Ardern says Labour will set its own targets
Bill English says ditching National's system is a step back to "lazy, dumb government".
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Jim Bolger says Kiwibank has kept down New Zealanders' borrowing costs.
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Yang case divides Chinese community
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Peters calls for investigation into Yang saga
"These are serious allegations that need to be investigated", Peters says.
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Don Brash joins financial advisers in Bay
Don Brash's appointment to the Stewart Group expands its board to three.
Health Minister gives homework to National MP
"The Member may like to write a report on this matter and submit it to me by February."
Auckland relocation grant scrapped
No new applicants will be taken from January 15 next year.
Child centres 'like factory farming'
27% of childcare workers would not send their own children to the centre they work at.
John Roughan: National ends the year strong
COMMENT: December poll shows National still has the confidence of its disappointed voters.
Families' package: Tempers flare in Parliament
"Perhaps Mr Little could start by taking his pills."
Immigration in NZF-National negotiations
National requested an urgent meeting with immigration officials in the midst of talks.
Coalition talks information released
Parties asked for information on costs of refugees, rail to Northport, and halting mining.
Barry Soper: National, a bit like a fish
No matter how strongly its tail flapped, water got no closer and the protest finally lost.
Audrey Young: Stunning impact for Govt package
Labour has unveiled a major package to lift thousands of children from poverty.
'The Grant that stole Christmas'
"It is just incredibly tight over the next few years."
Trevett: All Bill wants for Christmas is a friend
National Party leader Bill English needs to order in the mistletoe.
Barry Soper: The worst job in politics
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No DIY support partner for National
National leader Bill English says voters would be skeptical if National backed a new party
PM: Building confidence will take time
Bill English says the poll reflects the Government's "messy start".
Audrey Young: Ardern's 'Christmas present' poll
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Steve Braunias: Secret diary of Secret Santa
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Joyce: Super leak against Peters was stupid
Jacinda Ardern says she would not have formed a government without the boost in seats.
Fees-free study for 80,000 next year
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Disgraced MP Todd Barclay's European vacation
Former National MP Todd Barclay has just had a European adventure - and he got paid.
Correspondence School travel bill surges
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