PRESS DIGEST-New Zealand newspapers - Nov 27

WELLINGTON, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Following are some of the lead stories from New Zealand metropolitan newspapers on Friday.

Stories may be taken from either the paper or Internet editions of the papers.

Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

DOMINION POST(www.stuff.co.nz)

Goff accused of using race card: Phil Goff has been accused of sparking racial divisions with an "Orewa-style" speech after he attacked National-Maori Party deals signalling the foreshore and seabed will again be a political football.

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Lump sum plan for MP homes: A lump sum payment to MPs to cover their living expenses in Wellington is being considered as the controversy surrounding their housing expenses refuses to die.

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Get ready for Budget axe, warns English: Finance Minister Bill English is sharpening the axe for big spending cuts in next year's Budget.