Survey shows business confidence slumps to lowest level in 30 years
Wednesday 08 April
Business confidence remains in the doldrums according to the latest institute of economic research survey.

Govt at odds with Maori Party over Auckland supercity decision
Wednesday 08 April
The scrapping of three Maori seats on the proposed new Auckland supercity council put the Government at immediate odds with its support partner, the Maori Party, yesterday. But Maori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples, though fuming at the decision, said their support agreement was not in any danger.

This Week on the Internet: 7 April, 2009
Tuesday 07 April
Squirrels, anteaters and chameleons - it can only be This Week on the Internet!