Solid Energy crisis: Govt vows to save it
Solid Energy is in crisis, with a Government bailout almost inevitable, mine closures possible and further job cuts likely in another restructure to try to salvage it.
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Govt deficit less than forecast
The New Zealand government had a smaller than expected first-half operating deficit after Treaty of Waitangi settlement costs didn't eventuate in the period.
Labour costs up 0.5pc as quake rebuild quickens
New Zealand labour costs rose in the final three months of 2012 as the gathering pace of Canterbury's reconstruction effort saw the building and construction sector underpin gains.
Govt deficit news better than forecast
A month after releasing new budget forecasts, the New Zealand government is tracking above them.
Govt deficit up as tax take dips
The New Zealand government's operating deficit was wider than forecast in the first four months of the financial year.
English: House price rise is no surprise
A rise in household incomes that is greater than the average house price rise makes recent real estate market buoyancy unsurprising, says Bill English.
Wealthy tax take fell on rate hike - Treasury
NZ's highest earners have paid less tax overall since 2001 tax changes that raised the top personal income tax rate.
PM: Asset loyalty won't cost hundreds of millions
John Key says estimates that the assets sales loyalty scheme could cost the taxpayer hundred of millions of dollars are "farcical".