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<i>Lewis Holden:</i> It's time Kiwis had a say in nation's top job
The Republican Movement's Lewis Holden says nominations for Governor-General should be made by the public.
Dog fee boost makes rebel ratepayer seek breakaway
The Whakatane District Council faces turmoil with the possibility of 10,000 residents defecting to neighbouring Kawerau.
Police batons bludgeon a centuries old legacy
Protesters have won countless rights for Britons - now authorities are stifling their voices when they most need to be heard.
Assange offline but still in good spirits
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is said to be in good spirits.
<i>Dr Pita Sharples:</i> Make decisions about constitution as a family
In a way, the constitution is like a family bach which has been used for years and years.
Constitutional review detailed
Changes to Maori representation, the size of Parliament and the length of the electoral term will be considered in a review of NZ's constitution, Bill English and Pita Sharples announced today.
Key: Poll predicting Peters' return not credible
'I just don't accept the poll to be perfectly honest,' John Key told Newstalk ZB.
Berlusconi's days as PM may be numbered
A crucial parliamentary confidence vote is coming up in Italy.