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Incest comment defended

Act's leader is standing by his comments that incestuous relationships between consenting adults should not be illegal, even though he is "very opposed" to it.

Cunliffe: 'told you so' about Genesis

John Key has given up on the Genesis sale before it has even begun by saying he may only be able to sell 30 per cent of the state asset, Labour Leader David Cunliffe says.

McCarten Cunliffe's new chief of staff

Labour Leader David Cunliffe has confirmed former Alliance Party President Matt McCarten as his new Chief of Staff. Unionist Mr McCarten, who started his political career with the Labour Party but more recently worked with Hone Harawira's Mana Party, was announced as Wendy Brandon's replacement as Chief of Staff by Mr Cunliffe.

Genesis and State housing for sale

The Government has announced its Genesis share offer will proceed next month but it may sell less than the 49 per cent offered if there is not enough demand from potential buyers in a "front end bookbuild".The Government expects to sell between 30 per cent and 49 per cent of the shares in genesis. When the programme was first mooted, the government said it would offer up to 49 per cent of power companies.

Bryce Edwards: Cunliffe's critics are everywhere

Everyone's a critic when it comes to David Cunliffe at the moment, writes Bryce Edwards in his regular round-up of the NZ political scene.

NZ buys into G20 deal to tax online profits

Prebble returns to Act as campaign director

Craig pursues defamation

Colin Craig prepares defamation case against Greens' co-leader Russel Norman after the MP refused to apologise within a deadline set by Mr Craig this afternoon.

Bryce Edwards: Honest politics vs free speech

Battle between Colin Craig and Russel Norman could be just the first round in an ongoing conflict that will feature this election year, writes Bryce Edwards.

Key vs Cunliffe in house

John Key answers Labour leader David Cunliffe's questions on the effect on New Zealand exporters in regards to the 'buy-Australian' campaign.

Cunliffe's chief of staff Wendy Brandon resigns

Labour leader David Cunliffe's chief of staff Wendy Brandon has resigned five months into the job, citing ill health.

Bryce Edwards: The right wing fightback on inequality

The political right is now fighting back strongly on inequality and related issues, writes Bryce Edwards in his regular political round-up.

John Key at the Big Gay Out

Prime Minister John Key arrived to a mixed reception at the Big Gay Out, wearing a yellow polo shirt, with some voices shouting "we want Lorde, not you" as he made his way to the stage.

Bryce Edwards: The political minefield of race relations

Geof Nightingale: We need a capital gains tax - or do we?

It's going to be an extraordinary debate, but what we need now is an informed look through the issues, benefits and drawbacks of a new tax, writes Geof Nightingale.

Protests at Waitangi

Waitangi protests were muted from past years, but still activists wanted the politicians to hear them and local Maori were keen for the media to stay back and not film.

Key 'committed' to third term

Prime Minister John Key talks to Newstalk ZB's Leighton Smith about the upcoming elections, the possibility of working with Winston Peters, and his pledge to see out another full term if elected.

Stay for a whole term? Yes, says Key

Prime Minister John Key says he is committed to staying for the full three-year term if he remains as prime minister after the general election this year.