OpinionDebate: Should the MMP 5 per cent party vote threshold be reduced?In our second debate on the Electoral Commission's recommendations for MMP, Graeme Edgeler and Muriel Newman put the arguments for and against reducing the threshold. Join the debate and leave your comments at the end.19 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandFamily 'delighted' by Bain engagementDavid Bain's future mother-in-law says she is "delighted" to welcome him to the family, after his engagement was confirmed today.11 Sep 04:22 AM
New ZealandBain compo bid ruling not far offDavid Bain will soon discover whether he will get a multimillion-dollar payout for being wrongfully imprisoned.03 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandLast-ditch bid to limit alcopopsThe Labour Party will make a last-ditch attempt to introduce strict limits on the sale of sweetened alcoholic drinks after the Government backed down on its plan to ban high-strength alcopops.24 Aug 05:30 PM
KahuA nation divided: Inside the Urewera Four trialTame Iti and his colleagues weren't the only ones on trial for the past five weeks. The terrorism claims in the still-unresolved Urewera case have revealed deep divisions over Maori and Pakeha23 Mar 04:30 PM
