EconomyInterest rates to rise if credit rating cutStandard and Poor's has put NZ on notice of a possible downgrade to its credit rating unless it reduces its reliance on imported savings.22 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionLiam Dann<i>Liam Dann</i>: Biggest share float huge coup for GM's cool-headed Kiwi19 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandMapp tones down Defence savingsThe Defence Force may only be able to save up three quarters of the $300 million touted after the release of the white paper, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp said today.18 Nov 12:29 AM
EconomySickness costs country $5b a year, says TreasuryIll health costs the economy at least $5bn a year - with even bigger potential costs from those who drag themselves to work.15 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionClaire Trevett<i>Claire Trevett:</i> Travel discounts start to look like excess baggageMPs gave themselves the perk, now they can do themselves a favour by getting rid of it.15 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionJanet McAllister<i>Janet McAllister:</i> Escalator scheme gives low budget film makers a leg up12 Nov 04:30 PM
BDBDEconomyGovt accounts show pre-GST retail bonanza never happenedThe Govt's budget cash deficit is wider than forecast as an expected spending surge ahead of the increase in GST failed to eventuate and companies paid less tax.07 Nov 11:30 PM
New ZealandProposed ACC changes privatisation by 'stealth'Labour leader Phil Goff says proposed changes to ACC levies are the Government's way of moving to a user-pays, privatised system by "stealth".07 Nov 02:04 AM
New ZealandClients feel pain of ACC cutsPhysiotherapy claims paid for by ACC have slumped by nearly a quarter, reflecting the social insurer's sharp cut backs in health treatment - at a time when New Zealand's rate of injuries is continuing to climb.05 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandLabour releases MPs' expensesPhil Goff has released details of his MPs' expenses from July to September, ignoring Lockwood Smith's decision to withhold the information.02 Nov 03:22 AM
New ZealandKey, Goff baulk at secrecy on perksJohn Key and Phil Goff say they want their caucuses to release details of members' use of the MPs' international travel perk.01 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandHide calls for more openness on spendingRodney Hide - the minister who was busted for taking his girlfriend on a $22,000 trip to Hawaii and Europe - has called for openness about public spending.30 Oct 11:06 PM
