New ZealandDraft water plan a 'licence to pollute'Proposed national water quality standards are weak and will allow for further degradation of New Zealand's rivers and streams even to levels seen downstream of raw sewage outlets.10 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionReferendums past their sell-by dateThe time has surely arrived to dump New Zealand's failed two-decade-old experiment with American-style citizens-initiated referendums.06 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Greens stretch credibility with referendum costThe week's prize for barefaced cheek must surely go to the Greens, writes John Armstrong. With Parliament's Clerk of the House yesterday finally giving the okay for a non-binding referendum on National's asset sales policy,02 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandGreen Party criticises Mighty River Power saleThe Green Party has criticised the $65 million cost of selling shares in Mighty River Power to the public.24 Aug 11:08 PM
BusinessSoft emissions target might riseThe Government has adopted a soft unilateral target for reducing carbon emissions by 2020, but Climate Change Minister Tim Groser said a future Government might lift it, should progress towards an international agreement post-2020 warrant it.17 Aug 12:07 AM
OpinionJennifer Curtin: Australian Labor leadership dramas leave lessons for NZLabor Party politics in Australia can be a nasty and nail-biting business. The final episode between Julia Gillard and Kevin Rudd, played out over the past 48 hours, reveals this to be the case.27 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandMother of six sees future with GreensMarama Davidson, the Green Party candidate in Ikaroa-Rawhiti, will set out a jobs package proposal for the electorate today in a bid to blunt criticism that her anti-mining stance is also an anti-jobs stance.26 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Greens right to dump money policyPolitical parties routinely drop policies that, for whatever reason, are thought to be hindering their electoral prospects.23 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandGreens accuse PM of spying planGreen Party co-leader Russel Norman has accused Prime Minister John Key of conspiring to establish a surveillance state in New Zealand.12 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandGreens accused of silencing grassrootsThe Green Party has been accused of silencing its grassroots members by making it more difficult for local branches to have a say at the party's annual meeting.07 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Get-tough Greens preparing for battleWhen you are claiming that you are committed to "transparent and democratic politics" - as the Greens have been emphasising in recent weeks - you have to be cleaner than clean.07 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandSkyCity deal 'selling' exemption from lawLeading constitutional lawyer Stephen Franks has panned the Government's convention centre deal with SkyCity, saying it dodges important safeguards.04 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Arrogant and cynical? Possibly, but a long way from MuldoonistMuldoonist? John Key? Russel Norman cannot be serious, writes John Armstrong. Norman is correct in saying National is displaying worrying levels of cynicism.02 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandGreen Party secrets are bit of a yawnThe Green Party's deep secrets are out - its MPs sometimes fall asleep in Parliament and they think some other politicians are "thick".02 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandKeep identity in coalition: Oz senatorThe Green Party will have to fight to hold on to its identity if it enters into a coalition with Labour at next year's election, an Australian Greens politician says.02 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandGreens' pledge to kidsThe Greens say a nurse will be put in every low decile primary and intermediate school if the they are elected to govern New Zealand.01 Jun 11:15 PM
New ZealandGreen leader tears into 'smiling' KeyGreen Party co-leader Russel Norman has all but shut the door on working with National after the next election.01 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandNorman: Key 'like Muldoon'Greens co-leader Russel Norman today launched a scathing attack on the PM, the Govt, and SkyCity.31 May 11:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Labour and Greens are Siamese twinsWhat had Labour seething was the errant wording of a question in the 3News Reid Research poll, writes John Armstrong. The mistake may have been a simple oversight...31 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandGreens trio tipped for Cabinet jobsIn eighteen months, three or more Green MPs could become Cabinet ministers for the first time in the party's history.31 May 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Labour-Greens tango a fizzerWhen Russel Norman snarls about business and profits, it repels the mainstream Labour needs if it is to get close to the 40 per cent it needs, writes John Roughan.31 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandElection between centre right and far left - KeyNational is facing the "notoriously difficult" task of winning a third term against an Opposition increasingly dragged to the "far left" by the Greens, says Key26 May 03:33 AM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Election's shadow falling on halls of powerOver the next 18 months, expect to see Key, and David Shearer, too, hovering outside Peters' office, bottle of Scotch in hand, writes Toby Manhire.23 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandGreens plan own hearings on animal testing for drugsThe Green Party will increase pressure on the Government to rule out testing of synthetic drugs on animals by holdings its own hearings today.20 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandStars get behind Kiwi BidKiwi sports stars have thrown their support behind a new campaign to protect what they say is a major threat to New Zealand beaches.19 May 02:25 AM
New ZealandNational's housing plans could benefit developers - Green PartyHanding state homes over to community providers may benefit corporate developers, the Green Party says.12 May 12:27 AM
OpinionEditorial: Govt must do better at promoting share salesEditorial: Naturally enough, the Government was keen to put the entire blame for what happened on "politicking" by Labour and the Greens.09 May 05:30 PM
