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Pay rise must not cost taxpayer - Key

The Prime Minister says the public would be "outraged" if parliamentarians move to give themselves substantial pay increases.

PM tight-lipped on MPs' perks review

Prime Minister John Key won't say if he agrees with changes recommended in a review of MPs' allowances.

<i>Editorial:</i> Minor rewrite needed, not major overhaul

MPs line up for a big pay increase

MPs are in line for a 10 per cent pay rise as compensation for losing international travel perks, but may also lose other allowances.

Shane Jones tries out a new job

Review calls for sweeping changes to MPs' expenses

The Parliamentary Appropriations Review Committee wants to scrap MPs' international travel perks and give them a 10 per cent pay rise instead.

$2 billion on Waterview a waste, say Greens

The Green Party says Auckland's $2 billion Waterview connection won't solve the city's transport problems.

<i>Mood of the Boardroom</i>: Time for more boldness on the Govt front

Revealed - Manukau councillor's $1.54 expenses claim

Two councillors at the forefront of attacks on Mayor Len Brown's credit card spending have been revealed as sticklers for claiming expenses.

MP Chris Carter to front up to media

Demoted Labour MP Chris Carter is to front up to the media today over his spending while a minister.

National ties denied by Budget recipient

Carter could fall further if he lacks sincerity

<i>Cartoon</i>: I'm sorry, Mr Carter is busy...

Carter 'sorting things out' - Goff

Labour Leader Phil Goff says he still needs to be convinced of a change in Chris Carter's attitude.

<i>Dean Scanlen:</i> Billions wasted on roads while rail is run off the tracks

<i>David Weller:</i> What you claim is a window to your soul

Govt orders witch-hunt over Pacific Affairs leak

Brown: physical actions 'nothing to do with Maori'