BusinessWhat goes up must come downFinance Minister Bill English says the number of people willing to pay higher and higher prices for Auckland houses must start shrinking soon, and bring down prices.20 Oct 06:23 AM
EmploymentGreen Party: Law change a win for buildersSub-contractors in the construction industry will still be able to get paid in the event of a Mainzeal-like collapse under a bill which passed into law this afternoon.20 Oct 03:47 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical roundup: Tributes to John ArmstrongJohn Armstrong's retirement from the parliamentary press gallery has brought a flurry of tributes.19 Oct 02:59 AM
New ZealandSeymour's bill set to join ballotAct Party leader David Seymour will today launch his bid to get voluntary euthanasia back on the parliamentary agenda.13 Oct 06:58 PM
New Zealand'Climate change refugee' to be deported - GovernmentA last-ditch appeal against the deportation of a man who claimed to be the world's first climate change refugee has failed.22 Sep 06:16 AM
New ZealandClimate change refugee 'now a humanitarian case'The deportation of a Kiribati family highlights the threat of climate change but now needs to be viewed as a humanitarian case, opposition parties say.22 Sep 02:24 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Govt's support get up close and personalThe importance of National's support partners - Act, United Future and the Maori Party - has grown immensely since election night a year ago.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTim Barnett resigns from Labour PartyLabour's General Secretary Tim Barnett is to step down from the Labour Party next month to take up a new job.10 Sep 11:35 PM
New ZealandStudents protest at ParliamentPast pupils sheltered from the rain and wiped away tears as a rousing haka was performed outside of Parliament in an effort to save Turakina Maori Girls' College.10 Sep 03:19 AM
New ZealandNZ marks Elizabeth II's recordPoliticians have paid tribute to the record-breaking reign of Queen Elizabeth II.09 Sep 03:21 AM
New ZealandVoluntary euthanasia inquiry details releasedDetails have been confirmed for an inquiry into voluntary euthanasia, to be carried out by Parliament's Health Committee.27 Aug 12:06 AM
New Zealand'Noble' NZ pursuit gets MPs' backingThere is something "noble" about Kiwis getting together to collectively will the All Blacks to win, Parliament heard last night.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMichele Hewitson interview: Alastair ThompsonFormer enfant terrible of the Press Gallery ruminates on manners and his fall from grace.21 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: It's life and death ... but politics comes firstCynical safety move means minister must quit if 'safe farm' death rate doesn't fall, writes Audrey Young.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRow breaks out in Parliament over ashesA Labour MP was thought to have brought a person's ashes into the debating chamber during discussion on the controversial health and safety law changes.20 Aug 05:56 AM
New ZealandDunne denies health and safety bill 'diluted'The wife of a United Future candidate killed at Pike River is urging Peter Dunne to oppose the Government's "watered down" health and safety changes.19 Aug 05:30 AM
OpinionRachel SmalleyRachel Smalley: Our country must share the burdenRachel Smalley: A parliamentary Select Committee says we need to increase the quota - and soon.17 Aug 09:20 PM
New ZealandBid to ban private use of fireworks rejectedThe Government Administration Committee said a complete ban on the private use of fireworks went too far and was unenforceable.16 Aug 11:51 PM
New ZealandPoliticians set for pay lift of 2.6 per centSalaries could get a further top-up to soften the blow of perks being tightened.06 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettThe making of Amy Adams?Amy Adams fits in with the "compassionate conservatism" tag Prime Minister John Key has used to describe his Administration, writes Claire Trevett.05 Aug 11:03 PM
New ZealandNZ First members walk out of ParliamentNew Zealand First members have walked out on Parliamentary question time after Winston Peters was ejected by Speaker David Carter.28 Jul 04:53 AM
New ZealandPaid parental leave bill back on the agendaLabour MP Sue Moroney's bill would lift leave to 26 weeks and allow them to work for up to 156 hours during that period without losing leave payments.23 Jul 05:02 AM
New ZealandTwelve Questions: James ShawJames Shaw is the Green Party's new co-leader. The former PwC consultant has advised major companies on sustainable business development.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLabour's Environment Bill 'a bad joke'A Labour Party bill which reinforces the role of Government’s environmental protection agency has passed its first stage.22 Jul 06:32 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: National off-guard over housingFor all intents and purposes National was done like a dog's dinner by Labour this week, writes John Armstrong.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ First deems leaked sales list 'old news'Winston Peters says Labour has previously accused him of xenophobia and racism on the issue, but now "they've finally cottoned on to what is going on."17 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: To be like Taylor Swift, Labour has to shake it offLabour could learn a thing or two from the adaptable, influential, and canny businesswoman Taylor Swift, writes Claire Trevett.15 Jul 09:43 PM
New ZealandFormal complaint laid against PMThe Labour Party claims John Key misled Parliament about his advice on removing a Kiwisaver subsidy.10 Jul 03:34 AM
New ZealandGreenpeace protesters appear in courtFour Greenpeace protesters who scaled Parliament walls last month have made a brief appearance in court this morning.09 Jul 10:47 PM
New ZealandNZ First: Martin out, Mark the new deputyWinston Peters puts an to the speculation that has been swirling around Parliament all week and confirms new deputy.03 Jul 05:29 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Has Auckland cooked its goose?John Key, Bill English, Paula Bennett and Simon Bridges all know Len Brown is a lame duck mayor, writes Fran O'Sullivan.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandClimate protesters could face jailGreenpeace activists who scaled Parliament's roof and holed up for 10 hours say they felt forced to take illegal action.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandProtesters could face jail for stintPolice confirmed the Greenpeace protestors had been charged with trespass at Wellington central police station this evening.25 Jun 07:07 AM
