Labour to announce no GST on fruit and vege policy
Labour is expected to announce tomorrow its $270 million policy for removing Goods and Services Tax (GST) from fresh fruit and vegetables.
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Labour to 'take action' if members involved in voting scam
Labour president Andrew Little says the party will act if any of its members are found to have been involved in a Super City voting scam.
Police probe Super City bribery claim
Police have started another Super City electoral investigation, this time into allegations of bribery on the North Shore.
Detectives widen Super City probe to Tauranga, Hamilton
Police have widened their probe into a possible Super City voting scam to cover hundreds of people living in Hastings, Tauranga and Hamilton.
40 police probe suspected vote scam
Search warrants have been executed on about 10 properties in Papatoetoe as part of a police probe into a possible Super City voting scam.
<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.