New ZealandJustice ministry slams three strikes changesChanges to the Govt's three strikes justice policy risk breaching NZ's Bill of Rights, the Justice Ministry warns.22 Feb 03:24 AM
New ZealandMMP shake-up if vote is 'yes'The most unpopular features of MMP could be ditched if voters opt to keep the electoral system in the referendum on it at next year's election.16 Feb 03:00 PM
PoliticsFive big takeouts that business expects from Key's speechHow will business judge John Key's economic plans? Pretty well - if he meets the five key criteria, writes Fran O’Sullivan.07 Feb 10:30 PM
New ZealandMaulings spark call to train dog ownersAnimal experts are urging improved education of dog owners form a major part of the Government's review on dog controls.26 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandFranklin residents split between district councilsFranklin residents will be split between the new Auckland Supercity, Waikato and Hauraki district councils.18 Jan 10:30 PM
New ZealandPolitics 2009: Key, Goff and the recessionA new PM defied the odds as the Govt struggled to deal with the worst recession in decades, and Labour played catch up politics. 24 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandA bit more order, but still room for some good insultsPeter Dunne has given up on his annual list of worst-behaved MPs, saying Speaker Lockwood Smith's reign has ushered in a new era of propriety.22 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandKey steps in to save Hide's Act jobRodney Hide survived moves to oust him as Act leader last month after the PM privately indicated National's deal with Act would be off.18 Dec 03:00 PM
PoliticsBrown says $580,000 campaign cap excessiveBanks says mayor's call for a lower spending limit is a stunt.15 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandWilliams angry at censorship of paper on Hide's travelNorth Shore Mayor Andrew Williams is angry parts of Mr Hide's Cabinet paper on his controversial taxpayer funded trip were censored.10 Dec 04:30 AM
New ZealandLockwood Smith, PM top performers in pundit's rankingsSpeaker Lockwood Smith has dethroned Prime Minister as 2009's top parliamentary performer, a newsletter claims.07 Dec 12:12 AM
New ZealandIwi may boycott Super City advisory boardTwo iwi are considering boycotting a statutory Maori advisory board for the Auckland council.03 Dec 09:27 PM
EmploymentCatching Oz not possible without slashing Govt spending - BrashGovt spending would have to be slashed by $9 billion for NZ to catch Australia in the wealth stakes, Don Brash said today.30 Nov 04:16 AM
Employment<i>2025 Report:</i> Brash comes up with predictable prescriptionThe 2025 taskforce report, on ways to catch up with Australia, presents radical suggestions to cut taxes and government spending.30 Nov 01:45 AM
