New ZealandNational urged to help poor - before three-course lunchGreat poverty still affects pockets of NZ, ministers were told yesterday - shortly before their sumptuous three-course lunch.17 Jul 04:00 PM
WorldTory backbenchers oppose election day proposalsThe British government faces a second Tory backbench revolt over plans to change the rules to delay a general election if the Liberal-Conservative coalition collapses.16 Jul 05:58 AM
WorldAussie election tipped for August 28Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard is believed to have settled on a poll date.16 Jul 03:11 AM
WorldGillard sidesteps bombshell claimAustralian Prime Minister Julia Gillard appears unlikely to call an election this weekend after she was forced to sidestep a bombshell claim she pulled out of a deal with Kevin Rudd the night before she seized the leadership.15 Jul 07:30 AM
Small BusinessBosses given ACC safety incentiveGovernment plans to apply "experience rating" - essentially a no- or low-claims discount on employers' ACC levies - from April next year.14 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds of police cars routinely carry armsHundreds of police cars carry gun safes, and central Auckland officers draw weapons from their vehicles nearly twice a week.14 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandCTU: ACC changes may encourage cover-upsDiscounts on ACC levies for businesses with good safety records will encourage some employers to cover up workplace accidents, opponents say.14 Jul 05:31 AM
