New ZealandBig Read: Scientist vs sceptic on prisonsScience versus the roar of the crowd - what sort of justice does New Zealand want?16 May 09:04 PM
New ZealandBrian Cox: Why anti-science is a threat to our democracyThe famous thinker discusses black holes - those in space, and those in cyber-space.16 May 12:46 AM
KahuYour say: Council transparency -- tell us who voted for whatYOUR say: Council's split vote; respect for religion; Rachel's 'rant'; and God's judgment06 May 02:00 AM
KahuMayor frustrated by Māori ward 'myths'Palmerston North Mayor settles Māori ward myths. Made with funding from NZ On Air.02 May 07:30 AM
KahuLetters: Prisoner rehabilitation: A health issue or a social issueYour say: Prisoner rehabilitation; farming v cycling; free speech; Queens park re-naming08 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: The battle for trust in NZ politicsCOMMENT: Trust in government has risen, but it's still pretty woeful.21 Mar 11:55 PM
OpinionAngela Phillips: Seven myths of social media ageCOMMENT: Learn to use the net wisely or we may be overwhelmed.18 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeYour say: Catholic Church seeks absolute controlReaders speak out - Catholic Church, abortion and social housing in the wrong place.11 Mar 04:53 AM
PoliticsChester Borrows: Give prisoners the right to voteTo rehabilitate prisoners to live crime-free, focus their minds on life outside jail.08 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandInmate voting ban 'fundamental assault' on rightsParliament can't do "whatever it likes" against its own people, Supreme Court is told.07 Mar 04:20 AM
New ZealandGreens announce new transparency policiesAccess to politicians shouldn't depend on how much money you have, Shaw said.02 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldChester Borrows: You have to hunt where the ducks areEntrenching the core vote and alienating the centre won't grow support for the party.23 Feb 05:00 AM
PoliticsJay Kuten: Power without due processForced out by sex allegations without the chance to defend himself.13 Dec 01:30 AM
OpinionDavid FisherDavid Fisher: Aim high and govern in the spirit of the OIALet the spirit of the OIA survive politics, writes David Fisher.26 Oct 12:33 AM
WorldGeorge W. Bush's takedown of TrumpFor the past nine years, George W. Bush has stayed out of presidential politics. No more.19 Oct 11:01 PM
OpinionLizzie MarvellyLizzie Marvelly: Why voting shouldn't be a matter of choiceCOMMENT: Peters is the least of our worries - it's time we talked about compulsory voting.06 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
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: For heaven's sake don't drop MMP thresholdHosking: Peters could go for broke and damage MMP in the process27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandAnti-voting party 'mourning' voter turn outNot a Party's candidate's low polling was a highlight his election, the party said25 Sep 11:43 PM
New ZealandJust 14 votes: the lowest-polling candidateA total of 55 candidates attracted fewer than 100 votes on Saturday night.24 Sep 10:22 PM
OpinionSteve Liddle: Plenty of scope to engage youngCOMMENT: The quest to raise the political interest of youth must go on.24 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Vote for the NZ you wantOPINION: We want to live in a society where no child arrives in a world of uncertainty.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCall to cut number of DHBs by halfCull district health boards from 20 to 10, says one board member.07 Sep 02:17 AM
New ZealandSecret message icing on the cake at Bill English's launch eventWhen launching the Social Investment Agency, a decision was made to let them eat cake.06 Sep 04:52 AM
OpinionYoung deserve to come out of election coldCOMMENT: Currently 16-17-year-olds are the "out" group. We should make them an "in".03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: On a mission to enrol more youthOne hundred and fifty thousand youth yet to enrol. Made with Funding from NZ On Air.30 Aug 06:33 AM
OpinionSteve Maharey: The political ground has shiftedCOMMENT: Behind personality politics, the centre ground has shifted.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: 'This has got court written all over it'KPMG report vindicates HDC Chief Executive. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Aug 11:30 PM
New ZealandLabour: free driving lessons at schoolLabour would give free driving lessons to every high school student.14 Aug 12:00 AM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Not another Jacinda columnCOMMENT: Ardern should embrace the tension between market economics and socialism.05 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionTrump's progress valuable democratic lessonCOMMENT: Politics, and democratic politics in particular, is a messy business.31 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandYule's last day as Local Govt NZ presidentHastings mayor receives excellence award upon standing down as LGNZ president.24 Jul 06:00 PM
WorldTrump says media 'distorting democracy'The US President has lashed out at media for coverage of his son's Russia meetings.16 Jul 06:27 PM
New ZealandThe Ombudsman, the minister and the curious OIA requestThere is government tension over the Official Information Act.24 May 09:01 PM