Prime Minister John Key has rejected claims this morning the government is opening the gates to extra Syrian refugees.
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Equal pay's punchline outweighs bawdy jokes
If National's gender-issue problems were limited to an ageing MP in superhero fancy dress offending women with bawdy jokes…
Clark urges PM to follow her on refugees
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark has revealed she asked Prime Minister John Key to follow the example she set with refugees…
Labour, Greens seek emergency intake of refugees
The Labour and Green parties will try to introduce urgent law changes for a one-off emergency intake of Syrian refugees.
John Armstrong on politics
He might prefer whisky and cigarettes to Churchill's…
Given the already surreal shemozzle the likelihood…
Pressure mounting on NZ over refugees
The heat is on New Zealand to increase our three decade-old refugee quota and make an emergency intake as the refugee crisis…
Tragic photo rallies protesters
The picture of a toddler lying dead on a Turkish beach was front of mind for many of about 100 protesters who gathered at…
Tracey Barnett: Would you host a refugee?
Tracey Barnett asks, will our PM continue to defend the status quo of doing so little by any international measure? Or will…
PM wrong - doing nothing not an option
COMMENT: When faced with the biggest humanitarian crisis on the planet today, John Key got it very, very wrong, writes Rachel…
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Editorial: Crisis is tragic, and we have a duty to help
No country can stand aside if it wants to be recognised as a fully participating member of the international…
Refugee crisis: Pressure on Key
Millions of refugees have fled Syria since 2011 but the number New Zealand has taken in would almost fit in one of Auckland's…
Backlash builds as MP offers apologies
Pakuranga MP Maurice Williamson, who was once lauded for his "big gay rainbow" speech in support of same-sex marriage, has…
List of shoddy schools kept secret
A list of the country's most leaky and mouldy schools is being kept secret by the Government so Crown ministers don't feel…
Inaction on Syria 'past unacceptable'
New Zealand currently has a seat on the UN Security Council and Murray McCully said there was more it…
Political roundup: Jacinda Ardern and the 'pretty little thing' debate
Jacinda Ardern's swift rise in popularity is provoking debate about the political direction of the Labour Party, it's leadership…
Nauru responds after NZ aid money put on hold
Government has put aid money for Nauru's justice sector on hold for what Foreign Minister Murray McCully said was Nauru's…
Farmers focus of Greens' climate plan
Agriculture would be given a five year window before being required to significantly cut emissions under a Green Party climate…
Iwi drop legal action over housing land
Auckland iwi will have right of first refusal to develop houses on Crown land - and have secured an agreement that 40 per…
Williamson's mayoral decision 'was due'
Maurice Williamson, whose controversial speech has sparked complaints about "sexist jokes, was set to…
Alan Gamlen: Why NZ should raise the refugee quota
The man who usually cuts my hair is a lawyer from the Middle East living in New Zealand as a refugee. I vividly recall him…
Williamson's sexist, misogynistic jokes
Colourful backbench National MP Maurice Williamson accused of acting "like it was a stag do" at conference dinner.
South Island Maori close to charter school deal
Wealthy US businessman plans to lean on friends, including Microsoft founder, to raise up to $15 million for a new charter…
Claire Trevett: How to change the flag - let British win the Cup
All we have agreed on in this search for a unifying piece of fabric is that those it is meant to unify can agree on nothing…
Earthquake strengthening time halved for some buildings
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Buildings with verandas and other features that could collapse into busy areas will need to be earthquake-strengthened…
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'I guess I'm a bit of a miracle'
EXCLUSIVE: The Taranaki woman who miraculously survived a plane crash speaks for the first time about her recovery.
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Murdoch calls for snap Australian election
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HomeStart PR offensive kicks off
Building and Housing Minister Nick Smith begins a PR offensive tonight on the Government's new perks for first-home buyers. Dr…
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Amy Adams fits in with the "compassionate conservatism" tag Prime Minister John Key has used to describe his Administration…
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Political roundup: Is the media biased?
Too rightwing, too leftwing, too white, too male, too politically correct. These are some common complaints about the biases…
Audrey Young
Audrey Young: Report paves way for CYF redesign
Children's Commissioner Russell Wills has done the Government a huge favour with his State of Care report this week, whether…
Matt McCarten on politics
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The political world was stunned on Wednesday when David Cunliffe announced me as his chief of staff, writes Matt McCarten…
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Got some panuku? The council does
A Maori word has been added to the name of a development agency for the Super City at the eleventh hour.