New ZealandImmigration raid, Government cuts and job listings report | Focus Morning Bulletin August 29, 2023Immigration New Zealand raid six properties in fraud investigation, the Government cuts back on consultants and contractors plus job listings fall but why applications are higher than ever. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Aug 07:29 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: How about a bonfire of the tax mistakes?OPINION: The link between Air NZ's 'staggering' profits and political donations.28 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOpinion: $4b bonfire - Grant Robertson lays a field of landmines for Nicola WillisOPINION: Labour just made it harder for National to make its numbers add up.28 Aug 06:49 AM
PoliticsWatch: 'You're no Slim Shady, buddy' - Luxon's heckler response'Will the real Mr Chris Luxon please stand up,' a heckler said to the National leader.28 Aug 05:16 AM
PoliticsGovt announces $4b in savings, National says 'too little, too late'Chris Hipkins and Grant Robertson will announce savings.28 Aug 05:07 AM
KahuWillie Jackson: After our disagreement, we sang karaokeAnnette Sykes unhappy Jennifer Ward-Lealand appointed to Māori Language Commission.27 Aug 10:15 PM
New ZealandParliament enters its final week, ankle bracelet fears and winter's almost over | Focus Morning Bulletin August 28, 2023 Coalition questions swirl and insults fly in Parliament, ankle bracelet fears in wake of a leaked report and it’s officially the last week of winter. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / Telegram Watch27 Aug 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Not a pretty future': What the dire state of education means for the next generationThe latest data shows every measure going backwards; lowest school retention since 200927 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsInsults fly as Hipkins throws down the gauntlet to Luxon over NZ FirstIt's the last sitting week of Parliament, but MPs are already on the campaign trail.27 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSenior doctor’s plea as staff struggles put safe emergency service at riskSenior doctor's plea to Health NZ bosses illustrates the extreme strain on EDs nationally.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'So personal and so negative': Luxon responds to Hipkins ruling out NZ FirstNational leader refuses to rule out working with New Zealand First.27 Aug 05:20 AM
New ZealandFocus: Christopher Luxon on Labour ruling out NZ First coalitionNational leader Christopher Luxon reacts to Labour ruling out the possibility of a coalition with NZ First. Video / NZHeraldWatch27 Aug 04:04 AM
New Zealand'Bloated bureaucracy': Kāinga Ora spends more than $300,000 a year renting 7 high-end computersKāinga Ora has come under fire for the cost.27 Aug 03:45 AM
KahuGreen Party promises fund to protect towns and cities from floodingThe Urban Nature Fund is included in the Greens' Climate-Safe Communities plan.27 Aug 02:24 AM
New ZealandFocus: Chris Hipkins rules out NZ First coalitionChris Hipkins has ruled out any chance of a coalition with NZ First, stating that they “are a force for instability and chaos”. Video / NZHeraldWatch27 Aug 01:58 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins rules out working with Winston Peters and ‘coalition of fear’Labour leader Chris Hipkins set out his preferred governing arrangements.27 Aug 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBeehive Diaries: PM judges his sporting chops, a Dolly Parton farewell and exiting MP's unlikely allyMPs are often farewelled with a waiata - Dolly Parton is not often the songwriter.26 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: This hard week a warning to Act and SeymourOPINION: David Seymour’s often the smartest guy in the room.26 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsNew pathway to residency for those fleeing war in UkraineApplicants would not need to sit English language tests or require sponsorship.25 Aug 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Labour wrings hope out of new poll and Luxon hits a speed bumpFor once it wasn't Labour dealing with personnel issues: it was Luxon.25 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsIs National planning $2b of spending cuts, tax hikes - or a mix of both?National says its tax policy will be self-funded.25 Aug 05:12 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Nats, Act get their turn on the naughty stepOPINION: Also in this week's politics wrap - the truth about Michael Woodhouse's ranking.25 Aug 01:05 AM
New Zealand'Hamilton is booming': MP signs offHamilton-based National List MP David Bennett gives his valedictory speech.25 Aug 01:05 AM
Politics'Soz not soz, bro': Jackson, Seymour in firing line as MPs farewell ParliamentThe valedictions also featured a surprise rendition of Dolly Parton's hit 9 to 5.24 Aug 07:42 AM
PoliticsLabour and National's zombie tax policiesNational and Labour are attacking policies neither have said they are doing.24 Aug 07:12 AM
New ZealandFocus: Christopher Luxon gives his thoughts on Tim van de MolenAfter Tim van de Molen was found in contempt of Parliament for intimidating behaviour, Christopher Luxon explains to the press his thoughts on the matter. Video / NZHeraldWatch24 Aug 05:45 AM
New ZealandFocus: National MP found in contempt of Parliament for intimidating behaviour.Labour MP Shanan Halbert on the Privileges Committee found that National MP Tim van de Molen was in contempt of Parliament for intimidating behaviour. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Aug 02:37 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHigher education: Meet Penny Simmonds, National’s Invercargill MP tipped for CabinetPenny Simmonds has one mission - to undo Labour's reforms.24 Aug 02:10 AM
PoliticsNational MP stripped of portfolios for ‘threatening’ Labour memberThe Privileges Committee recommended he be censured over the incident.24 Aug 01:58 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsQ&A: Election countdown - Claire Trevett answers your questionsFifty days out from election 2023, Claire Trevett checks in from Parliament.23 Aug 06:15 PM
TalanoaHey David Seymour, it's been a week and I'm still looking for the punchlineOPINION: 'The joke is as dry as the Sahara'.23 Aug 05:00 PM
Politics‘Don’t hide from the problem’: Resigning MPs give final speechesThere was a surprise shout-out from one National member for a former Te Pāti Māori leader.23 Aug 07:58 AM
Politics'Huge win for survivors': Govt to consider affirmative consent definition in sexual offences'It's a huge win for survivors of sexual assault' - petition organiser.23 Aug 06:56 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori co-leader faces possible censure for court case commentWaititi could face censure from Privileges Committee or Speaker.23 Aug 06:49 AM
