New ZealandLabour MP sorry for misuse of resourcesPhil Twyford says he didn't mean to break the rules when he used his parliamentary email to endorse local body election candidates.01 Oct 02:38 AM
New ZealandLabour MP accused of misuse of resourcesLabour MP Phil Twyford is meeting the Parliamentary Service following an accusation about improper use of parliamentary resources.30 Sep 11:57 PM
Aged careMost Kiwis will have a few dollars more tomorrowThe "GST-income tax switch" will from tomorrow leave the vast majority of income earners with at least a few more dollars in their pockets each week.30 Sep 01:45 AM
New ZealandLabour to announce no GST on fruit and vege policyLabour is expected to announce tomorrow its $270 million policy for removing Goods and Services Tax (GST) from fresh fruit and vegetables.26 Sep 04:41 AM
New ZealandLabour to 'take action' if members involved in voting scamLabour president Andrew Little says the party will act if any of its members are found to have been involved in a Super City voting scam.25 Sep 07:36 AM
New ZealandPolice probe Super City bribery claimPolice have started another Super City electoral investigation, this time into allegations of bribery on the North Shore.24 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandDetectives widen Super City probe to Tauranga, HamiltonPolice have widened their probe into a possible Super City voting scam to cover hundreds of people living in Hastings, Tauranga and Hamilton.23 Sep 05:30 PM
New Zealand40 police probe suspected vote scamSearch warrants have been executed on about 10 properties in Papatoetoe as part of a police probe into a possible Super City voting scam.22 Sep 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Editorial</i>: Far-reaching powers hide worrying risksIt can be hard to keep perspective when an incident as devastating as the Christchurch earthquake occurs.15 Sep 05:29 PM
New ZealandEarthquake states of emergency extendedThe states of emergency put in place after the Canterbury earthquake were this morning extended until midday Thursday.14 Sep 08:45 PM
New ZealandConcerns over power new bill gives ministersThe Government has taken on sweeping powers to rebuild Christchurch after the earthquake.14 Sep 05:30 PM
ConstructionPolitical rivals unite to fast-track Christchurch earthquake lawThe Govt has won political support for emergency earthquake relief legislation that will bypass existing laws to speed up rebuilding in Canterbury.13 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandSuper City election - police called in after enrolment 'irregularities'Police are investigating a possible attempt to influence the Super City election in which nearly 90 voters have been enrolled as living in two houses.10 Sep 05:30 PM
