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Brian Rudman: Bring back Nanny State

Pike River is a Third World scandal we thought could never happen in a modern civilised country such as ours, writes Brian Rudman.

Govt's hand in Hop talks, says Labour

Don't do it yourself: Storage solutions

Use roads to solve housing crisis, Parnell group urges

Countries no richer hosting big events - NZIER

High dollar takes wind from sails

New Zealand boat builders are savvy and determined but the strong kiwi dollar is making it difficult for exporters to remain competitive.

MPs criticise Air NZ cuts

Air New Zealand is under fire for its decision to scratch 16 flights a week in and out of Gisborne from December 1.

KiwiRail tracking ahead of budget

Auckland bus strike averted

NZ Bus says driver unions have this afternoon lifted their notice of a day-long strike on Monday against its Auckland bus fleet, the region's largest.

Union leaders to meet with NZ Bus

NZ Bus offers new deal to avoid strike

Rival firms to cover strike-hit bus routes

Dumped bus card firm seeks $20m compo

Electronic payments card supplier Snapper says it will claim up to $20 million in costs from Auckland Transport.

Dealers in parts swap

Used-car dealers are putting new parts into overseas vehicles to bring them into New Zealand - then putting the worn-out parts back in before sale, an industry watchdog says.

Weekly bus strikes after talks fail

Auckland commuters are under renewed threat of disruption after bus drivers voted today to hold all-day strikes every Monday for the next eight weeks.

Joel Cayford: We're on the road to nowhere

Joel Cayford asks if building more roads - and even taking out loans in desperation - is the best infrastructure answer to questions confronting NZ's economic planners?