New ZealandHide's flight of fancyDespite their 21-year age gap, Louise Crome and Rodney Hide are the very model of a modern couple.31 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandHide says he'll take girlfriend away againLapsed perkbuster Rodney Hide says he will use his MP's travel expenses again to take his partner overseas.30 Oct 03:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm not a martyr', says perk-buster HideRodney Hide disagrees with a perk giving MPs a taxpayer-funded 90 per cent fare discount for themselves and partners - but he still used it to take his girlfriend overseas.30 Oct 06:06 AM
New ZealandRodney Hide's partner on $25,000 tripFormer perkbuster Rodney Hide has used his MP's travel privileges to take his girlfriend on an overseas tour.29 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandHide opens door to privatised water dealsThe Government is planning to make it easier for private companies to take over water and wastewater services from councils.28 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandWider competition for ACC to be consideredThe Govt is looking at introducing competition to the work account, which covers personal injuries in the workplace.22 Oct 06:20 AM
New ZealandOpening ACC up to competition no good for taxpayers - LabourNew Zealanders will end up paying more for ACC under a privatised scheme, says Labour.22 Oct 03:04 AM
New ZealandHide's fee for speech a 'real rort' - GoffLabour calls Rodney Hide's fee for a breakfast speech "utterly unacceptable", saying the public should have access to ministers without having to pay.21 Oct 02:26 AM
New ZealandMinister sorry for 'throw myself under' remarkACC Minister Nick Smith today described his comments about ACC suicide victims as an "unfortunate analogy".15 Oct 04:25 AM
Opinion<i>Bob Kerridge</i>: Minister Hide barking up right tree with review of dog laws14 Oct 03:00 PM
KahuSuper City bill passed into lawParliament passes legislation setting up Auckland's new "Super City" council by a vote of 64 to 58.17 Sep 12:34 AM
KahuMake Super City seats a conscience vote - iwiNgati Whatua says there is enough support for Maori Super City seats within the National Party to warrant a conscience vote.16 Sep 02:12 AM