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Independent MP Hone Harawira spent $43,000 on travel in three months
Harawira spent nearly as much as the entire Maori Party's bill of $44,410.
Parliament passes controversial bill
Legislation that repeals the Foreshore and Seabed Act and gives Maori the right to seek customary title to parts of the coastline has been passed into law after a passionate debate in Parliament.
DB ordered to pull 'Black Budget' beer ads
DB Breweries has been ordered to withdraw TV and online ads from its current campaign featuring Arnold Nordmeyer's infamous late-1950s "Black Budget" and the company's DB Export Beer.
Foreshore bill through first reading
Rebel MP Hone Harawira broke ranks with his Maori Party colleagues in Parliament today and voted against the legislation that will replace the Foreshore and Seabed Act.
Anderton presses on with mayoral bid
Jim Anderton has announced he will stand down as MP for Wigram if he wins the Christchurch mayoralty, in light of the challenges presented by last week's earthquake.
Rival personalities vie for Christchurch mayoralty
Cities throughout New Zealand will be voting for new leaders as Auckland ushers in the Super City in October. Jarrod Booker examines two very different candidates running for Christchurch mayor.
Mayoral pair play name games
He's dealt with plenty of sticks and stones in his long political career, but Jim Anderton may yet find that names will hurt him.
Labour pair's 186 'please explains'
Former Labour ministers Mita Ririnui and Parekura Horomia were sent 186 reminders and requests between them over credit card spending.