Politics

A woman plays a historic Maori war drum

New beat for Taranaki Maori

The slow, deep beat of a military drum yesterday sounded the beginning of a new era for Taranaki Maori, just as it once accompanied their destruction.

Electricity Authority Establishment Board set up

NZPA

The Electricity Authority Establishment Board has been set up with Dr Brent Layton appointed chairman.

AsureQuality grilled on procedures

Government-owned food inspection company AsureQuality was grilled today about why it did not get a review done into how it operates.

Kupe gas project officially opened

The $1.3 billion Kupe Gas Project in Taranaki was officially opened today by Prime Minister John Key.

Productivity Commission in place next year

By MARTIN KAY - Stuff.co.nz

A commission charged with finding ways to boost productivity and economic performance will be in place from next year, the Government has announced.

Cuts, but not on taxes

National will have to win two elections before it has any money to spend, sharing the pain with the 70,000 set to join the dole queue.

Who will pay for our super?

A $37 billion hole in the nest egg for future pensions is fuelling debate over the retirement age.

Fear of school closures

Apology over job cuts at ACC

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