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'Nanny state' fears: NZ First blames Labour for blocking porn restrictions
The proposal would have required households to "opt in" to watching pornography.
Audrey Young: PM calls in military - a relief that Bloomfield, Clark were absent
COMMENT: The two men responsible, Ashley Bloomfield and David Clark, were notably absent.
Labour Party tight-lipped on Ayesha Verrall's future
Labour unveils its full list of candidates for the election.
Labour list revealed: Winners and losers - and has David Clark been demoted?
The Labour Party has unveiled its list ahead of this year's election
Muller's 'compassionate conservative' pitch puts economy at fore
Todd Muller has painted himself in the David Cameron mould.
Stoners or socially acceptable users? Views aired over legalising cannabis
Should we be allowed to smoke and grow cannabis for recreational purposes?
Rental deal turned sour: Did Winston get played?
NZ First were blocking Labour's rent plan, but Andrew Little may have had the last laugh.
Act Party: NZ First not saviours but enablers of gun law changes
The NZ First-Labour impasse has been settled over the second tranche of gun law reforms
100 Days to the election: What the Nats and Labour need to do
In 100 days voters decide whether to keep PM Ardern in the job or turn to National.
KGB tried to infiltrate Labour Party, former PM says
Russian spy agency tried to penetrate govt systems and the party during Cold War.
Steve Braunias: The secret diary of the Ardern Gang
COMMENT: You know how the Marshall feels about the rules.
Big read: Which DHBs could prioritise Māori and Pacific patients
Nearly half the country's DHBs are considering the change, or will make it.
Audrey Young: In 20 minutes, two contrasting faces of Winston Peters
COMMENT: New National leader Todd Muller is making political life easier for Peters.
No Mullermania yet for National in first poll since leadership change
Todd Muller debuts at 13 per cent as preferred PM in UMR poll, Ardern at 65 per cent.
Shane Jones: NZ First 'won't tolerate being absorbed' by Labour
Shane Jones says NZ First wants to keep its options open.
Audrey Young: Peters v Ardern - inside the Cabinet disagreement
COMMENT: Each leader gets something from the difference of opinion.
Cannabis referendum: Former PM urges Kiwis to vote 'yes'
Referendums on cannabis and euthanasia will take place on September 19.
Audrey Young: Why Louisa Wall needed a managed exit
Louisa Wall would not have gone quietly or gently.
Labour selects lawyer to replace Louisa Wall in Manurewa seat
Wall had been pursuing legal action against her party over a late nomination.
Vote 2020: The Waikato gumboot thrown into the Epsom campaign
The election is almost upon us - and the race for Epsom features a gumboot as art.
Labour's Louisa Wall pulls out of Manurewa selection
Louisa Wall garnered high-profile support this week.
John Tamihere: National 'pushing Māori' away
But Māori Party co-leader says they won't rule out working with the party.
'Abject failure': New National leader slams three Labour ministers
Todd Muller singles out Phil Twyford, Kelvin Davis and Willie Jackson.
Marilyn Waring: Why Louisa Wall is the best candidate for Manurewa
Comment: The opening of Louisa Wall's electorate to contest should interest everyone.
Shane Jones is getting 'good vibrations' from new National leader
Jones says Labour gave NZ First the 'cold shoulder' in terms of a deal in Northland
Kate Hawkesby: Todd Muller has a battle on his hands
Comment: New National Party leader will have to overcome a fairytale of handouts to win.
The Covid crisis inspired kinder politics. We're now reverting to adversarial tactics
Comment: Diverse views are essential but should some matters be beyond political feuding?
Labour Party's latest candidate to contest key Epsom seat
Labour has confirmed one high-flying new candidate and is considering another.
Measles victims died after catching superbugs
A trove of official documents track the terror of Samoa's measles catastrophe.
Rough sleeping all but eliminated in NZ in six weeks of lockdown
The Covid crisis has had a silver lining: Nearly every rough sleeper has been housed.
Audrey Young: Bridges now facing the fight of his political life
Simon Bridges has lasted for just over 26 months. He may have only a week left.
Labour soars, National plummets in first Covid-19 poll
First public poll since February shows major change in political landscape.
Matthew Hooton: Winston Peters should be sacked over China controversy
The Foreign Minister may be goading the Prime Minister to sack him, writes Matthew Hooton.