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Act unlikely to recover from latest blow
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Chris McKenzie to replace Turia
Political strategist Chris McKenzie has been named as the Maori Party's candidate for the Te Tai Hauauru electorate.
Political leaders travel to SA
Prime Minister John Key will lead a "distinguished delegation" to South Africa for Nelson Mandela's memorial service this…
Successor to Tariana Turia will be named today
A successor to the Maori Party's co-founder Tariana Turia is expected to be named today. Six people have put their hands…
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Greenpeace will head to the High Court today in its battle against deep sea oil drilling in New Zealand…
City staff fly in style to Monaco
Two Auckland Council officials flew business class to a boat show in Monaco on a trip that cost ratepayers $57,000.
Matt McCarten: Vote to save last of family silver
John Key confidently predicted sales would raise more than $7 billion. It's not completed yet but already we are down $1.2b…
Herald on Sunday editorial: Christmas tidings of little joy
The coloured tinsel is up around Parliament. The Yule tree stands in the MPs' cafe. Social development minister Paula Bennett…
Rodney Hide: Sign up, ye gullible and trusting
We had 49 members. I was anxious to make 50. My phone rang and, joy of joys, she was keen to join. Her…
Child poverty ills rising
A "shocking" increase in the number of children being admitted to hospital with illnesses caused by poverty is revealed…
First Australian same sex weddings
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Wang Lutong: NZ welcome partner in China's march to prosperity
It's a critical time to boost the relationship between NZ and China, writes Ambassador Wang Lutong.
John Roughan: Groser going for gold today
Trade Minister Tim Groser is on the verge of a stunning achievement in Singapore this weekend. He might not say much about…
Mandela, a servant of the people
Herald political correspondent John Armstrong recalls his encounters with Nelson Mandela.
Smellie: My encounter with Mandela
Wellington-based journalist Pattrick Smellie recalls the moment he first met Mandela.
Key in 'teapot tape' defamation case
Bradley Ambrose, the freelance cameraman who recorded the so called "teapot tapes'' conversation between Prime Minister…
Hay's contrite apology to Turei
Rogue former Green Party candidate David Hay has apologised "unreservedly’’ to Co-leader Metiria Turei for accusing her…
Meridian book loss - $422m says Govt
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The Government has disclosed a book loss of $422 million on its sale of 49 per cent of Meridian Energy. The…
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Audrey Young: Bennett asset to Nats
To understand Paula Bennett's value to the National Party, you just have to see how much Labour cant stand her.
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Matt McCarten: Selling our future for $75 each
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