Bank deposit guarantee could lead to problems; Labour promises universal student allowance; Louise Nicholas investigation cost $4 million; Wendy's to double NZ presence; Carisbrook Stadium on track; and more
Read MoreAnother wine winner
Our second winner has been drawn
Read MoreCan John Key become the Great Preparer?
Jon argues that 2008 is rife for preparatory leadership, but wonders whether National's small-target political strategy has blunted Jon Key's ability to deliver it.
Read MoreLabour and National: Crisis, what Crisis?
Labour calls for trust. National wants change. Now it’s cards-on-the table time – for both major parties – as the heat from the Wall Street burnout registers in Main Street, New Zealand.
Read MoreNational News Brief, Monday October 13
Labour promises deposit guarantee and economic stimulus package; National demands change at campaign launch; Act and United Future launch campaigns; property prices down; beneficiaries get nothing from tax cuts; and more
Read MoreDesperation politics in the US is getting down, dirty... and racist
As the poll gap widens in the race for US President, the Republicans are showing signs of panic politics
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Saturday October 11
US and UK plan global action on financial crisis; shares plunge worldwide–again; Bangkok gripped by protests; Bomb kills Iraqi MP; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Friday October 10
European and Asian markets stabilize; central banks offer coordinated rate cuts; will credit crunch spur a wave of protectionism?; S. Korea and Japan to reopen security talks; snap election in Ukraine; and more
Read MoreShock new poll: Nat-Lab gap may be closing
Roy Morgan poll just released shows National down seven points and the Greens up
Read MoreGreen Party wants inquiry into Afghani detainee revelations
Defence minister Phil Goff should apologise for misleading the Foreign Affairs select committee, says the Greens' Keith Locke
Read MoreEconomic crisis? Blame America
The rest of the world has had its doubts about the American economy and its impact on us all long before Wall St began its recent meltdown
Read MoreTea and quips at Epsom candidates' debate
Rodney Hide dominates bloodless debate
Read MoreThis election is all about shoes
As markets tumble, will New Zealanders demand change to make a political flight to safety?
Read MoreNational News Brief, Friday October 10
No cut to interest rates; National's economic package hits sour note; extra midwives on the way; golden twins to retire from rowing; Warehouse quits supermarket business; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Thursday October 9
Economy and energy dominate second presidential debate; Thai Pm refuses to resign; stock markets slide from Korea to Egypt; Mbeki supporters split ANC; and more
Read MoreAfghanistan—Let's talk about the war
An investigation into the detention of over 50 Afghanis by New Zealand troops in 2002 has revealed that New Zealand may have failed to meet its obligations under the Geneva Conventions
Read MoreWheeling and dealing in Epsom
National and Act seem to have come to an arrangement over the Epsom electorate, so why is Richard Worth still fighting?
Read MoreEpsom Meet the Candidates - tonight
I'm moderating a debate between Epsom electorate candidates at Somervell Presbyterian on Remuera Rd from 7.30pm tonight
Read MoreNational News Brief, Thursday October 9
National announces $16.5b tax plan, cuts KiwiSaver and R&D; potential coalition partners critical of cuts; government pays $40m for high-country station, Conchords clean up; and more
Read MoreSecond Presidential debate starts soon
McCain is tanking in the polls, so has to do the nigh-impossible in tonight's debate—get people to stop talking about the economy
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