The girl was savaged by a police dog when she did not respond to an officer's calls.

As Labour and the Greens sign a vow of Fiscal Prudence, PM Bill English wrestled Medusa.

Major reforms to the Resource Management Act are finally ready to progress.

OPINION: Let's improve the quality of our debate on the challenge of climate policy.

A key piece of National policy is hanging in the balance.

Overhaul of the child protection laws puts emphasis on placing children in a safe, loving home.

COMMENT: The events of the past week may be a turning point in election year, writes Audrey Young.

The Maori King says his cousin, the current MP, has no mana now.

Extra days off for domestic violence victims is one step closer.

Bill English remains tight-lipped about possible changes to Super, but has ruled out means-testing or changing the way it is paid.

No room for the Conservatives or The Opportunities Party at first debate.

Labour's Stuart Nash will be up against three or more others in race for seat in Parliament

Housing shortages are likely to dominate the political conversation as the election looms

COMMENT: Just who are the "My People" Hone Harawira talks of?

Isaac Davison takes the pulse of the parties to reveal who is in good health and who is a dead man walking.

COMMENT: In the fight for survival, the Maori Party needs to say it will go with Labour if it has the choice in 2017, writes Claire Trevett.

COMMENT: It's your classic political potpourri which makes even Donald Trump look disciplined, although that's probably going a bit far.

Kelly_Makiha_FEB16.epsWhat_do_you_think_circle_3cp.eps Waiariki MP Te Ururoa Flavell isn't taking another win in the Waiariki seat

The Maori Party and the Mana Party are about to sign an agreement that's expected to involve electorate deals designed to enhance

Bill English said the problems in the bill could be easier to sort out in practice than in theory.

Labour and Act say they will back a Green Party proposal to give domestic violence victims up to 10 days' paid leave.

Labour, Greens, Maori Party add weight to call for inquiry into claims of abuse of children in state care.

Radio host is unperturbed about ruffling quite a few feathers in his shock-jock career as he jumps into the big red waka, reports Claire Trevett.

A new, Opposition-led inquiry into the state of aged care in New Zealand kicks off tomorrow.

Willie Jackson's move to Labour has upset some in the party - but leader Andrew Little has told them to keep their concerns in-house.

The Maori Party has taken out an ad calling on non-Maori to support it.

Willie Jackson's move to Labour shows party's commitment to Maori issues, says leader Andrew Little.

English says NZ First an 'unlikely' choice of governing partner, saying Nats prefer to stick to their present allies.

The Maori broadcaster and former Alliance MP is set to announce he is standing for Labour instead.

The evolving and prospering alliance of the two Maori parties is causing problems for the Labour Party and Andrew Little.