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Detectives widen Super City probe to Tauranga, Hamilton
Police have widened their probe into a possible Super City voting scam to cover hundreds of people living in Hastings, Tauranga and Hamilton.

Carter back at work and back in firing line
Now that Chris Carter is well enough to be back at work at Parliament, the Labour organisation is making plans for him to front up and explain his actions and face possible expulsion from the party.

English says tax package will help after GDP shock
As the Kiwi dollar tumbles on the weak GDP, Finance Minister Bill English says next week's tax package will help the economy.

<i>Garth George:</i> New crop of blind leaders lead us astray
Garth George writes that the real reason to wish Act good riddance is its stupidity in managing its hypocritical MPs.

40 police probe suspected vote scam
Search warrants have been executed on about 10 properties in Papatoetoe as part of a police probe into a possible Super City voting scam.

Procurement processes costing DHBs dearly - report
Tony Ryall says if the health sector was run more like a supermarket chain it could save millions when purchasing supplies and services.

Revelations haunt Tea Party candidate
America's latest political oddball is a Republican woman who declared masturbation is a sin and has dabbled in witchcraft.

Recession still a reality for the poor, says Obama
US president Barack Obama says he doesn't care that the country's recession has been 'offically' declared over.