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
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
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 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
New ZealandDeals with National on the fast trackThe Maori Party expects to have a confidence and supply deal to put to its party members next week, co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell said last night after talks with the National Party leadership.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNational holds its first caucus meetingNational has farewelled departing MPs at Parliament this morning and welcomed its new faces.23 Sep 01:43 AM
New ZealandKey seeks more positive relationship with NZ FirstNational will seek to forge a closer relationship with New Zealand First this term "on a case by case basis" despite Winston Peters' determination to lead the opposition, Prime Minister John Key says.22 Sep 11:29 PM
LifestyleSneans? Oh no John, noFashion is about self-expression, individuality, it is a way of communicating with the world around you.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKey: Ede happy to move onPrime Minister John Key says his former adviser and National Party staffer Jason Ede was not forced out of his job in response to the <i>Dirty Politics</i> scandal.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinisterial job high on new Act MP's wishlistAct's sole MP David Seymour will meet John Key at Parliament today with a wishlist for a confidence and supply agreement, including for him to become a minister.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandBlue the new red in Labour bastionsIn Labour's worst defeat in 92 years, the party vote in central Auckland strongholds Mt Albert and Mt Roskill turned blue.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMP 101 as fresh faces learn ropesIt will be like the first day of school when 29 new MPs, 15 of them from the National Party, turn up to various caucus meetings at Parliament today.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandEducation, welfare and housing on cardsJohn Key says education reform, National's Home Start housing programme and the continuation of welfare reform are the three key areas to focus on.21 Sep 11:37 PM
New ZealandNational staffer quits after scandalJason Ede, a former Beehive staffer in the PM's office who was widely quoted in the Dirty Politics book, has quit his position with the National Party.21 Sep 08:23 PM
New ZealandPeters a political hero, NZ First MPIf loyalty to the leader is highly valued, it's not hard to see why new New Zealand First MP Fletcher Tabueau rocketed his way up the party list.21 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Remarkable feat may lead Key as far as fourth termJohn Key's achievement on Saturday is historically remarkable.21 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: The secret to John Key's successMike Hosking writes: National had the best case. The best project to present. The best story to tell. The best numbers to back them.21 Sep 05:00 PM
