Politics‘Not a complete pushover’: Hipkins shuts door on Green Party doubts over CGT bottom lineLabour is adamant it won't shift from the tax policy it released yesterday. 29 Oct 03:24 AM
Politics'We ...': Winston Peters' account corrects Christopher Luxon's tweet about trade dealThe Foreign Minister's post was deleted soon after it appeared online.29 Oct 12:23 AM
New ZealandWellington Mayor-elect Andrew Little announces Ben McNulty as his deputy mayorMcNulty, a fellow Labour councillor, will serve as deputy for the first half of the term, in a novel new arrangement set up by Little. Video / Mark MitchellWatch28 Oct 11:53 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins speaks to mediaChris Hipkins speaks to the media after addressing the Council of Trade Unions at their biennial conference.Watch28 Oct 11:41 PM
PoliticsLuxon flies into South Korea ahead of Trump dinnerThe Prime Minister is in Gyeongju for Apec.28 Oct 11:37 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: New Zealand's pointless 'war' with the Cook Islands must endOPINION: New Zealand has cut $18m in aid that funds Cook Islands health and education.28 Oct 11:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: What does the Green Party think of Labour's capital gains tax?Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says Labour's tax policy would be a "starting point" in any future coalition negotiations. Video / Mark MitchellWatch28 Oct 10:04 PM
New ZealandNZ think tank back four-year parliamentary termA bill to extend the parliamentary term was introduced in February.28 Oct 05:04 PM
PremiumPremiumTaxLabour knows what it'll tax, but can't say what it'll allow you to deductLabour won't commit to allowing interest write-offs under its capital gains tax policy.28 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The challenge of GM foods and climate changeOPINION: GM foods could be the key to local climate action. Do we want that?28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMissed opportunity? Questions over Labour’s capital gains tax policyInfometrics economist Brad Olsen discusses Labour's new tax policy. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Oct 03:45 PM
PoliticsRevealed: Luxon could dine alongside TrumpLuxon and Trump are yet to meet in person.28 Oct 07:47 AM
PoliticsLabour’s free GP visit policy: Doctors sceptical but party confident of capacity The policy would be funded by a capital gains tax.28 Oct 06:24 AM
PoliticsWatch: Malaysian Prime Minister tries haka while greeting Christopher LuxonThe pair held a bilateral meeting on Tuesday. Video / MOFA MalaysiaWatch28 Oct 05:29 AM
PoliticsMore meat: The market of 700 million people NZ is strengthening ties to'This will be your new market,' one world leader said.28 Oct 05:14 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori MP's son claims legal action begins as rift with party deepensMP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi is reportedly facing a suspension motion.28 Oct 04:44 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Labour's CGT sets small target but has big loopholes - including family homeOPINION: Labour's capital gains tax sets a small target for its critics. 28 Oct 03:58 AM
New ZealandLabour slammed over plan to use capital gains tax for free GP visitsNational, Act and New Zealand First say Labour’s tax proposal risks choking economic growth, while Labour argues the revenue would provide relief for struggling families.Watch28 Oct 02:32 AM
PoliticsLabour’s capital gains tax: Chris Hipkins celebrates ‘progressive’ policy amid stern warning to leaker Labour says all CGT revenue would go towards health spending including free GP visits.28 Oct 12:25 AM
PoliticsNicola Willis reacts to Labour's capital gains tax announcementFinance Minister Nicola Willis reacts to the Labour Party's capital gains tax announcement. Video / NZ HeraldWatch27 Oct 11:26 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins on property profit tax to pay for free GP visitsLabour Party announces a targeted property tax to fund three free doctors’ visits for every New ZealanderWatch27 Oct 08:59 PM
New Zealand'Create opportunities for our businesses': Luxon reveals trade pitch to AsiaThe PM wants to sign a new ‘comprehensive strategic partnership’ with ASEAN.27 Oct 07:13 PM
PoliticsThe issue NZ’s in minority on at Asian summit – but Luxon not concerned It's an issue many Asian nations have a strong view on.27 Oct 04:52 PM
PoliticsLabour to campaign on capital gains tax, but there are several exemptionsHipkins said money from a CGT would be funnelled back to give Kiwis free doctors visits.27 Oct 04:32 PM
Politics'Outdated': Government announces Ministerial Advisory Group will review aged care fundingThe country’s over-65 population is expected to reach about 1.3 million by 2040.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeir hunting: Government pockets $700k from Kiwi with no will or family membersWithout a will or any relatives, the Government banks your estate. 27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul Goldsmith: Government not decriminalising shopliftingOPINION: The Government is changing the message to offenders and cracking down.27 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsKiwis want change as new report shows just 1.4% of annual drug budget for harm reductionPeople want a 1043% increase in the share of the drug budget for harm reduction - report.27 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsMariameno Kapa-Kingi faces Te Pāti Māori suspension motionThe move to suspend her comes after weeks of turmoil.27 Oct 08:39 AM
Politics'We follow through': Luxon says sending plane to wargames shows NZ 'not just spouting off'He's 'really proud' of New Zealand's work in the region.27 Oct 04:12 AM
PoliticsNZ ship, plane deployed in Asia for wargames as Luxon arrives in MalaysiaLuxon is expected to meet several world leaders in Kuala Lumpur.26 Oct 05:04 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBrooke van Velden: Sick of being called the wrong kind of womanThe minister's biggest piece of contentious policy reform is yet to come.26 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWorkplace Minister Brooke van Velden on plans for change and using the ‘C’ wordAct minister Brooke van Velden says women are sick of being told they’re the wrong kind of woman. Video / Mark MitchellWatch26 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘We will have different views’: Luxon could soon come face-to-face with TrumpThe Kiwi leader will fly to Asia today to push rules-based trade.25 Oct 04:00 PM
