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Key, English on Mighty River sale
New Zealand|politics

Key, English on Mighty River sale

Prime Minister John Key and Finance Minister Bill English on the sale of Mighty River Power shares to would-be investors. PM John Key said the Government is intending to keep its promises about ensuring a high level of New Zealand ownership.

Secretary for Education steps down
New Zealand|education

Secretary for Education steps down

Secretary for Education Lesley Longstone has resigned after a relationship breakdown with the Minister of Education Hekia Parata, and will receive a payout. State Services Commissioner Iain Rennie announced today he had been in "talks" with Ms Longstone for a month, and a joint decision had been reached between them three weeks ago.

John Key on Horan
New Zealand|politics

John Key on Horan

Embattled former NZ First MP Brendan Horan's use of his parliamentary mobile phone to place bets at the TAB is not sufficient reason to sack him, Prime Minister John Key says.

John Key on Taliban killing
New Zealand|politics

John Key on Taliban killing

Prime Minister John Key reacts to the news that a senior Taliban leader thought to be behind a roadside bombing in which three New Zealand soldiers died has reportedly been killed by coalition forces.

Key on Winz privacy breach
New Zealand|politics

Key on Winz privacy breach

Prime Minister John Key has called for a full review following the privacy breach at Winz, where sensitive files were found on publicly accessed self-service computers in two of Wellington's Winz branches.

John Key on the alleged Dotcom tape
New Zealand|politics

John Key on the alleged Dotcom tape

John Key has challenged Labour leader David Shearer over claims there is a tape of the Prime Minister discussing Dotcom on a visit to the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) months before Mr Key originally claimed to know the agency was linked to the Dotcom case.

John Key goes to Hollywood
New Zealand|politics

John Key goes to Hollywood

Prime Minister John Key has been forced to defend a trip to Hollywood, labeling claims that he is getting too cosy with the US film industry in the wake of the Dotcom case as "nonsense."

Kim Dotcom: John Key grilled in Parliament
New Zealand|politics

Kim Dotcom: John Key grilled in Parliament

Mr Key yesterday would not comment on the incorrect information supplied by Ofcanz, saying he first wanted to see a report on it from Inspector General Paul Neazor, expected by the end of the week. "I strongly urge you not to jump to too many conclusions at this point." However, in Parliament yesterday, he faced a barrage of questions from Greens Leader Russel Norman, NZ First's Winston Peters and Labour Leader David Shearer.