Maori Party co-leader Pita Sharples has lent his support to save a Black Power stronghold.

Fran O'Sullivan writes that Phil Goff has been handed a couple of political aces - but how he plays them remains to be seen.

Salacious text messages between Wanganui Mayor Michael Laws and a former lover have entered the public arena.

Manukau Mayor Len Brown and Auckland City Mayor John Banks are almost tied in the latest Herald-DigiPoll survey.

ACC has handled the issue of counselling for sexual abuse victims badly, Nick Smith says.

Anyone calling for a cost-benefit analysis doesn't understand the internet.

When it comes to getting the biggest bang for the broadband buck, it seems playing nicely with our mates across the ditch may be NZ's best strategy.

Mark Solomon and Ngai Tahu have embraced the notion of investing in SOEs, writes Graeme Hunt.

Hawkins Construction gets a boost from government spending.

The outcome of a bidding war for ultra-fast broadband will result in a major shake-up of the local telecommunications sector, writes Simon Hendery.

The new Newmarket railway station was a unique project that demanded an innovative approach, writes Steve Hart.