National has risen above 50 per cent again in the latest 3 News political poll, while Labour and the Greens polled 43 per cent between them - well short of a majority.

A year-long viability study into whether to reopen two Anglican Maori boarding schools is under way.

More leading export companies are on the verge of moving overseas due to the high dollar, Opposition MPs were told yesterday by manufacturers.

A lot of exporters of manufactured products had been waiting for an opportunity to vent anguish over the high exchange rate, writes John Armstrong. The targets of the anger - John Key, the Reserve Bank, Steven Joyce and the Treasury - were absent.

Editorial: Nothing is more damaging to a political party than inner turmoil. Voters detest it and invariably deliver their verdict at the first possible opportunity.

Having done his utmost to get the Maori Party into the intensive care unit, Harawira has put on his quack's white coat and offered to give it the kiss of life, writes Claire Trevett.

Busby Noble fulfilled a pledge - he got off his couch and made one dream come true.

Richard Duley replies to Hone Harawira's open letter to the Prime Minister on the eve of the water hui.

Ministers will be briefed on whether they can proceed with the planned part-sale of Mighty River Power.

The Govt has two weeks to decide whether to continue with plans to partially sell Mighty River Power, or postpone the move until early next year.