New ZealandSoper: Labour grabs credit for National's initiativesBut many of the hay seeds were planted by National before the election.06 Dec 05:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungWinging it won't always work for PetersOpinion: Peters' performance will have far greater impact on this Government.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'You are a gift': MP's emotional speech on lost 2-year-old sonDenise Lee said the unexplained death of her 2-year-old drove her to politics.14 Nov 04:10 AM
OpinionClaire TrevettMallard's worst slip his wardrobe malfunctionQuestion Time rules set scene for speaker's maiden voyage.10 Nov 09:09 PM
New ZealandO'Connor says state should help those in needNew MP Greg O'Connor says the state should help those stuck in gangs or needing healthcare10 Nov 03:54 AM
OpinionOpposition will keep Govt on its toesAs the largest party in the new Parliament, the Opposition should be effective.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandParliament opens: Guide to the ceremonyA big screen will be erected on Parliament's forecourt for the opening.06 Nov 03:41 AM
New ZealandQuake rebuild needs momentum - MPNew quake rebuild minister stunned at amount of work still to be done seven years on.31 Oct 02:50 AM
OpinionMatt NippertThree unanswered questions about our spy-trainer MPCOMMENT: The saga of MP Jian Yang has raised more questions than it answers.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree education and other priorities as mini-Budget consideredThe Government many need to act urgently get laws passed within 100 days.26 Oct 05:49 AM
New ZealandAudrey Young: Radical change or modified status quo?Will the new grand political coalition bring radical change or a modified status quo?24 Oct 07:25 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Winston Peters set to be Deputy PM, Foreign MinisterWinston Peters is set to become Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi as: How do you pronounce 'Ardern'? Ask the bossShe confirmed on the phone to ABC's Tiger Webb that her last name is said 'Ah-durn'.21 Oct 12:20 AM
New ZealandClarke Gayford on Jacinda: 'She's the greatest'Gayford said he was excited for the world to see Ardern's talents: "She's just beginning."20 Oct 03:41 AM
New ZealandNew MP 'keen to get stuck in'Angie Warren-Clark heads to Parliament as a Labour list MP.08 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandAt a glance: coalition talks explainedNZ Herald Political editor Audrey Young breaks down what happens at coalition talks.07 Oct 10:25 PM
EditorialEditorial: Peters sounds too hasty this timeEDITORIAL: Winston Peters has no reason to rush the negotiations to form a government.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe diary of a newbie politicianThere was an incident with a knife, new babies and shades of Harry Potter for our new MPs.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandInsults and stone-walling: Winston Peters comes out firingWinston Peters came to talk about coalitions, but reporters left none the wiser.27 Sep 04:41 AM
New ZealandRevenge claims 'barefaced lies', says Winston PetersA party insider has told media National launched a four-pronged attack on Peters26 Sep 05:40 AM
New ZealandDesperate bid to save Parliament protester who set himself alightStaff from the nearby Backbenchers pub rushed to help after man set himself alight.21 Sep 10:23 AM
New ZealandThe lighter side of the election campaignHere are some of the most humorous parts of the election campaign so far.14 Sep 04:22 AM
SportBest seat in the House for Team NZ sailorsTeam NZ sailors Blair Tuke and Peter Burling were given the royal treatment in Parliament.11 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBarry Soper: The filthy lucre is flowingCOMMENT: Amy Adams has splashed $130m on housing packages in a few days.06 Jul 04:30 PM
KahuEmotional rally fails to shift Govt on abuseGovt is holding firm on its decision not to hold an inquiry into abuse in state care.06 Jul 03:40 AM
KahuHansard goes digital: all 500m words of itNearly 750,000 pages of Parliamentary debates in NZ have been published online.04 Jul 01:37 AM
New ZealandLegislation to wipe gay crimes introducedPeople convicted under anti-gay laws are a step closer to having their records wiped.28 Jun 01:12 AM
New ZealandLabour: Visa problems for two internsAn intern scheme for foreign students has likely left Labour with debt, Little says.27 Jun 05:19 AM
New ZealandSSC steps in over Ministry of Transport caseOpposition leaders have refused to meet with the under-fire Auditor-General.23 May 10:32 PM
OpinionPaul LittleIt's hard yards being a politicianCOMMENT: Register of pecuniary interests of MPs makes fascinating reading.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow to get MPs' attentionIt's election year, the time when MPs should be listening. Paul Little has the best tips.13 May 05:00 PM
OpinionBarry Soper: Most of MPs well heeled lotCOMMENT: Your life is an open accounts book when you're a politician in NZ.09 May 05:00 PM
Investment'Desperate' residents appeal to ParliamentCornwall Park leaseholders appeal to Parliament04 May 10:47 PM
New ZealandCall to seek a home for research animalsToo many researchers do not seek homes for lab animals: Advocate group27 Apr 03:55 AM