OpinionBryce EdwardsWill Trump effect be felt Downunder too?COMMENT: Does the success of outsider Republican nominee Donald Trump signal the time for a political revolution in Godzone too?19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandGreens win contest for Chloe SwarbrickAuckland mayoral candidate Chloe Swarbrick has announced a shift to national politics.10 Nov 08:01 PM
WorldNZ counting the cost of Trump presidencyAs Donald Trump's presidential victory sinks in, Government and experts are starting to count the potential cost to New Zealand's climate change commitments, its defence ties, and even its core values.10 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandTrump's climate pledge alarms former PMDonald Trump's views on nuclear weapons are a huge concern - but there's a bigger worry, former NZ Prime Minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer says.09 Nov 11:30 PM
KahuRheumatic fever programme misses targetsGovernment reshuffles fever programme money to boost awareness in Auckland07 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandGreens on menu at Labour conferenceGreens, a tightwad Mayor and fleshpots were on offer at opening of the Labour Party conference.04 Nov 05:29 AM
WorldKiwi MPs 'scared' about US electionNew Zealand politicians have given their verdict on the US election, Trump and Clinton.03 Nov 06:47 AM
EditorialEditorial: Mistake to cherry-pick on light railLabour's pledge to invest $680 million in a light rail system has rightly been labelled "pork barrel" politics by Steven Joyce.31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSwimming pool fencing rules relaxedA raft of changes to safety rules for swimming pools will save lives, the Government says - but some are not convinced.20 Oct 05:53 AM
New ZealandSeclusion rooms: 8 in special schoolsEducation Minister Hekia Parata revealed that 8 of the 64 special schools in New Zealand are using a seclusion room.19 Oct 11:44 PM
New ZealandSurvivor calls for better mental careNew Zealand needs to provide much better care for the mentally ill, says a man who was rescued from a bid to take his own life.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt denies 'surveillance' of victimsGovernment denies that new rules requiring community agencies to share basic client data with the Government for funding amount to "surveillance".16 Oct 09:19 PM
New ZealandPM John Key's high decile school visitsThe Prime Minister has visited more than three times as many high decile schools this year, than low decile.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Green MP: focus must be on actionNew Green MP Barry Coates says he has achieved change from outside politics and now he wants to achieve change from within the political system.12 Oct 05:24 AM
New ZealandParliament urged to legalise medicinal cannabisThe mother of the first person to get approval to use medicinal cannabis in New Zealand has made an emotional plea to Parliament to make it easier for others to get access to the drug legally.12 Oct 12:35 AM
New ZealandBennett: Many homeless proposals underwayLabour, Greens and the Maori Party released the results of their inquiry this morning after holding public hearings around the country.09 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandGreen MP heading home after releaseGreen MP Marama Davidson has been released by Israeli authorities in Tel Aviv and is on her way back to New Zealand.06 Oct 09:40 PM
New ZealandPM: Green MP Gaza detention a bad lookGreen MP Marama Davidson is among a group of 13 women detained by Israeli authorities while in a flotilla trying to get to Gaza.06 Oct 02:17 AM
New ZealandLambs' tails dumped on activist's propertyAn environmental and political activist who had 220 rotting lambs' tails dumped on his property believes he was specifically targeted.04 Oct 03:05 AM
New ZealandFamily 'dismayed' over Ashley Peacock proposalHealth authorities are considering plans to move mental health patient Ashley Peacock, to the dismay of his parents.29 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandCalls for uni savings fund for studentsThe Productivity Commission is toying with the idea that secondary school students begin a savings fund for university.28 Sep 11:25 PM
New ZealandShaw takes finance role in Green reshuffleThe Green Party has reshuffled its caucus ahead of the departure of MP Kevin Hague.28 Sep 10:17 PM
New ZealandStudent loan interest call 'ridiculous'Putting interest back on student loans is being categorically ruled out, as the Government eyes changes to tertiary education.28 Sep 08:07 PM
New ZealandAxe interest-free student loans: reportRadical proposals to shake up the tertiary education sector have been suggested in a new report to Government - but the most radical of all is not finding favour.28 Sep 05:51 PM
New ZealandGreen Party would legalise euthanasiaThe Green Party is the first party to include a voluntary euthanasia policy in its manifesto.22 Sep 12:32 AM
PoliticsChild sex offender register createdParliament has voted overwhelmingly in support of a child sex offenders register today - but it won't be available to the public.08 Sep 05:20 AM
New ZealandRising housing costs driving inequality, Govt reports showsThe gap between rich and poor is growing in New Zealand, new data shows, partly driven by rising housing costs.08 Sep 02:39 AM
New ZealandHousing quick-fix turns into shamblesHousing Minister Nick Smith is accusing Labour of immaturity after they hijacked his urgent changes to housing policy.07 Sep 02:08 AM
PoliticsAir NZ cuts made MP job harder - Hague"This a brutal job", Green MP Kevin Hague said after announcing his resignation from Parliament this week.06 Sep 03:28 AM
New Zealand'Nothing new' in homeless inquiry - GovtGetting rough sleepers off the street could have a net economic benefit in NZ, an Opposition-led inquiry into homelessness has heard.04 Sep 11:13 PM
New ZealandTwelve Questions with Marama DavidsonGreen MP Marama Davidson heads the cross-party Inquiry into Homelessness. She says homelessness has affected her own friends and family members.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt seeks other parties' help on climateAfter locking in its long-term climate change target, National is seeking a cross-party approach to the issue for the first time.17 Aug 06:22 AM
New ZealandGreens say big donation a mysteryThe Green Party has received more than $280,000 from a supporter it never knew it had.16 Aug 01:03 AM
