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Law change to protect workers' Christmas leave

Public want income splitting: Dunne

United Future leader Peter Dunne says he is confident public support for his "income sharing" policy will force the Govt to back it.

<i>John Armstrong:</i> One-man band in for uphill struggle

Changes to spy bill still draw criticism

Bill aims to let couples split income and cut tax

Legislation allowing parents to split their incomes for tax purposes will favour wealthy families with one working parent, Govt documents show.

Politics foil patch ban hope

<i>Deborah Coddington</i>: Only the right to marriage will give gays full equality

Dying man's suicide bid

Euthanasia advocates say lawmakers need to address the issue of terminally ill people who try to take their own life.

<i>Kerre Woodham</i>: Prodigal student loan defaulters should not be pampered on return

<i>Mirko Bagaric:</i> Choice of dress serves freedom better than burqa ban

Nat MPs might get conscience vote on bill

National MPs might be allowed a conscience vote on a Labour Party bill that proposes lowering the drink driving blood alcohol limit, John Key says.

Voter poll says 'no' to new and old

Kiwis are likely to vote for a change to the MMP system for electing MPs but still prefer it to the "first past the post" system, a survey reveals.

Act Party enters kiwifruit battle

Process cuts chance to mine minerals, says Ngai Tahu leader

From unease and anger to collaboration

Easter trading hours again up for debate

Seabed deals leave way open for tribes if company strikes oil

Ex-whaler recalls last chase for giant