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Govt tax take falls short, pushes out operating deficit
New Zealand's operating deficit was wider than forecast in the first five months of the government's fiscal year as personal income tax continued to come up short of the Treasury's expectations.
Christchurch population faces decimation as quakes drag on
Bank economists fear as many as one in 10 Christchurch residents will leave the region if major aftershocks continue in coming months.
Brian Fallow: Does NZ really need 28 ministers?
Does a country of 4.4m really need 28 ministers - 20 in Cabinet and eight outside?
Deficit widens as less tax rolls in
New Zealand's operating deficit was bigger than forecast in the first four months of the fiscal year as the tax take on personal income came up short.
Sth Canterbury probe promised by Labour
Labour is promising a full inquiry into all aspects of the failure of South Canterbury Finance if it wins the election.
GE law probe a big surprise
Minister 'unaware' of questions on genetic engineering gains.
Bernard Hickey: We care, why don't you?
Bernard Hickey looks to the future and reveals a letter to John Key from NZ's youth in 2026.