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Al Gillespie: Vladimir Putin suggests the war is coming to an end
David Seymour: Fees-free doesn't result in more education
Dr Geoffrey Miller: "New Zealand could be quite useful" for Iran-U.S. relationship
Nick Hill: Govt should support SailGP in City of Sails
Maurice Williamson: Some parties are too far gone for a coalition
Chloe Swarbrick: Funding solar panels through rates
Ernie Newman: Duopoly to blame for increase in food costs
Peter Dunne: National Party calls in former broadcaster for comms help
Mark Mitchell: Emergency Management Minister on Cyclone Vaianu
Helen Clark and Maurice Williamson: What can we expect from the build-up to the election?
Josh Ellison: Fuel crisis good news for renewable energy sector
Winston Peters: More mining royalties back into the regions
Liam Hehir: NZ First in solid position ahead of election
Kelly Eckhold: We have to look at the fuel situation "day by day"
Shane Jones: ComCom "need to get to the bottom" of Gull fuel shortage
Clint Smith: Polls aren't as important as you'd think (1)
"Who is leading this invasion?": Former PM Helen Clark on Iran
Nicola Willis: KiwiSaver changes to loosen restrictions on rural investors
Dr Geoffrey Miller: "Great unknown" after Iran Supreme Leader confirmed dead
Cameron Bagrie: Economist on new Trump tariffs' impact for kiwis
Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister chats the reality of 'move-on' announcement
Feroz Ali: National did a great job with India FTA
David Seymour: ACT wants to cut number of Govt ministries
Nick Leggett: Wellington Council "chronically underinvest" in water infrastructure
Simeon Brown: Prescription changes to free up GP practices
Mane Tahere: Luxon's Waitangi Day attendance "very important"
Steve Cullen: Criminal Lawyer discusses balancing sentencing discounts with community trust in judicial system
David Seymour: Deputy PM and Associate Education Minister comments on increasing attendance numbers
"The buck stops with me": Police Minister on public transport violence
Jamie Ensor: Luxon will be "looking to stay under the radar" at State of the Nation
Lockwood Smith and Richard Hills: Wrapping the year of Politics
Jonathan Kearsley: Nato's strength depends on United States
Nicola Willis: "I will stand up for myself" against Taxpayers' Union
Rawiri Taonui: Te Pati Maori will need to clean up before the election
Matthew Hague: Police will need to "work hard to rebuild" public trust after McSkimming scandal
Dr Luke Bradford: GP clinic loans "a part of the solution"
Simon Watts: New Zealand on the right path for climate change
Rupert Carlyon: KiwiSaver changes would be a step in the right direction
Mark Mitchell: Frontline cops furious over McSkimming scandal
Kate Acland: U.S. removes 15% tariff on NZ beef exports
Aaron Hendry: Rough sleeper ban would do more harm
Paul Goldsmith: Meth importers a "good place to start"
Simeon Brown: Modular wards aren't ideal, but we need the beds
Geoffrey Miller: "APEC/ASEAN was a win for NZ"
Fleur Fitzsimons: Healthcare workers aren't asking for much
Stephen Hoadley: Here's what we can expect from APEC
Chris Abercrombie: Palestine first on the agenda in pay dispute meeting with govt
Ricardo Menendez-March: Welfare sanctions "punishing unemployed people"
David Seymour: Maori wards are unfair
Louise Upston: Social Development Minister talks new parental assistance test and new incentive to stay in work
Simeon Brown: Health Minister talks lowering of bowel cancer screening age
No State of Palestine: Experts critique the Government's decision
Geoffrey Miller: Foreign minister likely to discuss conditions for Palestine
Simeon Brown: Addressing the small-scale issues with $100m hospital boost
Viv Beck: New tourism funding boost will be a game changer
Willow-Jean Prime: NCEA reforms "not worked through properly"
Winston Peters: "We need kiwi values"
Stuart Nash: "My politics certainly align with NZ First"
Paul Goldsmith: "156,000 victims too many"
Ernie Newman: Express lane isn't enough to end the duopoly
Murat Ungor: NZ Post is making a mistake
John Battersby: The balancing act between our economy and our alliances
Martin Snedden: Community sports need the extra funding
Paul Buchanan: What happened in that Trump/Putin meeting?
Derek Cheng: Australia and New Zealand's Prime Ministers are on the same page
Marama Davidson: Government needs new ideas
Kate Acland: Tariffs will see NZ exports pivot to other markets
Nicola Toki: Conservation Act needs an overhaul, but not like this
Same-day enrolments: Deputy PM doubles down on 'dropkick' comment
More overseas building products: Chris Penk on the end of the GIB monopoly
"Best job I've ever had": Education minister on increasing passing rates
Nicola Willis: Over $6bn of infrastructure projects starting this year
Lt. Col Tim Tuatini: We especially need to be combat-ready now
Winston Peters: We can't get trade without security
Jason Walls: We could expect stronger intesification
Martin Glynn: Congestion charges won't solve Auckland's traffic
Sandy Lau: Superannuation will cost us more in the future
Ruth Money: Victims can feel heard again
Tere Carr: Mark Brown's got to eat some humble pie
Geoffrey Miller: We could be on the brink of World War 3
Warwick Bagg: Let doctors do what they need to do
Helen Clark: Christopher Luxon to meet with Xi Jinping
Erica Stanford: A new visa for parents of citizens
Jordan Williams: Polls are needed year-round
Naked deepfakes: The Act MP trying to ban the rising issue
"These are not car enthusiasts": Police Minister on boy racers in Levin
Adam Pearse: One week left for Peters in the Deputy PM seat
Michael Littlewood: Pensions should never be means tested
Mark Mitchell: It's time to crack down on boy racers
Maurice Williamson: More is needed for protecting our border
"Not a surprise": Sam Emery on Albanese's victory
"Stop buying secondhand equipment": Defence Minister on new Defence helicopters
"It's about providing patient safety": Health minister on regulating physician associates
"People worry about running out of juice": Transport minister on more funding for EV chargers
David Carter: NZ 'celebrities' run the local governments
Peter Dunne: Winston Peters doesn't need to be involved in all the PM's phone calls
"How long is a piece of string?": Consent-free granny flats increased to 70sqm
"I saw the GFC - this was worse": Chief Economist on 'Liberation Day'
Lance Burdett: Police do make people feel safe
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on significant supermarket reforms
Winston Peters: "Protesters give us something to push back on"
Cameron Luxton: ACT calls for more powers for Kāinga Ora
Oliver Hartwich: "We can't risk angering the Americans"
Brad Olsen: Tolls are probably the way of the future
Chris Penk: Premium payments to speed up land acquisitions
Angus Chambers: "GPs know about long wait times more than anyone"
Mark Mitchell: Getting firearms out of the hands of gangs
Geoffrey Miller: "Trump is following a realistic foreign policy"
David Seymour: NZ needs to loosen investment settings
Jordan Williams: It's time to review charity tax
David Seymour: ACT Party leader says the Labour Party has gone too far left
Chris Hipkins: Labour leader dismisses anti-LGBTQ protests as 'pathetic'
Jason Walls: Government announces relaxed immigration settings for investors
Matthew Horncastle: "I can't think of a single Kiwi who would be negatively affected"
Kelly Eckhold: Donald Trump's tariffs are just the beginning
Shane Jones: New Zealand's economy needs fossil fuels
David Seymour: Debriefing the State of the Nation
James Ross: Making sense of the latest poll
The Year in Politics with Lockwood Smith and Helen Clark
Politics Central: Unpacking the Government's action plan for hydrogen energy
Steve Abel: Greens claim they can reduce emission five-fold
Ginny Andersen: Youth offender bootcamps not worth the taxpayers' money
Chris Hipkins: "In it to win it" for 2026
Sir Ashley Bloomfield: Reflecting on the Covid-19 response
Mahe Drysdale: LGFA increases borrowing capacity for select councils
Mark Mitchell: Bootcamp offender arrested, gang patch ban
David Seymour: Parliament haka internationally embarrassing
Duncan Webb: Justice spokesperson on Treaty Principles Bill hikoi
Maurice Williamson: The U.S. is "heading in the right direction"
Matt Terrill: Donald Trump building a "well-organised" team
Todd McClay: New charter for hunting and fishing
Henry Olsen: U.S. Pollster previews the election
Jason Walls: The Prime Minister's trip to CHOGM
Geoffrey Miller: Concerns that Israel's attacks on Iran will continue
Aaron Hendry: Beginning the residence portion of military style bootcamps
Winston Peters: Wrapping up the NZ First AGM
Tama Potaka: The Hauraki Gulf Protection Bill changes are needed
Judith Collins: NZ Navy ship HMNZS Manawanui sinks
Matthew Horncastle: The government shouldn't be using taxpayer money to pay for private projects
Shane Jones: It's "too hard" to produce food in NZ
Chris Penk: Proposed reform of the building consent system
Simon Court: New-look Resource Management Act
Dr Shane Reti: Harsher penalties for recreational nitrous oxide
Mark Mitchell: Crime in Auckland drops 35%
David Seymour: Kiwis need the Treaty Principles in writing
Alex Walker: Maori wards are a no-brainer
Chris Hipkins: Capital gains tax has become essential
Stephen Hoadley: "Korea is on the front line with China"
Simeon Brown: Proposed speed limit changes
Paula Southgate: How do councils feel after the LGNZ conference?
Chris Bishop: New changes to the Fast-track Approvals Bill
Bryce Edwards: Helen Clark Foundation calls for tougher rules on corruption
Simeon Brown: New funding to tackle drunk and drugged drivers
Tama Potaka: Emergency housing numbers drop by a third
Shane Jones: "New Zealand has the most expensive power prices in the world"
David Carter: The Maori Party make debating difficult
Erica Stanford: "I'm focused on raising achievement"
Tim Fadgen: Harris and Trump "neck-in-neck"
Ricardo Menendez-March: Tana decision looms as Greens wrap AGM
Mahé Drysdale: New Tauranga mayor says he'll build a strong team
Dan Mitchinson: Joe Biden likely to step down from leadership
Trump' assassination attempt 'will impact this election' - Politics Expert
Housing Minister expects Kainga Ora evictions to rise
Donald Trump injured in assassination attempt
James Smith: National Road Carriers Policy and Advocacy General Manager says the trucking sector sides with the Government's speed limit plans
Lockwood Smith: former High Commissioner to the UK on the next steps after the UK Election
Politics Central: Where can the Democrats go from here?
Simeon Brown: Transport Minister says scrapping Auckland Regional Fuel Tax was the right decision
Alex Tan: Canterbury University Political Science and International Relations professor on the likelihood of Biden stepping down from the US Presidential race
Politics Central: Was the Government right to cancel proposed ferry upgrades?
Karen Chhour: Children's Minister on the new wave of Government initiatives to stop youth crime
Victor Billot: Maritime Union spokesperson suspects grounded Aratere ferry won't be back in service this year
Politics Central: Is peace in Ukraine possible?
Robert Patman: Otago University International Relations expert on the response to the 'Summit on Peace in Ukraine'
Politics Central: Do we need the oil and gas exploration ban lifted?
Matt Doocey: Mental Health Minister ahead of Men's Health Week in New Zealand
Shane Jones: Minister for Resources on the Government reversing the oil and gas exploration ban
Politics Central: What does Donald Trump's verdict mean for the upcoming election?
David Seymour: ACT Party leader says the Government can justify spending more money on cancer medication
Robert Patman: Otago University Politics professor voices concern about escalating polarisation in the US following Trump verdict
Politics Central: Will there be any surprises in the 2024 Budget?
Chris Hipkins: Labour leader voices disapproval with the Government's plan for charter schools
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister ahead of her first Budget delivery
Mārama Davidson: Greens co-leader unpacks the Party's State of the Planet speech
Morgan Donoghue: Ours Not Mines co-founder on the campaign against OceanaGold’s proposed mining plan
Politics Central: Do MPs need to be held to certain standards?
Dr Wayne Mapp: former Defence Minister on the NZDF receiving a $571 million budget increase
Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on Auckland residents and visitors being charged 24/7 for parking
Politics Central: Big parking changes for Auckland CBD
Politics Central: Does Julie Anne Genter's conduct represent a 'decline in standards'?
Sir Lockwood Smith: Former House Speaker criticises Julie Anne Genter's conduct in Parliament
Simeon Brown: Local Government Minister on Auckland avoiding projected 25.8 percent increase in water rates
Politics Central: Budget cuts in healthcare and the free speech debate
Nic Smith: Victoria University Vice-Chancellor addresses postponed free speech event
Marcail Parkinson: Victoria University Students' Association president addresses postponed free speech event
Rob Campbell: former Te Whatu Ora chair on the organisation warning hospitals need to make financial cuts
Politics Central: Don Brash and Shane Jones
Politics Central: Iran-Israel conflict escalates
Al Gillespie: Waikato University Law Professor on Iran launching dozens of aerial drones and missiles at Israel
Politics Central: New changes coming for the Accredited Employer Work Visa
Bodo Lang: Massey University marketing professor on the relationship between political parties and social media advertising
Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister confident Accredited Employer Worker Visa changes will address migration concerns
Parmjeet Parmar: ACT MP expresses concern about implications of Auckland University's designated study areas for minority students
Politics Central: What's Labour's plan for tax reform?
Liz Slooten: Otago University expert disputes Sir Russell Coutts' claim about dolphins
Chris Hipkins: Labour Party leader calls for better solution to New Zealand's tax system
Politics Central: Winston Peters delivers State of the Nation address
Winston Peters: NZ First leader outlines the purpose of his State of the Nation speech
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Winston Peters' State of the Nation speech
Politics Central: What kind of leader will Chlöe Swarbrick be?
Helen Clark: former Prime Minister on TVNZ's proposed structural changes and job cuts
Chlöe Swarbrick: Green Party co-leader hopes her leadership style will work well with Marama Davidson's
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister weighs in on the Government's progress in finishing their 100-day plan
Politics Central: Will the Government achieve everything by the 100-day deadline?
Claire Trevett: NZ Herald political editor on the new report investigating Premier House's substandard condition
Politics Central: Could a ban on gang patches bring about positive change?
Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on the Government's proposed plan to ban gang insignia
Robert Patman: Otago University Politics professor says Russia-Ukraine conflict has reached a stalemate
Jan Tinetti: Labour Education spokesperson fires back at National and NZ First's plan for sexual education
Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald deputy political editor on the Government's progress towards their 100-day target
Politics Central: Luxon delivers first State of the Nation address as PM
Politics Central: ACT Polls Dramatically Increase Over Waitangi
Al Gillespie: Waikato University law professor says New Zealand to tread carefully around taking action in the Middle East
Tama Potaka: Māori Development Minister hopeful Tuesday's Waitangi Day commemorations won't turn aggressive
Politics Central: Should New Zealand do more or less for the Middle East?
Simeon Brown: Local Government Minister defends the Government's decision to scrap plans to allow 16-year-olds to vote
David Seymour: ACT leader explains the purpose of his Treaty Principles Bill
Politics Central: Has the nation gotten more divided?
Politics Central: The mental health debate with Peter Dunne
Politics Central: Recapping 2023 in politics
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on the decision to scrap Let's Get Wellington Moving
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister ahead of the Government's proposed pre-Christmas mini-Budget
Jason Walls: ZB's political editor on the proposed changes set to take place as part of the Government's 100-day plan
Politics Central: What do we think of the Government's proposed 100-day plan?
Simeon Brown: Energy Minister on the Government scrapping the Lake Onslow battery project
Peter Dunne: political commentator on the coalition Government's first week in power
Politics Central: What do we think of the Government's 100-day plan?
Politics Central: What can we expect from our new coalition Government?
David Seymour: ACT Leader plans to use Minister for Regulation role to make real change
Nicola Willis: Incoming Social Investment Minister plans to use her role to prevent future harm and crime
Dr Paul Buchanan: former intelligence and defense policy analyst says Luxon should have represented New Zealand at APEC
Jason Walls: ZB political editor recaps the ongoing coalition discussions as talks extended further
Politics Central: Who will get the leading ministerial positions when coalition talks are done?
Ben Saul: United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and counter-terrorism professor breaks down the international law crimes occurring in Gaza
Graeme Edgeler: barrister and electoral law expert on whether or not the current electoral system needs an overhaul
Politics Central: Does the electoral system need overhauling?
Chris Finlayson: Former National MP hopeful National, ACT and NZ First will be able to work together
David Seymour: ACT Party leader promises to make coalition with Winston Peters work following special vote results
Politics Central: What can we expect from the incoming coalition agreements?
Politics Central: Is Peters really fit to be in Government?
Robert Patman: Otago University international relations professor on how the US can navigate the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict
Steven Joyce: Former National MP says it's in Winston's best interest to work constructively with National during coalition talks
Politics Central: What challenges could National face post-election?
Politics Central: Wrapping the election
Murray Olds: Australian Correspondent on the defeated Voice referendum
Jason Walls: ZB Political Editor recaps the campaign and ongoing conflict between National and NZ First
Robert Patman: Politics and International Studies expert weighs in on the deadly attacks on Israel
Politics Central: Campaign highlights six days out from election day
Grant Robertson: Labour Finance spokesperson on Chris Hipkins getting Covid days out from the election
Peter Dunne: political commentator recaps this weekend in politics
Politics Central: National announces 100-day plan, the Greens push their wealth tax and Hipkins gets Covid
Andrew Little: Labour Immigration Spokesperson promises 'immediate' tweaks to Green List requirements
Politics Central: National seeks to increase speed limits if elected
Simeon Brown: National Public Service spokesperson on the party's pledge to reverse speed limit changes if elected
Simeon Brown: National's spokesperson for Public Service on Labour turning down a proposal to stop funding gangs
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on protestors heckling and disrupting ACT Party campaign launch
Politics Central: Labour releases 'Women's Manifesto'- but National won't release their tax numbers
Dr Shane Reti: National health spokesperson explains how National plans to improve the healthcare system
Politics Central: National sets out targets to improve the health sector
Jason Walls: ZB political editor recaps the beginning of the campaign season Freedoms NZ
Politics Central: Two campaign launches- who came out on top?
Robert Patman: Otago University International Relations Professor says Donald Trump Atlanta arrest may put him ahead of other Republican candidates
David Seymour: ACT leader fires back at Chris Hipkins, claims Labour policies are dividing New Zealanders
Politics Central: Chris Hipkins rules out collaboration with NZ First, fires back at ACT and National
Jan Tinetti: Education Minister on Labour pledging to make teaching financial literacy compulsory from 2025
Mark Mitchell: National Police spokesperson plans to combat retail crime by targeting ringleaders and establishing bootcamps
Politics Central: National proposes solution to reported uptick in retail crime
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister defends Labour's plan to remove GST from fruit and vegetables, says this will make a difference
Politics Central: Labour promises to scrap GST on fruit and vegetables
Marama Davidson: Greens co-leader on the Party planning to introduce free dental care for all
David Parker: Transport Minister says alternative Waitemata Harbour crossing will be built within clear timeframe
Politics Central: Labour announces plans to open a new Waitematā harbour crossing
David Seymour: ACT Party leader reveals planned changes to the Employment Relations Authority
Peter Dunne: former Revenue Minister and commentator recaps a turbulent week for Labour
Politics Central: ACT plans to tweak NZ employment laws
Politics Central: ACT plans to fix roads via road tolls
Simeon Brown: National's Transport Spokesperson on the party's pothole repair fund
Marama Davidson: Green Party co-leader says new election manifesto focuses on housing, income, climate action
David Seymour: ACT Party leader explains policy u-turn for 17-year-old offenders
Politics Central: ACT promises to put 17-year-olds back into the adult justice system
Peter Dunne: Wrapping up the week in Politics
Politics Central: The Green Party announces new rental policy
Dr Paul Buchanan: former US Government Intelligence Consultant says insurrection threat against Putin has been simmering from onset of war
Chris Bishop: National MP says new sentencing policy will address public demands for tougher sentencing
Politics Central: National delivers new 'tough on crime' plan
Paul Goldsmith: National's new gang policy
Politics Central: Does New Zealand need a wealth tax?
Judith Collins: National Science, Innovation, and Technology spokesperson on National promising to end ban on genetic modification if elected
Robin Oliver: OliverShaw tax advisor says Green Party's proposed wealth tax is 'unworkable'
Marama Davidson: Green Party co-leader says promised new tax policy will only affect NZ's wealthiest 0.7 percent
Brooke Van Velden: ACT Deputy Leader on the mood of the party conference
Peter Dunne: political commentator on ACT's proposed solution to 'unnecessary' regulation
Politics Central: ACT proposes new Ministry for Regulation
Chris Bishop: National Party housing spokesperson says councils still have the chance to use Medium Density Residential Standards
Carmel Sepuloni: Deputy Prime Minister explains the significance of this year's Labour Party Congress
Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor unpacks the Labour Party Congress
Politics Central: Unpacking the Labour Party election year Congress
Politics Central: Could Budget 2023 have been improved?
Politics Central: What areas does Budget 2023 need to focus on?
Nicola Willis: National Party Deputy Leader says growers and horticulturalists have been ignored during pre-budget cyclone announcement
Politics Central: Unpacking the process of waka-jumping
Brooke van Velden: ACT deputy leader on her plans to contest National MP Simon O'Connor for Tāmaki seat
Megan Woods: Housing Minister says we have to move beyond the headlines to solve the housing crisis
Politics Central: National plans to bring back no-cause evictions
Politics Central: The ins and outs of National's new farming policy
Chris Luxon: National Party leader will only bring back live animal exports under strict regulations
Politics Central: Unpacking Affordable Water Reforms and Rimutaka Prison nearing maximum capacity
Chris Bishop: National Party spokesperson for Urban Development says Affordable Water Reforms fundamentally the same proposal
Chris Cahill: New Zealand Police Association President on largest prison in the nation nearing maximum capacity
Politics Central: Will staff misconduct derail Chris Hipkins' chances for re-election?
Robert Patman: Otago University International Relations Professor on Finland becoming 31st member of NATO
Peter Dunne: former United Future leader and political commentator on the impact of Kiri Allan's comments at RNZ farewell
Carmel Sepuloni: Deputy Prime Minister on the increase to benefits, minimum wage, and student allowances
Politics Central: How many Kiwis will be helped by the cost of living relief scheme?
Winston Peters: NZ First leader unpacks State of the Nation address
Chris Luxon: National leader says new education plan will be clearer about how it teaches fundamental skills
Robert Patman: Otago University International Relations professor on the concerns surrounding Australia's purchase of nuclear-powered submarines
Marama Davidson: Green Party co-leader says other parties have to prioritise climate action
Politics Central: Does Chris Hipkins have a plan for climate action?
Mark Potter: NZIE President on Thursday's planned teacher's strike
Helen Petousis-Harris: Auckland University Associate Professor on measles vaccine figures
Politics Central: Mpox vaccine rates and Thursday's teacher's strike
Politics Central: National announces new Family Boost policy
Nicola Willis: National deputy leader on new Family Boost policy
Politics Central: National launches 'Local Water Done Well' as a potential replacement for Three Waters
Simon Watts: National Local Government spokesperson on National's plan for water infrastructure restructuring
Politics Central: Climate change mitigation
Politics Central: What does this burst of extreme weather mean for climate change?
Wayne Brown: Auckland mayor warns people to not leave loose rubbish bins on kerb in wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
Politics Central: Waitangi weekend parliamentary pōwhiri
Politics Central: What are mayors and councils doing about the rain?
Politics Central: Hamilton West byelection results and what they say about 2023
Politics Central: Three Waters and crime in NZ
Sir Peter Gluckman: International Science Council President on National's bootcamp plan
Simon Wilson: The big job facing new Auckland mayor Wayne Brown
Jules Radich: One-term councillor unseats Dunedin mayor
Steven Joyce: There's an appetite for change in local body politics
Raf Manji: TOP leader on tax free income and residential land taxes
Timothy Welch: Senior Lecturer from UOA's School of Architecture and Planning on reduced speed limits
Janet Wilson: freelance journalist and former National Press Secretary on TVNZ-RNZ merger
Politics Central 19th Sept: Steven Joyce, David Parker & Jason Walls
Professor Robert Patman: Russia Retreating in the face of defeat
Dr Sean Palmer: I don't think too many people would begrudge a public holiday for the Queen
Michael Baker: Traffic light framework has outlived its usefulness
Political Analyst Dr Bryce Edwards: Tax U-turn suggests the government is tired and dysfunctional
David Seymour: The world has moved on and we should too
Dr Shane Reti: Health interventions need to be more than a text message
Dr Paul Buchanan: There's no legitimate reason for Trump to have access to these documents
Danny Osborne: It's incredibly problematic that conspiracy therapists are running in local elections
Chris Trotter: Lack of experience and naivety is why Luxon hasn't decided on Tamaki
Politics Central - Full hour 28th August 2022
Immigration Minister Michael Wood: Flexibility in our immigration reboot is what we need
Nigel Latta: There's not consequences we can apply to youth crime, inequality is the problem
Matthew Hooton: Party of kindness doesn't care about backbench MP's
Professor Al Gillespie: It's a show of solidarity, but this isn't the time to do it
Peter Dunne: It's a good thing that no controversies have emerged from it
Aaron Dahmen: National's welfare policy is an interesting one
Max Rashbrooke: Strange that the cost of living payment is missing beneficiaries
Dr Shane Reti: 93% of 15-30 year olds didn't get their catch up measles vaccine
Backpacker Youth Adventure Tourism Assn Chair Chris Sperring: It's a bright day to have the borders reopened
Matthew Hooton: Greens, Labour, and National all have the same policies on climate change
Associate Professor of Epidemiology Arindam Basu: Monkeypox is a hassle we want to avoid
Todd Muller: There needs to be a reset on how we value critical workers
Michael Baker: Basic courtesy to wear a mask
Michael Barnett: Business isn't sitting back with its hand out
Craig Renney: We have to tackle inflation for low income families
Dr John McKie: Solutions to chronic surgery rely on foreign workers
Brooke van Velden: Double standards for healthy home unacceptable
Filipa Payne: "Common sense approach" doesn't mean legislative change for 501s
Jeremy Smith: UK visa is great, but we need more countries included
Andrew Hoggard: FTA with EU sets precedent NZ folds easily
Geoff Cunningham: Health reforms have made no difference for GPs
Chlöe Swarbrick: Kiwis want a health-based approach to drug laws
Greg Harford: Retail should be able to decide it's own mask rules
Brooke van Velden: Distressing to see fall-out from Roe v Wade reppeal
Dr Charlotte Chambers: DHB staff struggles been a long time coming
Floyd du Plessis: Spiking violence in prisons driver behind 800 staff vacancies
Anna Burns-Francis: The latest revelations from the Jan 6th hearings
Steve Maharey: Covid made an existing school attendance problem worse
Mark Mitchell: Enough is enough when it comes to gang violence
Geof Nightingale: Tax proposals to hit the rich were poorly designed
Geof Nightingale: They were badly designed and targeting small and medium sized businesses
Selah Hart: It's a silent addiction that many people suffer from
Peter Dunne: This is the end of a remarkable period of time
Jason Walls: US trip success measure shown in American tourist numbers
Steven Joyce: Adrian Orr is putting out the inflation fire with an OCR hike
Nicole McKee: We need gang control orders now
Craig Renney: What are the implications of the cost of living payment?
Murray Groot: How Australian election can impact NZ's relationship
Murray Olds: Will people believe what Morrison has to say if he gets re-elected?
Grant Duncan: If the poll trends were to continue, it would be logical to look at a Cabinet reshuffle
Nicola Willis: National not anticipating a silver bullet Budget
Simon Watts: $21m for Three Waters consultants is wasteful
Poto Williams: We're targeting firearm regulations in this budget
Kerri Nuku: Lack of clarity from DHBs leaves nurses without pay
Paul Buchanan: Putin won't officially declare war unless he has to
Nanaia Mahuta: Co-governance on Three Waters reflects our Treaty obligations
Murray Olds: Australian election heating up
Stephen Hoadley: We could be on the verge of the next cold war
Dr Shane Reti: Government doesn't know what Māori are concerned about
Jason Walls: The PM's first overseas venture in 2 years
Andrew Hoggard: We need the option of GMO
Michael Barnett: We need a plan to recover the CBD
Professor Robert Patman: What Boris Johnson's visit to Ukraine shows the world
Andrew Schwass: International tourism has missed the boat for this year
Ricardo Menéndez March: How do we bridge the welfare gap?
Professor Michael Baker: What do we really need from the traffic light system?
Peter Dunne: Can we afford to be fussy about tourists?
Dr Paul Buchanan: Russia won't win this war
Professor Robert Patman: Putin's "Colossal Strategic Error"
David Seymour: No more MIQ for unvaccinated Kiwis
Andrew Little: Measles vaccines going to waste
Eugenie Sage: New Recycling Proposals
Niamh O'Flynn: Flotilla arriving in Helena Bay
Liam Dann: Cost of Living Crisis
Al Gillespie: Putin is completely unpredictable with how he's behaving
Christopher Luxon: The average kiwi family is going backwards
Helen Clark: The question is, why now?
Grant Robertson: The denunciation of Russia has been worldwide, and clear
Lisette Reymer: Ukraine concerned the west is abandoning them
Helen Petousis-Harris: We don't want to be making policies based on back-of-the-envelope calculations
David Seymour: We need to ask: do our policies make sense?
Anna Burns-Francis: Maybe the US doesn't have the upper hand
Matthew Hooton on the anti-mandate protest
Anna Burns-Francis: The state of US politics - the RNC, Pence, and Political Discourse
Sir Ian Taylor: "They have questioned my integrity again"
Pita Tipene: We don't regret holding the event virtually
Dr Alexey Muraviev: Don't expect NATO to come to Ukraine's rescue
Chris Cahill: New Zealand not having a gun registry "lacks common sense"
Matthew Tutakaki: Time, not money will get minority groups vaccinated
Professor Michael Baker: Reduce booster eligibility to three months
Christopher Luxon: National would reluctantly go red
David Seymour: Looking back on a great year for himself and ACT
Professor Michael Baker: Need to keep Omicron out of New Zealand
Mark Mitchell: National's Police spokesperson says the Government have got the Northland checkpoints completely wrong
Rod Jackson: Epidemiologist says it's too early to change colours in the Traffic Light System
Nicola Willis: How National are going to win the next election
Judith Collins: Emissions have gone up under this Government
James Shaw: Small countries acting together makes bigger difference than USA
Professor Michael Baker: Alert levels likely to remain the same
Murray Olds: Victoria case numbers drop; 'massive change' once state hits milestone
Steve Smith: Northland Chamber of Commerce on the possibility of moving the region to Level 3
Judith Collins: Why she's so dismayed with Labour
Peeni Henare: First-time vaccinated Maori is just as important as the total number
Rod Jackson: We need a different approach to get to the unvaccinated
Dr Shane Reti: We should all be pleased with Super Saturday numbers
Peter Dunne: The extended honeymoon between public and Government has started to wane
Rod Jackson: Auckland University epidemiologist says he's freaking out in a major way about Northland
Phil Goff: Police were put in a tough position with yesterday's protest
Shaun Hendy: Covid-19 modeller says Waikato's outbreak may not be as bad as Auckland's
Dr Shane Reti: Solution to the ICU shortage, relax immigration settings
Michael Plank: We aren't seeing the effect of level 3 yet
Michael Plank: Concerning we are still seeing transmission between households
John Battersby: Making sense of the threat to the Black Caps
Michael Baker: 'Optimistic' we're stamping out this outbreak
Helen Clark: Terrorism, Afghanistan and 9/11
Michael Baker: What we know about the Covid-19 virus
David Seymour: A more open conversation required for elimination strategy
Rod Jackson: 'We can knock this on the head in a couple of weeks'
Michael Baker: How the Delta variant is affecting kids
Matthew Tukaki: Troy Bowker's exit from the Hurricanes due to 'pressure' put on him
National Party AGM plagued by infighting
Michael Baker: Trans-Tasman bubble dead in the water for the time being
Ashwin Naidu - Is our MIQ booking system unfair?
Danielle McMullen - Australia's plan to exit lockdowns
Murray Olds: "It's just bloody madness!"
Westport weather: Government ministers on flyover to assess damage
Peter Dunne: National has 'fertile ground' for debate demand but must avoid 'naked populism'
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on growing NSW Covid outbreak
Judith Collins not phased by increasing support for David Seymour
Michael Baker: Scott Morrison's new plan for Australia to beat Covid described as nothing new
Shane Te Pou and David Seymour: He Puapua and Maori co-governance thrust back into spotlight
David Parker: Environment Minister explains new bans for plastic items
Murray Olds: Sydney a 'ghost town' after city plunged back into lockdown
Siouxsie Wiles: Microbiologist amongst experts backing Wellington level two extension
Derek Cheng: No sign of a succession plan for New Zealand First
Peter Dunne: Winston Peters' time in politics is over
Chris Finlayson: Former arts minister criticises Len Brown-Bevan Chuang movie as 'stupid decision'
Michael Wood: Transport Minister on the Government's new scheme for electric cars
Haris Murtaza: National Islamic Youth Association co-chair on why they are petitioning against They Are Us
"I'm certainly worried" - Professor Des Gorman talks the latest vaccination issues
Chris Cahill - Police officers acquitted of manslaughter shouldn't have been on trial
Viv Beck - Has the City Rail Link put Auckland businesses in a warzone?
Kris Faafoi: What people need to know about the Canterbury weather warnings
Dr Shane Reti: National wants Government to look at DHB cyber security
Barbara Dreaver: What happens next in Samoa's election crisis
Peter Dunne: Act's new policy wants to give principals power to award teachers bonuses
Victoria Arbiter: Fallout continues over inquiry into Martin Bashir's Princess Diana interview
Judith Collins: Ngai Tahu is seeking co-ownership over water assets
David Seymour: ACT leader questions why white privilege is being taught in the classroom
Joe Walsh: Former Republican on the current state of the party
Shane Te Pou: What Labour needs to do about Speaker Mallard and the pay freeze
Michael Baker: Epidemiologist says it's morally wrong for New Zealand to take part in the Olympics
Judith Collins defends speech suggesting Labour are planning a 'separatist' Māori Government
Soutik Biswas: India continues to endure record-breaking Covid-19 second wave
Peter Dunne: DHB shake-up and Five Eyes tension
Brent Eccles: Six60's promoter on the Eden Park concert, more shows at the stadium
Cassie Roma: The Apprentice Aotearoa advisor defends taking part in franchise linked to Donald Trump
Stirling Hinchliffe: Queensland looking forward to welcoming back New Zealand tourists
Stirling Hinchliffe: Queensland looking forward to welcoming back New Zealand tourists
Jim Boult: Queenstown Mayor ready for trans-Tasman bubble to open
Helen Petousis-Harris: Vaccinologist concerned by the current rate of the vaccine rollout
Richard Prebble: Former ACT leader says Judith Collins must go by Christmas
Enda Brady: The latest on Prince Philip's death and funeral arrangements
Michael Baker on the likelihood of quarantine-free travel to Australia being announced
David Seymour: Act Party introduces bill to relax Easter trading rules
Peter Dunne: Christopher Luxon warned to avoid repeating failings of David Shearer and Don Brash
Judith Collins criticises Grant Robertson for 'immense uncertainty' with rent rise comments
Peter Dunne: Government bowing to pressure from Australia on travel bubble
Anna Burns-Francis: US takes tough stance with Russia
Paul Buchanan: Intelligence expert reflects on two years since Christchurch mosque attacks
Jim Boult: Queenstown Mayor appalled by Government's treatment of tourism industry
Kiri Allan: Emergency Management Minister on what officials want to know post-tsunami warning
Helen Petousis-Harris: Vaccinologist confident most Kiwis will get the Covid-19 vaccine
David Seymour: Deliberate rule breakers should have tougher penalties
Michael Baker: Why the whole of Auckland has to be at Level 3
Al Gillespie: Scott Morrison acting politically, in 'bad faith' in Suhayra Aden case
Chris Bishop: National wants MIQ moved outside of central Auckland
Megyn Kelly: Former Fox News host on her new podcast, impeachment and US politics
Michael Baker: Epidemiologist dismisses 'pessimistic' report on the future of Covid-19
Steven Joyce: Government's border management is inconsistent, adhoc and tone deaf
Anna Burns-Francis: US political year in review
Peter Dunne: Last minute release of Covid report suggests we don't have things under control
Enda Brady: Christmas chaos as UK faces new Covid strain, tougher restrictions
Anna Burns-Francis: US Covid-19 vaccine and Supreme Court rejects Trump lawsuit
Chris Finlayson: Calls for Mallard to go are 'ritualistic rubbish'
Fletcher Melvin: Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce 'desperate' for travel bubble to open
Chris Cahill: Renewed call for gun register after recent spate of shootings
Robert Patman: Nuclear scientist assassination won't make Iran any less defiant
Peter Dunne: Housing, climate and standing orders
Matthew Bouma: Should the cannabis referendum have focused on decriminalisation?
David Seymour fights back over Labour's plan to repeal the three strikes law
Anna Burns-Francis: The latest on the US election, Covid-19 spreads before Thanksgiving
Judith Collins on John Key's message to leakers, what the party needs to do next
Anna Burns-Francis: Thousands rally for Donald Trump, insisting he won election
Michael Baker: Masks are one of our limited tools to combat Covid-19
Martin Luther King III reacts to Joe Biden's victory, what's next for race in America
Barry Richard on Donald Trump's chances at overturning US election result
Anna Burns-Francis: The reaction in US after Joe Biden named President-Elect
Omarosa Manigault-Newman on her experiences with Donald Trump
Peter Dunne: Labour wants the Greens 'corralled into a corner'
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Shane Te Pou: Should Kelvin Davis be Deputy Prime Minister?
Anna Burns-Francis: America is completely divided heading into the election
Peter Dunne: Judith Collins has made her religion 'far more overt' this week
Anna Burns-Francis: The latest on Donald Trump's positive Covid-19 case
Andrew Little and David Seymour on the proposed hate speech laws
Anna Burns-Francis: Who is Amy Coney Barrett, Trump's new Supreme Court nominee?
Anna Burns-Francis: Who is Amy Coney Barrett, Trump's new Supreme Court nominee?
Winston Peters and Peter Dunne on Shane Jones' comments on Northland
Andrew Little: Increased sick leave is not a huge burden on business
Anna Burns-Francis: Author Bob Woodward defends decision to withhold Trump's virus comments
Steve Cullen: Criminal lawyer says Police should've taken tougher stance on anti-lockdown protestors
Eric Spillman: Donald Trump feels the heat after report he disparaged dead soldiers
Peter Dunne: How are the coalition partners faring as the election campaign begins?
Hamish Piercy: Police's zero tolerance policy on speeding 'clear as mud'
David Lipson: Protests in Kenosha continue after latest police shotting
David Lipson: The top takeaways from the Democratic National Convention
Marie Dyhrberg: Will Christchurch gunman get life sentence?
David Seymour: 'Completely unacceptable' civil servants appeared in campaign ad
Grant Robertson: It's up to everyone to shut down Covid-19 rumours
Judith Collins: It would 'completely outrageous' to keep election on current date
Gerry Brownlee: National confident low-ranked candidates can win electorates
Peter Dunne: If NZ First fails, what happens to their votes?
Mary Trump on her uncle's poor work ethic, 'dysfunctional' inner circle
Mary Trump on her uncle's poor work ethic, 'dysfunctional' inner circle
Charles Croucher: Victoria's' deadliest day - massive surge with 10 deaths, 459 cases
Judith Collins on Ihumātao dispute: 'Kiwis are sick of this nonsense'
James Shaw on the Green Party's election launch
Should returning Kiwis pay for quarantine?
Hunter Marston: US clash with China 'inevitable' as tensions rise in South China Sea
Jason Walls: NZ First goes back to the future during party conference
Gerry Brownlee: National defends isolation charge, says Kiwis have had enough time to get home
Ben Thomas: Recapping Todd Muller and National's bad week
James Hancock: Victoria experiences another massive rise in cases
James Shaw: Green Party confident Clean Energy Plan will lead to more jobs
Aaron Dahmen: Labour Party confident as it concludes party conference
Stuart Nash and Liam Dan on small business cashflow scheme
Charles Croucher: Victoria begins tough lockdown as cases grow
Eric Spillman: More US states pause reopening after surge in new cases
David Seymour: Act Party announces surprising party list for 2020 election
Murray Olds: Victoria increases restrictions as Covid cases continue to rise
Arelis Hernandez: Thousands turn out for Trump rally despite virus concerns
Michael Baker: We can stay at level one if we prevent further outbreakers
Todd Muller: National leader promises more welfare spending if elected
Martin Luther King III throws support behind New Zealand Black Lives Matter protests
Shane Te Pou: Shane Jones ' has a good chance' to take Northland seat
Evan Roberts: Protests erupt across America
Liam Dann: New Zealand or Australia? Who is economically better off?
Steve Chadwick: Positive holiday weekend for Rotorua
Katie Bradford: Todd Muller and Nikki Kaye face 'massive task'
William Yang: Hong Kong fearful over China's planned national security law
Peter Dunne: National's leadership move a game changer for election
Anne Marie Brady: Expert on China says New Zealand-China relationship not in danger
Kelvin Davis: Tourism Minister defends tourism support package
Kelvin Davis: Tourism Minister defends tourism support package
Alfred Ngaro: National Party wants attendance limits for religious services lifted
Charles Croucher: A record 20.5 million American jobs lost in April
Jason Walls: Government's gag order goes against transparent brand
Paul Goldsmith: Government can't be too conservative about alert level 2
Jim Boult: Queenstown disappointed by alert level 2 travel restrictions
Joel Labi: Joe Biden, Donald Trump and the latest US news
David Parker: Government speeding up infrastructure consent process
Simon Bridges continues to defend controversial Facebook post
Bill Birtles: Who will lead North Korea if Kim Jong-un dies?
Michael Baker: Don't expect a trans-Tasman bubble any time soon
Winston Peters: 'No value in saving people if greater social damage caused'
Joel Labi: Donald Trump grapples with 'biggest decision' of presidency
David Seymour criticises Government for continuing legislation during lockdown
Jo McKenna: Italy begins to grapple with how to ease virus restrictions
Jordan Williams: Taxpayers Union defends taking wage subsidy
Mark Mitchell: We have to get tougher at our borders
Joel Labi: Donald Trump says 'toughest' weeks ahead as coronavirus spreads
Cameron Bagrie: Is Government prepared for unemployment numbers?
Simon Bridges: Opposition to still hold Government to account during lockdown
Jessica Wilson: Supermarket pricing, staffing, stock in Govt spotlight during lockdown
Charles Croucher: Coronavirus deaths in the USA double in two days
Troy Churton: All retirement villages likely to close doors to visitors
Phil Goff: How local government can help battle coronavirus
Helen Clark: Poorer countries need help to battle coronavirus
Grant Robertson: Coronavirus travel ban a major economic hit
Coronavirus around the world: The latest from China, Australia and the US
Eric Spillman: Did sexism have a roll in Elizabeth Warren's defeat?
Matthew Hooton: Why Jacinda Ardern should sack Shane Jones
Dame Tariana Turia: Why Māori Party is backing John Tamihere
Charles Croucher: Joe Biden wins South Carolina, hopes for Super Tuesday momentum
David Clark: Health officials tracking down everyone on coronavirus Emirates flight
David Farrar: Is NZ First Foundation the new 'Dirty Politics' scandal?
Stuart Nash and Mark Mitchell on gang violence in Tauranga
Jenny Salesa: Government announces long-awaited vaping regulation
Paula Bennett: National claims Government will announce Ihumātao deal
Charles Croucher: What's next for Donald Trump after impeachment acquittal
Paula Bennett weighs in on Northland's role in the general election
Matthew Hooton on the hope for the minor parties in 2020 election
Michael Bassett remembers fellow 'fish and chip brigade' member Mike Moore (1)
'He looked outwards and upwards': Grant Robertson remembers Mike Moore
Claire Trevett: National rules out deal with NZ First
Sophia Yan: Coronavirus death toll rises to 56; over 1,900 cases in China
Katie Bradford: Election year kicks off with Rātana and new spats
Enda O'Brady: How will Harry and Meghan fund their lifestyle?
Government spent almost $500,000 on advertising to get overseas teachers to NZ
Charles Croucher: Donald Trump calls impeachment attempt to rewrite 2016 election
Shane Te Pou: Wrapping the year in politics
Michael Lueck: Can tours of White Island/Whakaari continue?
Nicole McKee: Gun buyback an 'epic failure'
Enda Brady on Jeremy Corbyn, Boris Johnson and the UK election
Katie Bradford: What to expect from cannabis referendum
Eugenie Sage: Government makes end of single-use plastics a 'personal priority'
Enda Brady: Will hiding from the media win Boris Johnson the election?
Barbara Dreaver: Samoa continues to battle measles outbreak as death toll increases
Michael Cullen backs NZ First on tobacco price hikes
Richard Francois: Human rights lawyer celebrates reverse of prisoner voting ban
Simon Bridges vows to reintroduce prisoner voting ban, despite court rulings
Shane Te Pou: What will happen next with New Zealand First Foundation?
Gareth Hughes tells Green Party colleagues to keep 'thinking big'
Will Trafford: Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, arrive in New Zealand
Ashley Church: Government to ban landlords from ending tenancies without reason
Vernon Tava launches Sustainable NZ
Jami-Lee Ross hopeful he will be re-elected in 2020
David Seymour: Government plans to crack down on misinformation ahead of referendum
Dion Wallace: Rugby World Cup win celebrated in South Africa
Andrew Geddis: Winston Peters hoping to finally 'get someone'
Mike Williams: Labour face a positive election year
Todd McClay: Hard-working Kiwis doing it harder under Government
Stephen Hoadley: John Key met with Chinese President Xi Jinping
Neil Waka: Don't count Mediaworks out just yet
Shane Te Pou: Winston Peters lashes out at National
Charles Croucher: The latest in US politics
Andy Foster on Peter Jackson and winning the Wellington mayoralty
Dave Cull on the local body elections and results
Isabelle Steger on the Hong Kong protests
Dr Bryce Edwards: NZ First in 'real trouble'
Chloe Swarbrick on drug law reform and testing at festivals
Sir Bob Parker: Should voting in local body elections be mandatory?
Charles Croucher: Making sense of Trump's impeachment probe
Mac Welsh: Shocking rest home claims show we need an Aged Care Commissioner
Charles Croucher: Why Donald Trump could be impeached
Sandra Gray: Why the voting age should be lowered to 16
Winston Peters: Spark Sport coverage a 'disaster'
Taimi Allen: $6 million funding boost praised by mental health service providers
Enda Brady: Fresh blows for Boris Johnson as another minister quits
Enda Brady: Boris Johnson faces mounting challenges to his plans
David Clark: It's my responsibility to improve standard of cancer care
Paul Brislen: Why the Ministry of Culture breach is so serious
Jessica Mutch-McKay: What can the Government do about petrol pump 'fleecing'
Trade war heats up as Donald Trump 'orders' US businesses to cut Chinese ties
Oscar Kightley teaming up with Auckland Council to get people to vote
China hits back as US lawmakers show support for Hong Kong protests
Government announces $54 million to help keep people off the streets
Bryce Edwards: New Zealand First unlikely to get abortion referendum
John Tamihere will create '0800 JACINDA' hotline for rough sleepers
Government announces more cancer treatment for regions
James Shaw tells supporters: 'You're not always going to get what you want'
Simon Bridges insists he can win 2020 election
Enda Brady: The challenges and trials awaiting Boris Johnson as Prime Minister
Matthew Tukaki: Ihumatao an issue for all New Zealanders
Vernon Tava: Over the top to suggest National is undermining climate change efforts
Charles Fishman: World marks 50 years since Apollo 11's 'giant leap' on moon
Simon Wilson: John Banks considering running for Auckland Mayoralty
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Will refusal to build roads cost Labour the election?
Ray Berard: Former gun owner on his buyback experience
Gerry Brownlee and Ron Pol on $302,000 returned to foreign diplomat who had failed to declare it
Dr Michael Bassett: Horowhenua mayor pitches party of mayors to contest seats in Parliament
Euginie Sage on the plastic bag ban as it goes into effect
Jack Tame: Winners and losers from Cabinet reshuffle
Dr Sandra Grey: Polling booths in supermarkets for 2020 general election
Charles Croucher: President Trump in 'no hurry' to strike Iran
Dr Sinead Donnelly: 1000 Kiwi doctors sign letter against euthanasia
Anne-Marie Brady: Hong Kong set for street march, mourns death of protester
David Seymour debuts new-look Act Party at relaunch event
Tracey Martin: Inquiry into Oranga Tamariki uplifting baby from Hawke's Bay Hospital
Michael Rowland: Concern in Australia over police raids on media organisations
Chester Borrows: Report a stark reminder justice system is busted
Eric Crampton: How can Treasury recover from hacking drama?
Claire Amos: Principals warn of inequality as Govt scraps school donations
Stephen Hoadley: Tiananmen Square massacre remembered 30 years on
Brian Tamaki apologises to the rainbow community
Liam Dann on the 'Milo and pyjama' Budget
Ben Thomas: Trevor Mallard's 'rapist' comment sparks confusion
Enda Brady: Theresa May a prime minister defined and defeated by Brexit
Ang Jury: Women's Refuge boss optimistic about Government investment
Kieran Gilbert: Australian election puts light back onto polls
John Battersby: Is the Christchurch Call too little too late?
Fiona Hamilton: Government will spend $200m on housing 1000 homeless
Lynda Stuart: Mega strike needed as education is in a crisis
Jessica Mutch-McKay: Can National compete with Jacinda Ardern's engagement announcement? (2)
Leonid Petrov: Kim Jong Un tells troops to be alert after missile launch
Simon Thornley: Government urged to introduce sugar tax
Lisa Fuller: One week on from the Sri Lanka terrorist attack
Kelvin Davis defends money spent on slushy machines for prison guards
Police still looking for guns allegedly stolen from police station
Paul Buchanan: US Police investigating Christchurch terror connection to synagogue attack
Head to Head: Should Crusaders change their name despite strong opposition?
Catherine Field: Notre Dame fire fuels yellow vest protests in France
Shane Te Pou: Fresh claims of bullying culture at Parliament
Gerri Pomeroy: Ministry of Health slammed over planned disability services cuts
Peter Reidy: Construction accord is a 'game changer' for industry
Emily Cooper: UK urged to hand Assange over to Sweden
Richard McLeod on End of Life choice bill
Nicole McKee and Andrew Geddis on gun law reform
Jian Yang: Government Statistician threatened with contempt complaint over 2018 Census
Greg Brownless: Tauranga Mayor defends begging ban in inner city
Len Anderson: Prisoner rights are not black or white
Iain Lees-Galloway: Confidence small businesses can survive minimum wage increase
Gavin Grey: Can Theresa May Survive?
Charles Croucher: No developments after Robert Mueller hands in report (1)
Michael Neilson and Ricardo Menendez-March on politicisation of Christchurch terror attack
David McKie: Trudeau maintains he didn't apply inappropriate pressure
Sir Michael Cullen on the defensive following ongoing payments
Shane Jones responds to David Seymour's criticism
Phil Goff and John Tamihere both vying for Auckland mayoralty
Jonathan Cheng: What happened at the US-North Korea summit?
Max Whitehead: Why is New Zealand enduring so many strikes?
Golriz Ghahraman: Greens propose bill reshaping democratic rights
Phil Twyford: No word on how rental policies, Capital Gains Tax will affect rents
Donna Awatere Huata: Kids should ditch school to protest climate change
Murray Olds: Chinese and Australian officials deny coal ban amidst tensions
Wayne Hay: Thailand king blocks sister from making bid to be Prime Minister
Don Brash invited to speak at Waitangi despite past controversies
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Paul Dalton: Calls for Surf Life Saving to be government funded
John Barnett: New Zealand could handle Lord of the Rings TV show
Steven Hargreaves and Bali Haque discuss Tomorrow's Schools
Charlene Kraatskow: Mother of teen killed in hit-and-runupset and angry over sentencing of driver
Julie Anne Genter: 'Road safety one of our highest priorities'
Jeff McClintock: Schools shouldn't impose their beliefs on students
Joy Reid: Violent protests continue in Paris
Julie Savage: Lack of respect behind 'Kiwi' tribunal case
Deborah Coddington: Parliament isn't for the faint-hearted
Jack Boyle: Internal exams have credibility
Robert Patman: Theresa May hopes to sign Brexit deal with Brussels overnight
Bryce Edwards: Government urged to maintain free fees scheme for now
Shaun Robinson: Kathmandu must drop unethical recruitment practices
Mark Mitchell: Government soft on crime, drugs after import warnings
Neil Beales: Government considers re-introducing tattoo removal programme for prisoners
Jessica Mutch-McKay: Jacinda Ardern makes a splash in Papua New Guinea
Liam Rutherford: Teachers' strike going ahead because venues were already booked
Charles Croucher: US preparing for mid term elections
Lynda Stuart: NZEI members 'delighted' by Labour announcement
Richard Mcleod: New Zealand not a soft touch over immigration
Rebecca Wright: Vigil held for victims of Pittsburgh shooting
Bryce Edwards: Politics not as simple as who's good and bad
Sean Plunkett: It's time to start ignoring Jami-Lee Ross
Winston Peters: National will wait before going for Bridges, Bennett
Phil Twyford: New initiative to give hot showers to Auckland's homeless
Mourners gather to farewell Penny Bright
Simon Bridges: Government doesn't need petrol taxes
Michael Barnett: Chinese company offering to pay for controversial Penlink route
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Liam Dann: Business still feels pained by Labour
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Julie Anne Genter: Gender quotas 'not on the table at the moment'
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Eugenie Sage: Charging tourists double for Great Walks not discriminatory
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Bryce Edwards: We need more 'brawling' in Parliament
Chris Hipkins: Why NCEA needs to return to focus on learning and not tests
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