Peoples Times

If you are an employer it is important to understand the law relating to disciplining and dismissing staff.

The 'Perk Buster' became the 'Perk Busted' today, when Act leader Rodney Hide called a press conference and apologised for using taxpayer money to fund a holiday in Hawaii and flights for his girlfriend. He announced he would be repaying the money.

Civil Defence Minister John Carter has released the reports of the internal and external reviews into the Ministry of Civil Defence's response to the 30 September 2009 tsunami alert.

The new Immigration Act which passed into law last Friday will enhance border security and improve the efficiency of New Zealand's immigration services, says Immigration Minister, Jonathan Coleman.

A bill that prevents fraudulent debts from being written off was passed by Parliament on Friday, says Commerce Minister Simon Power.

New Zealanders oppose nearly all the major changes the Government proposes to make to emissions trading and climate policy, according to a survey commissioned by the New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development (NZBCSD).

The minister of education’s insistence on a limited three R’s focus for the so-called 'national standards' will jeopardise students’ achievement in NCEA, PPTA president Kate Gainsford says.

The Ministers for Social Development and Employment and Senior Citizens have welcomed the passage of legislation granting greater freedom to superannuitants.

Illegal street racers will face the ultimate deterrent with the passing of a law this week which will see the worst offenders' cars confiscated and destroyed, Police Minister Judith Collins said.

Environment Minister Nick Smith has welcomed the release of league tables that rank the water quality of New Zealand's major rivers.