A man who lived in a state house while he rented out two properties of his own has been sentenced for defrauding the taxpayer.

Thirteen of the 20 highest-paid beneficiaries and almost a third of those on more than $1000 a week are looking after other people's children.

Free trips for pensioners on Waiheke Island ferries are under review because they are costing the SuperGold Card scheme too much.

NZ's biggest benefit fraudster manipulated a web of offshore accounts from prison in a bid to hide the $3.4m he stole from taxpayers.

Recoveries in the investment performance of the ACC and New Zealand Superannuation Fund portfolios have helped offset a dramatic fall in the tax take over the past three months, says Treasury.

John Key's Cabinet punt on Paula Bennett has paid off handsomely.

Double accounting major forced to go on the dole after job-seeking desperation.

The Maori Party will not rule out supporting moves to open accident compensation to competition.

John Key says there will be further negotiations on supporting ACC legislation with the Act Party, and possibly the Maori Party, today.