New Zealand'It's been a hell of a lot of fun'National MP Tau Henare says his decision to retire from politics was influenced by a low list placing for the general election.07 Apr 11:23 PM
New ZealandKey disputes NZ First's bottom line on foreign home ownersPrime Minister John Key has disputed a suggestion that the issue of absentee foreigners buying houses in New Zealand has always been a bottom line for Winston Peters'.07 Apr 07:45 AM
New ZealandDotcom to speak at Mana AGMInternet Party founder Kim Dotcom will address the Mana Party annual conference in Rotorua next weekend.06 Apr 07:42 AM
New ZealandNZ First doing 'far better' than polls suggest - PetersNew Zealand First is doing "far better'' among voters than recent polls would suggest, leader Winston Peters says.06 Apr 05:02 AM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Key's election strategy plays on voters' mortgage fearsPM John Key knows homeowners in the electorally crucial mortgage belts of Auckland are nervous about rising mortgage rates, writes Bernard Hickey.05 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandPro-life lobby pressures NationalA fiercely anti-abortion lobby group is putting pressure on the National Party not to select an experienced doctor whose job has involved authorising and performing abortions.04 Apr 03:15 PM
New ZealandNational down as NZ First gainsNational has fallen two points to 43 per cent in the latest Roy Morgan poll.03 Apr 07:15 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Mana's Dunne ultimatumHone Harawira issued an ultimatum to Kim Dotcom and the Internet Party yesterday: if Dotcom does any sort of deal with Peter Dunne, Harawira is out, writes Audrey Young.30 Mar 11:51 PM
New ZealandChinese rolled out red carpet - KeyPrime Minister John Key said the Chinese government had "rolled out the red carpet" for his visit to China.22 Mar 11:01 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Funding model doesn't add upHekia Parata is all about being creative. But performance funding isn't thinking outside the square. It's thinking outside geometry, writes Paul Little.22 Mar 08:23 PM
New ZealandBrighten up the bait, young politicians toldPolitical youth organisations have stepped up their recruitment drives before the September 20 election - but a PR expert says the handouts being used to lure young voters lack creativity.22 Mar 03:15 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Black, red and white flag a spark of senseThe faith modern executives have in the transformational powers of rebranding is remarkable.18 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Cunliffe, Key and that pollIt was disappointing to hear David Cunliffe suggesting today's Herald DigiPoll survey putting Labour at 29.5 per cent is off the mark, writes Audrey Young.18 Mar 12:59 AM
New ZealandCunliffe: 'We've got more work to do'David Cunliffe says National's support will corrode over perceptions of crony capitalism - but admits there's more work for Labour to do after today's abysmal poll result.18 Mar 12:04 AM
New ZealandNats soar, Labour dives in new pollLabour's support has sunk nearly six points and it is polling only 29.5 per cent in the <i>Herald</i>-DigiPoll survey.17 Mar 06:55 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Key's politics hoisted on high in timing of voteOpponents see Key as using the flag to surreptitiously tap into the rich veins of patriotism and national identity that lurk in voters' subconscious, writes John Armstrong.11 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionBob Jones: Bizarre, John? No, bowel checks save livesMy colonoscopy involved sedation providing a 15-20 minute sleep, so light I woke up during it and watched for a time before dozing off again, writes Bob Jones.10 Mar 04:30 PM
AgribusinessMilk firm has hosted string of NatsA string of National Party high-flyers have been entertained by the milk exporter at the centre of a conflict of interest row involving Justice Minister Judith Collins10 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Poll date an advantage - without upsetting votersIn setting September 20 as the date for the election, the PM has just managed to avoid looking like he is using his position to questionable advantage, writes John Armstrong.10 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandNational picks business boss for Napier raceNational's election-year overhaul of MPs and contenders continued over the weekend with the selection of Wayne Walford to contest the battleground Napier seat.09 Mar 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Cuppa' claim over visit wrong: MPLabour MP Grant Robertson says Judith Collins' claim that she dropped in to Oravida in Shanghai for a casual cup of tea does not ring true.09 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandNat's candidate for Whangarei selectedDr Shane Reti will be the National Party's candidate in the safe Whangarei electorate at this year's general election.07 Mar 08:45 AM
OpinionEditorial: Minister's actions in China naive and carelessEditorial: Judith Collins was naive if she believed the actions and comments of a Cabinet minister would not be used by the company to promote its products.06 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Ryall has done his timeTony Ryall is and has always been the archetypal, solid-to-the-core National Party MP who believes that loyalty to one's party is paramount, writes John Armstrong.27 Feb 01:58 AM
New ZealandNational up, Greens down in latest pollNational and the Greens have been major movers in the latest One News Colmar Brunton poll, with National up six points to 51 per cent and the Greens down by five to 8 per cent.23 Feb 05:04 AM
New ZealandStay for a whole term? Yes, says KeyPrime Minister John Key says he is committed to staying for the full three-year term if he remains as prime minister after the general election this year.03 Feb 09:48 PM
New ZealandProtesters at powhiri just part of day: PMMr Key says it's a 'bit sad' but agitators do finally leave and everyone enjoys a `family day'.03 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionClaire Robinson: Let's get a royal stamp of approvalClaire Robinson asks; "Why bad policy making? Because neither Cabinet nor the general public are capable of making the best decision for NZ on the design of the flag of the future."03 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandKey plays wait-and-see on party favoursNational will leave decisions about endorsement of other parties such as Act and the Conservatives possibly as late as the election campaign.03 Feb 04:30 PM
