Motorists and motorcyclists face hikes in ACC levies, but a carrot is being dangled at owners of safe, modern cars.

Minister Nick Smith announces higher ACC fees and cuts to entitlements.

The Govt will today announce how it intends reducing ACC entitlements so levy increases can be kept within reasonable limits.

NZ's dole queue has shrunk for the first time this year, raising hopes that employment might pick up sooner than expected.

A man is facing allegations he lived off the taxpayer in state housing while he was a landlord owning two properties.

While the number of people on benefits is rising, there are positive signs, says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.

Tonight's Big Night In will be a step down memory lane for actors Martin Henderson and Anna Hutchison.

The Govt appears to accept it cannot deny the benefit to young people who refuse work or training until there are enough training places available.