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Suspected kiwifruit pest hits big NZ operators

Two listed companies are the first victims of a suspected incursion in NZ of a bacterial disease which has ripped through gold kiwifruit varieties overseas, particularly in Italy.

National will need Act at election, website predicts

A website is predicting that National is likely to need the embattled Act party in order to govern after next year's election.

Disease fears threaten NZ kiwifruit

An orchard is under quarantine after the discovery of a suspected bacterial disease that may threaten NZ's $1.5b kiwifruit industry.

Winston claims 'groundswell of support' for NZ First

Winston Peters has announced New Zealand First's plan to lead the country back to prosperity.

NZ First conference this weekend

<i>John Armstrong:</i> Slowdown in growth big blow for National

Scandals hurt Act in the polls

A new poll suggests the saga around David Garrett's false passport and Heather Roy's ousting as deputy leader have hit the Act Party hard.

No truth to Helensville speculation - Peters

Vouchers open doors to bargains

<i>Claire Trevett</i>: (Rubber) gloves off for grey vote

Peters attacks 'policies of separatism'

Peters 'has totally lost the plot' - Turia

The Maori Party has scoffed at suggestions by ex-MP Winston Peters that Govt initiatives concerning welfare and the foreshore would lead to disaster.

We're paying for MPs' legal bills, but it's a secret

Taxpayers are increasingly covering the legal costs when MPs are sued - but MPs can keep the use of public money for their defence secret.

Proposal needs more work, insists tribal leadership group

Peters says no to Tauranga contest

<i>Kerre Woodham</i>: Winston Peters going for gold... again