New ZealandDebate: Slater condemnedNational leader John Key condemned Whale Oil blogger Cameron Slater for the first time during tonight's leaders' debate with Labour leader David Cunliffe02 Sep 09:05 AM
New ZealandSecond leaders' debate: As it happenedPrime Minister John Key and Leader of the Opposition David Cunliffe are facing off in round two of the pre-election debates in Christchurch this evening.02 Sep 09:00 AM
New ZealandWho won the second leaders' debate?Prime Minister John Key and Leader of the Opposition David Cunliffe faced off in round two of the pre-election debates this evening, but who came out on top?02 Sep 08:57 AM
New ZealandPM defends choices for Collins probeJohn Key has defended his choice of a Government Inquiry into Judith Collins’ dealings with former SFO boss Adam Feeley in the face of calls for a broader inquiry.02 Sep 03:05 AM
OpinionBob Jones: Ridicule - a small price to pay for fleeting fameWhen I wrote recently that this election was done and dusted, a storm of protest erupted on the <i>NZ Herald</i>'s website from Labour's deeply unattractive, rabid tribalists.01 Sep 09:30 PM
New ZealandNew leak claim hits CollinsJudith Collins is depicted in alleged conversations discussing the leak of evidence in a high profile case to blogger Cam Slater - but she says they're forgeries.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhale Oil left out of probeAn inquiry into the events surrounding Judith Collins' downfall will not examine the relationship between her and Whale Oil blogger Cameron Slater, says John Key.01 Sep 05:00 PM
EnergyVote will decide control of power costPower bills have been rising relentlessly. The two sides of politics are divided on house best to rein that in - competition or regulation.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandInquiry 'won't cut corners'An inquiry into the release of a sensitive security document to Cameron Slater within days of requesting it will include access to computer systems, documents and phone records.01 Sep 05:18 AM
New ZealandHacker releases more dataThe hacker known as Rawshark has released information purporting to be social media conversations and emails between Judith Collins and Cameron Slater.01 Sep 04:25 AM
Banking and financeFeeley hopes for criminal investigationFormer SFO boss Adam Feeley says he hopes the police are considering a criminal investigation into claims Judith Collins was linked to a smear campaign against him.01 Sep 02:23 AM
Banking and financeEx-SFO boss Feeley: I had no concernsFormer SFO boss Adam Feeley says he would not have briefed ministers on investigations if he had had any suspicion that information was being leaked to others.31 Aug 08:15 PM
Banking and financeKey: Campaign still on trackPrime Minister John Key said he believed his campaign was still on track, despite the "bomb" that has been thrown since the release of Dirty Politics.31 Aug 08:05 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Crisis calls on Key to use all his skillsIt is not so much death by a thousand cuts; it is death from being buried by thousands of emails, writes John Armstrong.31 Aug 06:10 PM
BusinessElection 2014: Parties in tech debateDespite the building tension surrounding the election, the first major debate between party representatives on technology and innovation remained relatively civil.31 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionMai Chen: New powers to compel will drive Judith Collins inquiryMai Chen writes: When Judith Collins resigned on Saturday, she asked the Prime Minister to hold an inquiry so she could clear her name.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLabour sells new tax, Nats hint at cutsIn the latest in this Herald election series, we look at the main parties' policies on tax and the economy - and what it could mean for you.31 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionJosie Pagani: Justice Minister's hands must be cleanThe job of a Minister of Justice is to protect the integrity of the system and any sign of political interference risks infecting the whole system, writes Josie Pagani.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's about accountability'John Key has tried to distance himself from claims Mark Hotchin was paying bloggers to undermine the SFO, saying he does not know about the arrangement.31 Aug 06:16 AM
OpinionBen Uffendell: Time to sell New Zealand to burger chainNation, I'm bored. And not just because I watched this week's leaders' debate, but mainly for that reason.31 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandCalls for a full commission of inquiryLabour leader David Cunliffe says all ministers should be subject to a full commission of inquiry to get to the bottom of Dirty Politics.30 Aug 11:16 PM
New ZealandCommissioner concerned by allegationsAllegations levelled against former Justice Minister Judith Collins have been described as extremely concerning by the State Services Commissioner.30 Aug 08:53 PM
OpinionPatrick Gower: Voodoo and madness of King WinstonIn Winston's World, John Key is a voodoo doll he stabs with a pin whenever he gets bored.30 Aug 08:26 PM
New ZealandNZ better off without Collins: KaramOne of Judith Collins’ most relentless opponents, Joe Karam, says the country is better off with her out of Cabinet.30 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionHerald on Sunday Editorial: Collins hung out to dry by SlaterJudith Collins' resignation yesterday was weeks, perhaps months, overdue. Yet the offence for which she has left the ministry is less clearcut.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMoney men topple CollinsAn inquiry into Judith Collins' downfall is poised to investigate links between former Hanover boss Mark Hotchin and right-wing bloggers who waged a smear campaign against ex-Serious Fraud Office (SFO) chief executive Adam Feeley.30 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: One to Cunliffe, but watch out ...When the Wallabies drew with the All Blacks in the first Bledisloe Cup match in Sydney, it was widely considered almost as good as a win.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCollins resigns: Blogger backs mateWhale Oil blogger Cameron Slater is backing his mate Judith Collins.30 Aug 04:29 AM
New ZealandIndignant and distressed, Collins quitsJudith Collins says her decision to quit will allow Prime Minister John Key to focus on the election campaign.30 Aug 02:40 AM
New ZealandLive: Collins resignationJudith Collins has resigned, effective immediately.30 Aug 01:37 AM
