New ZealandNew energy driving Act, says hopefulYoung Epsom candidate says party bent on putting internal wrangling in past.02 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ First's power balanceNew Zealand First would hold the balance of power if the results of the first major political poll of the year were translated to an election result.02 Feb 05:39 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Tough-talking Key drapes a flag over rivalIn what is quickly becoming a year-long de facto election campaign, one can guarantee National will drum in the message that Cunliffe is a politician who cannot be trusted, writes John Armstrong.31 Jan 08:30 PM
New ZealandFull battle jacket as MPs squabbleJustice Minister Judith Collins says Greens co-leader Metiria Turei is a "sanctimonious hypocrite" for championing the poor while dressing in expensive designer clothes.31 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandWhat the blazers ... ? MPs' jacket spatThe long running tit-for-tat between Metiria Turei and senior Government ministers over her clothes has reignited again with claims of racism and hypocrisy.30 Jan 11:44 PM
New ZealandCunliffe denies misleading the public'We've been absolutely clear in all the materials.' David Cunliffe has defended against accusations he mislead the public over his $60 baby bonus.29 Jan 08:54 PM
New ZealandWhere are the Pacific entrepreneurs?Pacific Islanders need to rediscover their entrepreneurial spirit, says the new minister tasked with turning around their job and education prospects.29 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandKey: Cunliffe misleading NZPrime Minister John Key has accused Labour leader David Cunliffe of "misleading New Zealanders" over the $60-a-week child payment scheme.28 Jan 10:20 PM
New ZealandHone Harawira: I don't feel ashamedThe shame over Parliament non-attendance rests on the Prime Minister's shoulders, Hone Harawira says.28 Jan 10:04 PM
New ZealandEconomists: Less work, more babies?Labour's $60-a-week child payment scheme may produce less work and more babies, economists say.28 Jan 08:53 PM
New ZealandKey's criticism 'petty'Mana Party Leader Hone Harawira says Prime Minister John Key's criticism of his record of attendance at Parliament is "petty".28 Jan 05:32 AM
New ZealandNational's paid parental leave plansPM John Key has hinted National is working on its own legislation to extend paid parental leave - but will it match the 26 weeks Labour is pushing for?27 Jan 11:21 PM
New ZealandMP 'taking the mickey' with absencesMana Party Leader and sole MP Hone Harawira is "taking the mickey’’ with his frequent absences from Parliament, Prime Minister John Key says.27 Jan 11:20 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Winston for PM? Don't bet against itThe PM's about-turn on working with Peters was utterly predictable, writes John Armstrong.24 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandA good start for PetersWinston Peters' summer went rather well for him and so has his start to the political year.24 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCritics find praise for support planNational has managed to win praise from many of its usual critics - even the teacher unions - for its latest policy to try to lift student achievement.23 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandPPTA cautiously optimisticThe Government's creation of new roles in NZ schools - including 'executive principals' and 'expert teachers' - has been cautiously welcomed by the teaching profession.23 Jan 06:18 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: PM on to a winner with teacher rewardsPrime Minister John Key is on to a winner with his big plans to financially reward excellent teachers and principals, writes Audrey Young.23 Jan 01:02 AM
New ZealandPaying off debt is Govt's focus - KeyThe National Government’s economic focus will be on paying down debt as Crown finance’s improve, Prime Minister John Key said this morning.23 Jan 12:14 AM
New ZealandPM John Key's full speechRead PM John Key's full state of the nation-style speech to the West Auckland Business Club.22 Jan 11:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Parties set agendas in lieu of electionThe frenetic activity is all about National and Labour grappling with one another for the early election-year political initiative and - hopefully - retaining it, writes John Armstrong.22 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandKey softens stance on deal with Peters'A few things have changed.' National could work with Winston Peters' NZ First after this year's election, PM John Key has said - reversing his stance.21 Jan 06:42 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: National accepts the risks in going back to NZ FirstNational's decision to potentially work with Winston Peters and New Zealand First after the next election is not without risk, writes Audrey Young.21 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandFamily time on agenda as busy year rolls inJami-Lee Ross, National MP for Botany, talks to Audrey Young.15 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandColin Craig targets anti-smacking lawColin Craig says repealing the anti-smacking law will be a condition of his support for a National-led Government, after confirming he smacked his own child.13 Jan 05:36 AM
New ZealandColin Craig: I smack my childConservative Party leader Colin Craig says he doesn't expect any backlash from his admission this morning that he still smacks his own child.12 Jan 09:19 PM
New Zealand'I've learned the hard way'Conservative leader Colin Craig is confident he can change people's minds about him, after a Herald poll found a third of respondents believed he was too extreme.06 Jan 07:18 PM
New ZealandCosts cut into crime profits cashGovernment's coffers end up with $12 million from $33 million worth of assets ordered seized by judges.06 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandBennett: Sip It SweetieIrreverent Cabinet Minister Paula Bennett has produced her own pink wine label on a chardonnay this Christmas called "Sip It Sweetie".22 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandNational MP ousted by his own partyNational's sitting MP in Kaikoura, Colin King, was ousted by his own party last night after a challenge from a local farmer at a selection meeting.17 Dec 07:56 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Cutting tax tempting for NationalTo suddenly talk about tax cuts would send a very mixed message about the need for continued restraint in government spending, writes John Armstrong.17 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandMP quits Parliament for funeral sectorNational list MP Katrina Shanks will resign from Parliament in the New Year to work as chief executive of the Funeral Directors' Association.09 Dec 10:10 PM
