Official Cash RateGreece agrees to savage cutsGreece and the wider eurozone scrambled back from the brink of disaster again on Friday as the outline of an IMF/eurozone rescue package emerged.01 May 01:16 AM
EconomyExtra $1.8b for education and health in BudgetBill English says $1.8bn of "low quality" spending will be redirected education, health and law and order in next month's Budget. 22 Apr 04:00 PM
BDBDEconomySpending cuts, tax cuts on wayThe Govt is adding another $1.8bn in spending cuts to the $2bn already announced over the next four years, Bill English has announced.22 Apr 01:15 AM
Official Cash RateGovt still pondering company tax cutsFinance Minister Bill English says aligning the top personal, trust and company tax rates is still on the table.18 Feb 12:00 AM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateBollard turns focus on to tax reformReserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard has singled out tax reform as an important tool in tackling our economic challenges.09 Dec 08:50 PM
EconomyEconomy still in fragile shape - TreasuryMany risks still threaten the sustainability of economic growth, Treasury said today.07 Dec 06:00 AM
BDBDEconomyEnglish shies away from radical tax reformFinance Minister Bill English told a taxation review workshop that any major tax changes would need widespread public support to succeed.30 Nov 10:00 PM
EconomyTreasury outlines options for economyTreasury has painted a bleak picture of an under-performing New Zealand economy and outlined some tough choices for the Government.18 Nov 08:00 PM
Economy$250 million: What our Govt borrows a weekThe Government needs to borrow $250 million a week after the havoc wreaked by the recession on its books.14 Oct 03:00 PM
BusinessFinancial recovery will take 20 years, says EnglishThe Government faces an increased deficit due to extra spending and the effects of the recession, says Bill English.14 Oct 01:30 AM
