New ZealandReferendum on referendums proposedThe Kiwi Party's leader has proposed a referendum asking: 'Should Citizens Initiated Referendum seeking to repeal or amend a law be binding?'15 Sep 08:48 PM
New ZealandGoff admits: We made mistakesLabour leader Phil Goff has admitted the party made mistakes with its so-called nanny-state policies.10 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Political gamesmanship and the coming referendum on MMP04 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandPetition organiser seeks personal time with KeyLarry Baldock's open letter is critical enough of Key personally for him to be justified in avoiding any personal meeting. 30 Aug 08:59 PM
New ZealandTua comes out against smackingHeavyweight boxer David Tua says he is in favour of the anti-smacking legislation remaining intact.29 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandPM: Smacking law review gives parents 'comfort'Prime Minister John Key believes his response to the overwhelming "no" vote in the smacking law referendum will give people "comfort".24 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandParents concerned about being treated like criminals: PMChanges to the way welfare officers handle complaints about light smacking are likely, Prime Minister John Key said today.24 Aug 07:12 AM
New ZealandPM to address smacking referendum resultProposals to Cabinet today should give parents more confidence they will not be criminalised for smacking their children, Prime Minister John Key says.23 Aug 08:34 PM
