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<i>Editorial</i>: Far-reaching powers hide worrying risks
It can be hard to keep perspective when an incident as devastating as the Christchurch earthquake occurs.
Earthquake states of emergency extended
The states of emergency put in place after the Canterbury earthquake were this morning extended until midday Thursday.
Concerns over power new bill gives ministers
The Government has taken on sweeping powers to rebuild Christchurch after the earthquake.
Political rivals unite to fast-track Christchurch earthquake law
The Govt has won political support for emergency earthquake relief legislation that will bypass existing laws to speed up rebuilding in Canterbury.
Super City election - police called in after enrolment 'irregularities'
Police are investigating a possible attempt to influence the Super City election in which nearly 90 voters have been enrolled as living in two houses.
90-day bill passes first reading
Despite protests from Labour and unions, legislation that extends the 90-day employment probation period passed its first reading in Parliament today.
Former TVNZ reporter hints at byelection bid
A former senior TVNZ political reporter is among the potential Labour candidates for the byelection in the seat of Mana in Wellington.
Laban took job without telling Goff
Labour MP Winnie Laban accepted a job at Victoria University before she told her party leader and colleagues of plans to leave politics by the end of the year.
Labour MP Winnie Laban steps down
Labour MP and former Minister for Pacific Affairs Luamanuvao Winnie Laban is leaving Parliament to work as assistant vice chancellor Pasifika at Victoria University.
Carter has case to answer, rules Labour Party council
Labour's nominations for the Te Atatu seat have been reopened in the wake of disciplinary action against sitting MP Chris Carter.