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Former leader in solitary cell after being arrested again

Yoon sent soldiers to parliament on December 3 to stop a martial law vote.

The amalgamation debate: Mayor claims 'no one’s prepared to act'

Tauranga mayor wants 'tough' conversations now. Where do the 3 other BoP leaders stand?

Bryce Wilkinson: A response to sincerely held concerns about the Regulatory Standards Bill

OPINION: Parliament hears submissions this week on the bill.

Taxpayers' Union, Māori data scientist among Regulatory Standards Bill submitters

Tania Waikato criticised the bill as a threat to democracy, highlighting safety issues.

Opinion: The ‘big, beautiful bill’ is being enacted in an ugly way

Republicans unveiled a 940-page bill just before midnight local time last Friday.

Sasha Borissenko: Regulatory Standards Bill undermines democratic process

OPINION: Some 88% of 22,821 submissions opposed the bill outright.

Trying to be heard: One homeowner's political stage is her front lawn

Tired of posting her views on social media, Diana Vidutis' home is draped with messages.

Andrew Cuomo wants to be New York’s mayor. Do Democrats want him back?

Voters are divided over Cuomo’s past and his promise to counter Trump.

Bruce Cotterill: How a simple vision could transform NZ

Vision statements need to be aspirational but achievable.

Mayor unapologetic in face of backlash at council's Māori ward videos

'It’s no different to having rural wards,' the deputy mayor says to the camera.

Watch: How does Jacinda Ardern see her time as leader?

Her memoir, 'A Different Kind of Power', was released this week.

'Regime of corruption': Divisive election to choose judges by vote

Voter turnout was about 13% of 100 million eligible voters.

Home-schooled athletes denied medals to cycle 800km seeking rule change

School Sport NZ says its events are reserved for students enrolled fulltime in a school.

Richard Prebble: Labour's support of Te Pāti Māori over haka punishment will be defining issue for next election

OPINION: Te Pāti Māori leaders skipped the Budget debate despite protests on their behalf.

'An orgy of corruption': Trump criticised for crypto event with top investors

Trump hosted a private dinner for 220 memecoin investors at his golf club.

Opinion: Denying prisoners the vote undermines democratic values

Imprisonment aims to incapacitate, deter, rehabilitate, and enact retribution.