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Prison population set to soar to 12,000

The prison population is expected to soar to more than 12,000 by 2026.

Soper: Labour grabs credit for National's initiatives

But many of the hay seeds were planted by National before the election.

The Big Read: John Key, spies and the secret behind Speargun

Sir John Key said he'd killed a "mass surveillance" programme - yet it kept on going.

Missing sign caused confusion, towed couple say

The couple said had the sign been there when they parked, they would have gone elsewhere.

Voluntary euthanasia approved in Victoria

Former PM Tony Abbott has voiced his disapproval calling it a 'dreadful moral watershed'.

Political Roundup: Horse trading over waka jumping

COMMENT: The Greens' leaked strategy document raises questions about integrity.

Govt urged to act quickly on wheel clamping

The new Government is being urged to move quickly on better wheel clamping regulations.

Labour gets to work after rough start

MPs are discussing a bill to increase paid parental leave as Parliament gets to work.

Fed Farmers drop Northland GMO appeal

Federated Farmers signals the end of lengthy legal saga over GMO regulation in Northland.

Chip shortage linked to media merger appeal

Day two of the appeal to allow NZME and Fairfax to merge has started.

Council 'yes' to earlier bottle store opening

Earliest opening to be 7am under draft bottle-shop rules.

Labour would change victim notifications laws

Victims should be given the chance to manage their grief, Andrew Little says.

When was our Welfare State born?

US Government analysis found Kiwi Welfare State to be a world first

Policy series: Tackling climate change

What do political parties propose to do about combating climate change?

Sexism driving gender pay gap - study

Women who contribute just as much as male colleagues still lag behind in pay, study finds.

New GCSB illegal spying exposed in High Court admission

New illegality has emerged in the GCSB's actions against the Megaupload accused.

Election 2017: Parties share science, hazard policies

Where do political parties stand on science funding and natural hazards?

Passions high over natural assets

What policies are parties proposing to manage and protect our natural resources?