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John Armstrong: Greens' image newbie's challenge

The demise of the Alliance should give the Green Party pause for thought, writes John Armstrong.

Editorial: Greens need injection of new ideas

The Green Party will provide a pointer to the extent of its political ambition today when it chooses a co-leader to replace Russel Norman.

$2m blowout on limo service

A year of big events has led to a $2 million blowout in the budgets for the Crown limo service and hosting VIPs.

Victoria Cross plaque unveiled at Parliament

A memorial to New Zealand’s 16 Victoria Cross recipients during World War I has been unveiled at Parliament.

New MP: My 'Once Were Warriors' life

Stubbornness - born from a childhood that included numerous stints in foster homes - will be a trait that the country's newest MP brings to Parliament.

End to zero-hour contracts at Parliament

The Parliamentary Service has announced its contractor has agreed to review the employment agreements of nine staff who work within Parliament and are on zero-hour contracts.

South African protest hits Parliament

Distressed members of New Zealand's African community have rallied at Parliament to protest violence against immigrants in South Africa.

Press not 'giving a stuff' about democracy

Deputy Speaker Chester Borrows chastised the Parliamentary Press Gallery for not "giving a stuff" about issues of democracy and focusing only on "giving politicians the fingers".

Hairdressing role gave taste of politics

Taking on the presidency of a hairdressers' association was done with an eye on entering politics, New Zealand First's new MP says.

Resurgent Peters to rally the regions

Winston Peters' triumph in the Northland byelection signals the most serious challenge he has mounted to National in two decades, writes John Armstrong.

Dita De Boni: Peters' mission - to save our sovereignty

At the moment, the only thing standing between New Zealand and its total loss of sovereignty is Winston Peters, writes Dita De Boni.

Push for three strikes extension

A woman whose daughter was murdered after breaches of a protection order wants the controversial three strikes law extended.

Firework restrictions should limit usage

Limits should be placed on when fireworks can be used, not just when they are purchased, the Fire Service has told Parliament.

'Boo!’ - Peters back to haunt National

Winston Peters’ first contribution to parliamentary proceedings in his new guise as MP-elect for Northland must rank among his more bizarre interventions.

Win for Winston could affect bills

A win by Peters in the Northland byelection could affect the outcome of some upcoming bills, and could have changed the result of recent ones.

Hairdresser to the Beehive

The hairdresser next in line to enter Parliament if NZ First leader Winston Peters wins the Northland byelection is now a parliamentary staffer.

Seymour told to keep calm over centre

Act leader David Seymour has been urged to 'take a breath' and ignore Government pressure to vote against the SkyCity convention centre.

$400m SkyCity deal under threat

The $400 million deal for SkyCity to build a national convention centre in Auckland could be under threat.