AgribusinessNational minister's husband linked to farm bidderOne of the key people behind the Chinese Crafar bid has links with Pansy Wong's husband.05 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandPublic servants roasted over spendingThe organisation behind the biggest-spending public servant says his $100 lunches were necessary.05 Aug 06:36 AM
WorldAuckland to host 2011 Pacific Islands ForumThe Pacific Islands Forum will be held in Auckland next September in the lead-up to the first game of the World Cup, the Herald understands.05 Aug 06:31 AM
EmploymentMaori unemployment figures 'shocking'Maori Party co-leader Pita Sharples has reacted with horror to new figures showing Maori out of work is up from 14.2pc to 16.4pc.05 Aug 04:41 AM
EmploymentUnemployment jump puts pressure on RBNZPressure is going on the Reserve Bank to stop hiking interest rates, after today's surprise jump in the unemployment rate.05 Aug 02:45 AM
New ZealandPublic servants told to cut spendingPublic servants have been told to cut back on expenses after some $875,000 was spent by chief executives between July 2008 and June 2010.05 Aug 01:42 AM
EmploymentDollar tumbles on jobless statsNew Zealand's unemployment rate surged back to a 10-year high in the last quarter, rising from 6 per cent to 6.8 per cent, a leap which surprised analysts.05 Aug 12:05 AM
New ZealandPacific aid boost targets fisheries watchNew Zealand will boost the monitoring of Pacific fisheries to help an industry that loses more than $400 million a year because of poor enforcement.04 Aug 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian Fallow<i>Brian Fallow</i>: Broadband plan raises uneasy questionsWill this be a conspiracy against the consumer?04 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ-US bond set to step up with talksFor the first time in decades, a trilateral meeting between the US, Australia and NZ will be held.04 Aug 07:31 AM