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<i>John Armstrong</i>: The cleanup goes only so far

Politicians rally behind move to hand over perks

A handover of control of allowances and expenses to the Remuneration Authority has broad support across Parliament.

PM acts after criticism of MPs' control of perks

John Key is giving an independent body more control over setting MPs' perks after a call for an end to MPs having control over their own entitlements.

Labour calls for SIS submissions to be public

Labour is calling for submissions on the spying powers of the Security Intelligence Service to be heard in public.

Spooks at the Rugby World Cup

Laws allowing spies to intercept text messages and snoop on computers will be pushed through before the 2011 RWC.

Rival camps united in call to bin foreshore bill

<i>John Armstrong:</i> If the reasons are so good, tell us what they are

Submissions on SIS bill to be heard in secret - Key

Public submissions on a bill that strengthens the laws covering the SIS will be heard in secret.

Foreshore replacement bill 'a fraud'

Maori Party MP Hone Harawira says the bill that will replace the Foreshore and Seabed Act is a fraud because 98 per cent of Maori will not be able to meet the threshold to claim customary title.

Ngai Tahu oppose new version of act

<i>Editorial:</i> Commission right way to seek answers

Ignorance no longer excuse for employers of illegal migrants

<i>Audrey Young:</i> Power to the people

Democracy is getting a fighting chance in Tonga writes Audrey Young.

<i>Simon Power</i>: Human rights balanced with police powers

Division within Maori Party over Foreshore and Seabed Act

Unions vow to fight 90-day work law

Unions are vowing to continue the fight against an employment law change passed by Parliament last night.

<i>Editorial</i>: Public loses in disgraceful spending law

Councillors keen to look at wider issues on alcohol