Tax has caused problems for both major parties at the sharp end of the election campaign, but the difference is that one party is using it to dominate the conversation with less than two weeks to go
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How good is our schooling, really?
There's lots to celebrate in our schools, and even Maori achievement has more to say for it than often acknowledged, but questions remain
Read MoreHow good is our schooling, really?
There's lots to celebrate in our schools, and even Maori achievement has more to say for it than often acknowledged, but questions remain
Read MoreWinston or Colin? How 2017 will determine Key's choice
If National maintain current polling and both the Conservatives and New Zealand First get to five percent, Key will be in the catbird seat. But which might he choose and why?
Read MoreIdeas, ethics & drugs - why you need to keep asking
Ask and you will receive... Maybe. Eventually. In an election campaign getting a straight answer can be like pulling teeth
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Friday September 5
Moscow denies ceas-fire with Ukraine; Japanese cabinet shuffle brings five women to fore; China and Canada attempt to mend relations; ISIS releases another video; Obama visits Estonia; and more
Read MoreI'll huff and I'll puff and blow their houses down
Both National's and Labour's housing policies can begin to look like a house of cards when you get into the detail. But one seems more likely to give us more houses
Read MoreWhat if you want the govt to change but not to change the govt?
The Conservatives have now found their turangawaewae - they're offering the same but different whereas Peters has to figure out how to sell his 'wait and see' approach to coalition
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Wednesday September 3
China-UK treaty breached with greater controls on Hong Kong; Japan and India strengthen ties; Kenya hosts terrorism summit; Cuba clamps down on imports; and more
Read MoreNot business as usual: Key's leadership style & the bloggersphere
Claims the Prime Minister must have known about dirty politics around him ignore the reality of his CEO style and the Law Commission has more work to do on new media
Read MoreReclaiming the Third Way & why it's not a sell-out
The Left views Third Way politics as a sell-out these days and Josie Pagani is damned as an adherent – but what's wrong with compromise and wanting to win elections?
Read MoreWill an inquiry make it all better?
With two Dirty Politics inspired inquiries on the go, where are they taking us? And will they make everything better?
Read MoreDebating "Dirty Politics": Media, Politics and Law
The University of Otago is going to debate Dirty Politics. We'd love for you to join in it.
Read MoreWhat Collins' resignation means for journalism & the campaign
The pressure of good journalism by many over a period of weeks was at the heart of the weekend's major developments, and it means the next 20 days will be unlike any we've seen
Read MoreJudith Collins and Me: A familiar story
Nicky Hager's Dirty Politics has provided the disinfectant of sunlight but the kinds of behaviours are long-standing. Take this example from 2005. Does it look familiar?
Read MoreBlue on blue
Thus, I give up the spear!
Judith Collins says she has stepped down because of an email that says she did something that she never did. Should we believe her?
Read MoreWho says organisation, says oligarchy
If a political party doesn't want you, can you get a court to tell it that it has to have you?
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Friday August 29
Ukraine accuses Russia of invasion; China meets senior Vietnamese envoy to talk about disputed islands; Indonesia and Australia end espionage row; ebola caseload in West Africa expected to reach 20,000; Indian PM launches plan to provide bank accounts to every household; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Thursday August 28
NATO to deploy forces at new bases in Eastern Europe in response to Ukraine crisis; ASEAN nations agree to strengthen cooperation on healthcare and environmental businesses; Gaza ceasefire negotiated; UN helicopter downed in South Sudan; and more
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