Political Roundup: The Greens get radical
Metiria Turei's admission of her past welfare deceit is most radical thing party has done.
Metiria Turei's admission of her past welfare deceit is most radical thing party has done.
COMMENT: Peters made a few grandiose and rather ridiculous statements at the weekend.
The Greens are in danger of being outmanoeuvred once again, writes Bryce Edwards.
Opinion polls point to the decline or stagnation of support for the party and its leader.
COMMENT: The internet and social media has so much potential when it comes to politics.
Significant tensions between the Greens and New Zealand First resurfaced in the weekend.
COMMENT: Some signs of increasing disenchantment with status quo and the Establishment.
COMMENT: There is more than a hint of Donald Trump in Shane Jones' political return.
COMMENT: English is looking very damaged by the Todd Barclay tape saga.
Barclay scandal reminds the public why they distrust and sometimes despise politicians.
COMMENT: It's a good time to reflect on how we can make politics more transparent.
COMMENT: Signs that young people's disengagement from politics is coming to an end.
We were expecting a big clampdown, but ended up with a milder policy than we expected.
Should Andrew Little be taking lessons from the success of Jeremy Corbyn's party?
Some say thet need to go further, while others say moderation has already gone too far.
COMMENT: It's shaping up to be the Year of Winston Peters.
Despite National's contentious claims of record new spending on health, is that enough?
Has Labour being snookered by a Government positioning itself to win over centrist voters?
COMMENT: "Safety first" was Bill English's guiding principle in his Cabinet reshuffle.
Yesterday's pay agreement for care and support workers is a massive victory.
COMMENT: Is a rising culture of political correctness threatening free speech in NZ?
Their joint Budget framework is being seen as a significant shift, writes Bryce Edwards.
Questions we should ask after revelations about possible war crimes that were covered up.
Some of the most insightful responses to the book 'Hit and Run' since the launch.
COMMENT: Nicky Hager is needed more than ever in New Zealand, writes Bryce Edwards.
COMMENT: The radical return of the abortion issue is an opportunity and challenge for politicians. Will they rise to the occasion?
We are currently witnessing a resurgence of public debate about abortion law - which has previously polarised New Zealand society.
Murray Ball the cartoonist was also intensely political, and that side of his life and achievements need to be remembered, writes Bryce Edwards.
COMMENT: It might seem like a fairly simple question: "Are you a feminist?" But the way that politicians have been answering this has been causing a stir lately, writes Bryce Edwards.
Gender issues are everywhere in New Zealand politics in 2017.