Govt accused of $50bn ETS blunder
A report out today says the government's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) could cost twice as much as originally estimated.
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Sick of being told how we're all killing the planet?
Kiwis are sick of constant warnings of an approaching environmental armageddon, a survey says.
Young men 'will fight back' against police, says Maori party
The Maori Party is warning young Maori will fight back against police trying to take a DNA swab.
Police given wider powers to take DNA
MPs today passed a law that by 2011 will allow police to take DNA samples from anyone they intend charging with an imprisonable offence.
Bradford leaves Beehive smacking of Section 59
The retirement of Green firebrand Sue Bradford this week is exposing hidden rifts in the party.
Greens 'made a mistake' in claiming rent for MPs
The Green Party has admitted claiming almost double the market rent for a house occupied by two of its MPs and owned by its Superannuation Fund.
Animal welfare checks begin on all Crafar farms
Inspectors have begun urgent checks on the welfare of livestock at farms owned by the Crafar family, amid concerns that publicity over alleged cruelty could harm New Zealand's reputation.
MP Sue Bradford resigns
Green MP Sue Bradford announces her resignation from Parliament saying she is returning to 'grassroots' politics.
Super City bill passed into law
Parliament passes legislation setting up Auckland's new "Super City" council by a vote of 64 to 58.
All his ducks in a row
A hunting lodge-themed room takes pride of place in a Ponsonby villa.