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SouthlandOctober 30

No sign of parasite in wild oysters

There are no signs of Bonamia ostreae after the most recent tests if the wild oyster fishery in Bluff

NationalSeptember 22

Paula Bennett joins in on the panini love

Ever since political comedian Tom Sainsbury portrayed Paula Bennett as a "panini and bowl latte lover" in his impersonation, things have gotten a little out of control.

NationalJanuary 28

'Pie in the sky wish list'

Opposition politicians wasted no time criticising National's plans to sell state housing without a concrete plan to replace the sold houses.

NationalFebruary 24

'We have to be a magnet for investment'

Prime Minister John Key has announced an expansion of Government subsidies for apprenticeships in a major speech on how to make New Zealand a "magnet for investment".

NationalFebruary 24

Poll shows support up for Key

A new poll shows Prime Minister John Key's National Party has picked up support after losing ground at the end of last year.

NationalJanuary 22

National makes changes with election in mind

John Key's promotion of Simon Bridges, Nikki Kaye, Amy Adams and Jonathan Coleman is designed to rejuvenate and modernise the National Party Cabinet before next year's election.

NationalApril 12

No new deal between Greens, National

There will be no new policy deal between National and the Greens, with the chasm between the parties widening over policies such as the Government's proposed SkyCity convention centre deal and state asset sales.

NationalJanuary 15

Govt plans to make mineral exploration easier

The Government is planning "significant'' changes to the Crown Minerals Act next year to make it easier for miners to explore and then extract minerals, and it will consult the public and industry soon.

NationalDecember 16

National's Bennett on verge of losing seat

Paula Bennett is on the verge of losing her Waitakere electorate seat.

NationalDecember 16

PM promotes women in new Cabinet

Prime Minister John Key has named his new Cabinet, revealing promotions for a number of women in the party.

NationalDecember 13

National MP confirmed in Christchurch Central

National MP Nicky Wagner has been confirmed as the winner of the Christchurch Central seat after the result of a judicial recount.

NationalDecember 12

Front bench `freshened up' - Key

John Key has not only "freshened up'' National's front bench, as he put it at a press conference this afternoon, he has modernised it.

NationalDecember 11

John Key names new Cabinet

Prime Minister John Key today named the following ministerial roles.

NationalNovember 18

Nats' new prison plan draws big support

National has huge support for one of its most draconian new law-and-order policies - the power to keep someone in prison after serving his or her sentence if the prisoner is deemed dangerous enough.

NationalNovember 14

Labour slips further in poll

Labour's support has slipped in the first week of the election campaign to below 30 per cent, according to a survey released this afternoon.

NationalNovember 14

Labour rejects claim of $17b hole in budget

National's attack on Labour over the alleged $17 billion "hole'' in its economic plan ignores more than $1 billion a year in proceeds from the state-owned assets National would sell and the assets generated by Super Fund contributions, Labour's David Parker says.

NewsNovember 14

Key and Goff go head to head

Labour leader Phil Goff and Prime Minister John Key have crossed swords for the first time in the 2011 election campaign in a head to head debate tonight.

NewsNovember 13

National would slow emissions move

The National Party will slow down New Zealand's move to a low-carbon economy and increase protection of New Zealand's oceans, leader John Key says.

NationalNovember 9

$400m irrigation boost promised

National is promising a $400 million boost to irrigation and water storage development if re-elected.

NationalNovember 4

$500,000 family violence fund planned

National wants to put $500,000 towards safer homes for victims of family violence or for those at risk of serious harm.

NationalNovember 2

Goff on attack during election debate

Labour leader Phil Goff continued his election strategy of attacking National's greatest asset tonight, panning the Prime Minister's record in rebuilding his hometown of Christchurch during a leaders debate in the city.

NationalNovember 2

National proposes time limit for consents

The National Party today introduced an election policy which would see a six-month time limit on planning consents for medium-sized buildings.

NationalNovember 1

National outlines welfare policy

Prime Minister John Key has outlined an overhaul of the welfare system that will require more people to look for work and take jobs when offered.

NationalOctober 31

National to announce $130m welfare reform package

National will tomorrow announce a $130 million welfare reform package aimed at getting people off benefits.

NationalOctober 31

Key does not convince business

Businesses are not convinced that John Key's Government has a plan to develop the economy or the country's infrastructure, according to the Deloitte-Business NZ election survey.

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