Personal FinanceSth Canterbury loans cost Govt extra $331mThe government's finances have taken a $331 million hit, largely due to problems recovering money from failed South Canterbury Finance's tangled set of related party loans.03 Apr 11:30 PM
EconomyTreasury argues for lower taxA Treasury paper out today argues for lower tax and less government spending, saying the size and the structure of government plays an important role in economic performance.01 Apr 12:00 AM
PoliticsPM called a liar over Hubbard affairPrime Minister John Key was called a liar when he fronted a meeting in Timaru last night packed with vocal Allan Hubbard supporters. The PM was forced to defend the Govt's handling of South Canterbury Finance to a bositrous 500-strong crowd30 Mar 08:30 PM
EconomyTreasury: Rebuild to cost up to $15bThe Christchurch earthquake will knock gross domestic product growth back by 1.5 percentage points this year, but Treasury predicts a silver lining with 2012 bringing a sizeable boost to residential, commercial and infrastructure investment06 Mar 01:33 AM
New ZealandKey: Earthquake memorial in two to three weeksJohn Key says a national memorial service will allow all NZers to mourn, with details of the service to be announced early next week.03 Mar 04:51 AM
EconomySearch focus switches to recoveryA search for survivors has now become a grim effort to recover dead bodies from the rubble of Christchurch city centre.03 Mar 02:34 AM
EconomyExpect 'red streaks' in budget - PMThe Government's budget in May will show the cost of the Christchurch earthquake, Prime Minister John Key says.03 Mar 01:49 AM
BDBDEmploymentKiwi dollar may fall as Christchurch earthquake costs become knownThe New Zealand dollar may extend its losses this week as the cost of the Christchurch earthquake becomes clearer.28 Feb 12:30 AM
PropertyEquitable receiver says too soon to estimate recovery of $192m owedThe receivers of Equitable Mortgages say it's too soon to say how much of the property lender's $188.4m worth of loans they are likely to recover.27 Feb 10:45 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Damage could treble commission leviesJohn Key indicated last night that Earthquake Commission levies could triple because of the damage caused by the Christchurch earthquake.27 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: PM says EQC levy hike may be neededIf increased levies are needed to replenish Earthquake Commission funds then the Government would consider it, Prime Minister John Key says.24 Feb 09:33 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateForeign investors keep piling into NZ govt debtForeign investors boosted their share of government debt on issue last month to just shy of $28b, as the Crown borrows $300m a week to maintain its spending programme.14 Feb 08:15 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Asset sale arguments on wobbly groundThe Govt's case for selling down some asset stakes sits on a three-legged stool. On examination it is not particularly sturdy.09 Feb 04:30 PM
PropertyTerm deposits most popular NZ investment choice, surveyJust 6 per cent of investors think shares offer the best rate of return, while rental property is still a popular investment, according to a survey by ASB.06 Feb 08:00 PM
