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
Read MoreIs 2014 a landmark election for Green politics?
Could this party herald a radical realignment on the left of New Zealand politics? And are we seeing echoes of the 2002 election?
Read MoreStop spinning the debate
I’m not sure attempts to spin expectations around tonight’s leaders’ debate are credible.
Read MoreDirty polls, what Winston wants & debates
The latest poll suggests trust issues are moving some voters, the risk of giving Peters what he wants and debate expectations...
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Wednesday August 27
Afghan candidate Abdullah Abdullah threatens to withdraw from presidential race; Indonesian president-elect to choose cabinet; Japanese officials to meet peers from Burma for first business talks; Zimbabwe and China 'strengthen friendship'; US begins surveillance flights over Syria; and more
Read MoreThe "Dirty Politics" stories - where are we?
The Dirty Politics brushfire is starting to dampen down. Time to rake over the ashes and see what got left behind.
Read MoreIf this was Labour we'd be calling it a mess
National's campaign strategy is starting to look shakey, and it's as much to do with the economy and discipline as Dirty Politics
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Tuesday August 26
Hollande dissolves French government; Thailand's junta leader sworn in as prime minister; South Korea, China and Japan to hold free trade talks; fighting intensifies in Gaza; White House officials to attend funeral of unarmed youth killed in Missouri; and more
Read MoreConservatives want assurances on National's morals before offering confidence & supply
The Conservative Party CEO and candidate says she'd want to get it in writing before trusting National
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Friday August 22
New PM for Thailand; Indonesian court to rule on presidency; senior Hamas leaders killed in Israeli airstrike; Brazil's Socialist Party chooses new candidate; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Thursday August 21
Concern over beheading video; Malaysia foils brewery bombing plan; 32 dead after landslides in western Japan; Cairo talks crumble; and more
Read MoreAccording to its TV ad, National has fixed the economy
#Team Key is channeling #Team New Zealand in their TV ads. Space age boats, elite performers surging out ahead in an 8-1 lead - what could possibly go wrong?
Read MoreThe terrifying genius of the Islamic State
The so-called Islamic State is playing us with a sophisticated propaganda machine designed to terrify the West and recruit young Muslims from all around the globe. We don't need to see James Foley's actual execution to believe IS means business...so what next?
Read MoreDirty Politics: Free speech & a policy-free election
Is the Dirty Politics debate making a mockery of the manifestos? And should authors have the right to right to use material that's obtained by criminal means?
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