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Who really pushed 90 day job law
The Govt's decision to extend 90-day new-employee trials was made after a suggestion from the Act Party and went against the recommendation of its own Minister of Labour, Kate Wilkinson.

'I apologise' - Hide sorry for Roy's 'distress'
Act leader Rodney Hide has tried to bury the hatchet with dumped deputy Heather Roy.

Roy back in Parliament, stays loyal to Hide
Heather Roy said she and Rodney Hide could "lift ourselves above the fracas of last week" on her unexpected return to Parliament.

Roy's adviser fails checks
Concerns have emerged at the depth of ousted minister Heather Roy's relationship with her most senior adviser, whose Beehive security clearance had just been blocked.

Act's nightmare continues
Act's dirty laundry was hung out to dry today after attempts yesterday to keep their party implosion under wraps failed spectacularly.

Swear words triggered Roy's demotion - Hide
Act's Rodney Hide had concerns about what Heather Roy's top adviser was telling her.

Key backs Hide despite vendetta claims
John Key says he has confidence in Rodney Hide despite claims the Act leader bullied his former deputy.

'Menacing bully' Roy's take on Hide
A leaked dossier of Heather Roy's notes for the meeting that dumped her as Act deputy leader reveals the extent of the rift between her and Rodney Hide.

<i>John Armstrong:</i> Clock is ticking for Hide's leadership and Act's future
The highly damaging revelations in Heather Roy's 82-page statement of defence raise serious questions about Rodney Hide remaining as leader.

Leaked documents reveal Act bitterness
Leaked documents of Heather Roy's statement to the Act caucus portray Rodney Hide as an abusive, intimidating bully who tried to discredit and humiliate Roy into quitting.

Franks confirms Roy complained over Hide
Heather Roy's adviser has confirmed there was a bust-up over Act leader Rodney Hide taking a defence document from her office.

<i>John Armstrong:</i> Goff shows 'silly' Hide how to act
The manner in which Heather Roy was dumped has dented Rodney Hide's credibility and potentially weakened his hold on his party's leadership.