Why did America vote for the least suitable candidate imaginable? And what are the implications for New Zealand politics?

The media landscape in Aotearoa NZ continues to weaken. In the same week TVNZ announced massive job cuts and further firings to come, Paul Goldsmith rewarded TVNZ Directors. But can the left learn ...

The Treaty of Waitangi Principles Bill has now been released and it appears that the provisions take away more rights from ...

As a working scientist I would like to thank Dita De Boni for this piece in yesterday’s Herald: Govt loath to let facts come between friends. National Party loves ‘helpful’ ...

The Press details how increasing numbers of Christchurch parents are faking addresses, desperate to get into the ‘right’ schools even if they can’t afford to be in zone. Photo: Lynn Grieveson / The ...

Auckland Transport created a bit of a kerfuffle with Whangaparaoa residents last year with the suggestion the the Gulf Harbour ferry could be stopped after Penlink opened. Now they’re asking for ...

This year’s Nobel awards in economics raise critical issues about the future of the world.I was not alone with high hopes when the Soviet Union collapsed. It has been good to see various nations leave ...

Go out and find a girlCome on, come on, and dance all nightDespite the heat it'll be alrightAnd babe, don't you know it's a pityThat the days can't be like the nightsIn the summer, in the citySong: ...

Tuesday (Wednesday in NZ) is election day in the United States of America, the land of democracy — where billionaires buy elections, where the President is not elected by popular vote, and where the ...

National is scrambling to justify designated funding to the I am Hope charity after Mike King claimed alcohol was good for mental health and preventing suicide.