When the going gets tough, the tough get goingMarion van Dijk Lie on a beach somewhere or take one for the team in Wellington? * Paid parental leave extended for pre-term babiesThose dates coincide with the school holidays, which is usual. It could have blunted that by meeting Labour half-way and adding a couple of extra week's parental leave in the May budget. On paid parental leave, for instance, it seems like using the veto just makes the government look mean. MONIQUE FORD/FAIRFAX NZ Tightlipped, tense - where did the real Paula Bennett go?

Source: Stuff June 17, 2016 16:52 UTC