OpinionJohn Armstrong: Cunliffe 'misread the public mood'What the public wanted to hear from him was a large measure of mea culpa. What it got was Cunliffe blaming everyone but himself.21 Sep 01:32 AM
New ZealandBlue tide sweeps NorthlandThe blue tide that has ruled over Northland for the past 40 years swept over the region again with National Party retaining the Whangarei and Northland seats.20 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Key's National triumph leaves Labour desperateAs National began to slide in the polls last week, one senior Beehive staffer was puzzled as to why.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNats' promises to youTax cuts are coming for most New Zealanders ... but you're going to have to wait for three years.20 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionHerald on Sunday Editorial: Key has a right to savour this momentSo much for "dirty politics". So much for Nicky Hager, Cameron Slater, "Rawshark", "Whaledump", Kim Dotcom, Glenn Greenwald, Edward Snowden, Julian Assange ...20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCunliffe vows to stay on as Labour leaderLabour leader David Cunliffe says he will not stand down despite a heavy defeat in election 2014.20 Sep 12:29 PM
New ZealandNational win three more yearsThree more years they chanted at the National Party headquarters as the scale of their resounding victory in Election 2014 became clear.20 Sep 12:20 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Utter triumph for John KeyAn indisputable triumph for one man; a total and unmitigated disaster for his many enemies.20 Sep 12:01 PM
New ZealandEnglish: Benefits like 'crack cocaine''Getting stuck on a benefit is like crack cocaine,' deputy Prime Minister Bill English told a Tauranga crowd yesterday - and beneficiary advocates aren't impressed.17 Sep 08:28 PM
New ZealandHas journalist spiked NZ's UN bid?The PM has accused Glenn Greenwald of acting against NZ's interest after the US journalist said he'd release details of NZ's spying activities on its allies ahead of UN vote.17 Sep 06:26 PM
New ZealandKey can't rule out spies on our shoresPM John Key can't rule out US spy agency NSA having NZers' electronic communications under surveillance, even if this country's GCSB doesn't.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHarawira fears plot to unseat himMana leader Hone Harawira claims the National, Labour and Maori parties are all out to unseat him by throwing their weight behind Labour's Kelvin Davis.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCunliffe checks with former leadersLabour leader David Cunliffe says he has sought reassurance from former Labour Prime Minister Helen Clark about the party's role in recent spying revelations.17 Sep 04:16 AM
New ZealandKey hits back at spy-law claimJohn Key has struck directly at a specific detail in the spying claims, saying new laws passed last year had nothing to do with the alleged mass surveillance project.16 Sep 09:46 PM
New ZealandSouthern Cross' chief executive: Key should check his factsThe head of the Southern Cross Cable Network has disputed Prime Minister John Key's claim that a cable had been tapped into as part of a proposition to collect metadata.16 Sep 07:48 PM
New Zealand$10m focus on engineersThe National Party wants to double the number of people studying engineering at university in a bid to get more graduates into jobs in the high-tech sector.16 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionPeter Calder: An open letter to our leadersDear John and David. Please forgive the first-name familiarity. I'm older than you are so it doesn't feel terribly out of order.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFears over voter turnout in CanterburyTired and distracted Cantabrians still living in uncertain times might stay away from the polls in droves, election experts fear.15 Sep 12:44 AM
New ZealandNats to pour extra $20m into R&DA National-led government would pour an extra $20 million a year into research and development and hold Job Fairs in Australia to help bring skilled Kiwi workers home.14 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandThe ageing of John KeyAny leader of a country visibly ages before your eyes, says John Key — it’s a high-stress environment.14 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandSpy critics take aim at PMThe PM has been accused of withholding critical information on proposed mass surveillance from the public ahead of new spying legislation going through Parliament.14 Sep 05:45 PM
New Zealand'No middle ground. I'm right. He's wrong'John Key says he won't release documents that show that spy agencies do not conduct mass surveillance until after Glenn Greenwald tries to prove the claim.14 Sep 02:55 AM
New ZealandNo mass surveillance - KeyJohn Key says "without a shadow of a doubt GCSB does not conduct mass surveillance on New Zealand".14 Sep 12:46 AM
OpinionHerald on Sunday Editorial: It is your decision, don't give it awayThis time next week the people will have spoken - an election is that rare and precious moment when everyone in the country can be heard.13 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionRodney Hide: Tight election race a nail-biterThe coolest head I have ever seen on a pair of shoulders is John Key's, writes Rodney Hide.13 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionTwitter 2014: Short and tweet on tax policyCan Twitter handle serious policy debates? This week has been dominated by tax policy.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpy claims: PM will release secret docsJohn Key will declassify highly sensitive documents to prove the GCSB pulled the plug on plans to spy on New Zealanders.13 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: A rumour too cynical to endurePaul Little writes: It has been a great election campaign for hoardings, which have done so much to brighten commuters' days.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKey rules out last minute deal in NapierPrime Minister John Key has ruled out a last minute deal in the Napier electorate13 Sep 06:30 AM
New Zealand'Dotcom's little henchman' - PM attacks journalist over spy claimsPrime Minister dismisses claims GCSB was involved in mass surveillance of New Zealanders and attacks the Pulitzer-winning journalist who made them.13 Sep 02:46 AM
New ZealandSelfie king vs preacher manJohn Key is the king of the political selfie, the prince of the walkabout. His is a campaign high on charm and low on policy detail but one which the polls suggest is working.12 Sep 05:00 PM
