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'Smiling assassin' targets rich immigrants
At Merrill Lynch in 1998, the ever-cheerful John Key was nicknamed "the smiling assassin" after he fired some 50 members of his team.
'Three strikes' law claims first victims
The Police Minister reveals the number of successful convictions of violent offenders under the Government's new three strikes law, under which third time offenders will be denied parole.
Savings Working Group unveiled by Govt
The Govt has announced details of a new 'Savings Working Group' designed to come up with ideas to improve NZ's savings record.
Bjork seeks poll for energy deals
Singer-songwriter Bjork is spearheading a push to put foreign energy takeovers to referendum if enough people oppose the deals.
Latest updates: Alcohol law announcements
We bring you the latest developments on the alcohol law reform package the Government has adopted.
Phone running 'red hot' says anti land-sales campaigner
Tony Bouchier says his phone has been ringing red hot with support for a campaign to stop NZ farms being sold overseas.
<i>Aust election:</i> what a hangover
Australia's future may well be decided by three or four independent MPs from the backblocks.
Australia's future in hands of independents
The immediate future of New Zealand's most important trading and strategic partner remains clouded.
Labor leads race for minority government
Julia Gillard says she has had talks with independent MPs and the Greens following an inconclusive election result.
First hung election in 70 years
Up to 80,000 uncounted votes will determine which of the two major Australian parties forms a minority government.
More power for councils in battle against booze
Local councils will be given greater power to make decisions over alcohol in their communities under changes to be released tomorrow.
Election results show Liberals ahead by a nose
Cobber, it's as tight as the proverbial. The Australian election has gone down to the wire with pundits flailing helplessly to call a result.
Live updates: Independents will be key
The Australian election has ended in a hung Parliament for the first time since WW2.