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Govt's deficit is pushing the limit, says Key
Economic data to be released tomorrow will show the Government's fiscal position is on the outer limit of what it regards as acceptable, Prime Minister John Key says.

School fruit programme gets reprieve
Research shows the Fruit in Schools scheme is helping kids stay focused and better behaved in the classroom.

<i>Brian Fallow:</i> Good news, bad news
If the good news is that the Reserve Bank expects rates to be lower for longer, the bad news is why it thinks that.

Treasury ready to advise on privatisation options
Treasury is sitting on advice to the government about options for selling state assets, and is just waiting to be asked to produce it.

Govt signals further round of cuts
The Government has signalled a further round of belt tightening in the public sector.

Govt deficit $1.9b higher than forecast
Finance Minister Bill English has foreshadowed a New Year review of government spending

Huge horror buried in small news story
Dita De Boni is horrified at the fear of a 2-year-old kicked to death after wetting himself.

Parents face $80 a week fees shock
The parents of tens of thousands of preschoolers can expect to start paying more for early childhood care next year.

Interest rates to rise if credit rating cut
Standard and Poor's has put NZ on notice of a possible downgrade to its credit rating unless it reduces its reliance on imported savings.