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Claire Trevett: Sorry hardest word after ruckus over detainees

If apologies were commodities the Government surplus would be assured in perpetuity given the extent to which demand is outstripping supply, writes Claire Trevett.

The MPs who stood up to their abusers

Little to front for expats in Oz

Andrew Little is preparing to do what he says the Government has failed to by heading to Canberra in person and pleading expatriate New Zealanders' case at the heart of Australia's Government.

The haves and the have mores

Wealth inequality is driving us back to the days of Victorian England, argues a book exposing the rise of the rich kid club.

Editorial: 'Korea' slight an assault on free speech

Ron Mark's attack on Melissa Lee's right to criticise her adopted country would have been poor in public but is appalling in Parliament.

'Overseas born Kiwis not second class'

Speaking on Ron Mark's 'go back to Korea' jab, Dame Susan Devoy said all New Zealanders had the right to an opinion no matter where they were born.

Audrey Young: Here they are - All Blacks of NZ Parliament

The corridors of power may be their playing field but the final 15 all have moves of their black-clad counterparts.

Political roundup: Libertarians against dirty politics

Does New Zealand have an authoritarian political culture?

Russel Norman farewells Parliament

Departing Green MP Russel Norman says he leaves Parliament with no regrets. He adds he would not miss the "unnecessary" formality of Parliament or the big egos.

'Climate change refugee' to be deported - Government

A last-ditch appeal against the deportation of a man who claimed to be the world's first climate change refugee has failed.

Climate change refugee 'now a humanitarian case'

The deportation of a Kiribati family highlights the threat of climate change but now needs to be viewed as a humanitarian case, opposition parties say.

Audrey Young: Govt's support get up close and personal

The importance of National's support partners - Act, United Future and the Maori Party - has grown immensely since election night a year ago.

Tim Barnett resigns from Labour Party

Labour's General Secretary Tim Barnett is to step down from the Labour Party next month to take up a new job.

Students protest at Parliament

Past pupils sheltered from the rain and wiped away tears as a rousing haka was performed outside of Parliament in an effort to save Turakina Maori Girls' College.

NZ marks Elizabeth II's record

Politicians have paid tribute to the record-breaking reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

Voluntary euthanasia inquiry details released

Details have been confirmed for an inquiry into voluntary euthanasia, to be carried out by Parliament's Health Committee.

'Noble' NZ pursuit gets MPs' backing

There is something "noble" about Kiwis getting together to collectively will the All Blacks to win, Parliament heard last night.

Audrey Young: It's life and death ... but politics comes first

Cynical safety move means minister must quit if 'safe farm' death rate doesn't fall, writes Audrey Young.