New ZealandNat contenders: No promises to MPsThe finance portfolio is likely to be hotly contested after the leadership race.21 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettTrevett: Nats' Monty Python rule of (mis)conductCOMMENT: National provides masterclass in indirect sledging.21 Feb 04:00 PM
EditorialNational needs to narrow the fieldEDITORIAL: National MPs need to narrow the field before they vote for a new leader.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo places up for grabs in Nat voteJoyce was National's campaign guru - and is now campaigning for himself.20 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: National's new leader could be about as popular as Andrew LittleCOMMENT: For the leadership contenders themselves it's even worse.20 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Multi-talented Joyce has nose in frontCOMMENT: A combo with Collins would also be stronger than any other permutation.20 Feb 07:51 AM
New ZealandNational complains over handling of partnership schoolsNational has complained about the Government's handling of partnership schools.20 Feb 04:49 AM
New ZealandNZ First to choose Peters a deputy next weekShane Jones unlikely to contest the deputy leadership, but three others could.20 Feb 04:03 AM
New Zealand'It's time to step up': Steven Joyce confirms Nats leadership bidMinister of Finance confirms he is candidate number five to replace Bill English.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWho's backing who in National's big raceFour challengers are in the race to be National's next leader. Who's backing them?19 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionSimon Bridges has a strong New Zealand accent. Got a problem with that?Comment: National MP's leadership bid has put his broad Kiwi accent back in the spotlight.19 Feb 03:31 AM
New Zealand'I want to win': Mark Mitchell to contest National leadershipNational MP Mark Mitchell addresses National's leadership battle.19 Feb 12:33 AM
New ZealandNats 'at a crossroads' as leadership race heats upRival National Party leadership candidates are stepping up meetings with undecided MPs.18 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Judith Collins is Nats' rottweilerCollins has shown her mettle since becoming the first to announce her candidacy.18 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsYour say: Assaults by patients are a real threatReaders letters: Hospital security; rental issues; Knighthoods; National leadership race18 Feb 01:00 AM
OpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanDu Plessis-Allan: Collins is the only one who can bloody Ardern's political noseCOMMENT: National's next leader is unlikely to be the party's next Prime Minister.17 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Will Bill English finally get that tattoo?COMMENT: Why do so many politicians take so long to get the message they are a failure?17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLabour candidate leads council pollResults of three Auckland Council byelections to be announced on Monday.17 Feb 05:33 AM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Secret Diary of National Leadership raceCOMMENT: Oh hello! Fancy seeing my name in my own Secret Diary!16 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNational Party: ABC of National's contendersHerald political editor Audrey Young asked the National's contenders the hard questions.16 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuCollins: National is too far to the leftNational rivals dispute the level of change they would bring to the top job.16 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungArt of deal could decide next leaderOPINION: Paula Bennett and Steven Joyce add complications to a negotiated outcome.16 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Steven Joyce best choice for NatsCOMMENT: Steven Joyce should be National's next leader.16 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperDancing with Stars, Vogue photo shoots: What's up with politicians these days?Comment: The PM's pouting for Vogue, while David Seymour's putting his dancing shoes on.15 Feb 06:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Why Bridges is Nats' best betCOMMENT: Despite his flaws, many commentators regard him as the best bet for National.15 Feb 04:27 AM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Why there's a lot to worry about in the National leadership raceComment: Simon Bridges clearly wanted no distractions as he launched his leadership bid.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNational's three-way leadership battle: Two contenders and a scrapperThree leadership contenders get on with it while three others think about it.14 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: My choice for National's top job (so far he's not put his hand up)Outgoing National leader safest set of hands we've ever seen, says Mike Hosking.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandJudith Collins' sacking point: 35% in the pollsJudith Collins questions whether tax cuts are needed.14 Feb 06:48 AM
New ZealandJudith Collins comes out swinging - at ArdernJudith Collins says 2020 will be "a real war" and National has to change.14 Feb 01:36 AM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSimon Bridges is a 'likeable, loose goose' and should be Nats' next leader - BrauniasCOMMENT: Simon Bridges is in the middle of the action, the centre of the storm.13 Feb 07:57 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Adams. Bennett. Collins. Time for gloves to come offCOMMENT: This is a female domain and the fight will be decided by judges' decision.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNational waka heading into stormy seasBill English said he was tempted to stay, but left with credibility intact.13 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Let the bloodbath beginCOMMENT: New Zealand parties have had plenty of practice at changing leaders.13 Feb 04:00 PM
