Benedict Collins
Scenic Hotel director says he knew nothing about 100k donation
The company awarded a government contract to manage a luxury resort in Niue says its executive chairman who made a big donation to the National Party knew nothing about the bid. Audio
No link between National Party donation and contract - McCully
The Foreign Affairs Minister says there is no link between a businessman's donation to the National Party and his company winning a contract to manage a resort in Niue. Audio
Opposition: Prime Minister's foreign trusts links a bad look
The leaders of the Labour and Green parties say the Prime Minister's links to a company that sets up foreign trusts in New Zealand are a bad look. Audio
Tax specialist has "open mind" about foreign trust review
The Government's investigation into whether New Zealand is a tax haven for wealthy foreigners is being criticised as inadequate before it's even begun. Audio
Gov urged to do more to stop pit bull attacks
Animal control officers and local government leaders are urging the Government to step up and do more to stop the carnage pit bull type dogs are causing. Their calls follow a horrific attack by a pit… Audio
Child Youth and Family - Benedict Collins
The Government has announced it's overhauling Child Youth and Family today and will be looking to set up a new entity to care for vulnerable children. The Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says… Audio
Govt reassures NZ Kiwibank will stay in public hands
The Government is reassuring New Zealanders that Kiwibank will remain in public ownership. Benedict Collins reports. Audio
Government grilled over tax haven claims
Pressure is mounting on the Prime Minister to strengthen the rules surrounding the country's controversial foreign trusts. Audio
Govt dismisses 'tax haven' label but tax experts sound warnings
The Government says it is ridiculous to suggest New Zealand is a tax haven. Audio
New law will push health and safety to the fore from today
Businesses and trade unions say new health and safety rules that come into force today will mean more people make it home safely at the end of the working day. Audio
Expert believes up to 2 million NZers underpaid
A payroll systems expert believes up to two million New Zealanders may be getting underpaid by their employers for their holidays. Audio
24,000 underpaid in MBIE mix-up
The Minister responsible for Novopay has flagged more potential problems with the school payroll system, with wages for 24,000 employees underpaid. Audio
Intention of Government's law change disputed
The Government is planning to change the law so councils can work more closely together and deliver cost-savings to ratepayers. Audio
Labour and Gov square off in Parl over dairy downturn
The Finance Minister says a small group of dairy farmers will probably now be in trouble because of low milk prices. Audio
Landcorp denies dairy prices influenced decision on Taupo farm
New Zealand's largest farmer Landcorp is denying that low dairy prices were a factor in its decision to slash the size of a large-scale dairy farm conversion in the central North Island. Audio
Landcorp to back off central North Island dairy conversions
The state-owned farmer, Lancorp, is significantly scaling back its ambitious dairy farm conversion plan in the central North Island. Audio
