OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Auckland lobby behind Key's about-turnPrime Minister John Key's decision to suddenly back Auckland on big infrastructure investments wasn't simply designed to steal a march on his Labour opponents.02 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: MP left with awkward promise after Key's rail pledgeI guess Maggie Barry's thoughts have turned to composing her bucket list, writes Brian Rudman. And leaving messages on her boss' phone, pleading for another u-turn.30 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandTwelve Questions: Claudette HauitiIt's been said you were a Labour Party supporter and campaigned for them. So why the switch?05 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandGreen leader tears into 'smiling' KeyGreen Party co-leader Russel Norman has all but shut the door on working with National after the next election.01 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandPorts and bloggers colluded: strategistA political strategist who has trained National Party MPs says the Ports of Auckland colluded with right wing bloggers to undermine industrial action against the Ports of Auckland.31 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandNational turns on hard right advisorLeaked documents written by a political strategist who has trained National MPs set out a vision for taking the party to the right of the political spectrum.31 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandNational stance blamed for mayoralty withdrawalOne of National MP Maurice Williamson's supporters says he dropped his ambition to run as Auckland's mayor partly because the National Party refused to let him stand under the party's banner.31 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandNewest MP takes her place in HouseNew National MP Claudette Hauiti gives every indication she has had a crash course in how not to be controversial.29 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandCollins ignored process: LabourThe Government is again accused of interfering to appoint a 'mate' to a top public sector job.27 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandElection between centre right and far left - KeyNational is facing the "notoriously difficult" task of winning a third term against an Opposition increasingly dragged to the "far left" by the Greens, says Key26 May 03:33 AM
New ZealandNew waka jumping law proposedNational Party members are pushing for a new "waka-jumping" law to force rogue list MPs out of Parliament.25 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandACC leads good economic newsThe Accident Compensation Corporation's Earners and Work Accounts are now fully funded ACC Minister Judith Collins has told National Party members at their Northern Regional Conference today.25 May 01:48 AM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Election's shadow falling on halls of powerOver the next 18 months, expect to see Key, and David Shearer, too, hovering outside Peters' office, bottle of Scotch in hand, writes Toby Manhire.23 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandGovt sends message to developersProperty developers who "sit and wait" for land values to increase have been sent a clear signal that the Government will act to bring more housing into the market.19 May 03:08 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: National gives mixed signals with housingJohn Armstrong writes: "One of the reasons why Governments slowly decay and die is that the longer they are in office the more prone they become to ugly pragmatism and compromise of principle."17 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandKey tips early surplusJohn Key says it is possible the Government could get close to a surplus in the coming financial year - one year earlier than officially predicted in yesterday's Budget.17 May 04:05 AM
OpinionEditorial: Collins fails electoral review testEditorial: It was the Government's idea to put MMP to a referendum at the last election and it was the Government's idea to load the odds in favour of retention.15 May 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Budget tailored to keep the wavering voters on boardJohn Key is under absolutely no illusions about the difficulty he faces in securing a third victory at next year's election, writes John Armstrong.15 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandAaron Gilmore: 'I'm not surrendering'Aaron Gilmore has given a personal statement to Parliament, and said the media scrutiny he has been placed under prevented him from functioning properly as an MP.14 May 07:18 AM
New Zealand'Popcorn and coke' ready for speechLabour Party leader David Shearer says the party will bring their "popcorn and coke'' to National MP Aaron Gilmore's hugely anticipated valedictory speech later today.13 May 11:20 PM
OpinionBob Jones: Respect waiters, even if you're uglyFeel some pity for hitherto obscure MP Aaron Gilmore whose hopes and dreams lie in ashes, albeit through self-immolation, writes Sir Bob Jones.13 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandGilmore sent threatening texts - reportsOutgoing National MP Aaron Gilmore has apparently sent threatening text messages to a number of people after he decided to resign from Parliament.13 May 02:31 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: It's out with Aaron, on with BudgetJohn Armstrong asks: What kind of pressure was exerted over the weekend to force Aaron Gilmore out? Has he done some kind of deal with the party?12 May 05:39 PM
New ZealandGilmore bows to the inevitable, resignsDisgraced National Party list MP Aaron Gilmore has moved to spare the Government further embarrassment during a critical week by announcing his resignation last night.12 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandCharter schools on trackThere won't be any changes to legislation around the controversial partnership schools despite opposition parties continuing their objections to elements of the bill.12 May 01:10 AM
New ZealandNational's housing plans could benefit developers - Green PartyHanding state homes over to community providers may benefit corporate developers, the Green Party says.12 May 12:27 AM
