OpinionClaire TrevettTrevett: Key returns as Parliament sparks upCOMMENT: John Key returned to Parliament as a meek backbencher to watch English and his opposition counterparts duke it out on the first day of Parliament.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPM confirms election dateNew Zealand will go to the polls on September 23, Prime Minister Bill English announced this afternoon.01 Feb 01:12 AM
OpinionBryce Edwards'Time to punish career-hopping MPs'Political Roundup: Should politicians be free to hop in and out of elected office when it suits their career interests?24 Jan 12:16 AM
OpinionRodney HideRodney Hide: Can't trust MPs to be gentsCOMMENT: Former Clerk of the House David McGee is recommending that resigning list MPs not be replaced by the next willing candidate on their party list.21 Jan 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Fresh MPs always ready to step upDavid McGee, a former Clerk of the House, made an appeal for new rules to keep MPs in their seats for a full term yesterday in Herald.17 Jan 04:00 PM
Opinion'Too many MPs are resigning under MMP'COMMENT: Former Clerk of Parliament David McGee says list MPs should not be replaced and electorate MPs should be bonded.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMP resignations before and after MMPResignations by MPs has been pronounced since MMP began in 1996, of both of list and constituency MPs.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandEnglish should not be 'a spoilt child'A Ngapuhi kaumatua says the Prime Minister should not "run away" from Waitangi Day commemorations.09 Jan 08:25 PM
New ZealandMP Nikki Kaye's moving tribute to familyAuckland Central MP Nikki Kaye speaks about the positives following a "gruelling few months" since her breast cancer diagnosis.23 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Bill English in the seat of powerCOMMENT: New PM finally gets to sit in the "highest-backed chair" at Cabinet unveiling.20 Dec 05:19 AM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: McCully's PR past served him wellCOMMENT: His career's been one of ups and downs - and the downs have been fairly spectacular.15 Dec 06:14 AM
New ZealandGovt may pardon gay sex convictionsThirty years after homosexuality was legalised in New Zealand, gay and bisexual men with historic convictions may be pardoned.15 Dec 03:59 AM
New ZealandParliament rounds up with Taylor Swift, ukulele and Nick Smith in pear treeParliament has wound up for the year with a ukulele-playing Maori Party winning the show, despite tough competition from the party leaders.14 Dec 04:40 AM
New ZealandBennett plans to draw on HR experiencePaula Bennett talks to political editor Audrey Young about her new backroom role with the National Party caucus.13 Dec 05:22 AM
New ZealandPaula Bennett's special assignmentBill English has given the new Deputy Prime Minister a special role in involving National's backbench more in the party.12 Dec 08:27 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungYoung: English all class at first presserCOMMENT: Incoming PM gave a hugely impressive performance at his first press conference, writes Audrey young.12 Dec 12:31 AM
OpinionBarry SoperFirst time in ages, National's all at seaCOMMENT: For a decade National didn't have to think about a leader, now they will be scrambling to make sense of it all, writes Barry Soper.08 Dec 06:18 PM
New ZealandAll Blacks tests could become free-to-airAll Blacks tests would have to be broadcast on free-to-air television under a proposed law change to be debated by Parliament.07 Dec 11:48 PM
KahuJudith Collins: 'No tax cuts'Judith Collins has laid out her policy agenda if she is elected Prime Minister.07 Dec 04:42 AM
New ZealandYoung: Issues of nationalism and elitism on riseCOMMENT: Opposition parties are hoping that their own version of the Brexit-Trump contagion will take grip in New Zealand.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKey: Peters will tell only half the storyNew Zealand First has history in opposing any new buildings to house MPs and ministers.28 Nov 07:17 AM
New ZealandGovt plans $100 million expansion of parliamentary complexPlans for an expansion of the parliamentary complex in Wellington, which will involve two new buildings at a cost of at least $100 million, have been unveiled.28 Nov 03:30 AM
New ZealandConfusion reigns as Uber comes to BeehiveConfusion reigned as ridesharing giant Uber appeared at a Parliamentary committee today.24 Nov 03:31 AM
New ZealandMallard v bollard: Who won?Labour MP Trevor Mallard is the latest victim of notorious electronic bollards at Parliament.16 Nov 06:15 AM
New ZealandA picture of devastationNew aerial photos show there is much work to be done after Monday's 7.8 quake.15 Nov 10:38 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: One positive from earthquakeCOMMENT: John Key plans to take his opportunity to ask questions about Trans Pacific Partnership.15 Nov 05:54 PM
New Zealand'There's significant cracking'Tauranga MP Simon Bridges is one of the few people working in Wellington's central business district following a large 7.5 earthquake 13 Nov 09:23 PM
New ZealandGerry Brownlee confirms casualtiesThere are casualties following this morning's quakes, acting Civil Defence minister Gerry Brownlee says.13 Nov 03:48 PM
New ZealandGreens win contest for Chloe SwarbrickAuckland mayoral candidate Chloe Swarbrick has announced a shift to national politics.10 Nov 08:01 PM
New ZealandSpy warrants need 'tightening up' - watchdogThe spying watchdog has urged Parliament to "tighten up" the warranting regime for New Zealand's intelligence agencies.09 Nov 11:30 PM
PoliticsRich-listers give $200,000 to National PartyProperty and farming rich listers are among those who have made big donations to National over the past year.08 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandSpark may refuse spies' requests for infoSpark is critical of spying laws which leave it up to the company whether to volunteer information about its customers.03 Nov 04:21 AM
New ZealandEuthanasia debates linked to suicides, Parliament toldParliament has been told that its debate on assisted dying could encourage suicides.02 Nov 12:43 AM
