New ZealandState house resident with rental properties sentencedA man who lived in a state house while he rented out two properties of his own has been sentenced for defrauding the taxpayer.22 Dec 12:50 AM
New Zealand$1000-plus welfare grants for other people's childrenThirteen 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.21 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandWaiheke trips hurt Gold Card budgetFree trips for pensioners on Waiheke Island ferries are under review because they are costing the SuperGold Card scheme too much.09 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandFraudster managed stash from jailNZ's biggest benefit fraudster manipulated a web of offshore accounts from prison in a bid to hide the $3.4m he stole from taxpayers.05 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandFaults flagged in $29m family projectThe Government's biggest home visiting programme is under review after researchers found its US counterpart failed to reduce child abuse.15 Nov 03:00 PM
BDBDKiwiSaverACC, Super Fund recoveries help NZ govt financesRecoveries 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.03 Nov 11:15 PM
New ZealandNational one year on: She's strong, sometimes wrong but 'is one of us'John Key's Cabinet punt on Paula Bennett has paid off handsomely.02 Nov 11:18 AM
New ZealandEconomy reality kicks in for new graduatesDouble accounting major forced to go on the dole after job-seeking desperation.23 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandTuria: Opening ACC could benefit iwiThe Maori Party will not rule out supporting moves to open accident compensation to competition.20 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandFurther ACC negotiations today - KeyJohn Key says there will be further negotiations on supporting ACC legislation with the Act Party, and possibly the Maori Party, today.19 Oct 10:56 PM
