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Simon Power's speech on support for crime victims
Justice Minister Simon Power's speech announcing changes in Government support for the victims of serious crime.
More financial support for crime victims
Victims of serious crime will now get more financial support - including a payment for attending the court hearing of the accused.
<i> Brian Fallow: </i> Inflation broader and stronger than expected
Today's CPI figures show a broader and stronger inflation that you would expect in an economy enfeebled by a prolonged recession.
$250 million: What our Govt borrows a week
The Government needs to borrow $250 million a week after the havoc wreaked by the recession on its books.
Genesis unveils $136m loss, misses every performance target
State-owned power company Genesis Energy has reported a full year loss of $136 million after writing down by $183 million the value of its Huntly power station.
Financial recovery will take 20 years, says English
The Government faces an increased deficit due to extra spending and the effects of the recession, says Bill English.
Sarkozy accused of nepotism over son's rising star
The probable appointment of President Sarkozy's son to run Europe's largest office development has generated a storm of protest and mockery in France.
Accountants have plan to simplify small business tax
The Chartered Accountants Institute has put up a set of proposals to radically simplify the taxation of small businesses.