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Nats rise in polls after big-spending Budget
With three months until the election, a poll shows National is in a strong position.
Winston Peters imagines retirement
Peters grilled by university students about his intentions after the election.
Bridges accused of blocking report
Transport Minister Simon Bridges says his office acted appropriately.
Muslim community told: 'Clean house'
Winston Peters condemned for telling groups to turn in terrorists in wake of attacks.
Trevett: Peters and perpetual outrage
COMMENT: 'Tis the season to be populist and Winston Peters never misses his cue.
Shake-up looming for KiwiRail
A likely focus is the current requirement to maintain the large rail network.
Shane Jones won't help NZ First vote: PM
Shane Jones speculation a "game of seven veils".
Winston Peters blasts Speaker over A-G
Speaker David Carter has "abused his power", Peters says.
Budget move divides Labour and Greens
COMMENT: The Greens have alternatives, even if they don't like them, writes Audrey Young.
Nats, Labour given $1m broadcasting money
Labour and Greens' deal to work together has not affected their broadcast funding.
Mansons rejects golf course sale claims
Winston Peters claims company sold the land to foreign buyers for a higher price.
Peters: If I were the Finance Minister
NZ First leader would simplify tax on small and medium enterprises.
SSC steps in over Ministry of Transport case
Opposition leaders have refused to meet with the under-fire Auditor-General.
Parties seek big boost in health funding
Opposition parties reveal what they want to see in the health budget on Thursday.
DoC reviewing inquiry led by fraudster
New allegations have been made about convicted fraudster Joanne Harrison.
Labour puts 'social deficit' before debt
There's no rule against another shock says Finance Minister.
AG should be stood down - Peters
PM Bill English disagrees with calls for the Auditor-General to be stood down.
Money talks in politics
COMMENT: Our wealthy politicians with property portfolios are out of touch with Kiwis.
MPs' home ownership, interests revealed
Just 10 MPs in Parliament do not own a home, while some own more than 10.
Separate Maori prison not Labour policy: Little
A proposal for a separate Maori prison is not Labour policy, leader Andrew Little says.
Too young? Kids to start school at 4
Wide-ranging education reforms are set to pass the final hurdle this week.
Peters generally a big spender: PM
Winston Peters wants to cut taxes and collect more from multinationals.
NZ First's Chinese boost
Three quarters Chinese voters will cast their vote for National a survey has found.
No action on Grey Power cannabis petition
Beverley Aldridge has never used cannabis but wants it legalised.
No chance of reversing Oz fee hike
Australian proposals to hike uni fees for expat Kiwis are near-certain to go ahead.
Winston Peters: Bigger tax take will allow tax cuts
Dairying and tourism cannot expand indefinitely says Peters.
Greens courting Maori vote with nationwide roadshow
The Green Party is looking to the Maori seats to boost its vote at the election.
Peters' attack on journos calculated: PM
Bill English says Winston Peters' attack on journalists is attention-seeking.
Peters could embolden racists, Act says
Immigration can be debated but Winston Peters crossed a line, David Seymour says.
Why Winston Peters got it wrong
Winston Peters criticised a story about immigration. The Herald responds.
Peters questions $53m world expo cost
Spend on Dubai world expo outstrips that for regional tourism infrastructure, Peters says.
Rotorua politicians talk on gang violence
We asked our local candidates what they think should be done to solve our gang problem.
New role could be quite a ride for Brownlee
Brownlee steps up to new role with biggest uncertainties among NZ's closest allies.