In charge of keeping secrets
National minister Chris Finlayson's world has become a little more 007 with his anointment as Minister for Spies, but his first love remains the Treaty of Waitangi settlements.
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Bennett's teacher pays her a visit
The path to the top can begin in unusual places. For Paula Bennett, it was performing as Rizzo in a high school production of the musical Grease.
Claire Trevett: English's plan to save the children: scrap RMA
The Prime Minister might get to choose who sits where in the Cabinet and on his front bench, but it seems National's caucus has a far more anarchic pecking order - one based on speed and punctuality just once every three years.
Dita de Boni: Tackling terror no excuse for police state
The 10-hour raid on Nicky Hager's house this week gives us a tasty preview of how police could be roped into doing the bidding for higher powers, says Dita de Boni.
Editorial: Parliament should decide whether we go to war
If New Zealand decides to send forces to support an international response to the "Islamic State" in Iraq and Syria (Isis), the decision will be made by the Government not Parliament, the Prime Minister has explained.
John Key's Government sworn in
John Key has been officially sworn in as Prime Minister in a ceremony at Government House.
PM: NZ won't be a target
Any commitment of military assistance to counter Islamic State militants in Iraq should not make NZ more of a target for terrorism, Prime Minister John Key says.
Barry's close encounter
Maggie Barry’s first official act after being named the new Conservation Minister was to be pecked in the face by a world-famous bird.
English: Planning policies increase inequality
Planning policies have probably increased inequality amongst New Zealanders more than any other policies through higher housing costs Finance Minister Bill English says.
Isis fight is Govt's decision
PM says any plan to give assistance to efforts against militants will probably be debated in Parliament but the ultimate decision is the Government's alone.
Housing role split part of reshuffle
Prime Minister John Key has split housing issues across three ministers as National speeds up its shift toward developing social housing by private providers and reducing reliance on state....
John Key's cabinet gets a revamp
Prime Minister John Key has anointed fast-rising ministers Paula Bennett, Jonathan Coleman, Amy Adams and Simon Bridges as his potential successors in a Cabinet reshuffle.
Editorial: PM's sharing of spy agency responsibility a good move
The most striking and welcome feature of the Cabinet named yesterday is the spreading of responsibility for the security intelligence agencies.
John Armstrong: Key calls tune in cabinet renewal
When it comes to reshuffling their Cabinets, prime ministers need to follow one maxim: if they think it ain't broke then it probably needs fixing.
National reshuffle: The rise of Bennett
Prime Minister John Key's reshuffle has seen the ascension of Paula Bennett to become National's highest ranked woman - up from nine to five on the front bench.
John Key unveils new Cabinet line-up
Paula Bennett, Jonathan Coleman, Amy Adams and Simon Bridges have consolidated their status as the National Government’s rising stars in John Key’s new Cabinet.
Flavell given portfolio renamed to reflect 'new focus' on Maori future
Maori Party co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell's appointment to head the newly rebranded Maori Development portfolio reflects a new focus for what used to be Maori Affairs, Prime Minister John Key says.
National signs deal with Maori Party
Maori Party Co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell has been appointed as a Minister after his party inked its confidence and supply deal with National this afternoon.
Audrey Young: Deals crucial only if Key hits trouble
Prime Minister John Key signed two insurance agreements yesterday in the form of confidence and supply deals with Act and United Future.
Key: SAS could join Isis fight on ground
NZ's elite SAS personnel aren't yet on standby for deployment to combat Islamic State militants - but the PM can't rule out sending them in if asked.
PM won't rule out using SAS against Isis
Prime Minister John Key won't rule out sending New Zealand's elite SAS personnel to assist US efforts to counter Islamic State militants in Iraq or even Syria.
A handshake but no ministerial job
The Act Party has signed a deal to work with National for another three years, but the agreement does not include a ministerial portfolio for new MP David Seymour.
Govt agreement a Dunne deal
Peter Dunne says he hopes his new deal with the National-led Government will enable him to knock some "rough edges" off National’s legislative agenda.
Key awaiting advice to help anti-Isis effort
Prime Minister John Key is expecting to receive advice over the coming weeks on further assistance New Zealand could offer to help counter the terrorist group Isis.
Coalition deals to be signed this week
Coalition deals to form the next government will be signed this week, Prime Minister John Key says.
Deals with National on the fast track
The Maori Party expects to have a confidence and supply deal to put to its party members next week, co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell said last night after talks with the National Party leadership.
National holds its first caucus meeting
National has farewelled departing MPs at Parliament this morning and welcomed its new faces.
Key seeks more positive relationship with NZ First
National will seek to forge a closer relationship with New Zealand First this term "on a case by case basis" despite Winston Peters' determination to lead the opposition, Prime Minister John Key says.
Ministerial job high on new Act MP's wishlist
Act's sole MP David Seymour will meet John Key at Parliament today with a wishlist for a confidence and supply agreement, including for him to become a minister.
Sneans? Oh no John, no
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Key: Ede happy to move on
Prime Minister John Key says his former adviser and National Party staffer Jason Ede was not forced out of his job in response to the Dirty Politics scandal.