PM should hear Benson-Pope
It is unclear whether Prime Minister Helen Clark will be in Parliament at 5.30pm today when Dunedin South MP David Benson-Pope gives his farewell speech in the House. But she should be.
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Labour buoyed by wins against Key
Labour Party MPs had more of a bounce in their step yesterday as they started to believe the balance of public opinion was about to shift towards them following some wins by Finance Minister Michae
Key roasted at question time
The National Party lost momentum in the House today during question time when Prime Minister Helen Clark and Finance Minister Michael Cullen turned the tables on leader John Key over his buying a
Labour MPs ready to 'skewer' Key
National Party leader John Key has started his damage control on his holdings in Tranz Rail shares as Labour MPs prepare to skewer him during question time in the House this afternoon.
Blatant last-minute electioneering
The "Wellington crowd" will this afternoon get to celebrate their rugby team winning the Ranfurly Shield when a parade starts from outside the old Government House at 12.45pm.
National may offer rebate on health insurance: Anderton
A National-led government is likely to offer tax rebates for people with private health insurance, according to Associate Health Minister Jim Anderton.
Another week, another leak: Trevor Mallard
What is happening in the National Party ranks?
Until recently, the party looked to have an unassailable lead on its way to the Treasury benches.
Agendas waiting for date to be set
The Government's much lauded, but also criticised, emissions trading scheme legislation should pass into law today, leaving Prime Minister Helen Clark with no further excuse to delay naming an elec
November 8 looks likely date for election
November 8 is looking the most likely date for the election but Prime Minister Helen Clark is still keeping it to herself.
The election must be held by November 15.