Gerry Brownlee warned MPs this week to keep their amendments to a minimum. If only…
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Luigi and the Ferret ride again: the long, dazzling double-act of Michael Laws and Winston Peters
Michael Laws is running for parliament again, reuniting with New Zealand First and the ‘master…
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Police denied making a complaint about Ray Chung. So, what’s this text?
The Spinoff tried to get details about concerns Police raised with Wellington’s mayor. Three months…
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The supposedly progressive campaign to restrict housing in posh suburbs
Helen Clark and the Waitematā Local Board want to dump Auckland’s growth on west and…
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One MP, One Pint: Damien O’Connor on how shovelling shit prepared him for parliament
The longtime Labour MP shares lessons from John Tamihere, and how he earned his way…
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Unity at last: the Opportunity Party is being hated on by both left and right
Qiulae Wong has called on our political parties to stop bickering and pursue common goals.…
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‘Relentless attack’ or ‘fuel on the fire’? Brash v Hooton in the court of appeal
Lawyers for Don Brash say he was defamed by Matthew Hooton’s suggestion he was dishonest.…
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School lunches inquiry finds long list of failures
It’s saving money. But that’s about it. The auditor-general’s inquiry into David Seymour’s cost-cutting revamp…
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Political curse: Winston Peters keeps voting for legislation he hates
There’s a common thread linking Winston Peters’ least favourite bits of recent legislation: NZ First…
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Nicole McKee’s new Act leadership role means record Māori party leaders – but no one Māori voice
New Zealand has more party leaders of Māori descent in parliament than ever before. Sunday’s…