The commentators were predicting that there was a surprise up Finance Minister Bill English's sleeve.

I daresay there are a few MPs who are now taking stock of how things stand, writes Roger Moroney.

Why do we know nothing about what's in "synthetic cannabis", a so-called legal high with potentially addictive and destructive qualities?

On Anzac Day we often reflect about our family members involved in fighting for their country.

Many people will question the connection between Colin Mitten's public role as chairman of Northland Inc and his new private venture.