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Teen civil unions to require judges' consent
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In the Northcote byelection Labour has closed the gap, and Act has some very bold plans.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: A National embarrassment
COMMENT: "Stupid little girl" is offensive and sexist.
Twyford's bad week: Told off twice by Ardern
Govt can't afford for one of its key ministers to get a reputation for arrogance.
Soper: Speaker Mallard shows his hard as nails side
COMMENT: There are two sides to Trevor Mallard: the mushy side and the hard as nails bit.
Barry Soper: Paula Bennett's hissy fit was right up there
Paula Bennett may be half the size she used to be but she packs a punch in Parliament.
Paula Bennett walks out: 'Sick of being treated like a child'
National's Paula Bennett walks out of Parliament in protest at Speaker's new rules.
School-decile funding survives for now
Minister says risk-based funding would have cost at least $100m extra a year.
Prison crisis: Govt wants to bail offenders to state houses
The Government will introduce its plans for cutting prisoner numbers in September.
Govt scraps plans for mega-prison
Plans to expand Waikeria Prison in the Waikato have been scrapped.
Audrey Young: Manifesto promises are promises no more
COMMENT: National will have a field day on the Budget before Ardern heads off on leave.
Govt has 'pulled anchor' on economy - National
The Govt spent, taxed and borrowed more in the Budget for little gain, National says.
Trevett: The Budget of hand-me-downs
The pre-Budget guessing and bickering finally ends today.
Fewer frontline DIA staff investigating child exploitation
National claims funding constraints led to cuts in child exploitation investigators
Amy Adams: Careless fiscal strategy will send nation into decline
COMMENT: The Govt is looking to blame others for promises they will break, says Amy Adams.
Audrey Young: Bridges faces daunting test
COMMENT: Odds are stacked against the National leader as Ardern exudes confidence.
Fast track: Auckland rail lines could be ready in 2024
National is threatening to scupper two new rail lines if it's in power after 2020.
Twitter 'twat': Simon Bridges admits 'liking' post mocking Gayford
Bridges has admitted "liking" social media post by Whaleoil blogger Cameron Slater.
NZ First abandons teacher title bill
Opposition welcomes withdrawal of a "fundamentally flawed" bill.
Nat MPs skip meeting in protest over Mallard
Speaker Trevor Mallard has been accused of mistreating senior National MPs.
Farm limits an 'assault on the regions': Bridges
The Government wants to limit farming run-off and intensification.
Rachel Rose: Climate change campaigner can do the maths
Bill McKibben is in NZ to talk about taking on business interests over climate change.
Illegal migrants could service KiwiBuild
Unlawful migrants with building skills could stay in NZ to fill worker shortage.
National tops list of most party donations
Information about annual returns filed with the Electoral Commission have been released.
Houses, land wanted for homeless - Govt
Got a rental or some spare land? The Government wants to hear about it.
Barry Soper: Waka jumping bill
The bill is making its way through the turbulent Parliamentary waters.
Parliament to vote on roadside drug tests
Police could soon be able to randomly test drivers for drugs, just like alcohol.
Prince Louis sung a waiata in Parliament
Kiwi MPs paid homage to the latest royal baby in the House this afternoon.
NZ First won't stand in Northcote
NZ First wants no part in a byelection so soon after the election, Winston Peters says.
National will scrap regional fuel tax - Bridges
National leader Simon Bridges gave his first speech on the economy this morning.
Goldsmith says Government sending mixed messages
Opposition regional economic development spokesperson in town
Simon Bridges, coming to a town near you
You don't need new taxes if your other policy settings are right says Simon Bridges.