New ZealandLockwood Smith axes MPs' travel perkSpeaker Lockwood Smith has axed the international travel perk MPs and their spouses have used since the 1970s, saying it was clear the tide had turned on the perks.17 Nov 08:22 AM
EmploymentNZ's highest ever paid exec revealedWestpac's New Zealand chief executive George Frazis appears to have set a new record for executive pay in New Zealand.16 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandKey: MP Wong will front up - but not yetJohn Key says he expects Pansy Wong to front up on claims about her husband's business interests but has defended her delay in doing so.15 Nov 10:10 PM
New ZealandSupport for move to axe travel perkOpposition MPs have slammed the Prime Minister's handling of the Pansy Wong scandal, but there has been support for his move to end international travel allowances.15 Nov 07:47 PM
OpinionClaire Trevett<i>Claire Trevett:</i> Travel discounts start to look like excess baggageMPs gave themselves the perk, now they can do themselves a favour by getting rid of it.15 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPay rise tipped as MPs set to lose travel perkAn increase to MPs' salaries is almost inevitable if the Prime Minister's bid to get rid of their foreign-travel perks is successful.15 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandResignation revives calls to overhaul travel rulesThe resignation of Pansy Wong from the Cabinet has revived calls for an overhaul of the MPs' travel perk.14 Nov 04:30 PM
EmploymentNightmare conditions in Disney factoryA report has exposed conditions at sweatshops in China where Disney toys are produced for Western consumers.13 Nov 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Matthew Lynn</i>: If we can talk about sex, we can talk about moneyMost people are still reluctant to discuss money.09 Nov 04:30 PM
All BlacksRugby: What price an All Black?As Dan Carter's departure after the World Cup looks set to create a large hole in the All Black ranks, Gregor Paul looks at European clubs' continuing ability to pay the big bucks and lure top players away.06 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandLockwood Smith in MP expenses backdownThe Speaker has caved in to pressure to release MPs' spending on travel perks after political parties rebelled.03 Nov 01:13 AM
