New ZealandMinister accused of sneaking clause into billAssociate Local Government Minister John Carter is being accused of changing a Government bill to help out a constituent.02 Dec 02:17 AM
New ZealandPrivate prisons bill passedPrivately run prisons are on the Government's agenda after Parliament today passed a bill allowing them to be handed over.25 Nov 09:12 PM
PoliticsRace relations debate comes to a sorry passIf the Maori Party and the Government had any hopes of keeping the hornet's nest the Hone Harawira dispute had stirred up with him in Te Tai Tokerau, they were quickly disabused of the notion yesterday.18 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandGovt accused of $50bn ETS blunderA report out today says the government's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) could cost twice as much as originally estimated.16 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandSick of being told how we're all killing the planet?Kiwis are sick of constant warnings of an approaching environmental armageddon, a survey says.29 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandYoung men 'will fight back' against police, says Maori partyThe Maori Party is warning young Maori will fight back against police trying to take a DNA swab.28 Oct 07:32 PM
New ZealandPolice given wider powers to take DNA MPs today passed a law that by 2011 will allow police to take DNA samples from anyone they intend charging with an imprisonable offence.27 Oct 09:38 PM
New ZealandBradford leaves Beehive smacking of Section 59The retirement of Green firebrand Sue Bradford this week is exposing hidden rifts in the party.24 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandGreens 'made a mistake' in claiming rent for MPsThe Green Party has admitted claiming almost double the market rent for a house occupied by two of its MPs and owned by its Superannuation Fund. 04 Oct 03:00 PM
AgribusinessAnimal welfare checks begin on all Crafar farmsInspectors have begun urgent checks on the welfare of livestock at farms owned by the Crafar family, amid concerns that publicity over alleged cruelty could harm New Zealand's reputation.30 Sep 08:30 PM
New ZealandMP Sue Bradford resignsGreen MP Sue Bradford announces her resignation from Parliament saying she is returning to 'grassroots' politics.24 Sep 09:47 PM
KahuSuper City bill passed into lawParliament passes legislation setting up Auckland's new "Super City" council by a vote of 64 to 58.17 Sep 12:34 AM
LifestyleAll his ducks in a rowA hunting lodge-themed room takes pride of place in a Ponsonby villa.13 Sep 01:00 PM
