Foreign investors boosted their share of government debt on issue last month to just shy of $28b, as the Crown borrows $300m a week to maintain its spending programme.

The Govt's case for selling down some asset stakes sits on a three-legged stool. On examination it is not particularly sturdy.

Just 6 per cent of investors think shares offer the best rate of return, while rental property is still a popular investment, according to a survey by ASB.

This lucky generation of retirees...

A trail of documents show a lack of communication, an absence of Cabinet papers and the lone hand of Finance Minister Bill English in approving $4.8 million in public money for an agency that was ultimately left out in the cold.

Transport Minister says many questions remain over $2 billion-plus project.

The day started badly when I saw that pseudo-farmer decked out in fashion swandri on the TV ad this morning explaining why he traded in gold bullion.

We could fill this Government debt hole with a Telethon...

The amount the Government has to borrow each week has jumped from $250 million a week to $300 million a week.