New ZealandNo open cast mining on conservation land - PMThere will be no open cast mining on Great Barrier Island or Coromandel, John Key assured Parliament today, while under attack over the Govt's mining plan.23 Mar 05:34 AM
New ZealandWorking with Nats is tough - SharplesMaori Party co-leader Pita Sharples says working with the Nats in govt is proving to be "very difficult and stressful", writes John Armstrong.21 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandRemove tobacco from shops, says academicAn Auckland academic says smoking rates in New Zealand would plummet if tobacco products could not be displayed at shops.11 Mar 06:19 AM
KahuMP in strife againControversial MP Hone Harawira has encouraged protesters to take "whatever action necessary" to make their voices heard - earning another stinging rebuke from party bosses.27 Feb 03:00 PM
Opinion<i>John Armstrong</i>: Power's finetuning makes job harder for 'anti' campaigners16 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandMMP shake-up if vote is 'yes'The most unpopular features of MMP could be ditched if voters opt to keep the electoral system in the referendum on it at next year's election.16 Feb 03:00 PM
Opinion<i>Deborah Coddington</i>: Funding stapling is a kick in the guts for taxpayers13 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandPoll records growing support for KeyPublic support for John Key as Prime Minister has never been so high, according to the latest Herald-DigiPoll survey.12 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandOpposition would be hit if inmates denied vote, reform group saysLabour and Maori Party strongholds will be hit if prisoners are stopped from voting, a prison reform group says.11 Feb 01:05 AM
