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
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
PoliticsHipkins defends fruit & veg GST cut amid claims policy fails poorer KiwisLabour's tax promises would cost about $3.4 billion over four years.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInflationCommercial property owners to pay for Labour's GST cutHow Labour would pay for its tax policy.13 Aug 05:00 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
PoliticsHipkins reveals removal of GST from fruit and vegetables, Working for Families boostRemoving GST from fruit and vegetable will cost $2 billion.13 Aug 03:40 AM
PoliticsClean Power Payment: Greens propose $36,000 in grants and loans for home energy upgradesPolicy comes after the party supported making dental care free for everyone.12 Aug 11:00 PM
PoliticsLabour dangles election carrot: Promise to remove GST from fresh and frozen fruit and vegThey have revealed how much shoppers would save.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsSteven Joyce's new book: Being part of Key’s inner sanctum and THAT sex toy incidentThe former MP has given insight into his colourful career.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettBeehive Diaries: Seymour's stoner accusations, has bad poll taken Hipkins out as Chris of the Week?Chris Hipkins gets hit by a bad poll, but spends the week in damage reversal mode.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside Julian Batchelor's long-simmering property spat before his divisive co-governance tourRoadshow organiser's 15-year battle with DoC, Māori over access to land.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: He's behind you! Poll plonks Winston Peters into Luxon's election pantomimeChristopher Luxon faces the prospect of a Winston Peters comeback spoiling his plans.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Best and worst of the week in politicsOPINION: The inside word on who's up, who's down and what's happening in Parliament.10 Aug 11:43 PM
PoliticsChina, Iran and Russia conducting foreign interference in NZ - reportCompetition between states was becoming more acute, according to the report.10 Aug 10:13 PM
PoliticsMandatory reporting looms for all companies to help reduce gender pay gap - if current Govt’s work continuesGovt to require gender pay gap reporting - but the legislation is yet to be drafted.10 Aug 08:15 PM
New ZealandEnchanter report, NZ First up in polls and tourists fly to space | Focus Morning Bulletin August 11, 2023Urgent safety issues to be revealed in final report on the sinking of the Enchanter, could Winston Peters be heading back to Parliament? And tourists fly to space for the first time. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / AP Video / Virgin GalacticWatch10 Aug 07:24 PM
New Zealand'Shouldn’t have done it': Labour MP apologises for queue-jumping trafficA letter to the editor of the Otago Daily Times ratted Leary out - 'should know better'.10 Aug 07:58 AM
Politics'Gutter politics': Winston Peters claims Act’s attack ad proves Seymour is worriedThe latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll, released today, had NZ First on 5.8 per cent.10 Aug 05:42 AM
PoliticsFormer National Party minister set to launch new Christian partyNgaro admits it’s late to be launching a party.10 Aug 04:32 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsClaire Trevett: Labour now at risk of collapse, driving voters to the GreensOPINION: The rise of NZ First could mean Heartbreak Hotel for National and Act.10 Aug 04:13 AM
PoliticsLatest poll shows National-Act Govt; support for Labour dropping below 30Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon are neck and neck in the preferred PM stakes.10 Aug 03:12 AM
Politics‘Somewhat convoluted’: PM confronts minister’s claim there isn’t enough taxHipkins denies the Govt was involved in demanding the footage not be released.10 Aug 02:59 AM
PoliticsFormer Ministry for Pacific Peoples boss apologises for improper spendingFlowers, travel, accommodation, gifts, cultural advice - but proper processes ignored.10 Aug 02:25 AM
OpinionTara Ward: Thank you for doing the shopping, Sam UffindellOPINION: Fellow grocery shopper Tara Ward thanks MP Sam Uffindell for his service.10 Aug 12:14 AM
