Bill English's charity sketch is based on a best-seller - by John Key.

There was plenty on offer to bolster the trade between our two countries.

Two years since Winston Peters won the north, can his reign continue?

Little said the object of his criticism was the National Government's actions.

Major reforms to the Resource Management Act are finally ready to progress.

OPINION: Let's improve the quality of our debate on the challenge of climate policy.

Labour's Jacinda Ardern has leapfrogged over her leader Andrew Little as preferred PM.

Investigation was into whether Todd Barclay breached a section of the Crimes Act.

COMMENT: The Abortion Supervisory Committee says our abortion laws were written 40 years ago and they're long overdue for review.

Parliament's debate on spying reforms took a light-hearted turn this week.

Milk exporter Oravida has put another $50,000 into the National Party's war chest.

A key piece of National policy is hanging in the balance.

National has stepped up its attacks on Labour's biggest weapon, Jacinda Ardern.

Adjusting tax brackets is part of the discussion.

EDITORIAL: Conceding the super policy on post-election negotiations with Winston Peters could be the Bill English' smartest move of all.

Nick Leggett says he has decided against running for Parliament in Mana.

COMMENT: Why do so many politicians quibble when it comes to a simple question?

Proposed changes to superannuation in New Zealand have inflamed resentment between Baby boomers and younger generations.

The Prime Minister's proposal to lift the retirement age has been rejected by National's likely coalition partners and opponents.

National Party has stunned its critics with a plan for national superannuation.

Labour's leader passes up a chance to update the superannuation age.

Bill English remains tight-lipped about possible changes to Super, but has ruled out means-testing or changing the way it is paid.

COMMENT: The retirement age debate shows politics is frustrating, says Rachel Smalley. Parties have to do what they can to be elected, but they should be authentic.

The Government will need to do more for New Zealand Super if its rising costs are to be managed, experts say.

No room for the Conservatives or The Opportunities Party at first debate.

Lawyer and former naval officer Christopher Penk has been chosen to replace John Key as National's candidate in the Helensville electorate.

COMMENT: She has authenticity, credibility, intelligence and potential. Yet so many people reduce Ardern simply to her looks, says Rachel Smalley.

Labour's Stuart Nash will be up against three or more others in race for seat in Parliament

Housing shortages are likely to dominate the political conversation as the election looms

Prime Minister Bill English is defending the latest increase in net migration and says he is not looking at curbing demand.