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Act leader raises stakes against Peters
Politicisation concerns PM
As New Zealand First leader Winston Peters reappears before the privileges committee this morning to answer questions relating to a $100,000 donation from expatriate billionaire Owen Glenn, Prime
Emissions trading rolls closer
Introducing 780 amendments to the complex emissions trading legislation days before it became law was reckless and irresponsible, National Party climate change spokesman Nick Smith said yesterday i
KiwiSaver changes to protect workers
Employers will not be able to offer workers different salary packages on the basis of their KiwiSaver membership following legislation introduced into Parliament last night by Labour Minister Trevo
Peters only winner as opposition batters away
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters escaped a major beat-up in Parliament yesterday, mainly because he was not there, and National leader John Key decided to try to make some dents in the credi
Committee members do not want sideshow
MPs crucial in deciding whether Prime Minister Helen Clark will be called to appear before Parliament's privileges committee this week are not interested in a political side show, the Otago Daily
PM still coy about timing of election
Prime Minister Helen Clark continued to play games with the media yesterday about the timing of the election.
Bracing for a barracking
He has the first name of one of the great 20th-century orators of United States politics but now he may be considering a name change before the election.
PM faces Peters dilemma
Prime Minister Helen Clark faces a dilemma: sack New Zealand First leader Winston Peters as Minister of Foreign Affairs or face a growing perception she is prepared to hold on to power at any cos