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Cannabis rally at Parliament today

Protesters want the legalisation of medicinal marijuana to be an election issue.

More flak for Labour over Willie Jackson

Andrew Little's choice of Willie Jackson as a Labour candidate has raised further concerns about his past comments and support for charter schools.

Little: A day for all of us to come together

COMMENT: Wherever you spend your Waitangi Day, I hope you have a happy day with friends and family, and that the weather smiles on you, writes Andrew Little.

'Police to attend burglaries in 48 hours'

Among the new targets set by Bill English, police will be attending 98 per cent of burglaries within 48 hours, up from current rates of 86 per cent.

Parties ready to go to the polls

English says NZ First an 'unlikely' choice of governing partner, saying Nats prefer to stick to their present allies.

Willie Jackson dumps Maori Party

The Maori broadcaster and former Alliance MP is set to announce he is standing for Labour instead.

PM confirms election date

New Zealand will go to the polls on September 23, Prime Minister Bill English announced this afternoon.

Greens call for compulsory Maori

The Greens and some Labour MPs are calling for a national goal of making Māori language compulsory for all children in state schools.

Opportunities Party to run in Mt Albert

Opportunities Party leader Gareth Morgan has announced the party will compete in the Mt Albert by-election.

Highlights: Little and Turei's big speeches

These are the high points from Labour and Greens' State of the Nation speeches this afternoon.

NZ has new PM 'but no leader' - Little

Andrew Little attacks Bill English, as he reveals his battle with prostate cancer left him determined to strive for a system fair for everyone.

Turei pays tribute to 'fierce women'

Greens co-leader Metiria Turei's State of the Nation speech today focused on feminist themes.

The end of the road for H1 and H2?

Helen Clark's departure from the UNDP could spell the end of the 30-year political partnership with policy and political maestro known as H2.

Audrey Young: Ardern Little's best shot

The pressure is on Little to improve his own performance and the party's image to lift its support, writes Audrey Young.

Green MP sorry after spat with Harre

Green MP Julie Ann Genter has publicly apologised to Laila Harre for criticising comments Harre made about her reasons for leaving the Greens in an interview.

Harre and Green MP in public spat

Laila Harre has been accused of false accusations against her former Green Party colleagues by a Green Party MP, who has now backtracked.

Battle to replace Cunliffe in New Lynn

The battle to replace David Cunliffe in New Lynn could come down to the wire between local Cunliffe loyalist Greg Presland and Deborah Russell, an outsider with support from Labour's hierarchy.

Labour Party woos Ratana vote

The Labour Party will arrive at Ratana Pa today under pressure to show it deserves to maintain its hold on the Maori seats at this year's election.