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Cabinet preparing for MMP referendum: Key

Cabinet is discussing a referendum on the electoral system with a referendum on MMP to be held at or before the next general election.

<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Democracy a pipe dream when all roads lead to Rome

<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Political gamesmanship and the coming referendum on MMP

<i>Brian Rudman</i>: Democracy rules, and boundaries kept away from politicians

<i>Garth George</i>: Maori seats the only way to gain power

'No elections before 2014' - Fiji govt

Fiji is remaining defiant, despite its suspension from the Commonwealth.

McCully: We can't force Fiji to hold elections

Foreign Minister Murray McCully says NZ won't impose further sanctions on Fiji.

Fiji suspension 'inevitable', says Goff

Fiji has been suspended from the Commonwealth for failing to hold democratic eletions.

<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Unfair voting system a return to the dark ages of 20 years ago

<i>John Armstrong</i>: Staunch PM braces for buffeting in smacking storm

<i>Cartoon:</i> A political blockbuster

Ted Kennedy: Heir to a legacy

The brother of slain former US president John F. Kennedy and Democrat leader Robert Kennedy dies of brain cancer, bringing to an end the Kennedy dynasty.

Labour puts forward amendments to allow for Maori seats

Iwi vows fight for Super City seats

Last two chances for Maori seats

PM rejects a last-ditch Maori Party bid to get the seats by making them a conscience vote issue.

<i>Brian Rudman</i>: Electorate gives parties a whack