OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Finding fault with Simon BridgesCOMMENT: Bridges is an easy magnet for criticism despite reasonable showing in first year.05 Oct 09:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Secret Diary of Simon BridgesCOMMENT: Political commentator Chris Trotter said that I have "the smell of death".05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPM speaks on Jami-Lee Ross taking leave from ParliamentJacinda Ardern says she would not have used the word "embarrassing" to describe issue.03 Oct 03:57 AM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Bumbling Bridges made Jami-Lee Ross saga much worseCOMMENT: National's leader made an abysmal job of explaining what is going on.02 Oct 07:49 PM
Business ReportsNational needs 'a more compelling leader' - NZ CEONew National Party leader has not built bridges to business, writes Tim McCready.02 Oct 04:00 PM
Business ReportsNot yet a credible OppositionAmy Adams was quickly awarded the prime finance shadow portfolio.02 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungComment: Timing of MP's departure raises questionsCOMMENT: If Jami-Lee Ross is not the leaker, then timing of his time-out is cruel.02 Oct 06:21 AM
New ZealandMP's decision came 'out of the blue', says BridgesJami-Lee Ross' decision to go on leave is unrelated to leak inquiry, National leader says.02 Oct 04:53 AM
BusinessSteve Braunias: The Secret Diary of Derek HandleyI banked my compo cheque of $107,500 from the government without ever starting work29 Sep 10:00 PM
New Zealand$66k on catering: Expenditure revealed from Criminal Justice SummitFigures show the Government spent almost $1 million on consultants alone.27 Sep 04:21 AM
New ZealandUniversity challenged: Auckland Uni dealt blow as it drops out of world's top 200Foreign students may now prefer Australia, which has nine universities in the top 200.26 Sep 01:00 PM
New Zealand'No basis to National's claim': Winston Peters denies calling under-fire top copActing PM assured Wally Haumaha everything would be 'okay', Nat MP claims in Parliament.26 Sep 05:20 AM
New ZealandPM misled Parliament over Handley saga: BridgesSimon Bridges says Jacinda Ardern has misled Parliament over the Handley communications.25 Sep 01:11 AM
New ZealandArise Sir Bill English - former PM knightedHe's now officially known as Sir Simon William English.24 Sep 10:42 PM
New ZealandPeters can't recall who gave him Haumaha invitationPeters told Parliament National invited him to event - but now he says he can't recall.24 Sep 07:53 AM
KahuNats: Winston Peters must reveal who invited him to Wally Haumaha celebrationActing PM says National invited him to top cop's promotion. Not us, say Nats.24 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: How can anyone be unfit to be a Minister but still serve as an MP?Allegations against MP more than just a "beltway" issue for those obsessed with politics.22 Sep 11:01 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Capital gains tax defining issue for Labour, NZ FirstCOMMENT: Tax was a big part of Jacinda Ardern's campaign in 2017 and will be again.21 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe power of three: How we made THAT photoBehind the scenes at a history making photo operation.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandBig Read: Andrew Little ducks for cover on law changesJustice Minister Andrew Little's justice reform struggles on law changes.19 Sep 07:30 AM
New ZealandSimon Bridges backs calls for Massey University's vice-chancellor to resignSimon Bridges is backing calls for Massey University vice-chancellor Jan Thomas to resign.19 Sep 03:54 AM
OpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Why National will adopt Labour's planCOMMENT: If National is true to form it will adopt Labour's plan. So how good is the plan?17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSimon Bridges: 'Ardern's speech was like a Ted Talk'Government is "desperate" to show it's united after recent shambles, National says.16 Sep 03:01 AM
New ZealandWatch live: Winston Peters joins Newstalk ZB's Heather du Plessis-AllanWinston Peters says leaking of his super overpayment did not influence NZ First's choice.12 Sep 09:54 PM
New ZealandGerry Brownlee denies 'bullying' lawyerAdina Thorn Lawyers claims Brownlee bullied a junior solicitor over the phone.12 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The National crime crisisWe have a crime crisis in this country, so why is National making it so hard to address?06 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuNZ First's surprise vote over Māori seatsNational accuses NZ First of setting a new standard in hypocrisy.05 Sep 07:02 AM
New ZealandBridges expenses leak: A few National MPs yet to sign waiverNational's inquiry leak is underway but it may not release the findings.03 Sep 05:36 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungMixed displays of leadership from ArdernCOMMENT: Shane Jones, Helen Clark and Meka Whaitiri made it a difficult week for the PM.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSimon Bridges' 'tough on crime proof' — unpublished, not reviewedEvidence on prisons from National leader Simon Bridges suggests spending money elsewhere.30 Aug 05:53 AM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Why does this govt need so many experts?COMMENT: This Government has become expert at setting up groups to address issues.28 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandNational's leak inquiry startsSimpson Grierson and PwC to carry out work on expenses leak for National28 Aug 02:41 AM
New ZealandNational MP wants to bar Chelsea Manning from NZConvicted whistleblower should not be allowed into the country, says National.28 Aug 01:49 AM
New ZealandNational still seething over dumped inquiryThe anonymous text was not conclusive proof of anything, says National's Gerry Brownlee.27 Aug 05:39 AM