ANALYSIS: The jury is still out on whether the Auckland Deal marks a move back to localism.
ANALYSIS: National MPs have warned they might vote against the Fisheries Amendment Bill.
ANALYSIS: The Treasury’s latest thinking won’t be clear until the May 28 Budget.
ANALYSIS: Trust in key institutions has fallen and people are withdrawing from the democratic process.
ANALYSIS: It might base its view on US Vice-President JD Vance’s assurance that President Trump isn’t as dumb as previous presidents.
ANALYSIS: Speculation is not going to die while the National Party’s polling is dismal.
ANALYSIS: The US has a chequered history in Iran, let alone the wider region, and offers little reassurance that its current military action is well-considered.
ANALYSIS: This year’s election campaign might get ugly.
ANALYSIS: It remains to be seen whether they can they put politics aside and at least agree on the approach the plan recommends.
ANALYSIS: If changes are not made, public disenchantment is likely to get worse.