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MMP and my part in the downfall of First Past the Post

My interest in electoral reform began in New Zealand in 1987, taking me to London and Berlin to campaign and research. MMP won out but National and Labour still do not like changes that might threaten their dominance, writes Philip Temple

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New Zealand's top PM contender wants to change central bank mandate, Ardern's policies

New Zealand's main opposition party leader and top prime ministerial contender, Christopher Luxon, wants to change the central bank's mandate and reverse some of former leader Jacinda Ardern's polices if he is elected.

Reuters

All quiet on the Assange front

There has been no correspondence from either the PM’s or attorney-general’s offices about Julian Assange for more than six months, and Greens Senator Lidia Thorpe has again rubbished the Voice to Parliament.

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Haggis to hit America for first time after 50-year ban

AMERICA’S decades-long ban on haggis could come to attend next year after Scotland’s biggest haggis producer said he wants the product on US…

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New indyref poll is heartening for Yessers - but should be treated carefully

WE have just edged past the two-month mark since the UK Supreme Court ruled that the Scottish Parliament cannot hold an independence referendum…

The National (Scotland)

Majority of Scots would back independence in de facto referendum, poll finds

AN exclusive survey, carried out for The National, has suggested that a majority of Scots would back independence in a de facto referendum ...

The National (Scotland)

Ardern enjoys fitting farewell amid co-governance clashes

Departing prime minister Jacinda Ardern said goodbye to Rātana - and Aotearoa - as political jostling begins ahead of the election.

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Leading New Zealand was ‘greatest privilege’, says Jacinda Ardern at final event

Outgoing prime minister given rapturous welcome at political gathering as she dismisses claims that abuse and threats contributed to her departure

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Ruth Watson: 'It's not about flags - it's about fighting for Scotland's reputation'

NEW research commissioned by The National newspaper shows the importance people place on Scotland’s brand identity.

The National (Scotland)

Scots REJECT Union Jackery on Scottish produce by overwhelming margin

SCOTS overwhelmingly prefer seeing a Saltire on Scottish produce over a Union Jack, an exclusive new poll for The National has revealed.

The National (Scotland)

Tory minister: Leave voters may feel 'opposite' to Scots in BBC's coverage of Brexit

A UK Government minister has suggested some Britons may view the BBC as being too negative in its coverage of the impact of Brexit, in response to…

The National (Scotland)

Post-Ardern, could a capital gains tax be back on the table?

Jacinda Ardern ruled out a capital gains tax on her watch. With her watch now over, some are speculating about whether her successor could revive a policy still popular in some quarters,

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'On the shoulders of giants': The students of the Scottish Nationalist Association

GUSNA, the Glasgow University Scottish Nationalist Association, predates the SNP by seven years. Past members include Ian Hamilton, Winnie Ewing and…

The National (Scotland)

Two months before NSW election, a new poll gives Labor a big lead

A new poll has given Labor a sizeable 56% to 44% two-party preferred lead over the Coalition, two months ahead of the New South Wales state election on March 25.

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Revealed: Majority of Scots want Prince Andrew stripped of Scottish title

AN overwhelming majority of Scots believe Prince Andrew should be stripped of his Scottish title, a new poll commissioned exclusively for The…

The Guardian - UK

Director Simon Stone: ‘My heroes are women’

The innovative Australian director who successfully cast Billie Piper in Yerma is now reframing Phaedra as a postmenopausal love story with Janet McTeer

The Conversation

Chris Hipkins becomes NZ’s new prime minister – there are two ways it can go from here

Following the surprise resignation of Jacinda Ardern on January 19, the New Zealand Labour Party already has a new leader: Chris Hipkins. The handover from Ardern to Hipkins has been achieved with the same efficiency as the handover from Andrew Little to Ardern in 2017. But will it be as…

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Scottish independence poll sees HUGE lead for Yes amid Section 35 row

SUPPORT for Scottish independence is at its second-highest level EVER reached, according to an exclusive new polling series commissioned for The…

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Brexit, independence & the monarchy: Our polling series starts TODAY

BREXIT, the NHS, a de facto referendum on Scottish independence. These are some of the key issues defining Scotland’s – and the UK’s –…

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Holyrood Weekly: The National launches first podcast in new series

THE National has launched a new weekly podcast bringing you the latest political news, gossip and insight from the Scottish Parliament.

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NZ National leader Luxon eyes October poll

New Zealand Opposition Leader Chris Luxon says it doesn't matter who the new prime minister is - his National party is ready to win government.

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Ardern's pared back life leaves Labour in limbo

Jacinda Ardern's departure from politics is an admirable admission of burnout, but one that still leaves difficult questions for her party, says Sam Sachdeva..

The National (Scotland)

SNP president Michael Russell SUSPENDED from Twitter

THE president of the SNP has had his Twitter account suspended.

Reuters

Ardern's successor as Labour leader faces tough October election

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's sudden resignation on Thursday may have come as a shock to the rest of the world, but as her popularity waned domestically, some had questioned how long she would remain in power.

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