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Hosking: Julie Anne Genter peddling nostalgia, not smart cycling policy
COMMENT: Kids don't bike to school, they're driven due to traffic, lifestyle, distance.
Hawkesby: Julie Anne Genter trapped in 1980s time warp
COMMENT: $23m for kids' bikes - and why does minister feel the need to recreate the 1980s?
Ian McKelvie: Betrayal was attempt to undermine party leadership
Rangitikei MP Ian McKelvie - political leanings aside, we all want the best for NZ.
Claire Trevett: Ahoy! One year down for PM but pirates ahead
COMMENT: Likeability is power for a prime minister, but it is not everything.
National got $3.5m in anonymous donations: Greens
Justice Minister considering looking at changes to donation regime.
Little considering changes to political funding rules
"I think there is scope for debate and I suspect we will have one," Little says.
Nicola Patrick: What adds up to wellbeing? Another way of measuring society's success
We need to make long-term changes and look beyond cost, inconvenience and fear of change
Greens lobby Govt to spend $5.5b surplus
"What good is a surplus if you have people living in cars or garages, that makes no sense"
Swarbrick: no stigma in mental health issues
Greens mental health spokeswoman tells AUT audience her teen anxiety was 'quite normal'.
Greens' novel answer to CTO debacle
Unsuccessful candidate says she backs the idea, says Curran under-resourced role.
Comment: Honeymoon just about over for Government
The Coalition has won some praise, but there is a feeling the Government is underdone.
Winston Peters could revisit MMP rules
The shape of Parliament has changed since the last MMP review was held in 2012.
Greens seek welfare changes
Greens want to increase benefits, cut sanctions for beneficiaries
NZ has bullying problem, Parliament no exception - Green MP
The PM needs to have a blunt talk with Meka Whaitiri about her future, says Paula Bennett.
Popular doctor masked depression until it was too much
Coroner says Whanganui doctor was adept at hiding depression.
John Tamihere: Time Winston Peters fell into step
COMMENT: NZ First has won a huge amount from Coalition's budget, now it's time for action.
Simon Wilson: Why National will adopt Labour's plan
COMMENT: If National is true to form it will adopt Labour's plan. So how good is the plan?
Editorial: Govt needs to stop spinning, start winning
EDITORIAL: Coalition Govt is not at crisis level, but Kiwis need to see genuine cohesion.
The three words that annoy Winston Peters
Labour ministers fall in line with Peters' request not to talk of "Labour-led Government."
Audrey Young: Ardern's plan of coherence over chaos
COMMENT: The theatre around Ardern's plan may be more important than the plan itself.
Watch: Jacinda Ardern lays out coalition Govt blueprint
Ardern sets out the boiled-down 12 priorities for the coalition Government.
Green Party talks up wins
Greens outline what they've achieved so far, with promise of more to come.
Audrey Young: The Coalition honeymoon is over
COMMENT: What is obvious is that the coalition is built on expediency, not compatibility.
Nats challenge NZ First over work law
Workplace minister says all Government parties support the workplace bill.
Grey Power calls for rest home watchdog
Australia is setting up an Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.
Howick youth council follows Swarbrick's lead
The council looks to the social media champion and young MP to engage local youth.
Te reo teacher crisis: 'At this stage we have no applicants'
Schools are competing for a handful of teacher trainees qualified to teach te reo Māori.
Suicide numbers prove need for action - minister
NZ's record high suicide numbers prove need for action, says health minister David Clark.
Comment: Ardern and Peters unwittingly set a trap
Jacinda Ardern and Winston Peters need to set rules that are followed from the top.
NZ First's surprise vote over Māori seats
National accuses NZ First of setting a new standard in hypocrisy.
Seabed mining consents sent back to EPA
Mining consents must be reconsidered in light of adaptive management ruling