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Govt accounts show pre-GST retail bonanza never happened
The Govt's budget cash deficit is wider than forecast as an expected spending surge ahead of the increase in GST failed to eventuate and companies paid less tax.
Proposed ACC changes privatisation by 'stealth'
Labour leader Phil Goff says proposed changes to ACC levies are the Government's way of moving to a user-pays, privatised system by "stealth".
Clients feel pain of ACC cuts
Physiotherapy claims paid for by ACC have slumped by nearly a quarter, reflecting the social insurer's sharp cut backs in health treatment - at a time when New Zealand's rate of injuries is continuing to climb.
Labour releases MPs' expenses
Phil Goff has released details of his MPs' expenses from July to September, ignoring Lockwood Smith's decision to withhold the information.
Key, Goff baulk at secrecy on perks
John Key and Phil Goff say they want their caucuses to release details of members' use of the MPs' international travel perk.
Hide calls for more openness on spending
Rodney Hide - the minister who was busted for taking his girlfriend on a $22,000 trip to Hawaii and Europe - has called for openness about public spending.
More cash just one answer
Is New Zealand going the right way about winning medals or are we slipping further behind Australia?
Tax carrot should bring films
Film studios are more likely to make big-budget movies in NZ because they will benefit from broader tax rebate rules, the Govt says.
<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Two digit salute's not a sign of victory
No one will remember any prime ministerial egg-on-face when the Hobbit omelette is finally cooked.