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Nats rise in polls after big-spending Budget
With three months until the election, a poll shows National is in a strong position.

Nats, Labour given $1m broadcasting money
Labour and Greens' deal to work together has not affected their broadcast funding.

Jacoby Poulain: Helping hand good for all
Locals can help others in need by passing on pre-loved clothing to families with newborns.

MPs' home ownership, interests revealed
Just 10 MPs in Parliament do not own a home, while some own more than 10.

Maori families offered zero-deposit homes
Maori families living in sheds and buses have been offered zero-deposit homes.

Separate Maori prison not Labour policy: Little
A proposal for a separate Maori prison is not Labour policy, leader Andrew Little says.

WTO ruling on plain packs important for NZ - ministers
An Australian legal victory could pave the way for plain packaging in other countries.

No further homeless policies needed - Govt
Govt's claim it is acting on homelessness is "highly debatable", Opposition parties say.

Rotorua politicians talk on gang violence
We asked our local candidates what they think should be done to solve our gang problem.

Shane Taurima to stand for Maori Party
Three years after leaving TVNZ, Shane Taurima will stand for the Maori Party.

Claire Trevett: Maori Party on a roll
COMMENT: Attacks on the Maori Party are working in its favour.

Maori Party claims GE-free victory
The Maori Party is claiming a major victory against GE trials in New Zealand.

Hawke's Bay likely to remain GM free
Nervous time for Hastings and Hawke's Bay producers as RMA changes debated last night.

RMA reforms return to Parliament today
RMA reforms will take NZ "down a racially divisive abyss", Winston Peters says.

Nick Smith: Act's RMA criticism is pique
Nick Smith says criticism of iwi powers in RMA reforms are "a nonsense."

Maori land bill to go ahead
Maori land will get more protection than private land from being bought for public works.

Trevett: fiscal Kumbaya vs corralling cats
As Labour and the Greens sign a vow of Fiscal Prudence, PM Bill English wrestled Medusa.

RMA reforms to progress
Major reforms to the Resource Management Act are finally ready to progress.

MPs: Pathways chance to focus debate
OPINION: Let's improve the quality of our debate on the challenge of climate policy.

Govt to ease fears about whanau first
Overhaul of the child protection laws puts emphasis on placing children in a safe, loving home.

A week that may make the difference
COMMENT: The events of the past week may be a turning point in election year, writes Audrey Young.

King Tuheitia endorses Rahui Papa
The Maori King says his cousin, the current MP, has no mana now.

Govt to support domestic violence leave
Extra days off for domestic violence victims is one step closer.

Super shift hinges on election
The Prime Minister's proposal to lift the retirement age has been rejected by National's likely coalition partners and opponents.

NZ Super change divides locals
National Party has stunned its critics with a plan for national superannuation.

English rules out means-testing for Super
Bill English remains tight-lipped about possible changes to Super, but has ruled out means-testing or changing the way it is paid.

Conservatives protest exclusion from debate
No room for the Conservatives or The Opportunities Party at first debate.