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Greens co-leader Russel Norman (L) and Prime Minister John Key

Greens' U-turn won't quiet Key video

The Prime Minister lost use of one of his favourite political weapons today, thanks to a policy U-turn by the Greens.

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MediaWorks operates TV and radio stations, as well as websites

Key expects MediaWorks to pay up

John Key says he will be "disappointed" if MediaWorks manages to avoid paying a disputed $22 million tax bill.

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The Ikaroa-Rawhiti seat was left vacant by the death of Labour's Parekura Horomia in April (file)

Maori Party gets Key's by-election backing

John Key has thrown his backing behind the Maori Party in the Ikaroa-Rawhiti by-election, despite struggling to remember their candidate's name.

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Prime Minister John Key

Manufacturing crisis 'a joke' - Key video

The opposition's plan to revive manufacturing won't be taken seriously by anyone, Prime Minister John Key says.

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First home buyers won't be locked out

First home buyers need not be locked out the market by the "speed limit" the Reserve Bank is going to put on mortgages, Prime Minister John Key says.

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Prime Minister John Key doubts he is among the world leaders spied on by GCHQ (file)

Key can't rule out being spying target

Prime Minister John Key doubts he is among the world leaders spied on by Britain's GCHQ.

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Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee (file)

Five experts to help Chch City Council

The Government is sending five of its experts to Christchurch to help the council work through building consents.

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McDonald's workers say striking will be a waste of time

Workers protest against anti-strike bill video

McDonald's workers striking will be a waste of time if a strike-breaking bill passes into law.

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Peter Dunne (L) is pledging to stay on in parliament until the next election in 2014

Opinion: No basis for `govt in crisis' claims

Opposition claims that the Government is in crisis are absurd.

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Winston Peters (file)

Peters won't front up with evidence

Winston Peters is still saying United Future leader Peter Dunne leaked the Government Communications Security Bureau report and that he can prove it.

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An NSA Echelon base in Europe (Reuters)

GCSB 'likely' to have PRISM access video

Despite Key's denial, it's likely that spy agency the GCSB has access to the PRISM network, according to an expert.

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Kim Dotcom (Reuters)

Key: GCSB doesn't skirt law

The GCSB does not circumvent the law by getting information on NZ citizens collected under PRISM, says Prime Minister John Key.

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Peter Dunne and John Key (file pic)

Key: Dunne has paid 'ultimate price' video

John Key hopes Peter Dunne stays an MP, saying his lapse in judgement needs to be put into perspective.

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Prime Minister John Key (NZN)

Key doubts there'll be a new leak inquiry

Prime Minister John Key doubts Peter Dunne will face a privileges committee inquiry into the leaked GCSB report.

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Peter Dunne (AAP)

Another blow for Peter Dunne video

Peter Dunne has been dealt another blow. He's been forced to quit a powerful parliamentary committee that oversees New Zealand's spies.

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Rotorua MP Todd McClay and Prime Minister John Key (NZ National Party)

PM announces Dunne's replacement

Prime Minister John Key has replaced United Future leader and former Revenue and associate Health Minister Peter Dunne following his resignation last week.

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Peter Dunne and John Key (file)

PM expects Dunne to stay on as MP

United Future leader Peter Dunne is expected to dig in his heels despite pressure to leave Parliament.

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John Key is not responding to allegations former minister Peter Dunne leaked other information

PM nonchalant on new Dunne claims

Prime Minister John Key is not responding to allegations former minister Peter Dunne leaked other information to media.

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Prime minister John Key

No snap election, Key says

Prime Minister John Key is dismissing suggestions that he could be forced to call a snap election because of Peter Dunne's resignation.

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Sir Douglas Graham

Graham knighthood in PM's hands

A decision on whether to strip Sir Douglas Graham of his knighthood rests entirely with Prime Minister John Key, who appears reluctant to do so.

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