New ZealandPM makes a case for compulsory superJohn Key says public opinion has shifted since compulsory superannuation was rejected in a 1997 referendum.16 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandNat MPs might get conscience vote on billNational MPs might be allowed a conscience vote on a Labour Party bill that proposes lowering the drink driving blood alcohol limit, John Key says.09 Aug 06:59 AM
New ZealandConspiracy claims muddy divorce sagaNational Party president Peter Goodfellow's marriage break-up just gets messier.07 Aug 05:30 PM
AgribusinessCrafar farms - behind the facadeThe Chinese bid for the Crafar dairy farms has everything but transparency, finds Karyn Scherer.01 Aug 03:45 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman</i>: More at stake in Cup than rugbyMMP could sink or swim, not on its own merits, but on whether the All Blacks are successful in 2011, writes Brian Rudman.27 Jul 09:30 PM
Small BusinessPlan makes sacking workers easierEmployment law changes will swing the balance in favour of bosses and expose workers to easier dismissal, an expert says.18 Jul 04:00 PM
Small BusinessLabour law changes promote growth - KeyJohn Key says extending the 90-day trial period is about "giving prospective employees a shot", but the Greens say National is breaking one of its pre-election policies by doing so.18 Jul 03:30 AM
Small BusinessSweeping changes to labour laws announcedThe Government today announced sweeping changes to labour laws, including changing the test for reasonable dismissal to make it easier for employers to fire workers.17 Jul 11:23 PM
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
New ZealandKey tight-lipped on SuperCity mayorJohn Key is keeping tight-lipped over who he will be voting for in the race to be mayor of the Supercity.17 Jul 02:19 AM
New Zealand'Sensitive' growth in mining inevitable - BrownleeGerry Brownlee says that the mining industry in New Zealand is certain to grow - but will do so in a 'sensitive manner'.17 Jul 12:39 AM
New ZealandGovt must resist calls to spend - EnglishBill English has warned National Party delegates that the Govt will come under pressure to spend more in election year - and will need to resist.16 Jul 11:25 PM
