Finance minister Michael Cullen told Parliament the NZ Superannuation Fund will pay for much more of the state pension than originally estimated.

United Future leader Peter Dunne says if ever there was a time when a multi-party accord on superannuation was needed, that time is now.

The Green Party is calling on National leader Don Brash to tell the truth about the impact of his proposed tax cuts on every New Zealander under the age of 50.

Rt Hon Winston Peters has urged New Zealanders to remember 1990 and October 1998 and treat Don Brash’s superannuation assurances with the contempt they deserve

Hamilton

Brian Gaynor has resigned from the board of the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation and is joining Milford Asset Management as an executive director and shareholder.

Finance Minister Michael Cullen says promises on New Zealand Superannuation are worth nothing from National as they have a history of bad faith on the issue

National Party Leader Don Brash has called for honesty in the way in which political parties deal with the superannuation issue.

Rotorua

The National Bank's $100 million plus life insurance business may be sold by new owners, ANZ Banking Group.

Tauranga