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Poll records growing support for Key
Public support for John Key as Prime Minister has never been so high, according to the latest Herald-DigiPoll survey.
<i>John Armstrong</i>: Key's growth package just tax cuts in disguise
Wait patiently for three months for the real oil in the Budget before passing judgment on the Government.
National standards 'tool to bash schools' - NZPF
The Govt's approach to national standards has shifted from benchmarks to help students to performance measures for teachers, the NZ Principals' Federation says.
Taxpayers fund PR for school standards
John Key and Anne Tolley justified a $200,000 taxpayer-funded public relations campaign to sell national standards.
Govt to back greater penalties for animal cruelty
An MP's bill proposing an increase in maximum sentences for animal cruelty offences has earned Govt support.
Maulings spark call to train dog owners
Animal experts are urging improved education of dog owners form a major part of the Government's review on dog controls.
Ratana pats Key on back
Prime Minister John Key arrived far too early for the party, but got the present he wanted at the annual Ratana celebrations yesterday.
MP seeks crackdown on cruelty to animals
A first-term National Party MP is seeking cross-party support for a law change for harsher penalties in cases of extreme cruelty to animals.
PM wants to work with Labour on seabed law
The PM has left the door open for Labour to work with the Government on a solution to the problematic foreshore and seabed law.
Lockwood Smith, PM top performers in pundit's rankings
Speaker Lockwood Smith has dethroned Prime Minister as 2009's top parliamentary performer, a newsletter claims.
Police probe ex-MP's expenses
A former Govt minister is being investigated by police for allegedly using his ex-MP perk of taxpayer-funded flights on business trips.
<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Key's faux pas looking like Freudian slip
No one is underestimating the political difficulties in making substantial change, writes Fran O'Sullivan.
Catching Oz not possible without slashing Govt spending - Brash
Govt spending would have to be slashed by $9 billion for NZ to catch Australia in the wealth stakes, Don Brash said today.
<i>2025 Report:</i> Brash comes up with predictable prescription
The 2025 taskforce report, on ways to catch up with Australia, presents radical suggestions to cut taxes and government spending.
Labour calls for review of Tisch's expenses
Labour has called for an independent review of Deputy Speaker Lindsay Tisch's expense arrangements to "protect the integrity of Parliament".