OpinionJohn Armstrong: Deal or no deal? Key's big treble gambitPaul Goldsmith was gasping like a fish out of water, writes John Armstrong. When he did find his voice, he made an absolute hash of answering the reporter's questions.13 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAcademic pulls out of politics showLeft leaning political commentator and academic Bryce Edwards has pulled out of Otago University's Vote Chat online politics show over concerns the programme is now dominated by National Party supporters.12 Jun 11:20 PM
New ZealandElection '14: Parties ready but are you?With 100 days to go until election day on September 20, the political parties - no doubt fibbing through clenched teeth - profess to be ready. Or close enough.11 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: NZ game of thrones - does Cunliffe dare to play?David Cunliffe may well be proud that red is the colour of socialism, writes Claire Trevett, but he can't afford a re-enactment of Thrones' Red Wedding.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNats donor could avoid convictionThe Chinese businessman whose links to the National Party led to Maurice Williamson's resignation has a good chance of avoiding a conviction on domestic violence charges.10 Jun 04:31 AM
New ZealandPM's snub for Banks' votePrime Minister John Key says National would have refused to accept some votes of Act MP John Banks had he not said he would quit Parliament.08 Jun 08:53 PM
OpinionRodney Hide: They're all winners, more or lessGraham McCready is clearly a winner. He declared the police wrong in not prosecuting Banks. With the indefatigable Penny Bright's help, he got the case to court.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGreens, NZ First get boost in fundingTaxpayer funding for National and Labour's election campaign broadcast advertising has been cut for this year's election but the Greens and NZ First will enjoy a substantial boost.06 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandHard questions for Key in NiueIf John Key expected to be asked the soft questions when he bowled up for Question Time with school children in Niue yesterday, he was sorely disappointed.05 Jun 11:25 PM
OpinionJohn Minto: Calm down Bob and swap public rancour for open debateInstead of trading personal abuse I challenge Bob Jones to a public debate on drone strikes and our mass surveillance society, writes John Minto.05 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandNats donor in China bribery caseA wealthy Auckland businessman, whose links to the National Party led to a senior minister's resignation, gave cut-price real estate deals to a Chinese politician.03 Jun 01:05 AM
OpinionEditorial: PM right to put environmental bias of the RMA to a voteEditorial: The Prime Minister made a little-noticed announcement last week that could have much louder repercussions in this year's election campaign.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNational rides post-Budget waveJohn Key's National Government is enjoying a Budget lift higher in two new polls, and appears to have moved on from the conflict-of-interest scandals.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPM: A 'tight and tough' election aheadPrime Minister John Key is predicting a "tight and tough" election with the Government up against a "left wing block" of parties.25 May 01:03 AM
New ZealandJohn Key declares racehorse ownershipPrime Minister John Key has declared previous ownership of a racehorse, days after Winston Peters was accused of hiding his interest in a horse.20 May 05:08 AM
New ZealandJudith Collins returns to ParliamentJustice Minister Judith Collins is back in Parliament today, and is set to face more questions from the Opposition.20 May 01:40 AM
New ZealandHousing crisis worse under Clark's Government - KeyMigration pressures which Labour says are contributing to a housing crisis were worse under Helen Clark's Government.19 May 05:30 PM
OpinionMark Sainsbury: Election adds dash of spice to fiscal showI hate Budgets. I lack the financial analytical skills to be able to see through all the smoke and mirrors and for years they were basically boring.15 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandNo lollies but lots of 'fudge'Finance Minister Bill English may have lived up to his promise there would be no lolly scramble in the Budget.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBuses and trains lose out to roadsAuckland motorways have been paved with gold in the Budget, while not an extra cent has gone to public transport.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBudget 2014: Families win as housing, law take hitsSocial security and welfare spending rises $625 million to just under $24 billion. Much of that is down to a $687 million increase in New Zealand Superannuation payments offset by small falls elsewhere.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBudget 2014: Efforts to combat kauri disease get $25m boostGroups fighting a kauri-killing disease are relieved the Government has committed millions more dollars to the battle, allaying fears that research funding would dry up.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice union warns of hard yearPolice officers have warned "something will break" if their budget is squeezed any further after the Government sliced a little more off their funding.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandEfforts to cut long-term welfare boostedThe Government is putting another $100 million into getting beneficiaries such as solo parents and the sick into work and stopping them ending up on welfare in the long term.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBudget 2014: The student: Chris WigginsTertiary student Chris Wiggins was hoping for a boost for transport in the Budget - and was happy with what was announced.15 May 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Re-election likely main course on the menuEditorial: 'Cabinet club' sounds like a privileged circle of wealthy people well plugged into the Govt of the country. But does cash bring access?14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHost's work for Labour queriedTV3 has defended broadcaster and lawyer Linda Clark following questions about her work for the Labour Party.13 May 03:39 AM
New ZealandPM's sausage promo hits a snarlerSausagegate? The PM was snapped at the weekend dispensing free sausages at a National Party conference just 100m from pupils fundraising by selling the same product.11 May 10:22 PM
New ZealandVoters split over Collins' futureVoters are split over whether Judith Collins she should step down as a minister, a new political poll shows.10 May 11:47 PM
OpinionRodney Hide: Week of horror for NationalScrewing up in politics is forgivable and survivable, writes Rodney Hide. What is not forgivable - or survivable - is not killing the story stone dead.10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandGift status of ex-Minister's phone disputedEmbattled MP Maurice Williamson is facing fresh trouble after it emerged he failed to declare a top-of-the-range $899 smartphone.10 May 05:00 PM
