New ZealandTeachers and principals vote for full-day strikeIt is 24 years since educators have gone on strike.31 Jul 05:18 PM
New ZealandOops! Simon Bridges calls Paula Bennett 'Paula Benefit'A slip of the tongue has seen National leader accidentally insult his deputy.31 Jul 03:03 AM
OpinionEditorial: Time for Nats' chief to show he can leadEDITORIAL: Bridges has six to eight months to show his party and NZ he has the goods.30 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Is the National Party changing enough?COMMENT: Is this a bold new future or more of the same for National?30 Jul 03:13 AM
OpinionDavid CormackDavid Cormack: Will the real Simon Bridges please stand up?COMMENT: Mixed messages from National Party conference.30 Jul 02:58 AM
OpinionSimon WilsonWilson: National's Old Zealand problemCOMMENT: National says it's forward looking but try telling that to half the conference.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSir John Key warns of economic downturnA slowing economy will hurt all New Zealand households, Sir John Key says.29 Jul 02:23 AM
New ZealandNational to cut primary school class sizes, Bridges vows"All our kids should get the individual attention they deserve," says Simon Bridges.29 Jul 12:08 AM
New ZealandPaula Bennett rails against Government's gender quotasWomen should not be automatically entitled to senior roles, party conference told.28 Jul 10:18 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Nats a bride short of a weddingCOMMENT: Conference had a nervous groom plus something old, new, borrowed and blue.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBridges to set out a policy shiftNational is pointing to Australia to highlight drop in business confidence.28 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: National acts to upstage GovernmentCOMMENT: Doesn't the medicinal marijuana debate infuriate you?28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGoodfellow: National dodged 'whisky-swilling' bullet in PetersNational President returns serve after Peters' attack on Simon Bridges27 Jul 11:50 PM
New ZealandBridges: 'We can win in 2020'John Howard tells National Party faithful election outcome "unjust" but to back Bridges.27 Jul 10:07 PM
New ZealandAmy Adams' heartbreak over losing motherShe dealt with personal heartbreak as well as public interest in the euthanasia bill.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSir John Key to try Midas touch on Simon BridgesSimon Bridges kicks off his first conference as National Party leader today.27 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Bridges needs to handle his legacy with careCOMMENT: Simon Bridges employed some imaginative politics ahead of the party conference.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt parties ambushed on cannabis billLabour MP says move is a "subversion of process".25 Jul 07:05 AM
New ZealandNats draw up own bill on medicinal cannabisSimon Bridges: "We must have the right regulatory and legislative controls in place."25 Jul 01:04 AM
New ZealandCity Rail Link dig starts at BritomartDigging has finally started under Lower Queen St as politicians endorse expanded scheme.24 Jul 07:43 AM
New ZealandNational to put up own medicinal marijuana billNational's Simon Bridges supports medicinal marijuana but Govt bill lacked needed regime.24 Jul 06:33 AM
New ZealandExclusive: Cannabis reform gets big tick from public - Use it, don't sell itSupport for change is high across the political spectrum.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBridges says Govt going 'soft' on welfareWinston Peters accuses Simon Bridges of taking a "puritanical" view on welfare sanctions.23 Jul 08:37 AM
New ZealandActing PM reflects on 25 years of New Zealand FirstWinston Peters channels Frank Sinatra when he says he cant buy the thought of quitting.19 Jul 08:30 AM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Simon Bridges squares up to his biggest problemCOMMENT: With the last poll putting him at nine per cent he knows he has cause for worry.16 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandCountry of origin rules for food watered downCountry of origin labelling in NZ is back on track, but with a few changes.15 Jul 10:40 PM
TravelWinston Aldworth: Burger GateI've never been a fan of vegetables masquerading as meat.11 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandParental alienation a headache for Family CourtJudges should be able to order a parent to get a psychological test, a lawyer says.11 Jul 04:16 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: National not amused by 'the Winston show'COMMENT: National steps up attacks on Peters as the "Winston show" rolls on.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsWhy MPs are wrong to criticise Air NZ's vege burger<strong>Winston Aldworth backs Air New Zealand's new vege burger</strong>04 Jul 12:30 AM
New ZealandNational Party appealing costs in Eminem caseThe party's lawyer said the judge's order for damages was too high.02 Jul 10:14 PM
New ZealandBridges says probe should be broadenedPeters says he did not need to disclose Hauhama's former links to NZ First to cabinet.02 Jul 07:01 AM
New ZealandBridges: Fewer beds for more prisonersThe 10-year projection of NZ's prison population has surged in the past two years.01 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsSimon Bridges wrong; Silver Fern Farms deal struck six months agoSilver Fern Farm workers signed a collective agreement in January, SFF and E tū confirmed.27 Jun 06:00 PM
