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Council reveals Super City's hidden tax bill
Ratepayers face a tax bill of tens of millions of dollars because of Govt plans to have much of the Super City run by commercial bodies, the Auckland City Council says.
<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Our future as oil sheikhs of Pacific
If Govt projections over our petroleum sector bear fruit, NZ could be the oil sheikhs of the Pacific, writes Fran O'Sullivan.
Welfare reforms to add pressure to unwilling workers
Long-term unemployed, sickness beneficiaries and single mothers on the DPB with children over six are about to come under extra scrutiny under new Govt reforms.
Great Barrier locals at odds over mining plan
Some Great Barrier locals say mining will destroy the island's "fragile" environment, while others say the jobs created will be a blessing.
Police back rise in drinking age
Police have said today they support proposals to increase the minimum drinking age and close bars earlier.
Mining resources could grow economy - Business NZ
Business leaders have urged Kiwis to take a rational approach to the debate over the Government's proposed plans to open conservation land up to mining.
Govt plans to open 7000h of conservation land to mining
The Government is proposing to open up more than 7000 hectares of conservation land for mining on Coromandel, and Paparoa National Park on the West Coast.
'Crush drink drivers' cars'
The oldest son of a mother-of-five killed by a woman fleeing a police check point says it's time to crush drink-drivers' cars.
US lawmakers poised for historic healthcare vote
The US House of Representatives is poised for a historic vote that could bring into law the biggest changes to the country's healthcare system in half a century.
Steven Joyce becomes Govt's 'everywhere man'
Joyce is easily the third most powerful man in Cabinet - a remarkable achievement after just 16 months, writes Audrey Young.