It is hard to remember a year in which New Zealand was so repeatedly in global headlines, writes Kamahl Santamaria, a Kiwi journalist based in Doha.
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Where should Grant Robertson splash the cash first?
An alliance of groups is calling for an end to the law that can see people’s income support curbed if Work and Income NZ staff deem them to be in a relationship.
The latest idiotic tweet by a politician comes from National’s Jo Hayes, who launched an unprovoked attack on a Labour supporter, calling him ‘ugly’.
Critics call it a rightwing conspiracy, or attempt to attack the messenger, but they overlook what a new Sustainable NZ Party can offer.
A 'whole-hearted and wide reaching' apology for the decisions taken by Air New Zealand and the government in the aftermath of the tragedy on the slopes of Mt Erebus
The Opposition's newly released law and order policy makes some claims that aren't based in fact, argues Dr Nessa Lynch, an associate professor at the Faculty of Law at Victoria University of Wellington.
And how did William Woods, who is still at school, with the National Party candidacy in the first place?
The National Party leader responds to criticisms of his rhetoric by a former caucus colleague.
Confused about the various details and characters involved in the NZ First Foundation saga?
NZ is far from perfect on asylum, but I hope our Iranian guest will still apply to stay.
Chester Borrows: Why do we keep falling for politicians who promise that the latest crackdown on crime will work?
If Labour MPs are serious about the Treaty and its promise of power-sharing – and if the members and delegates are keen to honour their party’s special history with Māori …
Many prisoners who had the vote taken away from them will now see their rights restored.
Farmers on social media and National MP Amy Adams have responded with fury to an NCEA English exam question that included discussion of water quality.
Though a government scheme to get rid of school donations is yet to begin, schools are looking for ways to push its rules to the limit.
