New ZealandMPs are away, dogs will playA dog-walker turned heads by performing a quiet stunt at Parliament today.19 Apr 12:47 AM
New ZealandCall for an inquiry into pornFeminists, conservatives unite as an unlikely coalition.12 Apr 01:43 AM
New ZealandMake it illegal not to vote: Former PMSir Geoffrey Palmer sat down with Guyon Espiner to talk about his days as Prime Minister.06 Apr 08:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Hard to trust Bill EnglishCOMMENT: If he'd seen disturbing footage, surely he'd be duty bound to call an inquiry.03 Apr 08:09 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Farewelling John Key, like the good old daysCOMMENT: Sending off politicians is always quite an occasion.23 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: War crime allegations in Hager bookCOMMENT: Whether Nicky Hager's new book scores the required hits is yet to be determined.22 Mar 05:01 PM
OpinionSoper: John Key the energiser bunnyCOMMENT: John Key came into politics with few people knowing what he stood for.21 Mar 08:30 AM
New ZealandNational gets $50k from Oravida founderMilk exporter Oravida has put another $50,000 into the National Party's war chest.17 Mar 02:00 AM
BusinessWho is Adrian Orr, the million-dollar man?New Reserve Bank Governor is a man of contrasts.24 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionPoliticians making pig's ear of the jobCOMMENT: I'd like to moot a nationwide expert and practical authority to come up with a 50-year infrastructure plan that actually works.19 Feb 06:00 PM
OpinionDunne, what do you stand for?COMMENT: It's been 33 years and 11 elections and, if I was Peter Dunne, I'd say that's enough. I'd call it a day, writes Heather du Plessis-Allan.18 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionLizzie MarvellyLizzie Marvelly: It's your move, oldiesCOMMENT: If we had more people in Parliament who would live long enough to experience the results of their actions, we'd all be better off.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPM: Pike River mine will not be sealedPike River families say a commitment to leave the coal mine unsealed and inspect it with drone technology falls short of their requests, but is still "very positive".15 Feb 05:43 AM
New ZealandPike River families meeting PMPike River families are meeting with Prime Minister Bill English for the first time this afternoon.15 Feb 03:16 AM
New ZealandFormer Aust PM John Howard in townFormer Australia PM John Howard was at Question Time in Parliament, getting a mixed reaction from NZ MPs.08 Feb 05:11 AM
BusinessThiel deal slammed as 'corporate welfare'The New Zealand Initiative blasted the Government's recent co-investment with Peter Thiel as "corporate welfare".07 Feb 06:00 PM
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
