New ZealandCabinet preparing for MMP referendum: KeyCabinet is discussing a referendum on the electoral system with a referendum on MMP to be held at or before the next general election.06 Sep 08:37 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Democracy a pipe dream when all roads lead to Rome06 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman</i>: Democracy rules, and boundaries kept away from politicians04 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Political gamesmanship and the coming referendum on MMP04 Sep 04:00 PM
World'No elections before 2014' - Fiji govtFiji is remaining defiant, despite its suspension from the Commonwealth.02 Sep 04:06 AM
WorldMcCully: We can't force Fiji to hold electionsForeign Minister Murray McCully says NZ won't impose further sanctions on Fiji.01 Sep 09:40 PM
WorldFiji suspension 'inevitable', says GoffFiji has been suspended from the Commonwealth for failing to hold democratic eletions.01 Sep 08:23 PM
WorldFiji suspended from CommonwealthFiji was banned from the Commonwealth at midnight after failing to announce a date for elections to be held by October 2010.01 Sep 07:08 PM
Opinion<i>Alasdair Thompson:</i> Lawmakers' plans to ignore Treaty require explanation31 Aug 04:00 PM
WorldVoters mutilated for voting against Taliban wishesA man was beaten and his nose and ears were slashed off for voting in defiance of the Taliban in Afghanistan's recent elections.30 Aug 10:03 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Unfair voting system a return to the dark ages of 20 years ago27 Aug 04:00 PM
WorldTed Kennedy: Heir to a legacyThe 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.26 Aug 07:41 AM
KahuLast two chances for Maori seatsPM rejects a last-ditch Maori Party bid to get the seats by making them a conscience vote issue.25 Aug 04:00 PM
KahuHenare doesn't need to apologise for calling me a jerk-off: HideNational's Tau Henare and Rodney Hide square off after Henare called Hide "a buffoon" and a "jerk-off", over the Maori Super City seat issue today.25 Aug 03:12 AM
KahuHide a 'buffoon' and 'jerk-off', says National's HenareNational MP Tau Henare slams Rodney Hide's approach to the Maori Super City seats issue.25 Aug 12:51 AM
KahuTribe considers second hikoi over Super City Maori seatsNgati Whatua spokesman Ngarimu Blair says a second hikoi is being talked about.24 Aug 10:59 PM
KahuIwi: We'll boycott Super City advisory roleTainui iwi say they will boycott any alternative, weaker role offered to them after the Government's decision to rule out Maori seats on Auckland's Super City council.24 Aug 09:05 PM
Opinion<i>Editorial:</i> Rejection of Maori seats a mistakeThe Herald criticises the decision not to have Maori seats on the Super City council.24 Aug 04:00 PM
