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<i>John Armstrong:</i> Going where National has never gone before

Nat MPs might get conscience vote on bill

National MPs might be allowed a conscience vote on a Labour Party bill that proposes lowering the drink driving blood alcohol limit, John Key says.

Conspiracy claims muddy divorce saga

National Party president Peter Goodfellow's marriage break-up just gets messier.

<i>John Armstrong</i>: Nats caught with guard down

Key hints at NZ First deal if Peters stands

Key: Banks meeting not endorsement

Crafar farms - behind the facade

The Chinese bid for the Crafar dairy farms has everything but transparency, finds Karyn Scherer.

<i>Deborah Coddington</i>: Halls decked for return of right-wing dream team

<i>John Armstrong:</i> Key's mantra: Focus on essentials

Plan makes sacking workers easier

Employment law changes will swing the balance in favour of bosses and expose workers to easier dismissal, an expert says.

Labour law changes promote growth - Key

John Key says extending the 90-day trial period is about "giving prospective employees a shot", but the Greens say National is breaking one of its pre-election policies by doing so.

John Key's speech to the National Party convention

Sweeping changes to labour laws announced

The Government today announced sweeping changes to labour laws, including changing the test for reasonable dismissal to make it easier for employers to fire workers.

Goodfellow retains National presidency

National urged to help poor - before three-course lunch

Great poverty still affects pockets of NZ, ministers were told yesterday - shortly before their sumptuous three-course lunch.

Auckland an anchor: Prime Minister