Quake will blow Budget deficit to 8 per cent of GDP
This year's Budget deficit will blow out to 8 per cent of gross domestic product, says Finance Minister Bill English.
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Philippines may sue if CTV building liability found
The Philippines government wants extra compensation for the families of its citizens killed in the Christchurch earthquake if inquiries find the Canterbury TV building was not up to scratch.
No special quake compensation for Chinese families - Key
Chinese parents who lost their only child in last month's Christchurch earthquake will not be getting special compensation, Prime Minister John Key says.
China wants extra compensation for Christchurch quake victims
The Chinese Embassy has asked the Government to give special compensation to Chinese families who lost children in last month's Christchurch earthquake.
Workers' mental injuries may be covered - ACC
Workers caught up in last month's Christchurch earthquake may be eligible for emotional trauma compensation from ACC even if they weren't physically hurt.
Christchurch earthquake: 'This is still a rescue operation' - police
More than a week after the devastating earthquake police are still treating the situation as a rescue mission.
Shooting victim 'feels like witness'
A man shot during an armed confrontation on an Auckland motorway early in 2009 says he's been made to feel like a witness rather than a victim.
Success: Health guinea pigs now lead world
Reforms helped create IT systems that are envied by other countries.
Compo fight for man caught in crossfire
Father of two Richard Neville is suing police for gross negligence and mental trauma after he was caught up in a bungled shootout on Auckland's northwestern motorway.
GPs develop plan to get invalids off benefit
A consortium of North Shore doctors has a radical proposal to use health professionals to help sickness and invalid beneficiaries back to work.
Corrupt ACC property manager pleads guilty
The former national property manager for the ACC has plead guilty to corruption charges brought by the Serious Fraud Office.
No review of ACC rejections - Smith
Nick Smith has ruled out holding an independent review of ACC's procedures around elective surgery claims unless the corporation begins to lose large numbers of appeals against its decisions.
ACC accuses surgeons of putting through unsound claims
Some surgeons are putting through claims they know won't be approved by ACC, its board chairman John Judge says.
A deadly weekend in the water
Continuing a spate of drownings this New Zealand summer, three people have died in the water this weekend - including two small children.
Toddler dies during her first swim
Little Nylah Faamanu Vau, 2, went for her first swim yesterday, but will never have another one - she drowned at Waiwera Thermal Resort north of Auckland.
Charlotte's plea: Help me walk again
The little girl who became a household name after she lost her arms and legs to a deadly illness is appealing for help to walk again. Charlotte Cleverly-Bisman has outgrown her prosthetic limbs and has been unable to walk on her own...