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Pay rise must not cost taxpayer - Key
The Prime Minister says the public would be "outraged" if parliamentarians move to give themselves substantial pay increases.
PM tight-lipped on MPs' perks review
Prime Minister John Key won't say if he agrees with changes recommended in a review of MPs' allowances.
MPs line up for a big pay increase
MPs are in line for a 10 per cent pay rise as compensation for losing international travel perks, but may also lose other allowances.
Review calls for sweeping changes to MPs' expenses
The Parliamentary Appropriations Review Committee wants to scrap MPs' international travel perks and give them a 10 per cent pay rise instead.
$2 billion on Waterview a waste, say Greens
The Green Party says Auckland's $2 billion Waterview connection won't solve the city's transport problems.
Revealed - Manukau councillor's $1.54 expenses claim
Two councillors at the forefront of attacks on Mayor Len Brown's credit card spending have been revealed as sticklers for claiming expenses.
'Only Jesus' scrutinised as much as me - Brown
Len Brown told the Herald on Sunday he would quit as Manukau mayor if ratepayers demand he identifies who he meets with.
FlyBuys fall out for MPs
Prime Minister John Key is among senior Government figures left red-faced after their staff claimed FlyBuys points when spending taxpayer money.
Carter apologises for 'excessive' travel
Phil Goff says he is satisfied that Labour MP Chris Carter's apology is genuine and no further action will be taken against him.
MP Chris Carter to front up to media
Demoted Labour MP Chris Carter is to front up to the media today over his spending while a minister.
Carter 'sorting things out' - Goff
Labour Leader Phil Goff says he still needs to be convinced of a change in Chris Carter's attitude.
<i>Paul Holmes</i>: Out of touch, way out of line
They have something in common, Chris Carter and the Manurewa Cosmopolitan Club - they both keep digging when they're deep in the hole.