OpinionWhy the Queen may be lonely without DukeEditorial: The Duke of Edinburgh's retirement is a watershed moment for the monarchy.05 May 05:00 PM
WorldTrump: Damaging democracyCOMMENT: Brian Klaas argues that Donald Trump has proved a unique threat to democracy.02 May 08:04 PM
OpinionUnesco: We can all defeat 'fake' newsCOMMENT: Press Freedom Day is a reminder that critical minds can overcome "fake(d)" news.02 May 05:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartStewart: Sour old men love bitter whineComment: Elderly, white males are as pesky, autumnal flies for Rachel Stewart.02 May 05:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartAre we in the final days of democracy?COMMENT: Democratic values appear to have entered a death spiral, writes Rachel Stewart.25 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsWatch NZH Local Focus: Horowhenua council dividedThe new mayor is polorising the community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 Apr 12:30 AM
New ZealandChildren's petition restores monkey barsA petition signed by 210 children has restored monkey bars to climb on in Grey Lynn Park18 Apr 07:30 AM
WorldKim Jong-un's plan if US attacksNorth Korea has been secretly training elite special forces to kidnap Westerners.15 Apr 10:12 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanCompulsory voting no answer to low turnoutCOMMENT: Instead of compulsion, perhaps we should check out what Sweden did.11 Apr 05:00 PM
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
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Woman forced to give up child speaks outMaggie gave birth to her daughter in 1964 in Otahuhu - and didn't see her for 18 years.30 Mar 10:48 PM
KahuNo quick-fixes to Maori representationAbuse of Andrew Judd an unpleasant reminder of how far NZ still has to come on race relations.14 Mar 05:00 PM
PoliticsRichard Shaw: She'll be right. Won't she?A month in, and the damage caused by the presidency of Donald Trump is piling up. Three features of the new United States Administration's 27 Feb 07:00 PM
WorldWhite House bars news outletsThe White House on Friday barred news outlets - including CNN, the New York Times and Los Angeles Times - from attending a press briefing.24 Feb 10:57 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Why the young don't voteCOMMENT: Willie Jackson is on a crusade to drag poor and young non-voters into political system for "the health of our democracy." And good luck to him.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLawrence Yule successful in National bidHastings mayor Lawrence Yule is the National Party candidate for Tukituki.21 Feb 09:57 AM
OpinionDavid FisherWhy you can't call President Trump a liarThere's a growing number of media calling out President Donald Trump for saying things that aren't true. But does that make him a liar?20 Feb 10:56 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
PoliticsYule 'should have been more upfront'Ratepayers are set to pay between $90,000 and $100,000 if Hastings mayor Lawrence Yule is selected as the National Party's Tukituki 15 Feb 04:31 PM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: Avoiding complacency about corruptionNZ can celebrate being pronounced the least corrupt country in the world. But that doesn't mean we should be complacent, writes Bryce Edwards.13 Feb 04:25 AM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: The liberal vs left divide over Willie JacksonThere is a deep divide within the Labour Party - and it's no longer the straightforward division between the left and right of the party, writes Bryce Edwards.09 Feb 04:33 AM
New ZealandThe need for age diversity in ParliamentPolitical Roundup: The attempted return of several older politicians to Parliament in 2017 has sparked some debate about the merits of young, middle-aged, or older MPs for democracy. Surely we need them all.08 Feb 04:54 AM
OpinionRodney HideRodney Hide: Trump trumps naysayersTrump hysteria has become a parody in which the screamiest and stupidest attacks become headlines.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandUN Resolution on Israel condemned by KiwisTo the sound of 200-300 voices chanting "live, live, Israel, resolution go to Hell", Hawke's Bay pastor Nigel Woodley stood outside 30 Dec 02:45 AM
New ZealandNZ stance on Israel condemnedHawke's Bay protesters travel to Wellington to vent fury at UN resolution.30 Dec 12:09 AM
WorldTrump tells China to keep stolen dronePresident-elect Donald Trump's tweeting could prolong one of the most serious incidents between the US and Chinese militaries in recent memory.18 Dec 04:30 PM
PoliticsNew spirit of openness on Tauranga councilThe abolition of secret briefings has been labelled dubbed a victory for democracy by re-elected Tauranga city councillor Rick Curach. He 22 Nov 04:30 AM
OpinionRodney HideRodney Hide: Revelling in Trump's victoryCOMMENT: I am still revelling in Donald Trump's victory.19 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsWill Trump effect be felt Downunder too?COMMENT: Does the success of outsider Republican nominee Donald Trump signal the time for a political revolution in Godzone too?19 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionTommy Kapai: Can we right our wrongs?How could we have got it so wrong? The pollsters and the politicians, the analysts, theorists and columnists - especially this one18 Nov 05:19 AM
OpinionAlan DuffAlan Duff: Damn lies, and liberal mediaCOMMENT: Every reader and viewer saw headlines like 'mathematical impossibility' that Trump could win enough electoral votes.14 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: I vote for less democracyCOMMENT: US elections are out of control. They're too flashy, expensive and long.13 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionHeather du Plessis-Allan: We created himWe wrote off Trump's supporters as racist, white men, but they're not.12 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionRodney HideRodney Hide: Here's telling Gareth MorganCOMMENT: One of the great joys of politics is being accountable to, well, everyone.12 Nov 04:00 PM
