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MPs were 'salespeople' for dairy co: Labour
A National MPs' trip to China was a sales pitch for the dairy company which paid the fares - and a $25,000 donation to National, Labour says.
Land tax talk is a classic political tactic
Power Play - Float an idea to test the public mood? John Key has deployed a classic tactic with his land tax talk, writes Jane Patterson.
Foreign trusts should've been a Labour Shewan
Power Play - Labour targeted political "civilian" John Shewan and missed a greater opportunity offered by the foreign trust scandal, writes Jane Patterson. Audio
Labour call on bank OCR cuts 'dumb idea' - English
Labour's suggestion to force banks to pass on Official Cash Rate cuts is a 'pretty dumb idea', finance minister Bill English says.
Underperforming charter schools rewarded - Labour
About $60,000 worth of bonuses were paid last year to three charter schools, even though they failed to meet their performance objectives, the Labour Party says.
Labour shunned from TPP process, MP says
National has shut Labour out of the TPP process so can't accuse it of flouting the tradition of collaboration on trade negotiations, the party says.
NY honours used for political gain, Labour says
Paula Rebstock's New Year's honour is being described as political favouritism by Labour leader Andrew Little. Audio
Meet the Newsmaker: Judith Collins
In this week's Newsmaker series, we talk to freshly reinstated Cabinet Minister Judith Collins who discusses her resignation, reinstatement and taking orders from her boss. Audio
National's standing 'unusual' three terms on
The wear and tear that usually plagues third-term governments is not yet showing for the National-led one, a political analyst says.
The flag debate: Better to wait than botch it
OPINION: The Prime Minister would be wise to listen to his junior coalition partner David Seymour on the flag debacle, argues Matthew Hooton.
By-election in the Northland electorate
The main political parties will soon be firing up their campaign machines for a by-election in the Northland electorate after the sudden resignation of the National MP Mike Sabin on Friday. Audio
Sabin quits Parliament, Norman stepping down
It's been a big day in politics with National's Northland MP Mike Sabin quitting under a cloud and the Greens co-leader Russell Norman stepping down. Audio
Outspoken - The Green Party's Future
Craig McCulloch asks what's in the Green Party's future. Audio
Big Year interview, Nicky Hager
Nicky Hager's book Dirty Politics dominated this year's election. The book was based on the hacked emails of right wing blogger, Cameron Slater, to highlight his relationship with senior National… Audio
Political commentators Mike Williams and Matthew Hooton
Mike Williams and Matthew Hooton discuss the new cabinet line up, National loses its majority, the ongoing Labour leadership wrangles. Audio
PM continues talks
The Prime Minister met today with the Maori Party leader and Act's new MP as he works to stitch together a new government. National has enough seats to govern alone, but Mr Key is reaching out to his… Audio
Election 2014 party leader interviews: John Key, National Party
John Key on his party's policies, including the modest tax cut promise and his potential coalition or support partners after Saturday's election. He discusses the claims of dirty dealings with right… Audio
National's Campaign Manager
Joining us is National's Campaign Manager, and front bench MP Steven Joyce. Audio
The Panel with Lavina Good and Tim Watkin (Part 2)
Topics - Joon Yun is a rich radiologist from Silicon Valley he's in charge of a lot of money as the head of Palo Alto Investors, and now there's the Palo Alto Longevity Prize for the first researcher… Audio
