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Tax cuts: What's coming to you Video Doc 4:00AM Wednesday February 10, 2010

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. The tax cuts of up to $4 billion will be funded mainly by increasing GST from 12.5 per cent to 15 per cent, and cutting depreciation tax breaks on buildings. Prime… More


Key promises shake-up to weed out 'lazy' students Video Tertiary reforms will target low-value courses and emphasise relevance for jobs. Photo / Kenny Rodger 4:00AM Wednesday February 10, 2010

The Government is taking aim at lazy students and courses with high dropout or failure rates in looming reforms… More

Staff confront minister over private jails Corrections workers wear Judith Collins masks during their protest at Parliament against private prisons. Photo / Mark Mitchell 4:00AM Wednesday February 10, 2010

Corrections Minister Judith Collins said yesterday that it would not concern her if privately run prisons paid… More

Tough welfare laws loom this year Video Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. Photo / Brett Phibbs 4:00AM Wednesday February 10, 2010

New laws to make sole parents look for work after their youngest children turn 6 will be phased in over several… More

Ratepayers to cover $40m Eden Park shortfall Construction work at Eden Park. Photo / Richard Robinson 4:00AM Wednesday February 10, 2010

Aucklanders are having to underwrite a $40 million shortfall for the Eden Park upgrade because the park's guardians… More



Expect hotter weather this week 3:59PM Monday February 08, 2010



 
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