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Student visa fraud 'endemic' - Labour

As Prime Minister John Key heads to India for trade talks, newly-released documents reveal the scale of fraud being committed by Indian agents representing international students.

China warned against HK meeting - Shearer

Labour MP David Shearer says Government's decision not to meet pro-democracy advocates from Hong Kong following pressure from China is "a bad look".

Swimming pool fencing rules relaxed

A raft of changes to safety rules for swimming pools will save lives, the Government says - but some are not convinced.

Crime rises as foot patrols cut by 10pc

Fewer police foot patrols have been done in Whanganui during the last year - but that's not why some crime figures are up, acting

Georgina Beyer wants to return to Carterton

Chronically ill former Carterton mayor and Wairarapa MP Georgina Beyer has set her sights on returning to Wairarapa - dead or alive.

Govt accused of gutting major child study

The Government has been accused of gutting a major longitudinal study tracking the experiences of kids growing up in New Zealand, after a funding cut resulted in the number of its participants being slashed by two thirds.

Andrew 'Liddle' mentioned in email hack

Labour leader Andrew Little gets a mention in the latest batch of hacked emails from Hillary Clinton staff.

How the right went wrong in Auckland

The knives are out in the National Party after the centre-right's disastrous result at last weekend's local elections in Auckland.

Investors snapping up Auckland houses

One in seven houses sold in Auckland are being bought by people who already own five or more properties.

Maori Party courts the big wigs

Labour will pit former TV presenter Tamati Coffey against Maori Party co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell in 2017 but the Maori Party has its own big names in sight.

Kiwis 'drowning' in housing debt - Labour

New data shows nearly 90 per cent of all personal debt in New Zealand is tied up in property.

Twyford to chair Labour's election campaign

Labour MP Phil Twyford has been rewarded for his strong performance in Parliament with a leading role in the party's election campaign next year.

Rodney Hide: Left lacks puff and policy

COMMENT: Labour is the narrow party that has shut itself off from the great bulk of New Zealanders.

Dialogue: What does Labour need?

COMMENT: The recent poll showing that Labour is losing rather than gaining ground will have been very disappointing to the Labour leadership.

Stuart Nash criticised by police

Napier MP Stuart Nash has agreed to cut criticism of Eastern District's police commander after police sent a warning letter to his

Green Party would legalise euthanasia

The Green Party is the first party to include a voluntary euthanasia policy in its manifesto.

Euthanasia in NZ given 'orange light'

Government should proceed with legalising assisted dying only if strong safeguards are in place, the human rights watchdog says.

Private money may fund light rail

Mayoral contenders Phil Goff and Vic Crone both say they will tap private investors to pay for an Auckland light rail system if central government fails to fund it.