Latest fromGovernment

Cameron's sure-footed journey to the top
You don't have to be a swivel-eyed conspiracy theorist to think that David Cameron was bound to be Prime Minister one day.

Tuhoe hold emergency talks over Key 'betrayal'
Tuhoe are holding emergency hui to discuss John Key's announcement that iwi ownership of the Urewera National Park is off the negotiating table.

<i>Paul Moon:</i> Tuhoe's long-standing call for autonomy
The 2007 'anti-terror raids' reaffirmed old suspicions and helped quicken the enthusiasm for a "Tuhoe Nation", writes historian Paul Moon.

US judge questions 'three strikes' policy
A US judge says 'three strikes' laws can result in unfair sentences, have a limited deterrent effect and make it too easy to ignore rehabilitation.

Popularity fears cost Urewera settlement, says Tuhoe
Tuhoe representatives believe they had Cabinet numbers to secure ownership of Te Urewera National Park but say a nervous prime minister acting unilaterally stood in the way.

Youngest PM in 200 years at 10 Downing St
Conservative leader David Cameron became the UK's youngest prime minister in almost 200 years today.

<i>Uk election:</i> Labour gets ready for battle of the bros
Ed Miliband may stand against his elder brother, David, in the Labour leadership election.

Higher wages for Australian workers
Australian workers will have more money in their pockets, following Treasurer Wayne Swan's third Budget last night.