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Beneficiary-bashing changes feared

The Government should focus on creating jobs for the unemployed rather than attacking solo mothers and the sick, opponents of proposed welfare reforms say. Ref. Source 1

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Mallard breaks femur and shoulder blade in crash

Labour MP Trevor Mallard has suffered serious injuries in a bike crash. Ref. Source 9

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Labour in crisis talks over allegations against MP - sources

Labour MPs have closed ranks and are refusing to comment about allegations that police are investigating an incident involving a senior Labour MP. Ref. Source 6

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Darren Hughes: 'I'll fight to clear my name'

Former Labour whip Darren Hughes says he will fight to clear his name from outside Parliament, after quitting over a sex claim that has threatened to engulf the party. Ref. Source 5

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Fallout over Darren Hughes affair turns ugly

The fallout over the resignation of Labour MP Darren Hughes has turned ugly as police confirm receiving an anonymous letter, and a witch-hunt begins within the party to find the source of coup rumours. Ref. Source 7

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Government's energy strategy released mistakenly

A draft of the Government's energy strategy has been mistakenly released ahead of its approval by Cabinet. Ref. Source 3

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Hackers threaten Parliament's website

Internet activist group Anonymous is threatening to block access to Parliament's website from this afternoon to protest against a law change that will make it easier for film and music companies to track and fine internet users who pirate copyrighted material. Ref. Source 6

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IRD shelves project after spending $21 million

Inland Revenue has shelved a new student loan software system after spending $21 million on it. Ref. Source 7