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![Bob Jones: Ridicule - a small price to pay for fleeting fame](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Bob Jones: Ridicule - a small price to pay for fleeting fame
When I wrote recently that this election was done and dusted, a storm of protest erupted on the NZ Herald's website from Labour's deeply unattractive, rabid tribalists.
![Whale Oil left out of probe](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Whale Oil left out of probe
An inquiry into the events surrounding Judith Collins' downfall will not examine the relationship between her and Whale Oil blogger Cameron Slater, says John Key.
![Vote will decide control of power cost](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Vote will decide control of power cost
Power bills have been rising relentlessly. The two sides of politics are divided on house best to rein that in - competition or regulation.
![New leak claim hits Collins](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
New leak claim hits Collins
Judith Collins is depicted in alleged conversations discussing the leak of evidence in a high profile case to blogger Cam Slater - but she says they're forgeries.
![Inquiry 'won't cut corners'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Inquiry 'won't cut corners'
An inquiry into the release of a sensitive security document to Cameron Slater within days of requesting it will include access to computer systems, documents and phone records.
![Hacker releases more data](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Hacker releases more data
The hacker known as Rawshark has released information purporting to be social media conversations and emails between Judith Collins and Cameron Slater.
![Feeley hopes for criminal investigation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Feeley hopes for criminal investigation
Former SFO boss Adam Feeley says he hopes the police are considering a criminal investigation into claims Judith Collins was linked to a smear campaign against him.
![Key: Campaign still on track](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Key: Campaign still on track
Prime Minister John Key said he believed his campaign was still on track, despite the "bomb" that has been thrown since the release of Dirty Politics.
![John Armstrong: Crisis calls on Key to use all his skills](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
John Armstrong: Crisis calls on Key to use all his skills
It is not so much death by a thousand cuts; it is death from being buried by thousands of emails, writes John Armstrong.
![Election 2014: Parties in tech debate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Election 2014: Parties in tech debate
Despite the building tension surrounding the election, the first major debate between party representatives on technology and innovation remained relatively civil.
![Mai Chen: New powers to compel will drive Judith Collins inquiry](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Mai Chen: New powers to compel will drive Judith Collins inquiry
Mai Chen writes: When Judith Collins resigned on Saturday, she asked the Prime Minister to hold an inquiry so she could clear her name.
![Labour sells new tax, Nats hint at cuts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Labour sells new tax, Nats hint at cuts
In the latest in this Herald election series, we look at the main parties' policies on tax and the economy - and what it could mean for you.
![Josie Pagani: Justice Minister's hands must be clean](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Josie Pagani: Justice Minister's hands must be clean
The job of a Minister of Justice is to protect the integrity of the system and any sign of political interference risks infecting the whole system, writes Josie Pagani.
!['It's about accountability'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
'It's about accountability'
John Key has tried to distance himself from claims Mark Hotchin was paying bloggers to undermine the SFO, saying he does not know about the arrangement.
![Ben Uffendell: Time to sell New Zealand to burger chain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Ben Uffendell: Time to sell New Zealand to burger chain
Nation, I'm bored. And not just because I watched this week's leaders' debate, but mainly for that reason.
![Patrick Gower: Voodoo and madness of King Winston](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Patrick Gower: Voodoo and madness of King Winston
In Winston's World, John Key is a voodoo doll he stabs with a pin whenever he gets bored.
![Money men topple Collins](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Money men topple Collins
An inquiry into Judith Collins' downfall is poised to investigate links between former Hanover boss Mark Hotchin and right-wing bloggers who waged a smear campaign against ex-Serious Fraud Office (SFO) chief executive Adam Feeley.
![Herald on Sunday Editorial: Collins hung out to dry by Slater](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Herald on Sunday Editorial: Collins hung out to dry by Slater
Judith Collins' resignation yesterday was weeks, perhaps months, overdue. Yet the offence for which she has left the ministry is less clearcut.
![NZ better off without Collins: Karam](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
NZ better off without Collins: Karam
One of Judith Collins’ most relentless opponents, Joe Karam, says the country is better off with her out of Cabinet.
![Kerre McIvor: One to Cunliffe, but watch out ...](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Kerre McIvor: One to Cunliffe, but watch out ...
When the Wallabies drew with the All Blacks in the first Bledisloe Cup match in Sydney, it was widely considered almost as good as a win.
![Collins resigns: Blogger backs mate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Collins resigns: Blogger backs mate
Whale Oil blogger Cameron Slater is backing his mate Judith Collins.
![Indignant and distressed, Collins quits](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Indignant and distressed, Collins quits
Judith Collins says her decision to quit will allow Prime Minister John Key to focus on the election campaign.
![Peters stands by Collins claim](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Peters stands by Collins claim
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says Judith Collins' credibility is in tatters and her accusations of lying about a plot to potentially roll Prime Minister John Key are hollow.
![Report on Brownlee after poll](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Report on Brownlee after poll
An inquiry into Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee and his deliberate breach of airport security is unlikely to be completed before the election.
![Pick'n'fix: Parties push housing cures](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Pick'n'fix: Parties push housing cures
Auckland's home affordability headache won't be solved in a hurry but both National and Labour now have quick fixes for desperate home buyers.