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![Labour sees place for private capital in SOEs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Labour sees place for private capital in SOEs
The Labour Party has signalled a willingness to allow private capital into state-owned enterprises - at the subsidiary level.
![Latest updates: Pike River mine tragedy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Latest updates: Pike River mine tragedy
Check here for developments in the wake of the Pike River mine disaster today.
![Focus 'solidarity' after Pike River tragedy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Focus 'solidarity' after Pike River tragedy
'People find just that extra little bit, they take a deep breath, they will raise the bar…,' Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn says.
![Glowing case for Akl rail tunnel gets cool response](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Glowing case for Akl rail tunnel gets cool response
Consultants have produced a glowing business case for a $2 billion-plus inner Auckland rail tunnel.
![Captain Cook on mayor's radar for cruise terminal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Captain Cook on mayor's radar for cruise terminal
Auckland Mayor Len Brown wants to make an immediate start to build a cruise ship terminal on Captain Cook Wharf costing up to $200 million.
![Council official accused of $840,000 scam](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Council official accused of $840,000 scam
Pair face hundreds of charges over roading work paid for but allegedly never done.
![Labour's Kris Faafoi wins Mana by-election](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Labour's Kris Faafoi wins Mana by-election
Labour's Kris Faafoi has won the Mana by-election to become New Zealand's newest politician.