BDBDAged careTough decisions needed to avoid crisis -TreasuryTough decisions about prisons, education, pensions and tax need to be made if NZ is to avoid a looming Government debt crisis, says Treasury.29 Oct 02:47 AM
PoliticsEnglish left in 'unfair position'Finance Minister Bill English in the "unfair position" of receiving no Wellington accommodation allowance, Speaker Lockwood Smith says.28 Oct 08:48 PM
New ZealandPolice given wider powers to take DNA MPs today passed a law that by 2011 will allow police to take DNA samples from anyone they intend charging with an imprisonable offence.27 Oct 09:38 PM
New ZealandSmacking law march aims to be bigA property manager who is spending $450,000 on a march against the smacking law hopes it will be the biggest protest march in NZ history.27 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandMarch to call for action on smacking referendumA march to protest the Govt's lack of action following the so-called anti-smacking referendum has been announced.26 Oct 11:14 PM
New ZealandBradford leaves Beehive smacking of Section 59The retirement of Green firebrand Sue Bradford this week is exposing hidden rifts in the party.24 Oct 03:00 PM