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Minister's apology, crime and cost of power continue to concern | NZ Herald Update 19 October 2024
Minister apologises for calling a member of the public a 'loser', as crime and the cost of power continue to cause worry.
Watch: Sir Brian Roche announced as next Public Service Commissioner
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced the appointment of Sir Brian Roche as the next Public Service Commissioner. Video / Mark Mitchell
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis on the lower OCR
The Reserve Bank has cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%. It is the first cut since March 2020.
Matthew Hooton: Kiwibank expansion plan deserves wide support
OPINION: Willis’ proposal honours Jim Anderton and Trevor Mallard’s vision.
How the government's view of Health NZ did a 180º in five days
Reti says Health NZ's financial situation became 'suddenly ... quite different' in days.
Four Hawke’s Bay tourism events get Govt funding boost
A welcome financial boost for events that will bring visitors to the region.
How big will your tax cut be and when will it arrive?
New thresholds for income tax come into effect from today.
Opinion: Seeking a future where food isn't wasted and no one goes hungry
OPINION: A visit by Christopher Luxon was like an episode of Shark Tank.
MPs expenses questioned amid cost of living crisis
Politicians spent nearly $3m on accommodation and travel in the first quarter of 2024.
Whānau Ora welcomes Government's social investment agency
'This is the next step in providing an accountability framework' - Awerangi Tamihere.
Editorial: How politicians can prove they're worth what we pay them
OPINION: It was once commonly accepted one shouldn't talk about money in polite company.
Jason Walls: Why MPs deserve a pay rise and why it shouldn't happen yet
OPINION: A decision on if MPs should get a pay rise is imminent - it's a tricky question.
Editorial: There's more to being a CEO than the huge pay packet
Top CEOs are paid for the business they do and the profit margins they keep.
Rob Campbell: We are going to find out who is really committed to equity and who is not
Opinion: There were no real surprises in the coalition agreement.
Businessmen’s National Party donations charges overturned as there was no benefit
However, the court determined that one had lied to the Serious Fraud Office.
Judge rules Trump defrauded banks, insurers as he built real estate empire
Trump has repeatedly lied about his riches on his annual financial statements.
Pasifika Pay parity in need of electoral prioritisation
In 2021, for every dollar earned by a Pākehā man, Pacific men were paid 81 cents.
‘Pacific peoples’ excluded from Govt's proposed gender pay gap legislations
"We're still missing out around a million workers. What is the point?"
Republicans in Congress may launch an impeachment inquiry of Joe Biden
So far the House’s probes have not proven any wrongdoing.
The 26-year-old Northland boy who has become the face of economics in NZ
People complained about all the badges on my blazer, it shows you 'the sort of kid I was.'
Opinion: Budget 2023 is not going to shift the dial one bit for Māori - but will make out it does
Businessman Rob Campbell asks why Budget announcements are in boardrooms and not marae.
Will Luxon’s campaign millions be enough to beat Hipkins?
The worlds of politics and money often intertwine.
Ex-National Party president makes $30,000 party donation
Half the money was given when he was still in charge.
National raises ‘unprecedented’ $2.3m war chest from richlist donors
The National Party outgunned Labour when it came to big donations.
Focus: Finance Minister Grant Robertson on financial stability
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says he wants borrowers under stress and their banks to talk to each other following the release of the financial stability report. Video / Mark Mitchell
That's a no from voters: Poll on taxpayers funding political parties
Poll shows voters are not keen on footing the bill for political parties.
Editorial: High stakes inquiry into donations
OPINION: Our editorial on the inquiry into political donations from urban Māori charities.