OpinionBrian RudmanOnline system can't win any votesInstead of trying to inspire voters to get out and do their democratic duty in a few weeks, Local Government Minister Chris Tremain has as good as conceded turn-out is going to be poor.05 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandNZ assisted Fiji on SIS raid: PetersWinston Peters claims the Government co-operated with Fiji's military regime when the SIS "raided" a NZ-based member of Fiji democracy movement.04 Sep 08:50 PM
WorldGovt to share Syria info before motionForeign Minister Murray McCully says the Opposition will be offered a formal briefing on Syria before any parliamentary motion is put by the Government.04 Sep 05:40 AM
WorldKey: No decision yet on SyriaNew Zealand has been asked to pledge moral support for a potential US military strike against Syria but the Government says it is yet to make any commitment.02 Sep 06:11 AM
WorldCold beer reward for Kiwi journoKiwi journalist Wayne Hay has been celebrating his release from detention in Egypt with a cold beer.01 Sep 11:20 PM
OpinionJohn Jewell: Terrorist laws not for journalistsThe ordeal of David Miranda at Heathrow Airport is a critical moment in the conflict between press freedom and national security.22 Aug 09:30 PM
OpinionBryan Gould: Democracy - what Key doesn't knowIt must surely have come as a shock to his supporters that John Key seems not to understand some of the basic principles of democratic government, writes Bryan Gould.22 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldWorm turns on Big BrotherSnowden is charged with violating the Espionage Act, the draconian l917 law devised to indict foreign spies but repeatedly used by the Obama Administration to target whistleblowers.02 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi claims he was tortured in ChinaA Chinese New Zealander who entered China illegally to see his parents claims he was detained, chained and tortured for five days before being deported to Auckland.17 Jul 06:04 AM
OpinionDame Anne Salmond: A warning to New Zealanders keep hold of democracyNew Zealanders must stand up for their democratic rights when they are threatened, or they'll lose them.12 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Democracy it's a problem everywhereThe nation is divided against itself. On one side are the liberals who want to live in a tolerant, secular society.12 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Cold war warrior Orwell's real message on fanaticsSeveral correspondents have taken me to task for presuming to speculate on what writer George Orwell of Animal Farm and 1984 fame would have made of American whistleblower Edward Snowden.05 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionJeremy Wilson: Days of peace signs and hashtagsThe bus fares were a huge deal to a lot of people, but it seemed to be the fact the people were uniting against the rise that opened the floodgates, writes Jeremy Wilson.25 Jun 09:30 PM
WorldData held on 'trillions of emails'Information on trillions of emails, web chats and Skype conversations carried out by Americans has been harvested along with their phone records.17 Jun 05:30 PM
WorldNew spy claims: UK spied on alliesThe Guardian reports the UK spied on its G20 partners in 2009 - tricking some delegates into using fake internet cafes so their email could be read.16 Jun 09:45 PM
WorldClaim leaker could shelter in NZA prominent Australian barrister has suggested US intel leaker Edward Snowden could seek refuge in 'pleasant' NZ, joining Kim Dotcom in resisting extradition.11 Jun 11:45 PM
OpinionEditorial: Govt must do better at promoting share salesEditorial: Naturally enough, the Government was keen to put the entire blame for what happened on "politicking" by Labour and the Greens.09 May 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Mayor Maurice? It'll be a fun raceWhat many were predicting would be a one-horse race for one of the biggest political prizes in the land, could at last come alive, writes Brian Rudman.02 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandSuper City voter scam trial shiftedEight men accused of an alleged Auckland Super City voter scam have had their trial shifted to the High Court.05 Mar 10:43 PM
OpinionGwynne Dyer: Saudi hand in Bahrain crackdownNo Western government is going to condemn the country's rulers, writes Gwynne Dyer. That would seriously annoy Saudi Arabia, and they will never do that.28 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionSteve Liddle: Election apathy shows need for civics at schoolDemocracy is the best form of government but it relies on high participation and eternal vigilance over its health, writes Steve Liddle. At least, this is what most of us learn from parents or teachers.08 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionDr Elizabeth Rata: Treaty no longer symbol of national unityI was surprised to read in Deborah Coddington's recent Herald column that the Treaty of Waitangi is New Zealand's founding document. Of course some New Zealanders mistakenly believe that is the case.12 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandKey in Burma: The Herald interviewAs John Key wraps up an important Burma visit, he talks to Herald Political Editor Audrey Young about what he's learned and seen.23 Nov 04:30 PM
