John Armstrong writes that the working group's prescription for change may be blinkered by ideology such as time limits.

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.

DIYers will be able to undertake more minor work without red tape and builders will be forced to stand by their work, under law changes.

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.