New ZealandNational’s tax plan, ram raid bill criticised and poor behaviour in Parliament | Focus Morning Bulletin August 30, 2023National’s proposed tax plan revealed, Ram raid bill passes its first reading and Māori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi's poor behaviour in Parliament. Video / NZ Herald Watch29 Aug 07:40 PM
PoliticsCoalition of 'fear' or 'chaos'? Why next Govt will be 'unstable' regardlessThe gloves are off and the attack lines are flying.29 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Labour on track for their worst defeat - blame the non-votersOPINION: We may see the lowest voter turnout since MMP.29 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuTe Pāti Māori apologises for ‘harmful narratives’ about refugees and migrants on party websiteA series of tweets said the party did not stand for xenophobia and racism in any form.29 Aug 07:57 AM
TaxThe economic conditions the next Government will have to contend withHow much can an incoming government afford?29 Aug 06:16 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters sounds alarm on Act's proposed changes to superannuationAct holds a different position from its potential coalition partner National.29 Aug 05:58 AM
PoliticsElection 2023: Nats way ahead in Ilam, denting TOP's chancesThe Opportunities Party's hopes of entering Parliament have been dealt a blow by a poll.29 Aug 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesGrant Robertson’s digital services tax on Big Tech ‘a drop in the ocean’Long-dormant flat tax on Google and Facebook's NZ revenue is suddenly back on the agenda.29 Aug 04:20 AM
New ZealandVision from God: Brian Tamaki wants to 'break Parliament and lying politicians apart'Tamaki's political party planning more disruptive stunts following Luxon press conference.29 Aug 01:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: It's 'show me the money' week as Nats prep tax pitchAlso in today's briefing: heckler strikes again; Peters clears up coalition confusion.29 Aug 01:01 AM
PoliticsRevealed: Churches, charities to keep tax exemption under National planNational will release its tax plan for the election tomorrow.28 Aug 11:03 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Election 2023, yellow footpath dots, Govt achievementsOPINION: Letters on KKK costumes, financial literacy, Asian culture, and up the Wahs!25 Aug 05:00 PM
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
New ZealandNational vows to scrap contracts with gangs for community supportLuxon says his party would put an end to gangs getting government contracts, if elected.24 Aug 09:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: National would be insane to offer tax cuts in the next yearOPINION: Nicola Willis’ credibility is on the line as she finalises National’s tax policy.24 Aug 05:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionPremium Debate: More subscriber reactions to Liam Dann’s ‘mojo’ columnOPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.24 Aug 04:00 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
New Zealand'$60 or $70 off your grocery bill, it’s huge': Value of free school lunches explored in studySome Hawke's Bay families save $60 a week with Aotearoa’s free school lunch programme.23 Aug 10:57 PM
New Zealand'Ripped' from their frames: National, Labour election signs vandalised'It is frustrating. We put a lot of effort into getting them ready.'23 Aug 08:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionDr Matthew Birchall: Where's the funding plan for big spending transport policies?OPINION: New Zealand was once a world leader in pricing our roads.23 Aug 05:00 PM
