Feathers fly over Bird Of The Year race
The campaign to crown this year's Bird of the Year has taken off, with gleeful insults flying between campaigners over the merits of their various fine feathered friends.
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Asset sales: Ministers seek legal opinions
Ministers will be briefed on whether they can proceed with the planned part-sale of Mighty River Power.
Last-ditch bid to limit alcopops
The Labour Party will make a last-ditch attempt to introduce strict limits on the sale of sweetened alcoholic drinks after the Government backed down on its plan to ban high-strength alcopops.
Asset sales deadline puts heat on Govt
The Govt has two weeks to decide whether to continue with plans to partially sell Mighty River Power, or postpone the move until early next year.
Report recommends raising wage, parental leave
Increasing the minimum wage and paid parental leave to a minimum of 18 weeks are recommended in a report on how New Zealand can improve the quality of life for children.