InvestmentNational wants to give KiwiSaver investors more choiceParty wants to enable KiwiSaver members to invest through more than one provider.16 Aug 11:13 PM
PoliticsNicola Willis and the race for ŌhāriuNational’s deputy leader has her sights set on winning the western Wellington seat.16 Aug 11:03 PM
PoliticsThomas Coughlan: National's concerning lack of climate policiesOPINION: National's main climate policy is to repeal Labour's.16 Aug 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Hipkins and Peters are as bad as each otherOPINION: The two will say and do anything to get your vote this election.16 Aug 05:00 PM
Politics'No natural justice': Former Green MP's barb against party in final speechElizabeth Kerekere addresses 'crybaby-gate' incident as she bows out of Parliament.16 Aug 07:12 AM
PoliticsGovernment passes RMA replacement bills, ending 30 years of RMANational says it will repeal the laws by Christmas16 Aug 05:55 AM
PoliticsDavid Parker will not say whether he thinks Labour's GST policy will workLabour's former Revenue spokesman will only say he 'supports' the policy.16 Aug 02:39 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Who will lead Labour if it loses the election?OPINION: Michael Wood and Kiri Allan would have been the obvious new leadership team.16 Aug 01:57 AM
PoliticsThree of Labour’s departing MPs give final speechesSpeeches include a call for more compassion for MPs: 'We are not robots.'16 Aug 12:50 AM
PoliticsVoters don’t need to wait for a right-leaning government. Hipkins is already running oneThe polls are unambiguous: New Zealand wants a National party led by Chris Hipkins.15 Aug 10:54 PM
PoliticsLabour would need to double key welfare promise to account for inflationLabour's lift to the abatement threshold does not account for inflation.15 Aug 07:01 AM
New ZealandClimate Minister calls parliamentary inquiry into adaptating to changeThe inquiry will help develop an 'enduring' system with cross-party consensus, Shaw says.15 Aug 06:17 AM
New ZealandChris Hipkins announces paid parental leave policyLabour Party leader Chris Hipkins officially announces party's paid parental leave policy. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 Aug 01:52 AM
PoliticsMP says quip about wife shopping not sexist - ‘I work 80-odd hours’Sam Uffindell also lamented cost of Tasty cheese, says he opts for Colby instead.15 Aug 12:21 AM
PoliticsNational and Act differ on paid partner leave as Labour estimates uptakeNational is keen on Labour's new policy for parental leave - if it can afford it.15 Aug 12:15 AM
Politics'Liar': Willis says Grant Robertson 'probably needs a lie down'Willis said she will not take defamation action against Robertson.14 Aug 11:56 PM
VideoFocus: Chris Hipkins on Labour's paid parental leave policyChris Hipkins speaks to press on Labour's paid parental leave policy during this morning's caucus run. Video / Mark MitchellWatch14 Aug 11:31 PM
PoliticsFocus: Nicola Willis responds to being called a liarNicola Willis has responded to Grant Robertson calling her a liar by saying he needs a cup of tea and to take a break. Video / Mark Mitchell Watch14 Aug 11:31 PM
New ZealandParental leave promise, Lauren Dickason trial and football fans rate NZ | Focus Morning Bulletin August 15, 2023Labour’s makes election offer to new parents, the jury continues deliberation in the trial of Lauren Dickason and football fans rate the New Zealand FIFA experience. Video / NZ HeraldWatch14 Aug 07:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Labour and National are becalmed in a sea of voter scepticismOPINION: Will the two main parties ever learn to fill the sails of purpose and hope?14 Aug 05:00 PM
Politics‘Working 80 hours a week’: What it’s like to be an MP in NZWhat do politicians actually do all day?14 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsLabour's election offer to new parents - four weeks of paid leave for partnersLabour is offering four weeks paid leave for partners of a baby's main carer.14 Aug 05:00 PM
Politics'I longed for this particular day' - PM removes final Covid-19 restrictions as experts assess future approachThe PM denied the move was linked to the upcoming election.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinister responds as Corrections deputy CEO quits after concerns raised about conductTopia Rameka was reportedly the subject of complaints from female employees.14 Aug 08:21 AM
New Zealand‘Populist’ and ‘stupid’: 12 tax experts respond to GST-free fruit and vegetablesThe policy is being widely panned by experts, who say it is betting on voters’ ignorance.14 Aug 06:56 AM
New Zealand'End of a challenging time' - Govt ditches all remaining Covid restrictionsIt comes as reported cases and hospitalisations have been trending up in past two weeks.14 Aug 06:30 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: The downstream impacts of the pandemic will reverberate indefinitelyThe lifting of Covid restrictions signals the end of an era - though not the end of Covid.14 Aug 05:51 AM
PoliticsLabour returns to the 30s, but National/Act can still govern in new pollThe poll of 1012 people was conducted online between July 31 and August 7.14 Aug 03:25 AM
PoliticsBryce Edwards: How Labour's tax cut will do little but benefit the richOPINION: The average shopper is unlikely to see any real change in supermarket prices.14 Aug 03:14 AM
OpinionAct’s pledge to abolish cultural reports are racist and inhumane - law lecturerOpinion: Cultural reports allow judges to understand more about the accused.13 Aug 11:52 PM
PoliticsLabour forced to fix GST policy after $240m mistake foundLabour confused the years in which the policy would apply.13 Aug 11:45 PM
New Zealand'A dirty window': What you need to consider before reading a political pollThis is what you need to consider when reading polls.13 Aug 10:54 PM
New ZealandLabour promises GST-free produce - but what does that mean?Removing GST from fruit and veges could save families up to $4 per week.13 Aug 10:04 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyAccountants want low-income trusts to be exempt from tax rate hikeInland Revenue says $17 billion trustee income is under-taxed.13 Aug 05:00 PM
