The Auckland mayor wants a grand coalition. The idea neglects two major factors in politics: emotion and self-interest.

The prime minister still thinks he’s running a company. But we can work with that.

It’s a bold move. It’s also logically incoherent.

Today you will be buffeted by a blizzard of lies. Just like every other day. 

Politicians don’t just show up for the scenery.

The question is no longer what he’s achieved – it’s what he risks by staying.

It's hard to avoid the impression that a government already making life hard for the lowest earners has decided to double down.

New Zealand Cricket opting for a franchise league funded by private equity raises questions about the future of the local game – and the ability of national sporting bodies to keep acting in the public interest.

The debate over the Treaty is not merely a disagreement on translation or words.

At this point, the only ones not claiming credit for Jones’ fish size backdown are Jones himself, the fishing industry and large fishes.

Does anyone really believe that Robbie Williams wouldn’t have come to New Zealand without a taxpayer-funded sweetener? 

As long as you’re wearing a hard hat, it looks like you’re working hard and taking action.

A quiet law change with big stakes.

In Auckland, nearly 2000 special votes were chucked in the bin because people failed to list their occupation.

The jury asked questions about the complainant’s underwear and sexual history.