New ZealandProblem camper bill passes first readingA bill aimed at changing the nasty habits of some freedom campers passed its first reading in Parliament today.09 Jun 07:31 AM
New ZealandGreen Party abandoned principles - BradfordSue Bradford says she left the Green Party over what she saw as its shift toward right wing politics.07 Jun 03:34 AM
New ZealandAussie Greens leader confident carbon tax will be implementedAustralian Greens leader Bob Brown is confident his negotiations with Julia Gillard's Labor Government will see a carbon tax put in place across the Tasman.06 Jun 12:14 AM
New Zealand'Huge gulf' remains between Greens, NationalThe Green Party would prefer to work with Labour but said it could in theory form a coalition government with National.05 Jun 02:00 AM
Official Cash RateGovt should bank on Kiwibank - GreensNational lacks the courage to tackle Australian banks which have saddled NZ with billions in debt, says Greens co-leader Russel Norman.04 Jun 01:00 AM
Freight and logisticsNew protection laws set for oil exploration areaNew environmental protection laws for New Zealand's exclusive economic zone will come into effect next year.01 Jun 11:43 PM
New ZealandGreens could lose Auckland MPs with new listThe Green Party will drop from four to just one Auckland MP after the next election unless it can win two more seats.30 May 01:39 AM
New ZealandKey first Kiwi PM to address Aussie ParliamentPrime Minister John Key will next month become the first New Zealand prime minister to address Australia's Parliament.13 May 12:00 AM
PoliticsKiwiSaver cuts 'won't fix economy'The Prime Minister says cuts to KiwiSaver and Working for Families announced today will save the schemes from being axed in the future, but critics argue they will do nothing to fix the country's wider economic problems.11 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandFather refuses to accept Thai experts' findingsSarah Carter's father refuses to accept Thai authorities' belief that her death was not linked to an insect control chemical.11 May 04:30 AM
New ZealandHotel insecticide used in NZAn insecticide implicated in a Kiwi tourist's death could be harming NZ workers, the Green Party claims.10 May 04:43 AM