There is still time for the coalition to regain trust, but a big step would be honouring National's promise to safeguard our environment Keep Reading

On this week’s Raw Politics podcast: Why the Greens' annus horribilis hasn't sunk them in the polls, plus Biden, Peters, Luxon, ageing and diplomacy. Keep Reading

Presenting a radical proposal to develop my backyard with thousands of underground shoeboxes. Keep Reading

Removing limits on dwelling sizes will result in poor quality housing, writes Christine McCarthy. Keep Reading

In the mid-80s, the Labour MP led the historic bill through parliament. Today, she says, such legislation would struggle to survive online toxicity. Keep Reading

The Government is hoping that Carbon Capture and Sequestration will reduce the country's greenhouse gas emission levels. But it is refusing to protect forests and trees, which are the best Carbon Capture and Sequestration devices going. Keep Reading

THREE KEY FACTS Arena Williams is the Labour MP for Manurewa. OPINION New Zealand is lurching towards a historic construction sector slump not seen since the... Keep Reading

NZ's road safety is in the spotlight as the Government rolls back Labour’s blanket speed limit reductions. Transport Minister Simeon Brown and road safety campaigner Caroline Perry share their views on the issue. Keep Reading

Arguments for electoral reform in the UK just got stronger with a low Labour vote delivering a massively disproportionate number of seats. Keep Reading

THREE KEY FACTS Dr Bryce Edwards is Political Analyst in Residence, Director of the Democracy Project , School of Government, Victoria University of... Keep Reading

The case for lower speed limits is compelling, writes Simon Kingham. Keep Reading

Mining has not been particularly lucrative for New Zealand. It makes little economic sense to focus on digging for minerals, despite claims the new mines will aid in the country’s green transition. Keep Reading

Failing to reduce agricultural climate pollution will mean the rest of the economy is left to pick up the slack – and the bill – officials warned. Keep Reading

Opinion: Recent GDP figures show a stalled economy. Rob Campbell says the debate is now reduced to finger pointing and posturing. Keep Reading

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“Many people are worried and scared, simply because they’re Māori working in the public sector. There is a real feeling of helplessness.” — Kura Moehau. Keep Reading

Faith in the judgment, skill and humanity of our leaders is fading, and with good reason, writes Dame Anne Salmond Keep Reading

The Health NZ boss learned a hard lesson in Scrutiny Week. Other public service bosses should take note, writes 1News digital political reporter Felix Desmarais. Keep Reading

Resource laws and processes have tried to keep politics out of decision making. But this technocratic approach carries its own problems. The challenge is getting the balance right. Keep Reading

Analysis: Significant announcements were made, including an important milestone in NZ's security strategy, but it’s clear the PM needs to be more polished on domestic diplomacy. Keep Reading

Could the current coalition's first term also be its last? Here's what history tells us about this rare phenomenon. Keep Reading

What is the lowest most disgraceful thing this Government has done? How about cutting funding for top ups of the wages of disabled workers aimed to get them to the living wage? Keep Reading

It's four decades since Robert Muldoon's infamous decision to call a snap election. Keep Reading

Ministerial conflicts of interest are out, but there are conflicts missing, and what is publicly available is vague and lacking detail. Keep Reading

It was always going to happen but it still rankles that an attempt to get farming to at least confront the damage it causes to the climate is being put on hold. Keep Reading