BusinessPraise for NZ from information freedom pioneerLawrence Lessig, one of the leading lights of the Creative Commons movement, has praised New Zealand's law making systems in an address to today's NetHui meeting.01 Jul 01:30 AM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: NZ safer than Greece but the risk is realThe danger in that case would be that, as in the global financial crisis three years ago, everyone in the market starts looking sideways at their counterparts and worrying about how much they might be exposed.22 Jun 09:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Big election problem that is taxing LabourPoliticians can go door-knocking at electorate level, but they will be wasting their time trying to attract the attention of the media.17 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionMai Chen: Money talks but only Parliament can change the lawIf money determines law and policy, then those with money will always win. But a democracy is supposed to be about the power of ideas and a good idea should be able to stand on its own feet without a cash inducement.15 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandFiji rebel's visit to NZ terrible risk, says activistCampaigner says colonel's visit sends wrong message given his links to Suva's troubles.12 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandFiji 'has had enough coups' - MaraRunaway soldier Tevita Mara says he has no interest in being another military leader, but he wants the opportunity to tell the NZ Government the "reality of the situation on the ground in Fiji."12 Jun 03:25 AM
New ZealandRunaway soldier allowed into NZForeign Affairs officials will meet with Tevita Mara - who ran away from Fiji to avoid sedition charges - when he arrives in NZ. He is currently in Australia to address pro-democracy groups.11 Jun 10:17 PM
OpinionBroadsides: Should we retain MMP?We asked Labour's Jacinda Ardern and National's Nikki Kaye to share their thoughts on the MMP voting system.01 Jun 01:00 AM
Opinion<i>Nick Smith</i>: When there's no success like failureMaking mistakes is the latest management fad. But will it work in politics?05 May 09:30 PM
WorldBahrain sentences four to death for killing policemen A Bahraini court has sentenced four men to death for killing two police officers during the pro-democracy protests.28 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandBrash coup 'positive for Act', for NZOutgoing Act leader Rodney Hide described a successful leadership coup by former National leader Dr Don Brash as "positive for Act and positive for the country" as he announced his resignation today.28 Apr 04:30 AM
