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Political Roundup: To vote or not? Maybe you shouldn't

Two million eligible voters are unlikely to vote in the current local government elections. We need to understand why the majority of the public are turning away.

Political Roundup: Injustice in the justice system?

The justice and policing system has come under tough scrutiny this week, with questions about its fairness, especially in terms of racial bias.

Political Roundup: Workers versus migrants

Do we need immigrant workers because New Zealand's unskilled workers are lazy and on drugs?

Poll: 38% want fewer migrants

A new poll shows lift in support for cutting the number of workers from overseas, but majority still say current settings are fine or more migrants are needed.

Bank boss: Keep the door open to migrants

'Populist rhetoric' could endanger tourism boom, says NZ head of HSBC Chris Russell.

Elderly Asian homeless a worry

Contrary to public perception, few overseas-born elderly Asians own a house and many are living in poorly maintained dwellings.

New ethnic party ruffles feathers

PM John Key and NZ First leader Winston Peters say a new political party focusing on ethnic communities is unnecessary.

Goff: Cut immigration to ease housing

Immigration numbers should be reduced until Auckland's housing and transport can cope with population growth, says mayoral candidate.

Trump proposes ideological test for immigrants

Donald Trump proposed a new ideological test for all Muslim immigrants and visitors to this country, allowing entry only to "those who support our values."

Changes afoot after au pair locked up

Immigration NZ is changing its practices following the case of the 18-year-old French au pair who was locked in a Queenstown police cell while waiting to be deported.

Claims 'total bulls***' says Chinese boss

COMMENT: James Law, chief executive of James Law Realty, responds to the Chinese real estate agent's opinion piece in the Herald.

Peters refutes Chinese leaders' claims

New Zealand First is denying claims by Chinese New Zealand leaders that an op-ed slamming Chinese immigration was actually a PR stunt by the party.

Editorial: We are not immune from 'seismic' shock

COMMENT: With so much drama on the international political stage this year, the New Zealand political scene has struggled for attention.

Fran O'Sullivan: Trade, gulags and black boxes

COMMENT: The week has provided plenty to pique an observer's interest.

Refugee crisis on Clooneys' doorstep

Refugees and migrants who have not eaten for a day or more bed down on blankets and scraps of cardboard in a small park near Lake Como in Italy.

Stop pointing the finger at migrants

As Government comes under pressure to cut immigration levels, a new study finds migrants are not primarily responsible for rising house prices in Auckland.