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Brian Rudman: Time to throw monarchy from the reign
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Democracy boost in the North with journalism pilot scheme
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Letters: Maori representation and democracy
In fact the number of Māori voters who bother to vote is far lower than that of non-Māori.
2020 Democratic candidate money woes?
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Impeachment inquiry: Pompeo aide and two others subpoenaed
Trump said Democrats are "trying to make us look as bad as possible".
Comment: Lawmakers take a blunderbuss to terrorism
Once again a government is invoking curbs on rights and liberties to crush terrorism.
Teen stabbed in terrifying Hong Kong protest
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Comment: The worst voter turnout ever, six years after the worse turnout ever.
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Race for mayor sparked by misery-making C-bomb
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Hong Kong threat: Lam warns Chinese military could be called in
Schools told to report students who wear masks or engage in protests.
Hong Kong bans protesters wearing masks
Leaders double down on protesters as government's stance hardens.
Comment: Hong Kong protests remarkable for lack of deaths
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Ministry of Transport apologises to Simon Bridges over blocking 'spam'
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Simon Bridges cries foul over car submissions
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John Hawkes: Democracy a joke at local government polls
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