New ZealandNational's weakness: They can't get over man they hateNational, like Clinton, couldn't see themselves losing, it wasn't part of their thinking.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily of synthetics victim backing law changeCalum Jones died after using synthetics. Now his parents are pushing for a law change.06 Feb 05:00 AM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Nats never natural fit for MaoriCOMMENT: Bill English giving Waitangi a wide berth this year, heading to Bluff.04 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: The case for Bill to quit — quicklyCOMMENT: For the National leader, it's better to leave when those voters still love him.03 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsEnglish just keeping the seat warmWhy does Bill English stay on ... it's only a matter of time03 Feb 07:00 AM
OpinionJohn RoughanEnglish wants to retire despite successOPINION: National's high polls make it hard for Bill English to step down.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBill English: Govt weak, confusedFiscal constraints mean it can only get worse from here, says Bill English.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandEnglish: It will only get worse from hereBill English said National had a more ambitious target to reduce poverty.01 Feb 10:50 PM
New ZealandBill English: leadership talk 'rubbish'English's leadership bolstered by Newshub Reid Research poll.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Discontent in National equals disunity'The Newshub poll may be National's high-water mark this term.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandIs Bill English on the way out? Nats 'preparing plans for successor'Paula Bennett's role in the National Party is by no means certain, according to Newstalk.30 Jan 05:13 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Greens leader gains respectCOMMENT: Winston Peters has normalise his relations with the Greens by the time he is PM.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandStrain on Human Rights Tribunal as cases pile upTwo cases have had a three-year delay in having decisions delivered.25 Jan 05:47 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Peters had to support dealAfter Canada's no-show, Japan pressed to sign TPP, with or without Canada.24 Jan 05:58 AM
New ZealandArdern says Labour will set its own targetsBill English says ditching National's system is a step back to "lazy, dumb government".23 Jan 06:18 AM
New ZealandHow politicians reacted to Ardern's pregnancyPolitical party leaders have passed on their opinion on Ardern's baby announcement.19 Jan 12:29 AM
New ZealandMonolingual no more: kids lead the wayDiverse population spurs students to learn other nations' languages.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandShould all kids learn a second language?Bill would require listing at least 10 languages as "national priority languages".14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBolger: Anderton's values will endureJim Bolger says Kiwibank has kept down New Zealanders' borrowing costs.07 Jan 12:38 AM
New ZealandMeet the backbencher: Erica StanfordThe former Piha Rescue producer grew up near the Okura estuary on the North Shore.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandJacinda nick of time: An extraordinary year in NZ politicsClaire Trevett looks back on a bare-knuckled battle of personalities and policies.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandYang case divides Chinese communitySaga over National Party MP seen as both long-overdue and evidence of prejudice.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandToby Manhire's Christmas carolsA tuneful farewell as columnist Toby Manhire signs off.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPeters calls for investigation into Yang saga"These are serious allegations that need to be investigated", Peters says.20 Dec 02:39 AM
New ZealandSoper: The year the Nats were blindsidedThose around Bill English let him down.19 Dec 05:43 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Barclay refused to co-operate with police three timesFresh details of Barclay's refusal are contained in newly released documents.19 Dec 03:27 AM
New ZealandNatty Nat: MP's festive suit steals the showWritten on the suit's sleeve was a message: 'Stay weird and shine on'.18 Dec 10:00 PM
Official Cash RateDon Brash joins financial advisers in BayDon Brash's appointment to the Stewart Group expands its board to three.18 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandHealth Minister gives homework to National MP"The Member may like to write a report on this matter and submit it to me by February."18 Dec 05:12 AM
New ZealandAuckland relocation grant scrappedNo new applicants will be taken from January 15 next year.18 Dec 03:51 AM
New ZealandChild centres 'like factory farming'27% of childcare workers would not send their own children to the centre they work at.17 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: National ends the year strongCOMMENT: December poll shows National still has the confidence of its disappointed voters.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamilies' package: Tempers flare in Parliament"Perhaps Mr Little could start by taking his pills."15 Dec 04:12 AM
New ZealandImmigration in NZF-National negotiationsNational requested an urgent meeting with immigration officials in the midst of talks.15 Dec 12:41 AM