New ZealandGreen MP backs extra travel perk for childrenMetiria Turei is backing a plan to expand MPs' travel perks which could open the way for MPs to claim for taking their children on holiday.05 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo open cast mining on conservation land - PMThere will be no open cast mining on Great Barrier Island or Coromandel, John Key assured Parliament today, while under attack over the Govt's mining plan.23 Mar 05:34 AM
KahuFormer Green candidate dies diving for pauaA former Green Party candidate has died while diving for shellfish to feed workers redeveloping a Hawkes Bay marae.17 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandRemove tobacco from shops, says academicAn Auckland academic says smoking rates in New Zealand would plummet if tobacco products could not be displayed at shops.11 Mar 06:19 AM
New ZealandMP asks for protests against committeeA Labour MP is taking the unusual step of asking people to join a protest against a select committee he sits on.28 Feb 10:25 PM
New ZealandPoll records growing support for KeyPublic support for John Key as Prime Minister has never been so high, according to the latest Herald-DigiPoll survey.12 Feb 03:00 PM
Opinion<i>John Armstrong</i>: Key's growth package just tax cuts in disguiseWait patiently for three months for the real oil in the Budget before passing judgment on the Government.09 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandGovt to back greater penalties for animal crueltyAn MP's bill proposing an increase in maximum sentences for animal cruelty offences has earned Govt support.02 Feb 12:10 AM
New ZealandFitzsimons steps down as MP - effective immediatelyFormer Green Party co-leader Jeanette Fitzsimons has announced she will be leaving Parliament today.27 Jan 09:00 PM
