PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice inquiry into MP: Are Dowie's days numbered?National's Sarah Dowie and party leader Simon Bridges quiet on co-operation with police.14 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandCrash families back roadside drug testing petitionGrieving families call for urgent action on drug testing.13 May 02:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandD-Day for education: Big NCEA shake-up today to focus on learning, not creditsStudents go more for quantity than quality approach in quest for credits.12 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Is it time for fresh challenges for Speaker Trevor Mallard?COMMENT: Simon Bridges was right when he called Speaker "unprofessional". That day he was.11 May 06:10 PM
New ZealandEx-principal made to wait months for $100kTeacher trainers face long delays to get training plans approved and then paid for.10 May 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Protecting the PM': Speaker Trevor Mallard labelled a 'bully' by ex MPSpeaker Mallard 'failing' in being seen to be fair - says veteran former MP Peter Dunne.09 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandBig Read: Inside the criminal evolution of meth in NZPower, P cooks and profit. The evolution of meth changed the criminal underworld forever.09 May 07:02 AM
New ZealandSuspended MP turns up to parliamentary committeeMP's attendance causes brief interruption to submissions.09 May 06:24 AM
New ZealandKiwiBuild promise: Judith Collins calls for Phil Twyford's headNational's Judith Collins is calling for Housing Minister Phil Twyford to resign.09 May 02:33 AM
New ZealandCannabis referendum tracking to pass despite decline, poll saysThe nationwide survey was undertaken before the cannabis referendum was announced.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMum: 'We need to do right by the rest of New Zealand'Random roadside drug tests urgently needed, says grieving mother.08 May 07:37 AM
New ZealandSuspended: Nick Smith hits back at 'bully' Speaker after getting the bootNick Smith says he was "gobsmacked".08 May 06:30 AM
OpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: There's hope we can stop the legalisation of cannabisComment: What we vote on, and what will pass in Parliament, are two very different things.07 May 06:38 PM
New ZealandPersonal cannabis use promises to set 2020 election alightThe draft law is a weaker version of what Andrew Little previously outlined.07 May 07:57 AM
New ZealandSimon Bridges kicked out of House; is accused of making 'barnyard animal' noisesThe National leader has denied making such sounds.07 May 03:03 AM
New ZealandLegal cannabis proposal could see special cafes or bars for 'safe' consumptionCabinet paper leaked to National also proposes allowing home-grown cannabis.06 May 03:21 AM
New Zealand'Emotional junior staffer' quits National PartyBrian Anderton was on leave while Parliamentary Service looked into an employment matter.06 May 01:37 AM
New ZealandNational reveals leaked cannabis referendum optionsReferendum on recreational cannabis use planned for 2020.05 May 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Judith Collins' incredible comebackCOMMENT: Nothing is inevitable in National's leadership troubles, writes Audrey Young.03 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandEminem and National Party case reaches Supreme CourtHow much National should have to pay for the breach may go to appeal again.02 May 12:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAudrey Young: Simon Bridges' big risk in the HouseCOMMENT: Simon Bridges dismissed the insult from Peters and played him at his own game.01 May 07:43 AM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Raucous caucus - Rattled Simon Bridges a leader under siegeCOMMENT: Unflappable Collins stares down tough questions behind closed doors.30 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Detente prevails in NationalCOMMENT: There are two lessons from the latest National Party ructions.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I trust Judith Collins' – BridgesSimon Bridges had earlier refused to explicitly say the words 'I trust Judith Collins'.30 Apr 05:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCabinet's troublemaker: How much strife is Shane Jones in?There is more of a sigh than a smile when Shane Jones' name is mentioned in Government.29 Apr 11:00 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Simon Bridges can't escape leadership questions. He's in troubleCOMMENT: Anyone who's followed the game a while knows this scenario never ends well.29 Apr 08:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Simon Bridges' shot at PM becoming more remote by the dayCOMMENT: Bridges is proving that Opposition leader is the toughest job in politics.29 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandBridges: Discipline and unity essentialNational accepted NZ had rallied around the Govt after Christchurch, says Simon Bridges.28 Apr 05:02 AM
New ZealandCGT decision should not define Labour, says ministerGrant Robertson says some of the claims around CGT are "ridiculous."23 Apr 06:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: No reason for Ardern to become a CGT martyrCOMMENT: New Zealand First has not been unreasonable in exercising its veto.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolitics off the Pike River table as National backs re-entryPike families had felt let down by the previous Govt which said re-entry was too dangerous18 Apr 09:04 PM
BusinessMatthew Hooton: Simon Bridges runs out of matesComment: National MPs' dissatisfaction with their leader is at a critical point.17 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Three reasons PM has ruled out CGT on her watchJacinda's Ardern's second captain's call was based on pragmatism rather than idealism.17 Apr 05:27 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungComment: Relief for Bridges may be short-livedIt was slightly surprising that Jacinda Ardern was not higher, writes Audrey Young.15 Apr 06:18 AM
