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Barry needs party approval

MMP's support has shot up in a year

More than half of all voters support keeping MMP, a new poll shows.

Barry sows seeds of new political career

Barry throws hat in the ring for Botany

Former broadcaster and gardening enthusiast Maggie Barry is putting her name forward for the National Party nomination in the Botany byelection.

National's support slips but it's still out on its own

Councillor's bid could mean two byelections

WikiLeak cable: National goes to bat

WikiLeaks: What our politicians didn't want you to know

Former National Party leader Don Brash was "not unhappy" about losing the 2005 election because it meant he didn't have to work with NZ First.

WikiLeaks cable: Labour cautiously confident on 2005 election chances

Wong resignation a cover up - Goff

Pansy Wong's resignation as an MP today is a "cynical political attempt at a cover up", Labour says.

Pansy Wong resigns as MP

Pansy Wong has announced her resignation from Parliament saying the row over her use of her travel perk has been an unfair distraction to the Government and she wants to concentrate on her family.

<i>Matt McCarten</i>: Foreign corporates set to mine us for profit

<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Death too high a price to pay for fleeing

First-term MP to replace Wong

National MP Hekia Parata will replace Pansy Wong in Cabinet after Ms Wong resigned over travel perks.

Goff wants top dog put on Wong case

<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Here's your message to us, John

Finlayson ready to forgo holiday to battle 'clowns'

C&R co leader breaks ranks on board jobs