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Hide opens door to privatised water deals
The Government is planning to make it easier for private companies to take over water and wastewater services from councils.
Smacking law march aims to be big
A property manager who is spending $450,000 on a march against the smacking law hopes it will be the biggest protest march in NZ history.
March to call for action on smacking referendum
A march to protest the Govt's lack of action following the so-called anti-smacking referendum has been announced.
Bradford leaves Beehive smacking of Section 59
The retirement of Green firebrand Sue Bradford this week is exposing hidden rifts in the party.
Aide admits Obama team 'controlled' the media (+video)
One of Obama's aides has run into controversy by revealing the extent to which his campaign manipulated the media.
Two-stage MMP vote gives NZ plenty of time to decide
Voters will have to vote twice in separate referendums to get rid of the MMP electoral system, under a schedule revealed yesterday.
<i>Tapu Misa:</i> Casting the socialists out of the temple
The folk at Conservapedia have made a shocking discovery. The Bible is full of liberal bias.
Proposed electoral law changes meet opposition
The Government's proposed changes to electoral law have been met with opposition from Labour and the Green Party.
More open donations law still possible
The Govt will consider changing laws on disclosure of political donations to make them even more transparent, Simon Power says.
Govt may lift campaign spending limits
The Government may lift the limits on campaign spending under its freshly announced electoral law reforms.
MP Sue Bradford resigns
Green MP Sue Bradford announces her resignation from Parliament saying she is returning to 'grassroots' politics.