EconomyAnnual inflation 1.5pc, lowest since 2004Latest inflation stats show a 1.1pc rise in the CPI for the September quarter, which means an annual inflation rate of 1.5pc.18 Oct 12:30 AM
EconomyReady, set ... and it's all slow on PPPsRoads, schools, prisons - business wants a share of the action, but the Government is in no rush, reports Nick Smith.17 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldParis airport could run dry after fuel blockadesFrance's govt yesterday admitted that the country's biggest airport might run out of fuel, as pension reform protesters blockade refineries.17 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandTime to talk republic, says Labour presidentLabour president Andrew Little has called for a fresh debate about republicanism following a speech at the party's conference.15 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Brown's victory a mix of style and substance15 Oct 04:30 PM
EconomyDocuments reveal why Treasury rejected $1.3bn SCF offerA $1.3 billion offer for South Canterbury Finance appears to have been rejected after Treasury received advice that the deal was not necessarily the best one it could get.15 Oct 01:53 AM
