New ZealandPM welcomes Nick Leggett to NationalA former Labour member spurned for being "right wing" by Labour leader Andrew Little has signed up with National.01 Dec 01:48 AM
New ZealandMilitary upbringing aids Roskill fightNational's candidate for Mt Roskill is a former scientist and broadcaster who says Labour are getting "desperate" ahead of Saturday's byelection.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandKey on the fence over police meth policyWaitemata Police have stopped prosecuting small-time P dealers. Does the Government agree?28 Nov 04:52 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungYoung: Why National agreed to pay equityCOMMENT: Thursday was an historic day for pay equity.25 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpy warrants need 'tightening up' - watchdogThe spying watchdog has urged Parliament to "tighten up" the warranting regime for New Zealand's intelligence agencies.09 Nov 11:30 PM
New ZealandRelief for homeowners after RMA dealThe Govt is making an announcement on the long-stalled changes to the Resource Management Act this afternoon.08 Nov 10:56 PM
PoliticsRich-listers give $200,000 to National PartyProperty and farming rich listers are among those who have made big donations to National over the past year.08 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand'No chance' Govt will legalise euthanasiaA major inquiry into euthanasia is taking place, but the Govt has already concluded it will not lead to any changes in New Zealand.07 Nov 11:04 PM
New ZealandGovt will buy more motels to house homelessThe Government will buy up to three more motels and construct modular housing as part of a new $300 million investment in emergency housing.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand$300m boost for emergency housingThe Government has announced a major policy on emergency housing this afternoon.07 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandLiving in a 'John Key Paradise'?Former National Party president Michelle Boag has rapped a self-adapted version of 90's hit Gangsta's Paradise during a party fundraiser in Auckland last night.05 Nov 04:11 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: now is time for experienceCOMMENT: Key and McCully forged their successful political partnership around dealings the United States and it is about to be harnessed again.04 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsIn defence of Gareth Morgan's new partyWho would turn their noses up at giving the public more electoral choices in New Zealand politics? Most politicos would, judging by 04 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldKiwi MPs 'scared' about US electionNew Zealand politicians have given their verdict on the US election, Trump and Clinton.03 Nov 06:47 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: The Verdict on Government corruption allegationsAre the National Government and Murray McCully guilty of corruption? The official verdict is now in, but not everyone agrees.03 Nov 04:00 AM
PoliticsNational MP quitting after just one termNational Party list MP Jono Naylor says he will leave Parliament after just one term.03 Nov 12:18 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Debate over inequalityAre you angry about the widening gap between rich and poor? Or are you sceptical about the stats?31 Oct 02:39 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsRoundup: Is NZ a good place for business or workers?Who's winning the "class struggle" between business and workers?27 Oct 12:22 AM
New ZealandWho is the biggest spending former MP?Former MPs and their spouses racked up $703,000 on taxpayer-funded travel in the past year, including nearly $25,000 by some couples.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt set to miss target for reducing reoffendingThe Government appears certain to miss its target of cutting reoffending in New Zealand by next year.25 Oct 03:12 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: NZ elections aren't 'rigged', but questions remainAlthough no leading politician is likely to claim that "election is rigged", there are numerous problems with democracy and elections that need debating.21 Oct 04:31 AM
New ZealandHow the right went wrong in AucklandThe knives are out in the National Party after the centre-right's disastrous result at last weekend's local elections in Auckland.14 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungImmigration cuts raise Peters' credibilityCOMMENT: NZ First leader has been vocal about parents' strain on pension.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHousing New Zealand won't run out of money - EnglishThe Government's state housing agency is set to run out of money by February, ministers have been warned.12 Oct 09:02 PM
OpinionClaire Trevett'Beware PM's hunt for expired ministers'COMMENT: The Prime Minister has sounded the warning for his three-yearly check of the best-before dates of ministers.12 Oct 04:00 PM
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
KahuNo appetite for Brash's 'anti-separatism' - leadersFormer National Party leader Don Brash says a new anti-separatist campaign may end up donating to one of his old enemies, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters.29 Sep 05:30 AM
New ZealandEuthanasia in NZ given 'orange light'Government should proceed with legalising assisted dying only if strong safeguards are in place, the human rights watchdog says.21 Sep 03:58 AM
New ZealandOne-night-stand penalty may be wipedA brief liaison with a man she didn't know cost a young Auckland woman $28 a week off her benefit for two years.14 Sep 08:32 PM
New ZealandIwi seek Kermadec compromise with GovtIwi are seeking a compromise over the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary in which they will agree not to fish in the region if their Treaty 09 Sep 04:10 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
New ZealandGovt will back new housing limits - KeyPrime Minister John Key says he will back the Reserve Bank to introduce further controls on housing demand if house prices continue to rise.06 Sep 12:25 AM
