Opinion<i>Inside Money: </i> How many taskforces does it take to change an economy?I can't remember a time in the last five years or so when there wasn't a government taskforce of one sort or another.24 Aug 09:30 PM
New ZealandKey to explore suicide lawsAn internet safety group has backed John Key's view that the public reporting of suicide is now virtually beyond control, because young people routinely discuss cases on websites.24 Aug 05:30 PM
Economy'Smiling assassin' targets rich immigrantsAt Merrill Lynch in 1998, the ever-cheerful John Key was nicknamed "the smiling assassin" after he fired some 50 members of his team.24 Aug 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Three strikes' law claims first victimsThe Police Minister reveals the number of successful convictions of violent offenders under the Government's new three strikes law, under which third time offenders will be denied parole.24 Aug 06:34 AM
Aged careSavings Working Group unveiled by GovtThe Govt has announced details of a new 'Savings Working Group' designed to come up with ideas to improve NZ's savings record.23 Aug 11:45 PM
EnergyBjork seeks poll for energy dealsSinger-songwriter Bjork is spearheading a push to put foreign energy takeovers to referendum if enough people oppose the deals.23 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandLatest updates: Alcohol law announcementsWe bring you the latest developments on the alcohol law reform package the Government has adopted.23 Aug 04:06 AM
AgribusinessPhone running 'red hot' says anti land-sales campaignerTony Bouchier says his phone has been ringing red hot with support for a campaign to stop NZ farms being sold overseas.23 Aug 12:15 AM
World<i>Aust election:</i> what a hangoverAustralia's future may well be decided by three or four independent MPs from the backblocks.22 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldAustralia's future in hands of independentsThe immediate future of New Zealand's most important trading and strategic partner remains clouded.22 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldLabor leads race for minority governmentJulia Gillard says she has had talks with independent MPs and the Greens following an inconclusive election result.22 Aug 05:25 AM
WorldFirst hung election in 70 yearsUp to 80,000 uncounted votes will determine which of the two major Australian parties forms a minority government.21 Aug 11:52 PM
New ZealandMore power for councils in battle against boozeLocal councils will be given greater power to make decisions over alcohol in their communities under changes to be released tomorrow.21 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldElection results show Liberals ahead by a noseCobber, it's as tight as the proverbial. The Australian election has gone down to the wire with pundits flailing helplessly to call a result.21 Aug 01:34 PM
WorldLive updates: Independents will be keyThe Australian election has ended in a hung Parliament for the first time since WW2.21 Aug 01:20 PM
