EconomySuper getting harder: reportNew Zealand's fiscal outlook is not dire, but threatens to become so if the issues of an ageing population and poor-quality government spending are not addressed, says the New Zealand Initiative.21 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMSD hints at superannuation reviewThe Ministry of Social Development has signalled a need to “explore options relating to the age of eligibility” for NZ superannuation, and wants a review of benefit rates to tackle child poverty.12 Nov 12:48 AM
OpinionEditorial: No merit in NZ IncIt was advertised as the Labour Party's last big policy of the election campaign. So small was it in size and so opaque was its intention that Labour's motive was anyone's guess.15 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Economy where Key wants itThis week a nation heads to the polls for one of the most important votes in its history, Liam Dann writes.14 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: PM's promise of tax cuts shows lack of judgmentAs expected, the National Party's announcement yesterday on proposed tax cuts was short on specifics and long on conditionality.08 Sep 05:30 PM
Commonwealth GamesSporting codes face funding dilemmaSports codes will apply to the government sports funding agency for support this year.04 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeGovernment opens banking tenderThe New Zealand government's banking services are up for tender for the first time in more than two decades.07 Jul 03:21 AM
New ZealandMaui's dolphin danger: 'We're running out of time'The last remaining 55 of world's rarest species of dolphins could disappear within three decades if New Zealand doesn't act now, wildlife advocates say.19 May 02:53 AM
New ZealandNational's paid parental leave plansPM John Key has hinted National is working on its own legislation to extend paid parental leave - but will it match the 26 weeks Labour is pushing for?27 Jan 11:21 PM
New ZealandBaby bonus aims to cut child poverty'Where's it all coming from Sunshine?' asks National of Labour's new child policy that will give most parents of newborns $3000 a year.27 Jan 05:40 PM
OpinionEditorial: Figures on benefits don't actually tell whole storySocial Development Minister Paula Bennett is naturally happy to attribute a big reduction in the state's welfare liability to the Government's efforts.27 Jan 04:30 PM
AgribusinessBangladesh ferry deal defendedGovt defends decision to award $8m ferry contract to a Bangladesh firm14 Jan 02:55 AM
OpinionBob Jones: Young too busy textingIf ... parents had introduced children to newspapers ... rather than addiction to idiotic texting, they would be addicted to the world, writes Bob Jones.23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandCostly delays in computer upgradeAnother major government information technology project is experiencing rising costs and delays and is yet to deliver on promised intelligence technology.23 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Park's sale wrong on many countsResidential prospects should never have entered university-council deal for much-needed sporting facilities, writes Brian Rudman.22 Dec 04:30 PM
EconomyGovt predicts a 'paper-thin' surplusThe Government books are on track to deliver the promised surplus in 2014 - 15 but at $86 million, still a very small one, despite improvements in the economy.17 Dec 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Speaker approved funding, so I went'Hone Harawira says he has no concerns about the Speaker looking into exactly what he did on his taxpayer-funded trip to South Africa.16 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandMP pay rises revealedPrime Minister John Key will get a $9500 pay rise this year and all MPs a $3500 increase under changes announced this afternoon.21 Nov 05:01 AM
OpinionBruce Slane: Let MPs justify pay by listing what they achieveThis is the time of the year for resenting pay increases for members of Parliament, writes Bruce Slane.18 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionAds another waste of ratepayers' moneyTo the extent the public took any interest in the recent local government elections, council debt levels were a common debating point, writes Bob Jones.18 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: It's MP perks, not pay rates that annoy the taxpayersEditorial: Parliamentarians would face less wrath over salary increases if they demonstrated a genuine desire to rein in other ways they spend public money on themselves.22 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandKey tips pay jump for MPsPrime Minister John Key has hinted the Remuneration Authority is lining up a good pay rise for MPs this year - but he believes it should be a small one.21 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Super fund should be first in queue for spare cashEditorial: The Govt's finances have finished the last fiscal year in much better shape than expected - so it's time contributions to the NZ Super Fund resumed.08 Oct 04:30 PM
Banking and financeDeficit sinks to 4-year lowThe Government's deficit shrank to $4.4 billion in the year to June, the smallest it has been for four years.07 Oct 04:30 PM
KahuMaori and prison: Probation introduces Maori principlesThe Community Probation Service says it has institutionalised Maori concepts in the hope it will cut reoffending rates.19 Aug 05:30 PM
KahuMaori and prison: Women's refuge helps men turn life aroundA Maori women's refuge is working with inmates inside and out.19 Aug 05:30 PM
KahuHelping hand for those on outsideA justice sector advocate believes the Government should invest up to $40 million in upskilling Maori service providers for helping ex-prisoners.19 Aug 05:30 PM
EconomyThe view from the TreasuryTreasury officials, it seems, think a lot about inequality these days.08 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeDeborah Hill Cone: Govt's event-veto powers in SkyCity deal bizarreThe Govt did a backroom deal with a private casino operator and is now demanding the right to tell the private operator what events it can run there, writes Deborah Hill Cone.21 Jul 05:30 PM
EconomyFix Govt accounts? Here's your chanceAn new interactive tool developed by a Victoria University professor in conjunction with Treasury lets people address the Government's long-term financial pressures.15 Jul 01:30 AM
