Government not Parliament, the Prime Minister has explained.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandJohn Key's Government sworn inJohn Key has been officially sworn in as Prime Minister in a ceremony at Government House.08 Oct 01:30 AM
New ZealandPM: NZ won't be a targetAny commitment of military assistance to counter Islamic State militants in Iraq should not make NZ more of a target for terrorism, Prime Minister John Key says.08 Oct 01:05 AM
New ZealandBarry's close encounterMaggie Barry’s first official act after being named the new Conservation Minister was to be pecked in the face by a world-famous bird.07 Oct 06:04 AM
EconomyEnglish: Planning policies increase inequalityPlanning policies have probably increased inequality amongst New Zealanders more than any other policies through higher housing costs Finance Minister Bill English says.07 Oct 02:28 AM
New ZealandIsis fight is Govt's decisionPM says any plan to give assistance to efforts against militants will probably be debated in Parliament but the ultimate decision is the Government's alone.06 Oct 10:42 PM
New ZealandHousing role split part of reshufflePrime Minister John Key has split housing issues across three ministers as National speeds up its shift toward developing social housing by private providers and reducing reliance on state....06 Oct 09:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: PM's sharing of spy agency responsibility a good moveThe most striking and welcome feature of the Cabinet named yesterday is the spreading of responsibility for the security intelligence agencies.06 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Key calls tune in cabinet renewalWhen it comes to reshuffling their Cabinets, prime ministers need to follow one maxim: if they think it ain't broke then it probably needs fixing.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandJohn Key's cabinet gets a revampPrime Minister John Key has anointed fast-rising ministers Paula Bennett, Jonathan Coleman, Amy Adams and Simon Bridges as his potential successors in a Cabinet reshuffle.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNational reshuffle: The rise of BennettPrime Minister John Key's reshuffle has seen the ascension of Paula Bennett to become National's highest ranked woman - up from nine to five on the front bench.06 Oct 06:26 AM
New ZealandJohn Key unveils new Cabinet line-upPaula Bennett, Jonathan Coleman, Amy Adams and Simon Bridges have consolidated their status as the National Government’s rising stars in John Key’s new Cabinet.06 Oct 12:20 AM
New ZealandFlavell given portfolio renamed to reflect 'new focus' on Maori futureMaori Party co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell's appointment to head the newly rebranded Maori Development portfolio reflects a new focus for what used to be Maori Affairs, Prime Minister John Key says.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNational signs deal with Maori PartyMaori Party Co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell has been appointed as a Minister after his party inked its confidence and supply deal with National this afternoon.05 Oct 01:55 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Deals crucial only if Key hits troublePrime Minister John Key signed two insurance agreements yesterday in the form of confidence and supply deals with Act and United Future.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandKey: SAS could join Isis fight on groundNZ's elite SAS personnel aren't yet on standby for deployment to combat Islamic State militants - but the PM can't rule out sending them in if asked.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandPM won't rule out using SAS against IsisPrime Minister John Key won't rule out sending New Zealand's elite SAS personnel to assist US efforts to counter Islamic State militants in Iraq or even Syria.29 Sep 02:32 AM
New ZealandA handshake but no ministerial jobThe Act Party has signed a deal to work with National for another three years, but the agreement does not include a ministerial portfolio for new MP David Seymour.29 Sep 01:25 AM
New ZealandGovt agreement a Dunne dealPeter Dunne says he hopes his new deal with the National-led Government will enable him to knock some "rough edges" off National’s legislative agenda.28 Sep 11:51 PM
New ZealandKey awaiting advice to help anti-Isis effortPrime Minister John Key is expecting to receive advice over the coming weeks on further assistance New Zealand could offer to help counter the terrorist group Isis.28 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandCoalition deals to be signed this weekCoalition deals to form the next government will be signed this week, Prime Minister John Key says.28 Sep 06:59 PM
