OpinionPeter Lyons: Nothing but spin coming from our GovernmentWe are living in an age of spin, writes Peter Lyons. The Roman leaders gave their people bread and circuses. Sadly we no longer get the bread.31 Aug 02:08 AM
OpinionDita De Boni: Govt contempt too overwhelming to ignoreI believe we need to hold our Govt, whatever stripe it is, to the task of doing what it is there to do. That's what has driven this column, writes Dita De Boni.26 Aug 09:49 PM
EditorialEditorial: No worming out of safety obligationsWorm farming is a dangerous industry, according to the Government's health and safety reform bill.24 Aug 06:27 PM
OpinionLiam Dann: Crunch time for Bill EnglishIt is crunch time for the economy, crunch time for Bill English and his "steady as she goes" economic plan.23 Aug 05:30 PM
AgribusinessChina strategy worrying our top execsOur senior business leaders are becoming increasingly concerned about the slowing economy, the Government's strategy and our reliance on China and dairy exports.12 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandNational to look at pubs billThe Government says it will consider an urgent change to liquor laws after a proposal to allow pubs to open early for Rugby World Cup games was shot down in Parliament.11 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Key's tactics leave Opposition sheepishGiven the already surreal shemozzle the likelihood of more embarrassments emerging should have had National feeling like a lamb to the slaughter.05 Aug 08:21 PM
OpinionNats' policy changes signalNational's latest bit of tinkering with its immigration policy will not solve the Auckland housing crisis. It will barely touch it.26 Jul 05:00 PM
EconomyMigrants for regionsThe Government says a new plan to lure migrants away from Auckland will boost regional economies, but admits it will do little to ease Auckland's housing pressures.26 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Vibrancy missing on Nats' agendaIf this weekend's National Party conference runs true to recent form it will be so stage-managed that any vitality or vibrancy will have been sucked out of the affair before it has even begun.24 Jul 09:30 PM
OpinionDavid Parker: Nats bet house on trade dealsThe NZ-China free trade agreement doesn't stop new restrictions on house sales to overseas buyers, but National's subsequent deals try to, writes David Parker.20 Jul 10:44 PM
TaxPM open to foreign-buyer banPrime Minister John Key has opened the door to possible restrictions on foreign buyers if information gained shows high numbers of foreigners are buying in New Zealand.20 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Oz law could work here despite Govt claims"Spectacularly unsuccessful" is John Key's verdict when asked about following Australia's foreign buyers policy. They are not really telling the whole story, says John Armstrong.20 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: National off-guard over housingFor all intents and purposes National was done like a dog's dinner by Labour this week, writes John Armstrong.17 Jul 05:00 PM
EmploymentJob reforms not enough, says unionUnfair employment practices including zero-hours contracts are not going to be solved by National's latest measures, politicians and a union representative say.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Champagne stunt an utter disaster'Judith Collins described a champagne stunt by SFO boss Adam Feeley as an "utter disaster" that threatened to overshadow the Government at a crucial time.06 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionKey and Little kick for touch on euthanasiaIt did not take long. Just three days, if that, for the politicians to get voluntary euthanasia well and truly off the political agenda, writes John Armstrong.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMy husband got me through itJudith Collins has told a women's magazine she wouldn't have got through last year's Oravida and Dirty Politics scandals if it wasn't for her husband.07 Jun 09:07 PM
New ZealandNats opposed door to separate MPsJudith Collins tonight released emails that show a $30,000 door that will separate Labour MPs from National MPs sharing a floor in Parliament House was opposed by the National Party.03 Jun 09:30 AM
New ZealandMcCully on Mideast peace missionLabour continued to bay for Murray McCully’s blood in Parliament yesterday over the Saudi farm saga.02 Jun 08:27 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Williamson bombshell shows great timingNobody likes a nark but there was great entertainment value in Act leader David Seymour dobbing in National MP Maurice Williamson for an apparent waka jumping plot.28 May 01:30 AM
OpinionGovt's compassionate conservatism a cynical ployNot only will the benefit boost do little to alleviate poverty, but it is accompanied by cuts to other associated benefits and payments, writes Dita De Boni27 May 09:33 PM
OpinionEditorial: Backtrack on super puts Little in a bindIt is too early in Andrew Little's career as a party leader to be ruling out realistic answers to problems he would face if he leads Labour to power.26 May 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverKickstart axe 'won't deter savers'Prime Minister John Key says axing the $1000 kickstart grant to new KiwiSaver members in the Budget "will not make a blind bit of difference to the number of people who join".26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAct rejects Maurice WilliamsonFormer Act leader Don Brash has approached the party to ask whether National MP Maurice Williamson could join, but he has been unanimously rejected.25 May 07:41 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungWhy axing kickstart is act of bad faithKeeping silent about axing the $1000 kickstart payment for new KiwiSaver members, isn't a broken promise, strictly speaking, writes Audrey Young.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandJohn Key's shirtless snapRussia had a shirtless President, Australia had Tony Abbott in budgie smugglers, and now Prime Minister has added to the catalogue with a shirtless snap.24 May 07:56 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: National's challenge to avoid looking tiredThursday's Budget will be judged just as much by what is missing from the document as by what it actually contains.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandJohn Key on 'Angry Andrew'Prime Minister John Key today rejected claims by Labour leader Andrew Little that National had been dishonest with voters last election.13 May 07:19 AM
New ZealandAct's search for Holy Grail goes onAct leader David Seymour has criticised the Government for not supporting a version of the Regulatory Standards Bill.12 May 03:08 AM
Official Cash RateGovt makes housing playNext week's Budget will outline plans by the Government to develop its own land holdings in Auckland in a bid to boost supply.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMcCully leads Cooks visitForeign Minister Murray McCully has taken Shane Jones, David Shearer and Winston Peters with him for his trip to the Cook Islands, where he is holding talks.11 May 05:00 PM
