ACT's John Banks has taken a firm lead in Auckland's Epsom electorate, leading at the last tally by more than 1700 votes. "The cup of tea was worthwhile, wasn't it?" he told cheering supporters, chanting "ACT is back." On current results, the party ... Banks takes hold of Epsom
TORONTO -- Despite calls from some quarters to increase economic stimulus, federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says the government must continue doing exactly what it has been telling consumers to do: get spending under control and reduce debt. ... Flaherty rejects economic stimulus