Wellington, Aug 27 NZPA - Timaru businessman Allan Hubbard says he feels ambushed by the statutory managers of his businesses, and disappointed not to have had a chance to review a report showing a significant shortfall in one of the managed funds.

Wellington, Aug 27 NZPA - Supporters of Timaru businessman Allan Hubbard expressed disbelief today at a second report by statutory managers which predicted a slow return of capital for investors in one business and a shortfall of at least 25 percent in another.

Wellington, July 26 NZPA - Four supporters of South Canterbury businessman Allan Hubbard are planning to file a complaint with the Office of the Ombudsmen today.

Wellington, July 20 NZPA - National MP Tau Henare is back at work and happy to know he has a heart. Mr Henare, 49, was hospitalised after having a heart attack last month. On Facebook Henare described how he had a stent put in to keep blocked arteries open.

Wellington, July 16 NZPA - Supporters are setting up a trust fund for South Canterbury businessman Allan Hubbard, who said today he would fight the Government's decision to put his business interests in statutory management.

Wellington, July 9 NZPA - As Government MPs and Auckland Regional Council butt heads over plans for a Rugby World Cup "party central" on the city's Queens Wharf, Prime Minister John Key says he wants constructive discussions.

Wellington, June 21 NZPA - National Party MP Tau Henare is in hospital recovering from a heart attack, it was reported today. Mr Henare, 49, told the New Zealand Herald from Auckland City Hospital he woke at 2am on Sunday morning and knew immediately he was having a heart attack.

Wellington, June 6 NZPA - The Prime Minister's chief of staff, Wayne Eagleson has been hitting the casinos of Los Vegas with lobbyists.

Wellington, May 4 NZPA - National MP Paula Bennett is not discussing how conciliation efforts are going between her and a solo mother she offended by releasing her benefit details, but Labour MP Charles Chauvel says the woman simply wants an apology.

Wellington, Feb 25 NZPA - More than 100 people, some carrying transistors tuned in to Radio New Zealand, turned up outside Parliament today to protest a funding freeze.