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Iraqi voters defy threats and bombs

In the face of bomb and mortar attacks that killed 38 people and wounded 89 others, Iraqis went to the polls yesterday.

<i>Matt McCarten</i>: Mrs Windsor wouldn't miss our outpost colony

<i>Editorial</i>: Deny power to Super City's faceless panels

Prendergast to try for fourth term

A matter of justice

For the next six months a bright, young Auckland lawyer will work for the International Criminal Court at the Hague.

Leaders blast Super City plans

Auckland Super City plans have been called "fundamentally broken" and undemocratic by Auckland's leaders in select committee hearings.

Hide and Douglas differ on Act direction

Opinion is split over MMP - poll

Support for MMP split, poll shows

<i>Editorial:</i> Vote on MMP made harder by the delay

<i>Editorial</i>: Electoral law reform on the right track

Govt plans to lift lobby group limit

<i>John Armstrong</i>: Power's finetuning makes job harder for 'anti' campaigners

MMP debate heats up as details revealed

MMP shake-up if vote is 'yes'

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.

Should the current MMP voting system be retained?

Will National's proposed rule changes make elections fairer?

Govt releases proposed new election rules

There will be no spending limits on parallel campaigners under new election rules proposed by the Government.