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David Farrar: RIP ACT - 1993 - 2012

David Farrar writes: "Trauma surgeons at Wellington Political Hospital announced today that the ACT Party was judged clinically dead after succumbing to a grievous assault from Kim Dotcom. "

Claire Trevett: Easy laughs from Banks' dilemma

John Armstrong: Shearer left stumbling over PM 'quote'

John Armstrong: Backing Banks each way could be a loser

Audrey Young: Banks vs Dotcom - a mystery for the police

Editorial: Labour leader shaping up as quiet achiever

John Armstrong: Softly, softly - Act's subtle school tactic

David Farrar: Why wouldn't left voters support the Greens?

David Farrar explores the reasons why a left-leaning voter might prefer green to red.

Claire Trevett: Mexican stand-off over wage gulf

Matt McCarten: Honourable unionist fights by the rules

John Armstrong: National's veto plan shows up weakness

David Farrar: Paid parental leave pains

The debate over paid parental leave may end up being painful for both National and Labour.

Bryce Edwards: Political round-up: Parental bill veto

Claire Trevett: Early veto call keeps hopes in check

Bryce Edwards: Political round-up: Threats to transparency

Political round-up: Farmland and foreign investment

Matt McCarten: Labour losing sight of its working class roots

John Armstrong: Commission fiddles while its cred burns