Reaction: Mood of the Boardroom

25 Jul, 2013 12:16 AM

Finance Minister Bill English along with Labour Finance spokesman David Parker comment on Fran O'Sullivan's Mood of the Boardroom report and give their opinions a Capital Gains tax and raising the superannuation age to 67.

MetService national weather July 31 - August 3

MetService national weather July 31 - August 3

MetService national weather July 31 - August 3. Video / MetService

Frank Films: A Tribute to Natural History New Zealand

Frank Films: A Tribute to Natural History New Zealand

From regional TV station to global gold standard documentary production: the story of Natural History New Zealand.

Wayne Brown criticises absent councillors

Wayne Brown criticises absent councillors

Near the start of the livestream of the council meeting, Brown discusses absent councillors. Video / Auckland Council

Surfer spotted at Christchurch beach despite tsunami warning

Surfer spotted at Christchurch beach despite tsunami warning

A person has been spotted surfing at Scarborough Beach despite a national tsunami warning. Video / Supplied

Spies Minister and Foreign Minister respond to upgraded FBI base in Wellington

Spies Minister and Foreign Minister respond to upgraded FBI base in Wellington

Judith Collins and Winston Peters say the base will help in the fight against transnational crime. Video / Mark Mitchell

The big rugby topics leading up to the naming of the All Blacks tour squad

The big rugby topics leading up to the naming of the All Blacks tour squad

Liam Napier and Elliott Smith discuss injury gaps, who will cover the third halfback role and the Lions' win in the lead-up to the All Blacks tour squad naming. Video / NZ Herald

Starvation claiming lives in Gaza

Starvation claiming lives in Gaza

Mike Seawright, Director of ReliefAid, speaks to Ryan Bridge about the situation on the ground in Gaza and what urgent action is required to relieve the issues of hunger there.

Kiwibank $500M cap raise landing flat and the flightpath for the new Air NZ chief executive

Kiwibank $500M cap raise landing flat and the flightpath for the new Air NZ chief executive

Business with 2degrees: Kiwibank $500M cap raise landing flat and the flightpath for the new Air NZ chief executive.

Mark Mitchell on the tsunami threat to New Zealand following Russia's 8.8 mega quake

Mark Mitchell on the tsunami threat to New Zealand following Russia's 8.8 mega quake

The Emergency Management and Recovery Minister discusses the tsunami threat for NZ after the 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia.

Black Caps, the start of NPC and the new Phoenix coach

Black Caps, the start of NPC and the new Phoenix coach

Bonnie Jansen and Liam Napier on the sports panel to talk cricket, the NPC kicking off and the appointment of the new Phoenix coach.

Latest news on the US economy and Trump's trade tariffs

Latest news on the US economy and Trump's trade tariffs

Latest news on the US economy and Trump's trade tariffs, Business with 2degrees with BusinessDesk's Garth Bray.

Everything you need to know about tsunami risk after Russia quake

Everything you need to know about tsunami risk after Russia quake

Kiwis have been told to remain alert for 'strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore'.

Aerial flooding footage

Aerial flooding footage

Footage of flooding in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Video / Bay of Plenty Helicopters, supplied

Should NZ's biggest power companies be broken up?

Should NZ's biggest power companies be broken up?

Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges and ERGANZ CEO Bridget Abernethy talk to Herald NOW about the future structure of power companies in NZ.

Tsunami advisory remains in place for New Zealand after Russia quake

Tsunami advisory remains in place for New Zealand after Russia quake

Kiwis have been told to remain alert for 'strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore'

Government plans to double geothermal energy, mine volcanic minerals

Government plans to double geothermal energy, mine volcanic minerals

Resource Minister Shane Jones talks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about plans to double geothermal energy and mine minerals.

Tsunami threat 'must be regarded as real'

Tsunami threat 'must be regarded as real'

A magnitude 8.8 quake struck off the coast of eastern Russia on Wednesday triggering tsunami alerts across the Pacific.

Tsunami threat likely to remain and effort to curb court delays | NZ Herald News Update

Tsunami threat likely to remain and effort to curb court delays | NZ Herald News Update

Tsunami threat likely to remain, nurses warn this is only the beginning and prospect of more competition in banking sector.

Matt Henry takes six wickets as New Zealand seize advantage in Bulawayo

Matt Henry takes six wickets as New Zealand seize advantage in Bulawayo

Matt Henry once again shone in his role as the leader of New Zealand’s attack, as his 6/39 skittled Zimbabwe for just 149.

Watch: Weaving driver narrowly misses cars on state highway

Watch: Weaving driver narrowly misses cars on state highway

Video captures driver weaving across state highway into path of oncoming traffic narrowly avoiding crashes.

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Convicted dealer says ‘it’s easy’ to sell drugs, weapons on Facebook

Convicted dealer says ‘it’s easy’ to sell drugs, weapons on Facebook

Facebook owner Meta claims to prohibit illegal sales, but sellers feel 'bulletproof'.

Kea Kids News: It’s a guinea pig beauty pageant!

Kea Kids News: It’s a guinea pig beauty pageant!

Reporter Harriet is at the Auckland Cavy Club Winter Championship, where kids are combing, coiffing, and cuddling their guinea pigs’ way to Best in Show. Video / KKN

TV wars: Sky's startling revival

TV wars: Sky's startling revival

Media Insider podcast: Sky TV CEO Sophie Moloney on sports rights, buying Three for $1, and winning back customers.

The new drug trade - Behind the illicit items found on Facebook Marketplace

New Zealand|crime

The new drug trade - Behind the illicit items found on Facebook Marketplace

NZ Herald senior investigative reporter Michael Morrah has been looking into the array of illicit items popping up on Facebook Marketplace, and joins us today on The Front Page.

Sirens blast on Hawaii beach amid tsunami warning

Sirens blast on Hawaii beach amid tsunami warning

Sirens blast in Naalehu and gridlock traffic in Waikiki amid tsunami warning. Video / AFP

Hawaii evacuation warning as tsunami threatens

Hawaii evacuation warning as tsunami threatens

Hawaii officials urge people to evacuate ahead of a possible tsunami impact. Video / AFP

Health Minister addresses nurses strike

New Zealand|politics

Health Minister addresses nurses strike

Simeon Brown is calling on the NZ Nurses Organisation and Health NZ to get back to the negotiating table. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Civil Defence has advised that an earthquake near Russia has created tsunami activity

NZ Civil Defence has advised that an earthquake near Russia has created tsunami activity

NZ Civil Defence has advised that an earthquake near Russia has created tsunami activity. Video / Auckland Emergency Management

Waves crash on to shore in Japan following Russia earthquake

Waves crash on to shore in Japan following Russia earthquake

Waves crashed on to the coastline of Japan today as a massive earthquake in Russia triggered tsunami warnings.

Striking nurses protest outside Tauranga Hospital

Striking nurses protest outside Tauranga Hospital

The rain did not stop an estimated 200 NZNO members picketing outside the hospital. Video / NZ Herald

Boeing announces latest results

Boeing announces latest results

Footage from inside Boeing's 737 production facility in Renton, Washington, and the 737 and 787 Dreamliner in flight. Video / Boeing

Nationwide nurses strike and Gloriavale verdict | NZ Herald afternoon news update: July 30, 2025

Nationwide nurses strike and Gloriavale verdict | NZ Herald afternoon news update: July 30, 2025

Nurses strike nationwide today to protest their staffing levels and wages. Gloriavale member Howard Temple found guilty of indecent assault. Video / NZ Herald

Why 36,000 healthcare workers are striking across New Zealand

Why 36,000 healthcare workers are striking across New Zealand

Over 36,000 nurses, midwives, healthcare assistants and kaimahi hauora will strike for 24 hours from 9am Wednesday. Video / Dean Purcell

Eastern Bay of Plenty flooding

Eastern Bay of Plenty flooding

Flooding near Ruatoki in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

Nearly 200 people in Gisborne join nationwide nurses strike

Nearly 200 people in Gisborne join nationwide nurses strike

Striking nurses and their supporters braved dreary weather on Wednesday morning. Gisborne nurse Michell Krawczyk spoke about the strike. Video / NZ Herald

Security needed for NZ power supply and NZ's favourite pies

Security needed for NZ power supply and NZ's favourite pies

Simon Wilson and Deborah Pead on Herald NOW's panel. Video / Herald Now

Which share market should you invest in?

Which share market should you invest in?

Personal Finance with Forsyth Barr. Video / Herald NOW

Power bills spike for Otago residents

Power bills spike for Otago residents

South Island news with Newstalk ZB's Claire Sherwood. Video / Herald Now

Ed Sheeran extra shows, Bend It Like Beckham sequel, and Destiny's Child reunites

Ed Sheeran extra shows, Bend It Like Beckham sequel, and Destiny's Child reunites

Jenni Mortimer talks entertainment on Herald NOW.

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