EconomyTreasury: State ownership shouldn't be 'default'Treasury is questioning the way the Crown manages its assets, suggesting state ownership of social assets may not be the most efficient use of government money.26 Mar 03:26 AM
Banking and financeBluechip boss on FMA charges diesA former chief executive of Bluechip and director Viaduct Capital Nick Wevers has died and criminal charges filed against him have now been withdrawn.21 Mar 03:15 AM
EconomyGovt predicts a 'paper-thin' surplusThe Government books are on track to deliver the promised surplus in 2014 - 15 but at $86 million, still a very small one, despite improvements in the economy.17 Dec 12:00 AM
EconomyFix Govt accounts? Here's your chanceAn new interactive tool developed by a Victoria University professor in conjunction with Treasury lets people address the Government's long-term financial pressures.15 Jul 01:30 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Treasury boss sparks culture changePolitical correspondent John Armstrong spoke to Treasury's head about how he is changing the department's culture ahead of the release of its long-term fiscal projections.11 Jul 03:26 AM
BDBDEnergyMRP float bolsters govt cash balanceThe New Zealand government posted a smaller operating deficit than forecast in the 11 months ended May 31.04 Jul 10:40 PM
CommoditiesPR spin costs Solid Energy $48kWell-connected lobbyists Saunders Unsworth worked with Solid Energy, Treasury and Cabinet Ministers to thwart questions about the company's problems.19 Jun 05:30 PM
CommoditiesTreasury not fast enough on Solid EnergyAn independent review of events leading to Solid Energy's near-collapse has raised questions over Treasury's response to early warning signs of trouble.11 Jun 12:50 AM
OpinionEditorial: Govt must do better at promoting share salesEditorial: Naturally enough, the Government was keen to put the entire blame for what happened on "politicking" by Labour and the Greens.09 May 05:30 PM
BDBDEconomyGovernment deficit smaller than forecastThe government kept a smaller operating deficit than forecast in the first nine months of the financial year, even as the cost of the Canterbury earthquakes grew.05 May 10:30 PM
BDBDEconomyCrown deficit smaller than forecastThe New Zealand government had a smaller operating deficit than expected in the first eight months of the financial year as it took in more income tax than it had forecast.04 Apr 09:30 PM
EnergyKey distances Govt from Telecom cutsPrime Minister John Key has denied that the Solid Energy crisis and Telecom job cuts are a black mark against the Government's handling of the economy.22 Feb 05:39 AM
EnergySolid Energy crisis: Govt vows to save itSolid Energy is in crisis, with a Government bailout almost inevitable, mine closures possible and further job cuts likely in another restructure to try to salvage it.21 Feb 05:40 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateGovt deficit less than forecastThe New Zealand government had a smaller than expected first-half operating deficit after Treaty of Waitangi settlement costs didn't eventuate in the period.19 Feb 09:40 PM
BDBDManufacturingLabour costs up 0.5pc as quake rebuild quickensNew Zealand labour costs rose in the final three months of 2012 as the gathering pace of Canterbury's reconstruction effort saw the building and construction sector underpin gains.04 Feb 10:30 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateGovt deficit news better than forecastA month after releasing new budget forecasts, the New Zealand government is tracking above them.24 Jan 09:36 PM
BDBDEconomyGovt deficit up as tax take dipsThe New Zealand government's operating deficit was wider than forecast in the first four months of the financial year.04 Dec 09:30 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateEnglish: House price rise is no surpriseA rise in household incomes that is greater than the average house price rise makes recent real estate market buoyancy unsurprising, says Bill English.13 Nov 11:45 PM
