Politics
New MP angry at swearing-in language
05:08PM
Labour's new MP for Mangere, Sua William Sio, is angry he will not be sworn into Parliament in Samoan.
Govt books plunge $3.5b into red
The international economic storm has turned the Government's books a nasty shade of red.
ACC levy rise set to eat into tax cut
Finance Minister Bill English has confirmed there is likely to be a "significant" rise in the amount workers pay to ACC from April 1 next year.
English rejects Treasury calls
By VERNON SMALL - The Dominion Post
Finance Minister Bill English has rejected Treasury calls for sweeping changes, including a capital gains tax, an increase to gst and bigger personal tax cuts.
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Education
Schools on an energy efficient mission
Class subjects at two new schools will incorporate how their state-of-the-art energy efficient buildings work.
Health
Push for ban on smoking in cars
Researchers are calling for a ban on smoking in cars after finding widespread support both here and overseas.
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