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PM should join call for Burma to be dumped...

New Zealand should back Malaysian moves to block Burma taking over the chair of ASEAN next year.

Public transport boost great news for Auckland

Auckland-based Green MP Keith Locke has praised the Auckland Regional Land Transport Committee for putting $3.8 billion into public transport in its 10-year plan.

Give Israeli Nuclear Whistleblower a Kiwi Passport

A passport from nuclear-free New Zealand would offer Israeli whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu the path to freedom that he deserves, Green MP Keith Locke says.

Select Committee endorses cover-up of embarrassing public records

The Public Records Bill, reported back today from the Government Administration Committee, allows government heads to censor archival material, the Green Party says.

Follow Norwegian PM on peacemaking, aid, human rights

New Zealand should learn from the example of Norway on peacemaking, aid and human rights work, the Green Party says.

Inquiry welcome, but what about the rest of NZ?

News that an inquiry has been launched into police culture in South Auckland is great, but the rest of New Zealand should also be included, Green Police Spokesman Keith Locke says.

Green MP calls for investigation into police behaviour

Police Minister George Hawkins should implement an independent investigation of police culture after revelations that it is common practice in stations around the country to photograph prisoners being humiliated by officers.

PM should ask Howard if Laty was an Israeli...

Green MP Keith Locke is urging Helen Clark to ask John Howard during his visit here if expelled Israeli diplomat Amir Laty was a spy.

PM should send Howard a message on human rights

Green MP Keith Locke is urging Prime Minister Helen Clark to raise human rights with John Howard during the Australian Prime Minister's visit.