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Turia aims to make vehicles smoke-free
The minister responsible for tobacco control, Tariana Turia, wants smoking banned in cars and will push for other tough anti-smoking policies.
Malcolm defends role in <i>Hobbit</i> row
Robyn Malcolm says she was just trying to protect actors who don't get "Ian McKellen's pay packet", in defending her Hobbit strike action.
Tough law to end displays of tobacco
Tobacco products are to be hidden and anti-smoking officers will get powers to instantly fine shops under new Govt measures.
Bill retains end to right of silence
People being investigated by police over serious fraud-related offences or gang crimes will no longer have the right to remain silent, under a Govt bill.
Delay National Standards - Labour
Phil Goff says the "untested" National Standards system the Govt is trying to push through won't succeed and should be delayed.
Lockwood Smith in MP expenses backdown
The Speaker has caved in to pressure to release MPs' spending on travel perks after political parties rebelled.
<b>Two Drinks Max:</b> Alcohol changes getting closer
Legislation introducing the change to a split drinking age will be one step closer after it is tabled in Parliament next week, Simon Power says.
Rebel schools: We won't set standards
More than 200 schools are refusing to introduce part of the Government's mandatory national standards next year after voting "no confidence" in the system.
<i>Steve Mackenzie:</i> Crunch time looms for hospitality trade
The hospitality business is about to get a shake up by way of a long-awaited Food Bill that will focus on food safety, writes Steve Mackenzie.
Turia apologises to Harawira over row
Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia has publicly apologised to Hone Harawira for not standing by him over the white mother-f....email turmoil.
PM against move to keep MPs' overseas travel secret
John Key has come out against Lockwood Smith's move to shield individual MPs' travel expenses from public scrutiny.
Tax carrot should bring films
Film studios are more likely to make big-budget movies in NZ because they will benefit from broader tax rebate rules, the Govt says.
Perk change keeps MPs' overseas travel secret
MPs are now free to use an international travel perk and keep their individual holidays - subsidised by public money - a complete secret, under new rules revealed by Speaker Lockwood Smith.
Key defends <i>Hobbit</i> tax deal
John Key says his deal to keep The Hobbit in NZ was far less than what Labour paid for LOTR, but Labour says the PM isn't telling the full story.