New ZealandLockwood Smith, PM top performers in pundit's rankingsSpeaker Lockwood Smith has dethroned Prime Minister as 2009's top parliamentary performer, a newsletter claims.07 Dec 12:12 AM
New ZealandPolice probe ex-MP's expensesA former Govt minister is being investigated by police for allegedly using his ex-MP perk of taxpayer-funded flights on business trips.04 Dec 03:00 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Key's faux pas looking like Freudian slipNo one is underestimating the political difficulties in making substantial change, writes Fran O'Sullivan.01 Dec 03:00 PM
EmploymentCatching Oz not possible without slashing Govt spending - BrashGovt spending would have to be slashed by $9 billion for NZ to catch Australia in the wealth stakes, Don Brash said today.30 Nov 04:16 AM
Employment<i>2025 Report:</i> Brash comes up with predictable prescriptionThe 2025 taskforce report, on ways to catch up with Australia, presents radical suggestions to cut taxes and government spending.30 Nov 01:45 AM
New ZealandLabour calls for review of Tisch's expensesLabour has called for an independent review of Deputy Speaker Lindsay Tisch's expense arrangements to "protect the integrity of Parliament".25 Nov 11:08 PM
New ZealandSenior MP becomes own landlord to claim maximum allowanceA National MP has been using a front company to maximise the amount of taxpayer-provided cash he can claim from the accommodation allowance.25 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandNew educational standards will fail, academics sayA system of new national educational standards to assess primary school students is doomed to fail, academics across New Zealand say.24 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandBuy own furniture, ministers toldMinisters will have to personally buy the taxpayer-provided furniture, crockery and whiteware in their Wellington homes.20 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandNow Carter enjoys 'partner perk'Agriculture Minister uses Hide's trick to bypass PM's order on international travel.30 Oct 03:00 PM
OpinionBrian Fallow<i>Brian Fallow:</i> Consultations are over, now it's time for decisions30 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandKey scores top marks for crisis plansDays before its first anniversary, John Key's minority National Government has received a ringing endorsement from voters.30 Oct 03:00 PM