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Tax cuts: High earners set to benefit most
Big personal tax cuts for middle and high-income earners are likely to be announced in the May Budget and take effect from October this year. More Video Doc
John Armstrong: Key's growth package just tax cuts in disguiseWait patiently for three months for the real oil in the Budget before passing judgment on the Government. More Video
Tough welfare laws loom this yearNew laws to make sole parents look for work after their youngest children turn 6 will be phased in over several years, the Govt says. More Video
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Ratepayers to cover $40m Eden Park shortfall
Aucklanders are having to underwrite a $40m shortfall for the Eden Park upgrade because the park's guardians cannot make a financial contribution. More
Italy, the land of pasta, pizza ... and hamburgers
Italy's Agriculture Minister and the Slow Food movement battle over the McItaly burger - made of Italian beef, Asiago cheese and artichoke spread. More
Toyota's recall troubles shock hometown
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Residents of Toyota say they were surprised by the safety problems that have led to a mass recall of Toyota vehicles. More
Chris Rattue: Super 14's Crusaders look invincible
Richie McCaw and Dan Carter are the finest double act in New Zealand sport since Mark Todd and Charisma. More
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Key promises shake-up to weed out 'lazy' students
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The Government is taking aim at lazy students and courses with high dropout or failure rates in looming reforms in tertiary education. More
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Canberra bringing in airport body scanners
A new A$200m security programme at Australian airports will include body scanners, cargo x-ray screening and beefed-up intelligence co-operation. More
Sideswipe: Wheelie bin fiasco
Jesse reckons someone in Herne Bay is unhappy about people not removing their emptied bins promptly. "This was taken about… More
Sideswipe: Monty Python's Abusive keychain
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Sideswipe: A hearty breakfast
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Video John Key on tax reform (4:43)
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Key foreshadows this year's political priorities.
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Labour leader says Key is all talk and no action.
Key's capital market focus
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Tax group welcomes changes
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Members of the Tax Working Group support the Government's reaction - so far - to their recommendations. "They… More
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Soccer: Surprise new face in All Whites squad
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New All White Craig Henderson represents the shape of things to come. More
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Fixing the productivity problem
How many keyboard shortcuts do you know? How often do you have to ask for help with an application? When was the… More
Flag debate: Stop-gap design embraced by nation
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The only six-coloured flag in the world, South Africa's design aimed to pull together all strands of class and… More
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Goff wipes smile off PM's face with underclass jibe
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"Enjoy!" Prime Minister John Key said as he drifted into his caucus meeting a few hours before delivering his… More
Couple in shock over $55,000 electricity bill
A couple hit with a $55,000 power bill after being undercharged for years say Mercury Energy is bullying them… More
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Toyota to recall 437,000 hybrids
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Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems. More
My job: Fire fighting the smart way
Name: Amanda Robbins Age: 32 Role: Senior fire research engineer, BRANZ (Building Research Association… More
Not guilty, says Jackson's doctor
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Michael Jackson's former doctor has denied a charge of involuntary manslaughter over the singer's death. More
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Canada: Easy access
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With the world's eyes soon on Vancouver for the Winter Olympics. More
Valentine essentials
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Auckland's Langham hotel has the answer to Valentine's Day gift-giving with a range of luxury packages sure to woo. More
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