New ZealandKey disappointed by billboard vandalismWidespread damage to election hoardings has been described as "pretty disappointing" but "part of the election campaign process" by the Prime Minister.08 Aug 05:36 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanOpinion: Image repair for SkyCitySkyCity Entertainment is tidying up its corporate image, now it has hundreds of extra poker machines firmly in its sights, writes John Drinnan.07 Aug 09:30 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Huffing and puffing on the hustingsElection emails fall from time and space on to the desk of columnist Toby Manhire - who shares them with you today. What do the say about NZ politics?07 Aug 09:30 PM
New ZealandCall likened to Nazi chantAn Internet-Mana Party video clip of a frenzied crowd cheering on Kim Dotcom and chanting "F*** John Key" is being compared to Nazi Germany propaganda.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNats eye more resource act tweaksFurther moves to reform the Resource Management Act have been flagged among key environment priorities for National ahead of the election.07 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuRadioLive host in charter school bidAn organisation headed by broadcaster and former politician Willie Jackson is in negotiations to open a charter school.07 Aug 03:17 AM
New ZealandInternet Mana 'sinking to such a low'An Internet-Mana Party video clip of a frenzied crowd cheering on Kim Dotcom and chanting "f*** John Key" is a terrible look, an expert in political marketing says.07 Aug 02:55 AM
New ZealandAll directions on PM's campaign trailPrime Minister John Key had planned to stick to a simple script as he returned to the campaign trail. Then he got distracted by questions about 1D and sugar daddies.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandInternet-Mana Party take on KeyPrime Minister John Key will face both Internet-Mana Party leaders on Monday at his only local public debate in his Helensville electorate.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandJohn Key happy with Chinese farm dealPrime Minister John Key says he is happy for a Chinese company to buy a central North Island farm so long as the correct process is followed.03 Aug 09:49 PM
New ZealandJoyce accuses Labour of xenophobiaEconomic Development Minister Steven Joyce has accused Labour of "xenophobia" in their opposition of the potential sale of Lochinver Station.01 Aug 11:15 PM
New ZealandRoad plans don't stack up: OppositionThe National Government's $212 million plan to put a series of hand-picked regional roading projects in the fastlane using asset sales cash is not backed by a strong economic case.01 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: National the only game in town for PetersYou cannot teach an old dog new tricks. Or so they say. Well, just try telling Winston Peters that.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew case looms as Banks fights onWhat John Banks is labelling compelling new evidence for an appeal against his criminal conviction is believed to be sworn statements from two Americans.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandShaky case for $212m roading planNational's $212 million plan to fast-track regional road projects using asset sales cash is not backed by a strong economic case, OIA documents reveal.01 Aug 03:51 AM
New ZealandJohn Banks: The fight is not overJohn Banks says the battle to clear his name is far from over, claiming "compelling" new evidence will exonerate him.31 Jul 10:00 PM
OpinionDita De Boni: Government by intimidationWhatever the truth about what Nick Smith said, his utterances lay bare what seems to be a long-term strategy - to get all sorts of organisations to pull their necks in and get with the programme, writes Dita De Boni.31 Jul 09:30 PM
OpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Bias? Not me - I just call it as I see itLast time I wrote in this esteemed organ, I proffered an idea or two as to why Labour wasn't exactly breathing down National's neck, writes Mike Hosking.31 Jul 09:30 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Parting shots in the HouseMPs have headed off on the campaign trail with one last blast at their rivals.31 Jul 09:30 PM
New ZealandCunliffe: It's just 'Winston being Winston'Labour leader David Cunliffe said he isn't concerned by Winston Peters' comments that he wouldn't work with the Mana Party.29 Jul 08:46 PM
New ZealandCunliffe denies double standardsLabour leader David Cunliffe has denied he has double standards for refusing to rule out relying on Internet Mana despite deriding National for its coat tailing deals.29 Jul 12:10 AM
New ZealandNick Smith backs down on legal threatConservation Minister Nick Smith says he has "heeded the Prime Minister's advice" and backed down on a legal threat against an environmental advocate.28 Jul 11:45 PM
New ZealandNats say no to CraigNew Zealand First appears to loom large in National's plan to secure a third term in Government.28 Jul 07:30 PM
New ZealandPM against any 'silly' legal actionPrime Minister John Key says Conservation Minister Nick Smith would be "silly" to take legal action against an environmental advocate who accused him of political interference.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo clear run for CraigJohn Key has confirmed National will not pull a candidate to give Colin Craig a clear run and ruled out any last minute change, even if it could cost National a third term.28 Jul 05:10 AM
New ZealandThe election 'Porkometer' returnsEight weeks out from the election, Labour's new spending promises are running streets ahead of National's.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMen dominate National listNational Party president Peter Goodfellow says the low number of women standing for National this election is partly because of the democratic process.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNational releases listNational has sent a clear signal it will do a deal in the Ohariu and Epsom electorates.26 Jul 11:10 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Court jester Joyce impales Cunliffe with rapier witYou might well think Steven Joyce and stand-up comedy would be mutually exclusive. But you would be wrong, writes John Armstrong.25 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: A beginner's guide to NZ politicsAs we draw closer to the election, again to be contested under New Zealand's proportional electoral system, here is a crib sheet: the state of the parties with 57 days to go.24 Jul 09:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Sorry to say, but apologies need to be meaningfulThe Labour Party's leader need make no apologies for taking a holiday with his family last week. The Prime Minister was doing the same24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMP admits further misuse of charge cardOutgoing National MP Claudette Hauiti admits using her parliamentary charge card to buy petrol for her personal car in a further breach of the rules on card use.24 Jul 01:39 AM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: MPs come and go but rare few earn high regardPoliticians come and politicians go. Some are loved, some are ridiculed, some are despised. Claire Trevett looks at two who will leave this week, respected.23 Jul 05:00 PM
