New ZealandTeachers reject Govt's education policyPrimary school teachers and principals have voted overwhelmingly to reject the Government's flagship education policy.21 Aug 05:20 AM
New ZealandCollins: 'I can't discuss that'Embattled Justice Minister Judith Collins has surfaced visiting an online retailer in Mangere but refused to comment on claims about her links with blogger Cameron Slater.21 Aug 12:44 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Revelation has watchdog's hackles upThe inspector-general of Intelligence and Security's decision to investigate the release of SIS documents to Cameron Slater is "hugely significant", writes John Armstrong.20 Aug 09:30 PM
New ZealandDirty Politics: Collins, Ede go to groundKey figures at the centre of the Dirty Politics furore including beleaguered Justice Minister Judith Collins were yesterday avoiding media but retained at least some support from voters and family yesterday.20 Aug 07:20 PM
New ZealandBig two take different tacks in election ad warLabour has gone for the heartstrings in TV ads to be aired today while National has taken a more light-hearted approach as the on-screen political campaign begins.19 Aug 07:38 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: It's only dirty politics when someone else does itJohn Key damned 'News of the World'-style tactics during the 'teapot tapes' saga but shrugs off his adviser's infiltration of Labour Party records, writes Brian Rudman.19 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Key's switch a necessary part of regaining controlJohn Armstrong writes: Huge cracks suddenly appeared yesterday in the wall of denial erected by the National Party to shield itself from the damaging allegations.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPM's 'last chance' for CollinsJohn Key has put Judith Collins on her second final warning in five months over her "unwise" collusion with Whale Oil blogger Cameron Slater.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandElection: Free visits big gun on battlefieldIn health, the election has become a bidding war focused on the new centre ground of free doctor visits.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNats' spending creeps up with $600m plansNational has boosted its Porkometer tally by almost $600 million in little more than a week with plans to spend up on schools, hospices and cycleways.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKey: Collins on last chanceJudith Collins was "unwise" to pass details of a public servant to blogger Cameron Slater and she is now on her last chance, Prime Minister John Key says.19 Aug 04:07 AM
EconomyEnglish: Tax cuts in the worksWith a surplus in his sights this year, Finance Minister Bill English has confirmed his Government has budgeted for tax cuts some time over the next four years19 Aug 12:03 AM
New Zealand'Teapot Tapes' cop to assess complaintThe officer who headed the 'Paintergate' and 'Teapot Tapes' inquiries is assessing a complaint over the hacking of Whale Oil blogger Cameron Slater's computer.18 Aug 10:33 PM
New ZealandSlater's messages revealedThe ex-prostitute who dug dirt for Whale Oil blogger Cameron Slater offered up personal information about a top businessman and other high-profile public figures.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDirty Politics: 'Collins must resign'Government figures continued to come under pressure over <i>Dirty Politics</i> allegations yesterday, with Justice Minister Judith Collins facing calls for her resignation.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandChoice between the carrot and the stickVoters comparing social policies at this election have a clear choice: "Unrelenting focus on work" with National, or a softer line if Labour wins.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNats take fight to Labour's heartlandThe National Party will turn its back on glitzy SkyCity to launch its election campaign at the Manukau Events Centre.17 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionAdam Bennett: National's fightback heats upNational began its fightback yesterday with a push to convince people the way Nicky Hager got his source material was dirtier than anything the Govt has done.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNational down in new pollsNational has lost some support, according to two new polls released tonight.17 Aug 06:49 AM
New ZealandDotcom hits back at claimsInternet mogul Kim Dotcom has denied another accusation by Cameron Slater that he was responsible for hacking Slater's blog website earlier this year.17 Aug 05:42 AM
New Zealand'Evidence points to Ede' - LabourThe Labour Party has called on Prime Minister John Key to publicly name the National staff member the party admitted infiltrated Labour's website server in 2011.16 Aug 11:11 PM
OpinionPatrick Gower: Key's weak link is enemy withinThe thing that could hurt Key comes in the form of Jason Ede, Key's senior staffer, writes Patrick Gower.16 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionHerald on Sunday editorial: Is National planning something different?With so many allegations of "dirty politics" flying back and forth, it feels like the election campaign has been going for weeks and voting day cannot be far away.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBreach confirmed: LabourLabour has released documents it says proves its website was hacked by people working for the National Party.16 Aug 02:24 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Vilification of author revives Muldoon-era tacticsThe tirade of insults, invective and scorn directed at Nicky Hager must rank as one of the most sustained efforts by National.15 Aug 08:12 PM
New ZealandProsecution threat for musicianA musician who wrote a satirical song about Prime Minister John Key has been threatened with prosecution if he sells the track on iTunes.15 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionMichael Cox: Get out the tea towels and wipe up the votesYou could take your pick of Muldoon tea towels. One had "Not just a pretty face" printed under his portrait; the other "It's nice to have a man about the House".14 Aug 09:30 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Nothing to see in dirty politicsSo what if there is material that invites suspicion that Cameron Slater called in a favour to have a prisoner transferred? Who really cares, asks Toby Manhire.14 Aug 09:30 PM
New ZealandWords fly over Hager bookThe fall-out from Nicky Hager's new book deepened today with threats of legal action and calls for inquiries into its revelations.14 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandKey is 'not fit to be PM'Nicky Hager's new book, which claims John Key had a hand in releasing a SIS document shows Mr Key is "not fit to be PM", former Labour Leader Phil Goff says.14 Aug 05:25 AM
