Stories by Jon Johansson

Opinion - National has proven adept at handling the inevitable decline facing any long-term government. Jon Johansson looks at the likelihood of history repeating itself this election.

Opinion - A chain of events started by two high-profile resignations led us to this week's shock poll result and pivotal debate, writes Jon Johansson.

Opinion - Ahead of the first debate between Bill English and Jacinda Ardern, Jon Johansson advises the combatants on how to play to their strengths.

Opinion - Following the political ructions of the past few weeks NZ's parties are re-drawing battle lines, and one of the key combat zones will be the elegance of their slogan, writes Jon Johansson.

Opinion - National will be praying this month's political tumult stops with the centre-left, writes Jon Johansson.