OPINION: What looks like playful, funny interactions on a social media app may have just as much potential for harm as it does for good. Read...

Paula Bennett is one of National`s most recognisable, and polarising, figures; so after her decision to retire from politics, what`s next? Read...

Sacked Cabinet minister Clare Curran says an image of a National MP posed with a toilet emblazoned with her face on it left her feeling `traumatised` and suffering from `humiliation`. Curran announced last year she would not re-stand... Read...

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is live on Newstalk ZB for an hour this morning, talking about a turbulent week in politics including David Clark`s resignation and allegations of fraud by America`s Cup officials.The fallout from the... Read...

Anne Tolley reflects on 34 `fantastic` years in politics, including reform for children in state care, police and trades training. Read...

The politics of pedestrianisation has meant Dunedin City Council`s straightforward plan to trial non-vehicular zones was never going to be simple. Read...

COMMENT: Paula Bennett is all that`s wrong with politics. Mind you, I said the same thing about Dame Jenny Shipley at the time.Politics as a profession, as a means of making large decisions, and running countries leaves a tremendous... Read...

COMMENT It`s a shame Paula Bennett is leaving.She`s good talent, works hard and has good institutional knowledge. You don`t want too much of that leaving the building - especially when you`re a party trying to rebuild. Read... Read...

The Upper Harbour MP says she has had an incredible time in politics and is looking forward to her next career - in business. Read...

Just over a month after being ousted as deputy leader, Paula Bennett is announcing her exit from politics. Read...