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National announces Rodney candidates

Party ban on discussing Harawira a party decision - Turia

Matt McCarten: Harawira, Turia may be last ones standing

John Armstrong: No special protocol for Harawira's demise

MP Carter to be High Commissioner to Cook Islands

Prison bidders insured if Nats lose

Public sector facing further cuts

Prime Minister John Key says a drive for "better value for money" from New Zealand's state sector including health, welfare, and social services - particularly for children - will be a key focus for his Government this election year.

Editorial: National needs new policy for closing the gap

<i>Matt McCarten:</i> Top salesman faces his stiffest sell on assets

After the sale hysteria of the 1980s New Zealanders are in no mood to have their family silver hocked off yet again.

Public image hairy issue for politicians

Some politicians knocking off booze for Feb

Councillor gets Nats' nod for Botany

National and Labour select Botany candidates

Confident Key points to gains in speech at Ratana

John Key's performance at Ratana's annual celebrations suggests he is confident National's relationship with the Maori Party is sound.

United front presented at Ratana

The National Government and its Maori Party partners presented a united face when Prime Minister John Key visited Ratana Pa this afternoon - a move Mr Key admitted was unexpected.

Ratana, Labour historically close - Goff

Phil Goff believes Ratana church followers are rallying behind Labour because of wider problems they see in NZ.