New ZealandYoung and old to benefit from new health dealsMental health will be a key focus of the new government23 Oct 11:32 PM
BDBDBusinessSurplus pips pre-election forecast, hits $4.07bThe government's annual operating surplus was a little bigger than projected.04 Oct 11:13 PM
New ZealandNZ education tops world in future skillsReport says kids encouraged to develop independent thought will flourish more.26 Sep 04:55 AM
BusinessForeign limits, new housing planned post-electionHousing is planned to be a big focus of the next Government, whoever rules.24 Sep 07:08 PM
OpinionEditorial: Education picture not all rosyWhere the education system has room to improve13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAn '$11 billion hole': Who's right?Expert analysis of Labour's fiscal plan, and whether Labour made a mistake.05 Sep 08:21 AM
New ZealandLegislation to wipe gay crimes introducedPeople convicted under anti-gay laws are a step closer to having their records wiped.28 Jun 01:12 AM
New ZealandPM's backs Govt's decision of not funding TNZPM has no regrets about not funding Team NZ's successful America's Cup bid.26 Jun 11:47 PM
OpinionJenesa Jeram: What social investment meansCOMMENT: The Government hopes 'social investment' will measure its spending by results.22 May 05:00 PM
InvestmentInteractive: Draw your own BudgetDraw the charts inside to see how much you know about New Zealand's Budget.22 May 03:59 AM
New ZealandGambling on a brighter futureThe Government is poised to overhaul the $843m pokie machine system.25 Mar 04:00 PM
Aged careLiam Dann: Give baby boomers a breakBaby boomer bashing won't solve the problems, says Liam Dann.11 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessNZ Super changes - how they'll affect youPM Bill English is seeking changes to New Zealand's superannuation scheme at this year's general election, with plans to raise the age of eligibility from 65 to 67.06 Mar 08:17 PM
New ZealandSuper shift hinges on electionThe Prime Minister's proposal to lift the retirement age has been rejected by National's likely coalition partners and opponents.06 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperAnything could happen in 20 yearsCOMMENT: Is it a deft or a daft move, to begin raising the pension age in 20 years time?06 Mar 06:23 AM
New ZealandSuper age lift not enough: expertsThe Government will need to do more for New Zealand Super if its rising costs are to be managed, experts say.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandEmergency housing budget blownThe government severely underestimated how many homeless people urgently needed a roof over their heads.26 Feb 07:41 PM
New ZealandKey: surpluses will let us do it allJohn Key says the opening of the books next week will spark a lot of debate about how the Government should spend its rising surpluses.28 Nov 05:59 AM
BDBDAged careMigration discourages high-value investmentAuckland is falling off the pace in its natural tendency to produce disproportionately more economic output than the rest of the country.22 Nov 12:04 AM
CompaniesThe Economy Hub: It's time for Governments to spendWATCH: In an exclusive interview S&P chief economist Paul Sheard talks about weird times in world finance - and how NZ is looking.01 Sep 02:30 AM
BDBDEnergyWeak inflation builds case for rate cutConsumer prices rose less than expected in the June quarter as cheaper meat and domestic airfares offset a recovery in petrol prices17 Jul 11:30 PM
New ZealandCity struggles with costs for underground pipesThe Christchurch city council is facing a multi-billion dollar problem as it tries to find an insurer and options to cover the network of underground pipes.06 Jul 08:00 PM
Business$256m to upskill workforceNZ's skills shortage was highlighted in the Budget yesterday with the Govt allocating $256.5m to promote tertiary education and apprenticeships.26 May 05:00 PM
OpinionBarry Soper: Budget won't provide answers for homelessCOMMENT: With a record net migration gain of more than 68,000 in the year ending April, it's a problem that looks set to get worse before it gets better, writes Barry Soper.23 May 02:32 AM
OpinionBryan Gould: Homelessness a problem Govt chooses to avoidCOMMENT: The problem of families with children forced to live in third-world conditions is eminently resolvable, writes Bryan Gould.17 May 01:00 AM
BDBDEconomySurprise surplus for GovtThe NZ government posted a budget surplus in the first nine months of the financial year, against a Treasury forecast for a deficit.09 May 11:35 PM
OpinionBryan Gould: Niue contract damaging to Govt reputationCOMMENT: Unless we make it clear that we are not prepared to accept this erosion of our reputation for probity, the bad news will keep on coming, writes Bryan Gould.19 Apr 10:17 PM
OpinionBarry Soper: MPs tough it out on overseas tripCOMMENT: As a group of MPs heads to South America to strengthen ties with overseas parliaments, Barry Soper looks at how exactly the public benefits from the trips.13 Apr 10:15 PM
BusinessMoney collected by councils risingA $23 million annual increase in development contributions collected by councils means the Government's reforms have failed, an opposition MP claims.13 Apr 05:00 PM
TaxJohn Key's embarrassing disclosurePrime Minister John Key has made an embarrassing disclosure of a link to a company specialising in foreign trusts.12 Apr 09:59 PM
New ZealandGovt spends $20m on mental health workersStressed-out mental health workers in Christchurch are expected to benefit from a $20 million government cash injection.22 Mar 08:47 PM
OpinionAlexander Gillespie: Defence spend hangs on our Pacific roleCOMMENT: To increase military budgets as a justification to stir the pot in this region which needs to be demilitarised is questionable.14 Mar 08:21 PM
New ZealandHealth spending gap widens as city growsThe amount of money being spent on health care for Auckland is dropping as the population grows and the problem is getting worse.24 Jan 04:00 PM
