Hīkoi mō te Tiriti departs Parliament after petition presented

New electoral legislation won't speed up official results

The Justice Committee is considering the bill, which makes a suite of changes.

Inquiry to look into National MP Carl Bates' failure to declare properties

Many of the properties are rentals, but Bates has said he is merely a beneficiary and he was complying with the rules.

Health Minister announces plan for 75,000 more procedures

Simeon Brown says the money comes from savings in other areas and a pool set aside by the government.

Hastings voting booklet blunder leaves 27 candidates' profiles missing

"I just expected it to be there, but the entire middle section was missing," one voter says.