Best farmland 'already gone'

Concern foreign buyers cherry-picking farms

The best of New Zealand's farmland has been cherry-picked by cash-rich foreign buyers, opponents of overseas ownership claim.

'Mondayising' could cost $200m

The Department of Labour opposes "Mondayising" Waitangi and Anzac days because of an estimated $200 million drag on the economy, PM says.

Action launched over Feltex statement

The liquidators of failed carpet maker Feltex have launched proceedings against big four accountancy firm Ernst & Young (E&Y).

Riots as Greece approves austerity

Greek parliament approves austerity bill to secure a second international bailout amid the country's worst riots in years.