New ZealandBMW saga handled 'sloppily' - KeyPrime Minister John Key this afternoon acknowledged his Government's handling of its purchase of 34 new BMW limousines has been "sloppy", as he released documents showing the deal was mentioned to his office numerous times.21 Feb 04:09 AM
New ZealandKey's limo excuse 'repugnant' - GoffPrime Minister John Key saying the death of a NZ soldier in Afghanistan affected the handling of the limo controversy is "repugnant", Labour leader Phil Goff says.21 Feb 01:46 AM
New ZealandDyson to pay back $16k cost of tripLabour MP Ruth Dyson, accused of ramping up travel just before a perk for MPs was axed, says she will pay back the cost of her holiday to Ethiopia.20 Feb 11:11 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Key in for cruisy ride over a bumpy roadNow we know what "BMW" really stands for - Beehive Money Wasters.18 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandLuxury limos: what the PM should have knownJohn Key should have been aware of plans for the multimillion dollar purchase of 34 limousines, months before the deal was inked, documents show. 17 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandNew BMW fleet 'not a great look' - KeyThe Government should have known about the purchase of 34 new BMW limousines for ministers, but Prime Minister John Key learned of the multimillion-dollar deal from his chauffeur last week.16 Feb 11:49 PM
New ZealandPM wanted to be told about BMW dealThe Government should have been told one of its departments decided to sell three-year-old BMWs and buy new ones, Prime Minister John Key says.16 Feb 03:26 AM
New ZealandSplurge on BMWs Internal Affairs' decision - KeyPrime Minister John Key says the decision to spend millions of dollars on 34 BMW limousines was made by the Department of Internal Affairs and signed off by the previous government.15 Feb 11:57 PM
New ZealandBrand new BMWs for Govt ministersThe Government is selling its three-year-old fleet of 34 luxury limos and replacing them with new BMWs, which the Green Party says is an outrageous expense when ministers are telling everyone else to tighten their belts.15 Feb 05:57 AM
New ZealandGovt ministers' expenses releasedForeign Minister Murray McCully racked up $189,737 on overseas trips in the last quarter while Gerry Brownlee's expenses included $54 for two staff to have dinner at Midnight Express in Auckland. Overall Government ministers appear to have 10 Feb 03:30 AM
Opinion<i>John Armstrong:</i> National steals some Labour policyNational's outright copying of some Labour policy is as brazen as it gets when it comes to gazumping your opponent.08 Feb 01:02 AM
PoliticsNZ at 'dire risk' of financial crisisThe Government's Savings Work Group has taken aim at "distortions" in the tax system that fuelled the recent housing boom at the expense of other forms of saving and investment that would have promoted healthy economic growth.31 Jan 11:18 PM
EconomySavings Group: KiwiSaver changes neededThe Government's Savings Work Group has this morning recommended changes to KiwiSaver, but has stopped short of suggesting it be made compulsory.31 Jan 09:30 PM
Telecommunications<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Big shake up has Govt looking into the cloudsMajor changes are on the way for public sector information technology.30 Jan 04:30 PM
Business<i>Greg Ansley:</i> Gillard's flood rebuilding levy plan meets hurdles at every turn28 Jan 04:30 PM