Politics

Paula Bennett

'Cancel' dole after year - Bennett

The Government is considering cancelling unemployment benefits after a year and forcing beneficiaries to reapply.

Business NZ boss expects civil service strife

Business boss Phil O'Reilly is predicting 2010 will be a year of industrial strife and an "ugly" budget that will bump up the GST rate.

Bainimarama hails 'change of stance'

By MICHAEL FIELD - The Dominion Post

Fiji military strongman Voreqe Bainimarama says Prime Minister John Key has changed his stance toward his country and it's good news for Fiji.

Queen recognises Kiwis

NZPA

The Queen recognised the service of Commonwealth soldiers in Afghanistan in her annual Christmas message today.

Key, Obama together?

John Key usually struggles to get face-time with Barack Obama, but chances are the two could bump into each other on Waikiki Beach.

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

Schools will be overwhelmed by a baby boom unless the Government reverses teacher funding cuts outlined in the Budget, unions say.

Apology over job cuts at ACC

We can relax: S&P approves

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