New ZealandHide timed $50,000 trip with partner to attend weddingRodney Hide timed his taxpayer funded trip with partner Louise Crome to Britain and North America to coincide with the wedding of Crome's brother. 05 Nov 07:08 AM
New ZealandHide caught 'telling the truth' - LabourRodney Hide's remarks that Mr Key "doesn't do anything" and is highly regarded, while "ACT did everything and we are hated" should be a warning to voters, says Annette King.05 Nov 03:01 AM
New ZealandHide apologises over Key criticismRodney Hide has apologised for criticising John Key's performance, saying it was "light-hearted banter" taken out of context.05 Nov 12:08 AM
New ZealandMPs can use their perks – but beware the media, says KeyIt is up to MPs to decide whether to use their parliamentary perks to take spouses overseas, but if they do they should realise the media will report it, John Key says.02 Nov 05:51 AM
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
