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Parata's performance boosts Cabinet hopes

Mana throws up jubilant losers and defiant winners

<i>Matt McCarten</i>: Pulling out all the stops in Mana

Power: Justice shake-up biggest in 50 years

A new bill, signed off today, will likely result in savings of 450 court days each year, the Govt says.

<i>Audrey Young:</i> McCarten spices up byelection

Matt McCarten has an amazing capacity to fight the fight in an uncompromising way but with an immense amount of goodwill and humour.

<b>Two Drinks Max:</b> Nats to block law change

Carter says 'good friend' quip was joke

Can we catch the Aussies? Too right we can

Perk flights add $140,000 over three months

Maori Party wavers in support for foreshore bill

The Maori Party has indicated it is rethinking its support of the new foreshore and seabed bill after pressure from Hone Harawira and Act.

Act foreshore move causes tension with Maori Party

Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia is not guaranteeing her party's support for new foreshore legislation after moves to amend it to explicitly state iwi could not charge for access.

Ready, set ... and it's all slow on PPPs

Roads, schools, prisons - business wants a share of the action, but the Government is in no rush, reports Nick Smith.

<i>John Armstrong:</i> Slowdown in growth big blow for National

Govt wrestles with law, ethics for on-line media

PM may offer former mayor a job

MP's CV error made by 'somebody else'

<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Everyone in line to share in the digital dividend

Viewers, broadcasters and government will reap rewards of switch from analogue.

<i>Matt McCarten</i>: Left wing flying high over the Supercity