New ZealandPetition for better summer headed for ParliamentThe fight for a better summer is going all the way to the Beehive.25 Jan 11:07 PM
New ZealandStill not Dunne roamin' those halls of powerUnited Future leader Peter Dunne confirms he plans to contest this year's election. Jarrod Gilbert went to a Santa parade with the man behind the bow tie.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBill English's long road to redemptionReputation studiously rebuilt after a political mauling 14 years ago, the new PM now has chance to right the record, writes Claire Trevett.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOpposition tributes hide excitementLabour appear quietly thrilled about the prospect of a National Party without John Key.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOpposition parties in virtual dead heatThe latest poll canvassed views not just views on political parties but on what impact a Donald Trump presidency would have on New Zealand.27 Nov 06:48 AM
New ZealandShaw to run in Wellington CentralGreen Party co-leader James Shaw has decided to run in Wellington Central again in 2017.23 Nov 04:51 AM
New ZealandOne-night-stand penalty may be wipedA brief liaison with a man she didn't know cost a young Auckland woman $28 a week off her benefit for two years.14 Sep 08:32 PM
New ZealandHow to tie a bow tie, with Peter DunneMimicking the hair is harder - but help is at hand for those keen on another Peter Dunne trademark.03 Aug 04:05 AM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Small parties under pump as polls loomCOMMENT: Late phase of election cycle adds further tension to Act and United Future's need to back National while keeping their own supporters happy.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinister's push for medical marijuanaTrials for medical marijuana should be encouraged despite "prejudice" from the medical profession, Peter Dunne says.24 Oct 11:39 PM
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 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
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Peters upstaged but again a power on the riseWinston Peters clearly got some momentum from the Northland win. The question is whether he's made the most of it, writes Claire Trevett.29 Jul 09:26 PM
OpinionEditorial: Dunne's assurances on cannabis mean littlePeter Dunne was keen to stress that his approval should not be construed as setting a wider precedent. But how can it not be?12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPeter Dunne wants rethink if Winston Peters wins NorthlandPeter Dunne says he would look at revisiting his post-election concessions from the National Party if New Zealand First leader Winston Peters wins the Northland byelection.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGCSB saga: Reporter receives apologyIn a last minute year-end coda to the serpentine illegal GCSB spying saga, a political reporter has received an apology from Parliamentary Service over a breach of her privacy.23 Dec 11:34 PM
New ZealandState of the partiesThe election of Trevor Mallard yesterday as Assistant Speaker will almost certainly take out of play one of the most recalcitrant MPs in Question Time.21 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Deals crucial only if Key hits troublePrime Minister John Key signed two insurance agreements yesterday in the form of confidence and supply deals with Act and United Future.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeals with National on the fast trackThe Maori Party expects to have a confidence and supply deal to put to its party members next week, co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell said last night after talks with the National Party leadership.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCrumbs off the buoyant PM's tableThe election success of National has weakened the bargaining power of their support parties.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinor party leaders debate: Who won?Who came out on top in tonight's minor party leaders' debate? The Herald's top political correspondents make their picks.03 Sep 09:56 AM
New ZealandPeters refuses to pick PMWinston Peters would not state a preference for the next Prime Minister during tonight's minor leader's debate - and Colin Craig sought to use it against him.03 Sep 08:41 AM
New ZealandMinor party leaders debateMinor parties will almost certainly make up part of the next Government and the leaders are facing off over dinner tonight. Click here for the latest updates.03 Sep 07:58 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Nats miles in front, but it's still the season of rortsThis gaming of the system is not new, writes Brian Rudman. What is different this election is that instead of it being nudge-nudge, wink-wink, it's become formalised.17 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandNats fly high, new party nibbles GreensNew Herald poll shows Internet-Mana would get two MPs, as their success eats into the Greens vote while National is still well ahead of Labour.16 Jun 09:20 PM
New ZealandSuicide reporting restrictions easedMedia will be able to report on some suicides more openly under new government proposals, which focus more narrowly on the publication of details most likely to cause harm.22 May 02:28 AM
New ZealandAll legal highs bannedThe Government will ban all synthetic drugs within two weeks until they can be proven to be low-risk, Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne has revealed.27 Apr 04:29 AM
New ZealandNational up, Greens down in latest pollNational and the Greens have been major movers in the latest One News Colmar Brunton poll, with National up six points to 51 per cent and the Greens down by five to 8 per cent.23 Feb 05:04 AM
