New ZealandNational gains, Labour loses, but Goff's edging upSupport for the Greens remains high and Act has barely moved.28 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandGovt has the numbers to push through surveillance billThe Goverment has the support of United Future and Act to push through a bil enabling police use of video surveillance while investigating crimes.21 Sep 02:49 AM
New ZealandKronic ban passed by ParliamentShops selling synthetic cannabis products should take them off the shelves right now, Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne said today as Parliament passed legislation banning them.04 Aug 06:24 AM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Deals on the table, this time with a priceNational is playing MMP gymnastics at the expense of its little allies and with an eye on the 2014 election.22 Jul 05:30 PM
EconomyLabour plan worries tax expertsExemptions are a major concern with proposed capital gains measure.15 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandKronic ads on youth radio under fireStation owner defends decision as within the law, but minister says it 'stinks'.27 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandKronic use to be curtailed: GovtA planned crackdown on "cannabinoid" substances will severely curtail the use of controversial synthetic cannabis product Kronic, Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne says.17 Jun 03:28 AM
New Zealand'2000 votes per electorate' needed for Labour winLabour Party president Moira Coatsworth has told members at the party's Congress to get 2000 more Labour voters in each electorate if they want to win the election.20 May 11:11 PM
New ZealandIndependent MP Hone Harawira spent $43,000 on travel in three monthsHarawira spent nearly as much as the entire Maori Party's bill of $44,410.28 Apr 10:12 AM
KahuMarine bill win draws line in sandAmid cries of racism and snipes between the Maori Party and its former colleague Hone Harawira, the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill was passed yesterday.24 Mar 04:30 PM