No sign of parasite in wild oysters
There are no signs of Bonamia ostreae after the most recent tests if the wild oyster fishery in Bluff
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Paula Bennett joins in on the panini love
Paula Bennett joins in on the panini love
Ever since political comedian Tom Sainsbury portrayed Paula Bennett as a "panini and bowl latte lover" in his impersonation, things have gotten a little out of control.
'Pie in the sky wish list'
'Pie in the sky wish list'
Opposition politicians wasted no time criticising National's plans to sell state housing without a concrete plan to replace the sold houses.
'We have to be a magnet for investment'
'We have to be a magnet for investment'
Prime Minister John Key has announced an expansion of Government subsidies for apprenticeships in a major speech on how to make New Zealand a "magnet for investment".
Poll shows support up for Key
Poll shows support up for Key
A new poll shows Prime Minister John Key's National Party has picked up support after losing ground at the end of last year.
National makes changes with election in mind
National makes changes with election in mind
John Key's promotion of Simon Bridges, Nikki Kaye, Amy Adams and Jonathan Coleman is designed to rejuvenate and modernise the National Party Cabinet before next year's election.
No new deal between Greens, National
No new deal between Greens, National
There will be no new policy deal between National and the Greens, with the chasm between the parties widening over policies such as the Government's proposed SkyCity convention centre deal and state asset sales.
Govt plans to make mineral exploration easier
Govt plans to make mineral exploration easier
The Government is planning "significant'' changes to the Crown Minerals Act next year to make it easier for miners to explore and then extract minerals, and it will consult the public and industry soon.
National's Bennett on verge of losing seat
National's Bennett on verge of losing seat
Paula Bennett is on the verge of losing her Waitakere electorate seat.
PM promotes women in new Cabinet
PM promotes women in new Cabinet
Prime Minister John Key has named his new Cabinet, revealing promotions for a number of women in the party.
National MP confirmed in Christchurch Central
National MP confirmed in Christchurch Central
National MP Nicky Wagner has been confirmed as the winner of the Christchurch Central seat after the result of a judicial recount.
Front bench `freshened up' - Key
Front bench `freshened up' - Key
John Key has not only "freshened up'' National's front bench, as he put it at a press conference this afternoon, he has modernised it.
John Key names new Cabinet
John Key names new Cabinet
Prime Minister John Key today named the following ministerial roles.
Nats' new prison plan draws big support
Nats' new prison plan draws big support
National has huge support for one of its most draconian new law-and-order policies - the power to keep someone in prison after serving his or her sentence if the prisoner is deemed dangerous enough.
Labour slips further in poll
Labour slips further in poll
Labour's support has slipped in the first week of the election campaign to below 30 per cent, according to a survey released this afternoon.
Labour rejects claim of $17b hole in budget
Labour rejects claim of $17b hole in budget
National's attack on Labour over the alleged $17 billion "hole'' in its economic plan ignores more than $1 billion a year in proceeds from the state-owned assets National would sell and the assets generated by Super Fund contributions, Labour's David Parker says.
Key and Goff go head to head
Key and Goff go head to head
Labour leader Phil Goff and Prime Minister John Key have crossed swords for the first time in the 2011 election campaign in a head to head debate tonight.
National would slow emissions move
National would slow emissions move
The National Party will slow down New Zealand's move to a low-carbon economy and increase protection of New Zealand's oceans, leader John Key says.
$400m irrigation boost promised
$400m irrigation boost promised
National is promising a $400 million boost to irrigation and water storage development if re-elected.
$500,000 family violence fund planned
$500,000 family violence fund planned
National wants to put $500,000 towards safer homes for victims of family violence or for those at risk of serious harm.