Changes to the Govt's three strikes justice policy risk breaching NZ's Bill of Rights, the Justice Ministry warns.

The most unpopular features of MMP could be ditched if voters opt to keep the electoral system in the referendum on it at next year's election.

How will business judge John Key's economic plans? Pretty well - if he meets the five key criteria, writes Fran O’Sullivan.

Animal experts are urging improved education of dog owners form a major part of the Government's review on dog controls.

Franklin residents will be split between the new Auckland Supercity, Waikato and Hauraki district councils.

A new PM defied the odds as the Govt struggled to deal with the worst recession in decades, and Labour played catch up politics.

Peter Dunne has given up on his annual list of worst-behaved MPs, saying Speaker Lockwood Smith's reign has ushered in a new era of propriety.

Rodney Hide survived moves to oust him as Act leader last month after the PM privately indicated National's deal with Act would be off.

Banks says mayor's call for a lower spending limit is a stunt.

Speaker Lockwood Smith has dethroned Prime Minister as 2009's top parliamentary performer, a newsletter claims.

Two iwi are considering boycotting a statutory Maori advisory board for the Auckland council.

Govt spending would have to be slashed by $9 billion for NZ to catch Australia in the wealth stakes, Don Brash said today.

The 2025 taskforce report, on ways to catch up with Australia, presents radical suggestions to cut taxes and government spending.

Ministers will have to personally buy the taxpayer-provided furniture, crockery and whiteware in their Wellington homes.