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Labour slams Govt over commissioner's commute

<i>Cartoon</i>: We're doomed...

No 'big bang' policies to tackle debt

Changes to tax on bank savings not ruled out

<i>Editorial</i>: Strict savings message a sound answer

NZ at 'dire risk' of financial crisis

The Government's Savings Work Group has taken aim at "distortions" in the tax system that fuelled the recent housing boom at the expense of other forms of saving and investment that would have promoted healthy economic growth.

Savings Group: KiwiSaver changes needed

The Government's Savings Work Group has this morning recommended changes to KiwiSaver, but has stopped short of suggesting it be made compulsory.

<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Big shake up has Govt looking into the clouds

Major changes are on the way for public sector information technology.

<i>Greg Ansley:</i> Gillard's flood rebuilding levy plan meets hurdles at every turn

<i>Liam Dann:</i> This year we need to put things right

NZ on Air report points to lax oversight

A report into NZ on Air's music funding has recommnded more audits and more stringent checks before funding is granted.

World shares rally on good Portugal news

Equities in Europe and on Wall Street rallied after Portugal's successful bond sale eased concerns about the euro-zone's debt crisis.

Cash for wool research

Super Fund earnings soften in November

Corporate results, Japan boost mood on Wall St

Stocks on Wall Street were up as investors' confidence was underpinned by better-than-expected US earnings and international support for Europe's debt.

National gets 4/10 for economy handling - Cunliffe

<i>Bernard Hickey:</i> Baby boomer burden starts

This lucky generation of retirees...

Kayaking: Fouhy's finish line