Saturday, 28 January 2012 11:35 am
    leadimage Teapot spill seems to confirm Peters’ claims

    Everything quoted from the teapot tapes before the election has proved “deadly accurate”, says Winston Peters, after the teapot tape leaked online earlier today.

    Peters called those questioning his accuracy on the tapes “total fools” and says election comments on the matter were spot on.

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featuredimage Faith in the political system in short supply

The country needs a political hero to save our faith in the system. SIENA YATES reports.

featuredimage What have we let ourselves in for?

JENNIFER GILBERT ponders the meaning of John Key’s popularity.

featuredimage Maori electorates take different shape, but will still be critical

The Maori electorates have taken on a different composition with the Maori Party only winning three seats. NICK GRAY and TENNESSEE MANSFORD report.

featuredimage The Green Party’s changing image suits 11% of voters

The Greens have grown their vote by five percentage points since the last election. TESSA JOHNSTONE ponders the keys to their success.

featuredimage NewsWire’s coverage of the General Election 2011 and Referendum

Click here to see our coverage timeline of the election, referendum, and reactions from other news outlets and social media.

Trades dish out freebies in tough economic times

Statistics suggest commercial work the only sign of hope

Conscious cafes wear badges of honour

Council grants supporting environmental push

Most students still in debt five years after qualifying

New statistics show majority of students not paying in a hurry

Roller derby’s last night got unexpected fright

Earthquake made pre-Xmas fright more than real.

Upper Hutt income down in global recession

Fewer buildings, less rubbish, August snow hit council books.

Online journey planner goes where Google cannot

Local knowledge updates set Greater Wellington site apart

Student journalists share quake risk with council

Eerily timed shake brings home message to strengthen buildings

Mayor brightens cyclist’s night to win award

Giving away lights to a stranger earns courteous honour.

Effects of the rugby live on – but not on walls

CBD grafitti down but complaints are up, says council audit.

Council told to make sure students are plugged in

ICT graduates critical to economic strategy, say submissions.

Greens want equal pay, though gap closing

New bill to address men and women’s income divide.

Capital ACT voters have no love of John Banks

A slight victory for ACT but to party members, it is not enough.